LA comedy calendar: Upcoming stand-up and comedy shows in LA

Think men could do a bit of a better job listening when it comes to dating? This Bachelorette-style game show runs with that conceit as its one rule: The four men competing for a date can’t speak. Instead, they’ll nod and doodle while host Allison Goldberg searches their phones and dials their moms. You can find Love Isn’t Blind monthly at the Crow in Santa Monica.

Mortified is a live storytelling extravaganza—a show-and-tell, if you will, of people’s most embarrassing, awkward and often seminal moments. At this Mortified event at Dynasty Typewriter, celebrate and commiserate with readings from cringeworthy old diaries and stories of past V-Days gone wrong.

One of the most talented improv performers, period, see Schwartz (perhaps best known as Parks and Rec’s Jean Ralphio and now as the voice of Sonic) and a surprise assembly of friends take to the stage at the Orpheum.

John C. Reilly’s built up an impressive resume of serious acting gigs, in particular as a frequent collaborator of director Paul Thomas Anderson, but comedy fans will instantly recall his turns with “Did we just become best friends?” buddy Will Ferrell in Talladega Nights and Step Brothers. When he’s not busy on the screem, Reilly performs his own folk and country songs at Largo.

The Office creator and Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais heads to the Hollywood Bowl for a stand-up set that’s sure to make you squirm in your seat.