Wonder Dave

July 2020

Posted on July 9, 2020 by wonderdave

Extra AF Comedy Show Thursday July 9th 5:30pm Pacific on Facebook and Youtube Live The live feed will stream at Facebook.com/ExtraAFComedy/live and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g99A5azKgB4

Nerd Rage The Great Debates July 11th 7pm Pacific https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-rage-the-great-debates-live-at-home-tickets-110421329168

Nerd Rage: The Great Debates is a weekly podcast where moderator Marc Abrigo challenges members of Komedio Comedy to a no-hold-barred, improvised debate with the funniest stand-up comics, podcasters, and even pro-wrestlers over the most absurd of nerdy topics. The live show puts the audience in the driver’s seat to suggest topics for the debate teams square off and settle once and for all — are you ready to rage?

SMILF (Straight Men I’d Like to Friend) Comedy Show. July 25th 7pm Pacific https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smilf-straight-men-id-like-to-friend-comedy-show-tickets-112179718558\

Join your hosts stand-up comedians and noted homosexuals Wonder Dave and Marcus Williams as they try to find out just what is going on in the minds of heterosexual men in SMILF: Straight Men I’d Like to Friend!
Each show Wonder Dave and Marcus will gather some straight male performers to showcase their craft and then they’ll interview the boys to find out why they have decided to take the deviant life path of heterosexuality.
BUT because we have no interest in running a show that only showcases Straight men we’ll also be bringing you an amazing queer/female spotlight performer!

This month we’re incredibly excited to be featuring club headliner, best-selling author and Conan O’Brien writer Laurie Kilmartin. Check out Laurie’s TV Set here https://youtu.be/ZCxXqi5pnAg

Also featuring Andrew Orolfo and Frankie Marcos!

Literary Pop Saturday August 15th 7pm Pacific https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literary-pop-tickets-113005795376

Literary Pop celebrates the moments when literature and pop culture collide. Come and listen as poets, fiction writers, essayists, comedians and storytellers share their pop culture obsessions.

All of these shows are pay-what-you-can. If you’re broke don’t worry that you’re not paying enough. If you’re doing well right now feel free to give a little more. $10 is the general suggested donation. We divvy the funds up among the performers.

Hope to see at the shows.

If you’d like to support my artistic endeavors you can join my patreon patreon.com/wonderdave

Stay updated and be entertained online at youtube.com/teamwonderdave, facebook.com/teamwonderdave, @teamwonderdave on twitter and instagram! Have a great day.
Sincerely, your friendly neighborhood Wonder Dave.

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Join me for some online laughter! Plus the return of Literary Pop!

Posted on May 21, 2020 by wonderdave

Howdy Folks! I hope you’re safe and doing well. I’m still sheltering in place in San Francisco currently but my drive to entertain can not be stopped!

I know a lot of folks are experiencing financial hardship currently so these shows are all pay-what-you-can. What I want most is your smiling face in the virtual crowd!

May 22^nd 7pm Pacific

SMILF (Straight Men I’d Like to Friend) Comedy Show
Join your hosts stand-up comedians and noted homosexuals Wonder Dave and Marcus Williams as they try to find out just what is going on in the minds of heterosexual men in SMILF: Straight Men I’d Like to Friend!

Each show Wonder Dave and Marcus will gather some straight male performers to showcase their craft and then they’ll interview the boys to find out why they have decided to take the deviant life path of heterosexuality. BUT because we have no interest in running a show that only showcases Straight men we’ll also be bringing you an amazing female spotlight performer! This month we’ve got the hilarious stand up comedy of Clara Bijl!

Tickets available via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smilf-straight-men-id-like-to-friend-comedy-show-tickets-105728964178
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/938685759902584/

May 23^rd 7pm Pacific

Nerd Rage The Great Debates Live Online
Everyone’s favorite comedy debate podcast is back with another live recording. Check out previous episodes of the podcast at nerdragepodcast.com

Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-rage-the-great-debates-live-online-tickets-104851022230
Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/300938837573656/

May 29^th 7pm Pacific

Literary Pop!

Writers, storytellers and comedians gather to share work inspired by the Pop Culture they love. This show we’re talking Wonder Woman, Married at First Sight, Star Wars and more! Featuring Baruch Porras Hernandez, Jeanette Marin, Angelique Palmer, and Maisha Z Johnson.

Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literary-pop-tickets-105742135574

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/243421676726024/

June 1^st 7pm Pacific

Hysteria Comedy Pride Month Showcase
We’re bringing some of our favorite LGBTQ+ comedians together on Monday June 1st to kick off Pride month.

Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hysteria-comedy-pride-month-showcase-tickets-105737658182

Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/285035699562177/

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Stay Tuned because I’ve got more events coming your way! If you’d like to support my continued artistic works please join me on Patreon.

See you real soon!

