Austin Sketch Fest

The sixth annual Austin Sketch Comedy Festival is happening May 18th – 24th over Memorial Day weekend. With over 40 acts from Austin, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and across the country, Austin Sketch Fest is a showcase of America’s best live written comedy from acts who are on the verge of blowing up. This includes headlining shows from the amazing Brent Weinbach (Conan, Comedy Central) and Joe Wengert (Kroll Show, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, Comedy Bang Bang!).

The 2015 Austin Sketch Fest will also feature groups from New York City’s legendary UCB Theater: Girls with Brown Hair, OSFUG, Bullshit Women, and Kingmaker. Local favorites Master Pancake Theater, Your Terrific Neighbors, Vanessa Gonzalez, STAG Comedy, and Bad Example will also perform. Stand-up comedy is also part of the fest with acts like Danny Palumbo, whose parody restaurant site Abbrev’s received national coverage, and Bryan Gutmann, who will be recording his debut comedy album at the festival.

The festival will take place at ColdTowne Theater (4803-B Airport Blvd), and the Spider House Ballroom (2908 Fruth St.).