2009-11-08 11:03:04 - See the video link below for an overview of the festival now underway. The comedy continues until November 22.

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Kaj Goldberg reported on San Pedro BrewHaHa - the comedy festival taking San Pedro by storm at Warner Grand Theatre. Incredible comic talent perform live on stage prior to screenings of some of the funniest movies ever made.

Ray Buffer & Mark Tomaino Present: San Pedro BrewHaHa Comedy and Beer Festival

A series of live comedy events followed by classic, sure-fire

comedy films. One hour of stand up comedy from comedians of yesterday, today
and tomorrow is followed by screenings of some of the funniest movies ever made - combined with an expanded selection of libations at the concession stand - you are set for a night of side-splitting joy.

San Pedro BrewHaHa is a new Comedy and Beer Festival produced by Ray Buffer and Mark Tomaino, happening in November from the 6th to the 22nd at Warner Grand Theatre in the historic waterfront and arts district of downtown San Pedro – the Port Town of Los Angeles. San Pedro BrewHaHa is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together great comedic acts, an expanded selection of beers and libations, plus outstanding, favorite, comedy films from yesterday and today!

The festival begins November 6 for three weekends – and each night features a different film and a diverse line-up of comedians. So forget about your woes, turn that frown upside down and step into the beautiful, historic “castle of dreams” that is the Warner Grand Theatre as it is transformed into a cathedral of laughter for this new entertainment experience.

Admission includes 1 hour of live, stand-up comedy beginning at 8PM on Fridays and Saturdays or 2:30PM on Sundays; a hilarious movie to follow (see listing below); a small beer or soda to wet your whistle. Admission is just $20 for adults, $15 for Seniors 55+ and Students, and $5 for the 18 & under crowd. Age verification will take place and only those verified will be served alcohol. For a complete line-up of comedians (subject to change) visit www.therelevantstage.com. Note that Saturday, Nov 21 is an expanded Stand Up Comic night with no movie screened. Some films are rated R, and some comedians will be as well – so parental discretion is advised.

Remaining dates Nov. 8 – Nov. 22

Bruce Jingles

Bruce Jingles is not a black comic. He's a comic that happens to be black. He has performed with famous national headliners such as Jeff Garcia, Carlos Mencia, Chris Tucker, Gabriel Iglesias, Damon Wayans, Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Christopher Titus, Paul Mooney and many others. Bruce's material ranges from his teenage years in a Latin community to his several mishaps with the law. His 2 DUI's to his obsession with marijuana - or sometimes he just simply talks about his day. His credits include the movie "Driving Bill Crazy", and two Showtime specials this year, "Jeff Garcia's Low Budget Madness" and "The Ten Dollar Ticket." If you get a chance to see Bruce not just on Showtime, VH1, NBC or in video clips from a USO Tour, but live and in person at a show.. you get just thata show. Come on, with a name like Bruce Jingles, he was born to do comedy.

Gail Gramlich

Gail Gramlich has that perfect balance between being funny without giving up her feminetity. She discusses real stuff with a twist that is all her own. Gail is from north of Philadelphia PA.She graduated with a degree in Communications and Theatre but for as long as she can remember, she's only wanted to make people laugh. Gail now lives in West Hollywood CA and has been running her own comedy show for over two years in Van Nuys CA. She performs her stand-up routine on a regularly basis every week. She is known to be one of the hardest working girls in the biz. To catch one of Gail's shows visit www.myspace.com/gailgramlich for her gig list.

Natalie Gray

She hit the stage at age 12 in the UK and starred as Aladdin at age 13 (the only member of an all adult theatre company). When her father's rock star lifestyle almost broke up the family, the Grays moved to Canada where a more normal family life could finally begin. In Canada, Natalie continued to flourish, winning a national modelling contest at 18, being cast as a lead in a teen soap and doing a successful 3 year run as a host on live children’s television! Natalie has since done over 100 episodes of Canadian television and been nominated for 6 ACTRA awards for hosting, interviewing and acting. She studied for 2 years with Toronto’s Second City, following which she had her own successful improv troupe. Natalie studied acting in Toronto, Frankfurt, New York and L.A. where she now lives. A rare breed of comic, funny and clean, her innocent, bright persona and compelling facial and physical dynamics draw frequent comparisons to Lucille Ball.

Sunday - Nov. 8 Stand Up - 2:30-3:30 P.M.
[R] Used Cars (1980) 3:45 P.M.
Starring Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Deborah Harmon, Gerrit Graham

Friday - Nov. 13 Stand Up - 8-9 P.M.
[R] Life of Brian (1979) 9:15 P.M.
Starring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle,

Saturday - Nov. 14 Stand Up - 8-9 P.M.
[PG] Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) 9:15 P.M.
Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle

Sunday - Nov. 15 Stand Up - 2:30-3:30 P.M.
[R] The Hangover 3:45 P.M.
Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis

Friday - Nov. 20 Stand Up - 8-9 P.M.
[R] This Is Spinal Tap (1984) 9:15 P.M.
Starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer

Saturday - Nov. 21
Stand Up Comics Showdown - 8 P.M10:30 P.M.
Starring Bruce Jingles, Jason Canning and more!

Sunday - Nov 22 Stand Up 2:30-3:30 P.M.
[PG-13] Noises Off (1992) 3:45 P.M.
Starring Michael Caine, Carol Burnett, Christopher Reeve ,John Ritter, Marilu Henner, and Julie Hagerty