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Socially Isolating…

Posted on March 26, 2020 by wonderdave

Howdy Folks! Like many artists the current pandemic has had a negative impact on my income. I make my living as a performer and producing events so all of my streams of income stopped. I for the most part do not qualify for unemployment because I work as an independent contractor (this is more complicated than I care to get into in this post) I’ve applied for a bunch of artist/gig worker compensation but it’s uncertain how much, if anything I’ll qualify or be able to receive. The reality is that the shows and events I work will take longer to return to the frequency (and likely attendance numbers) they were at before this shelter in place order began.

I started a Patreon in order to help me now and help me continue working as an artist in the future. If you have at some point have enjoyed seeing me do stand up comedy, read poems, do burlesque, host a show, or do commentary while people in much better shape than me wrestle your support would mean a lot right now. Also let me know what kind of patreon rewards you’d like. Currently I’ve got a pdf copy of my poetry book “Dating tips for troubled teens” available to subscribers at any level. https://www.patreon.com/wonderdave

If an ongoing donation isn’t sustainable for you but you would like to contribute there is a group of multidisciplinary bay area artists who have started a GoFundMe
Or you can give directly to me via Venmo sent @WonderDave
Thanks for your support!

If somehow this is your first visit my website welcome! I’m a comedian, writer, burlesque performer, podcaster and event producer. You’re welcome to take a look at some of my work samples divided by genre at the bar at the top of the page.

The projects I’m involved with include:
Mental health comedy hourMental Health Comedy Hour aims to destigmatize mental illness and therapy by using humor and having open conversations about often difficult topics.

Mental Health Comedy Hour hosts Kristee Ono and Wonder Dave are two comedians who have themselves struggled with mental illness and found both therapy and talking about mental health in their comedy to be beneficial.

The show format is part stand-up comedy show, part late night talk show featuring interviews and sketch comedy segments. Mental Health Comedy Hour showcases comedians who have mental health conditions and after their sets interviews them about their mental health. Every show features a special guest therapist or mental health professional who is interviewed about their field of work. We do this to demystify the profession and encourage people who might be interested in seeking help to do so.

If truth is what makes comedy great then telling the truth about difficult topics can make great comedy. We regularly do shows in SF, Oakland, and Santa Cruz. Follow our facebook page for updates on when we will begin doing shows again.

Hysteria Comedy
Hysteria comedy aims to highlight the voices of women and LGBTQ+ comedians in the Bay area. We run monthly open mic 2nd Tuesdays of the month at Martuni’s, A showcase on the 4th Sunday of the month at Jolene’s and a quarterly showcase called Castro Comedy featuring LGBTQ+ comedians at Strut in San Francisco.

Hoodslam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show

I’m a ringside commentator for the Bay Area’s wildest wrestling show! Hoodslam isn’t happening live currently because of the shelter in place order but you can catch some of the wrestlers cutting promos, showcasing their skills in ring and playing some video games over on twitch at hoodslam.tv

I’m also a part of a bunch of other Bay Area shows you can check out upcoming gigs (once they start happening again) here.

Stay Safe and in good health everyone!

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Upcoming Shows!

Posted on February 27, 2020 by wonderdave

Welcome Everyone! Here’s a list of upcoming chances to see Wonder Dave. Ticket Links and up to date listings are available here.

See you real soon!
Pink Wonder Dave Femmed Out
February 28, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hood Slam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show! #FEMMEDOUT
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

mental Health comedy hour strut feb 2020

February 29, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour at Strut
Strut
470 Castro St, San Francisco

March 5, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Tourettes Without Regrets
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

March 10, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Open Mic
Martuni’s
4 Valencia St San Francisco

March 11, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ The Premise
The Laundry SF
3359 26th St, San Francisco, CA

March 13, 2020 ¤ 9:30 PM ¤ Boozeland Comedy
Emperor Norton’s Boozeland
510 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Santa Cruz Mental Health Comedy Hour

March 14, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour
DNA’s Comedy Lab
155 S. River St., Santa Cruz CA 95060

March 16, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Showcase
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster Street Alameda, CA

March 20, 2020 ¤ 9:30 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour
All Out Comedy Theater
2525 Telegraph Ave suite b, Oakland, CA 94612

March 21, 2020 ¤ 7:30 PM ¤ Stroke Exhibition
TBA
TBA West Oakland

March 22, 2020 ¤ 2 PM ¤ Hood Slam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show!
Oasis
298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

March 22, 2020 ¤ 7:30 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Showcase
Jolene’s
2700 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

March 27, 2020 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hood Slam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show!
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

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MN Fringe Festival and August 2019!

Posted on August 8, 2019 by wonderdave

Howdy Folks! Only two more chances to catch me in Minnesota August 9th and 10th.

Get your tickets here.
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August 9, 2019 ¤ 5:30 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

August 10, 2019 ¤ 2:30 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Then it’s back to to the West Coast!

