The Sacramento Comedy Spot’s Third Annual 48-Hour Comedy Marathon is exactly what it sounds like, two straight days of comedy shows featuring some of the Spot’s most successful main stage shows along with cult favorites and even some brand new show formats that they’ll be testing out for the first time. This year the marathon kicks off at 8 p.m. on March 27, 2015, and doesn’t wrap up until 8 p.m. on March 29. You’ll see everything from Strip-prov (improv meets strip poker, anyone?), to Saturday Morning Cartoons (comedians providing voices for your favorite cartoons), to Gag Order (think Whose Line is it Anyway?), to The Top 10 List Podcast (live podcast taping where topics range from “People who Changed the World” to “Most Doable Hollywood Actors”), to Lady Business (all female improv troupe), to YOU! the Musical (like a Broadway Musical, but inspired by audience suggestions) and so much more! For a full rundown of events and to snag passes that are good for the whole marathon and/or individual show tickets, hit up 48hoursofcomedy.com.

This year you don’t have to travel all the way to Comic-Con in San Diego to unleash your inner geek. The Sacramento Comedy Spot will be hosting Critical Hit Geek Comedy Does Comic-Con, a comedy show that will give you the comic convention experience in Sacramento. The show is a mixture of video and live performances that will be sure to make you LOL at nerdy references. Some highlights will include: George Lucas’ first attempt at stand-up comedy and Legends of Zelda’s hero Link performing hits from his new cover album. There will also be panel discussions, trivia contests and a live Comic-Con report from Critical Hit’s very own “Geekend Update” news crew! Check in to geeksville on Friday, July 13 at 9 p.m. at the Sacramento Comedy Spot (1050 20th Street). Admission is $10. For more information on tickets call (916) 444-3137 or visit Saccomedyspot.com/critical-hit. For more Critical Hit, visit them online at http://www.facebook.com/CriticalHitGeekComedy or http://www.youtube.com/user/criticalhitcomedy.