The MECF will take place on October 4-7, 2010, in Hollywood, CA. Stay tuned for information on purchasing tickets!

The breakdown of the Festival is as follows*:

Monday, October 4

Brown Carpet Stand-Up Comedy Gala for Charity
Don't miss the star-studded opening night of the second-annual Middle Eastern Comedy Festival, and share our culture and heritage through fun, original humor that EVERYONE can relate to. The Gala will feature some of the top Middle Eastern stand-up comedians!**

Regardless of your background, you'll love this show...unless your background requires you not to like comedy shows then, well, we can't help you there.

Doors at 7:30 p.m., Gala begins promptly at 8:00 p.m., AMERICAN time!
Laugh Factory†, 8001 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 90046.
Tickets: TBA.

Tuesday & Wednesday , October 5 & 6

Sketch Nights
Join us for two DIFFERENT sketch shows each night with the best selection of comedic theater and SNL style sketch comedy written and performed by the best Middle Eastern talent, interspersed with even more stand-up comedy!

Show A: The Wizard of Oz-lamabad...and Other Fine Farces

Show B: Urban and Turban...and Other Seedy Sketches

Two DIFFERENT shows each night!

Tuesday, October 5 - Show A @ 7:15 p.m. and Show B @ 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6 - Show B @ 7:15 p.m. and Show A @ 9:30 p.m.

Acme Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Tickets: $15 per show, $25 for both shows if purchased in advance.

Thursday, October 7

Best of the Fest and Closing Party
A perfect bookend to the Festival, featuring a combination of both sketch shows, more headliners and more new faces of stand-up comedy, followed by a closing party to unwind and celebrate!

Showcase Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Acme Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Tickets: $20.

Afterparty Location TBD.

* Line-ups, showtimes and ticket prices all subject to change. Tickets purchased online may be subject to a nominal service fee.

† Two Item Minimum