August 17, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Craft Brew Comedy Show: FDR Brewing Free Comedy Showcase
Federation Brewing
420 3rd St. Oakland CA 94607

August 18, 2019 ¤ 2:30 PM ¤ Hoodslam’s Bizarre Adventure
Oasis
298 11th Street, San Francisco, California 94103

August 18, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour
All Out Comedy Theater
2525 Telegraph Ave suite b, Oakland, CA 94612

August 19, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Showcase
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster Street Alameda, CA

August 22, 2019 ¤ 7 PM ¤ Man Haters
White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

August 23, 2019 ¤ 7:30 PM ¤ Comedy Oakland
Spice Monkey
1630 Webster St. Oakland CA 94612

August 24, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Critical Hit
It’s your move games
4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

August 29, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour
DNA’s Comedy Lab
155 S. River St., Santa Cruz CA 95060

August 30, 2019 ¤ 9 PM ¤ Hood Slam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show!
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

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Shows!

Posted on July 3, 2019 by wonderdave

Howdy Folks! For Ticket info and the most up to date schedule head over to http://laffq.com/wonderdave

July 3, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Co-dependence Day
Milk Bar
1840 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

co depence day 2019

July 4, 2019 ¤ 8:30 PM ¤ Tourettes Without Regrets
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

July 5, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour
All Out Comedy Theater
2525 Telegraph Ave suite b, Oakland, CA 94612

July 6, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Nightlife on Mars
Murphy’s Pub
217 Kearny St, San Francisco, 94103

July 6, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Comedy Show
Manny’s
3092 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Stand up against the ban

July 8, 2019 ¤ 10 PM ¤ High and Tight
All Out Comedy Theater
2525 Telegraph Ave suite b, Oakland, CA 94612

July 9, 2019 ¤ 6:15 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Open Mic
Martuni’s
4 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA

July 11, 2019 ¤ 7:30 PM ¤ Grapes of Laugh
Tessora’s Barra di Vino
234 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell CA 95008

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July 12, 2019 ¤ 7 PM ¤ Submission: Comedy & Cocktails
The Amory Club
1799 Mission St, San Francisco, California 94103

July 12, 2019 ¤ 9 PM ¤ Submission: Comedy & Cocktails
The Amory Club
1799 Mission St, San Francisco, California 94103

July 13, 2019 ¤ 9 PM ¤ Wonder Dave headlines at Savage Henry
Savage Henry Comedy Club
415 5th, Eureka, CA 95501

July 15, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Showcase
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster Street Alameda, CA

July 18, 2019 ¤ 9 PM ¤ Peepshow 3rd Anniversary!
The White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

July 21, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
All Out Comedy Theater
2525 Telegraph Ave suite b, Oakland, CA 94612

July 26, 2019 ¤ 9 PM ¤ Hood Slam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show!
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

August 1, 2019 ¤ 10 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

August 4, 2019 ¤ 7 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

August 5, 2019 ¤ 8:30 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

August 9, 2019 ¤ 5:30 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

August 10, 2019 ¤ 2:30 PM ¤ MN Fringe Festival: Nerd Rage! The Great Debates
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120, Minneapolis, MN 55413

August 17, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Craft Brew Comedy Show: FDR Brewing Free Comedy Showcase
Federation Brewing
420 3rd St. Oakland CA 94607

August 22, 2019 ¤ 7 PM ¤ Man Haters
White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

August 23, 2019 ¤ 7:30 PM ¤ Comedy Oakland
Spice Monkey
1630 Webster St. Oakland CA 94612

August 24, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Critical Hit
It’s your move games
4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

August 29, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Mental Health Comedy Hour
DNA’s Comedy Lab
155 S. River St., Santa Cruz CA 95060

Santa Cruz Mental Health Comedy Hour

August 30, 2019 ¤ 9 PM ¤ Hood Slam presents Sexy Good Time Wrestle Show!
Oakland Metro Operahouse
522 2nd St Oakland, CA

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June, July, & August

Posted on June 15, 2019 by wonderdave

Howdy Folks! For Ticket info and the most up to date schedule head over to http://laffq.com/wonderdave

First up! There’s a new showcase featuring women and queer comedians in Alameda! Come Support us June 17th.

June 17, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Showcase
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster Street Alameda, CA

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A bunch of other amazing shows I’m part of are on the way!

June 14, 2019 ¤ 10 PM ¤ High and Tight
All Out Comedy Theater
2525 Telegraph Ave suite b, Oakland, CA 94612

June 15, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Laureate’s Queer Comedy Night
Laureate Bar and Lounge
488 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, California 94115

June 17, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Hysteria Comedy Showcase
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster Street Alameda, CA

June 19, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Liter Day & Westside Comedy Nights
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
402 Ingalls Street #27, Santa Cruz, California 95060

June 20, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Comedy Carousel
Carousel
2391 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94110

June 20, 2019 ¤ 10 PM ¤ Cheaper Than Therapy
Shelton Theater
533 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

June 21, 2019 ¤ 7:30 PM ¤ Comedy Fiesta
San Mateo County Pride Center
1021 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

June 22, 2019 ¤ 8 PM ¤ Tehama Comedy Show
33 Tehama
33 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94105