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<\/a> \u201cA couple of comedians walk into a bar\u201d sounds like the opening line to a joke \u2013 but that\u2019s exactly what launched Live Comedy Live, a monthly stand-up show at the Kensington Club.<\/p>\n\u201cMy partner, Christian (Spicer), and I were driving back from an open mike night in L.A.,\u201d said local comedian RJ Dharni, \u201cand we were brainstorming about ideas for a venue. I said I knew of a small bar with a nice setup, so we went straight there.\u201d<\/p>\n
That was in November, and by December the first Live Comedy Live event at the Ken Club was in full swing<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to bring good quality comedy shows at an affordable price in this really cool and unique place,\u201d Dharni said. \u201cThis isn\u2019t your typical comedy club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Held on third Sundays (except for this month, when it will be Feb. 28), Live Comedy Live opens with acoustic music at 7:30 followed by 60 minutes of comedy beginning at 8. Headliners are local and L.A. favorites with opening acts from other Southern California comics.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are often people no one has seen before, at least in this atmosphere,\u201d Dharni said, referring to the Ken Club\u2019s quaint 115-seat hall. \u201cThey can get up close and personal with the comedians.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dharni and Spicer \u2013 who identify as \u201cfull-time comedians,\u201d although Spicer is a downtown attorney and Dharni has owned a property management company \u2013 are particularly excited about their February headliner, Dat Phan. Phan was the first winner of NBC\u2019s \u201cLast Comic Standing\u201d and is a national headliner who has appeared on \u201cThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis guy is a machine \u2013 he always puts on a great show,\u201d Dharni said. \u201cAnd he\u2019s a San Diego native.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dharni said he and Spicer are committed to the effort both because they want to bring more comedy to San Diego and they want to assist newer comedians.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt other places it is $20 to get in and a two-drink minimum, but ours is $3 if you RSVP and if not $5 with a full bar and no drink minimum,\u201d he said. \u201cPlus people get to come and have fun at this bar \u2013 it\u2019s been there since the 1930s \u2013 before and after the show.\u201d<\/p>\n
So far, Dharni said, he and Spicer are just breaking even on expenses. Part of that is because they are paying everyone in their shows, including the openers \u2013 not typical for comedy clubs \u2013 and providing them with stage photography and videos.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know what it\u2019s like not to be able to afford to get those things to promote yourself,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are very happy, though \u2013 our goal was never to make a living, just to provide an awesome show for San Diego. We want to make more people laugh and forget their worries for a few hours. And there\u2019s no time-share presentation afterwards!\u201d<\/p>\n
Dharni and Spicer are taking their show on the road. This month they are starting another Live Comedy Live at Porter\u2019s Pub on the UCSD campus (third Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.). And then in March they will be joining a group of comedians to tour New England, followed by some solo appearances for Dharni in New York City.<\/p>\n
Live Comedy Live with headliner Dat Phan<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Ken Club<\/p>\n
4079 Adams Ave.<\/p>\n
San Diego, CA 92116<\/p>\n
RSVP for $3 tickets, LiveComedyLive@gmail.com<\/p>\n
$5 at door<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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