It's Last Laugh for Lo-Ball

Take note: tomorrow night will be the last Lo-Ball--the Local Ballard Comedy show--bringing the show’s four-year run to an end. Over the years the late-night fringe theater mash-up has hopped to various venues, originating in a Ballard tea house, surviving a brief stint outdoors in Bergen Place Park, and finally moving into the Live Girls Theater in 2008. But with Live Girls’ decision not to renew the lease on their Market Street theater space, Lo-Ball co-producers Jessica Strauss and Paul Merrill figured it was time to bring the show to a close. "We've been doing Lo-Ball, in one form or another, for four years," says Merrill. "That's a pretty good run for a no-budget comedy show. Also, it's a great excuse to throw a party."

The final Lo-Ball show will be welcoming back some prior performers, including Derek Sheen (recent Chop Suey headliner), Dartanion London (Jet City Improv), and Lizzy Pilcher (Seattle International Comedy Competition, Vancouver Comedy Festival). Surprise guests will be showing up as well. As usual, expect an "eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and weirdo sketches." Venue includes full bar.

Friday, December 4, 9 p.m. // Live Girls Theater, 2220 NW Market St. // all ages, $5