Craig Shoemaker Santa Barbara Summer Comedy Series Kickoff

Summer in Santa Barbara is the funniest summertime in America.

Join us for the Santa Barbara Summer Comedy Series, a live stand-up comedy show created for locals, tourists, vacationers, day-trip visitors, couples, groups of friends, hotel guests, and corporate teams looking for a memorable night out in Santa Barbara, California.

If you are planning a Santa Barbara vacation, visiting for the day, spending the weekend downtown, or searching for things to do in Santa Barbara after dinner, this comedy show is the perfect addition to your itinerary. Enjoy the beach, restaurants, wine tasting, shopping, or State Street during the day, then laugh your way into the night with live stand-up comedy.

What to expect:

· Live stand-up comedians performing fresh material.

· A fun Santa Barbara crowd with locals and visitors.

· A great option for date night, group outings, birthday celebrations, and weekend plans.

· A visitor-friendly event for people searching for Santa Barbara nightlife and summer entertainment.

· Corporate and private group options for company events, retreats, employee appreciation, and client entertainment.

Who should attend: tourists, Santa Barbara locals, hotel guests, college students, couples, friends, Central Coast visitors, Southern California weekend travelers, company teams, conference guests, and anyone who wants a joyful night of live comedy.

Come for the coast. Stay for the laughs. Make the Santa Barbara Summer Comedy Series part of your best Santa Barbara summer story.

Craig Shoemaker has spent over four decades proving that laughter is more than entertainment; it’s medicine.

As a stand-up, Craig is best known for his iconic character The Lovemaster and for his comedy specials, including his Comedy Central special ranked in the Top 25 of all time. He’s earned two Emmy Awards, the American Comedy Award for “Best Male Stand-Up Comedian,” and has performed on every major network and streaming platform. He’s appeared in over 200 TV shows and films, with memorable roles on Parks and Recreation, Matlock, and even a cameo in Scream 2.

Beyond the stage and screen, Craig has built an entirely new lane for himself as a leader in wellness and transformation. He is the founder of Laughter Worx, a corporate training company using his proprietary, non-comedic laughter techniques to shift workplace culture; creator of Laugh Bath™, an immersive laughter-healing experience now rolling out nationwide; and the visionary behind LaffApp, a wellness app blending neuroscience and humor.

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