IO West (CLOSED)

The LA outpost of the Chicago-based comedy set-up (formerly ImprovOlympic) offers between three and five shows a night, many featuring the house improv speciality known as 'The Harold'. Opening Night: The Improvised Musical (Fridays at 9pm) and The Armando Show (Saturdays at 9pm) are among the weekly staples; the cover charges and drinks prices are the cheapest on Hollywood Boulevard. If you're here in June, look out for the annual improv festival.