The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail

At their popular Los Angeles comedy night, Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani create a safe space for stand-ups to geek out about video games, graphic novels and other nerdy passions—or simply to try out jokes on a receptive crowd. It’s so safe, in fact, that the audience plays along, shouting their own stories from the back of the house at the top of every show. The duo’s visit will be a rare opportunity for locals to experience the same warmth and inclusion that L.A. audiences get every week.