Boomtown Brewery

Boomtown Brewery began brewing beer in downtown L.A. in 2015, opening their tap room in 2017. It wasn't until the pandemic hit that the brewery began its open-mic night, utilizing their parking lot as an outdoor venue that allowed people to gather for a night of laughter (and a few beers!). The popular Monday night open-mic shows have continued as the crisis has abated, still held outside in the warm SoCal evenings. Participants get five minutes at the mic, with no charges to sign up. Audience members even get $2 off beers during the show, which lasts from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Comedians need to be on hand by 6:30 p.m. to get one of the first come, first served spots.