The Cantina Comedy Club at King Harbor

Sean Leary & South Bay Credit Union Present…

The Cantina Comedy Club at King Harbor

An intimate evening of stand up comedy LIVE from The Cantina Room at Riviera Mexican Cantina in Redondo Beach!

What: 90-minute stand-up comedy club at the gorgeous Riviera Mexican Cantina in the heart of Redondo Beach’s King Harbor! Major headlining comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, & movies.

Watch comedy while relaxing near the ocean 🙂

Where: Riviera Mexican Cantina, 207 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

When: Friday, January 9th 8pm | Doors 6:30pm

HEADLINERS:

Mark Ellis (Comics Unleashed, Rotten Tomatoes)

Mark Ellis is a comedian, actor and host you’ve probably seen on tv, heard on the radio or at least clicked on the internet.

A headlining stand-up that has played to sold-out shows all over the world and on television, Mark also has a monstrous online following as the co-host of the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, his cinematic combat trivia show that has over 300K subscribers and over 350 million views on YouTube.

Mark recently released his new stand-up hour special Dog Stepfather (produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy) as well as another tv set for an upcoming Comedy Central project…his acting has been showcased in film, television and numerous national commercials; he regularly appears as a commentator on NBC, MTV, VH1, E!, Reelz and network programs as well. Since leaving a successful run as the host of Collider Movie Talk, Mark has now become the lead host at Rotten Tomatoes, including the top-rated weekly podcast Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong, and makes regular appearances on the Heidi & Frank LA morning show, The Adam Carolla Podcast and Doug Loves Movies to name a few.

Since co-creating the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Mark and his Schmoes Know buddy Kristian Harloff have created the perfect marriage of movie trivia competition with WWE sports-entertainment flair…the show pits celebrities and internet personalities against each other in an exciting winner-take-all format that has become an online sensation. A rabid fanbase has made the Movie Trivia Schmoedown the most popular program of its kind and has spawned a live show that sells out theaters all over the country.

A staple at conventions like Comic-Con, festivals such as South By Southwest and comedy clubs across the nation, Mark currently lives in Los Angeles, does not play second base for the Dodgers and recently continued his winning streak of being invited to every Star Wars movie premiere with The Rise of Skywalker (yes he loved it, come at him).

Janesh Rahlan (Daily Show Tour)

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer based in LA. He’s performed at clubs across the country, including San Francisco Punch Line, The Comedy Store and Chicago Laugh Factory. He’s worked with comics such as Kumail Nanjiani, Atsuko Okatsuka, Josh Johnson, Jeff Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jesus Trejo. His comedy touches upon his immigrant upbringing and aggressively millennial persona. He’s also appeared in a Super Bowl commercial and regularly does shows for companies and private parties.

Andy Hendrickson (The Late Show with David Letterman)

Andy Hendrickson is a comedian and writer who built his career in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles. For over 20 years, he’s toured the country and the world with a clever, conversational style that highlights life’s absurdities. One reviewer said it best: “He’s the exasperated guy next door.” He’s had numerous TV appearances, most notably The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show on CBS. Andy has performed in 49 of the 50 states and internationally in Ireland, Holland, the UK, France, Canada, Switzerland, and more. He has two clean and highly praised Dry Bar comedy specials, including the newly released Rabbit Hole, and all of his albums stream worldwide and play regularly on SiriusXM.

Luke Mones (Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central)

Luke Mones is a comedian, actor, and writer.

Luke wrote and starred in the Comedy Central digital series Genies. He was selected by Netflix for their Introducing… stand up showcase at their inaugural comedy festival and was named an Up Next comedian by Comedy Central. Luke’s stand up has also been seen on Comedy Central: Stand-Up Featuring and Don’t Tell Comedy. Luke is a regular at The Comedy Cellar in New York City.

Luke hosts the Luke Mones Explained podcast, and his debut comedy album, Happening in My Head, is available to stream everywhere.

Luke has hosted a comedy news show for Inside Edition called The Breakdown. He also appeared on Insecure on HBO as well as Conan on TBS multiple times. Luke stars in the upcoming feature film Wine Club and as a panelist on After Midnight on CBS and The Great American Joke Off on The CW.

Luke has performed in festivals like the Netflix is a Joke Festival, Clusterfest, the New York Comedy Festival and the Laughing Devil Festival, where he won 1st Place. Luke’s short “Early Decision” screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and his work has been written up in The AV Club, Tubefilter, and the Huffington Post.

Hosted by Sean Leary (Comics Unleashed, AGT)

Sean Leary is a Midwest-bred, Los Angeles-based comedian, producer, and creative force redefining live comedy experiences across the country. From beach houses and backyards to gyms and golf courses, Sean has built a national following by turning unconventional spaces into unforgettable comedy shows. He is the creator and host of The Buddy Cop Podcast, the sold-out Chips & Bits Comedy Golf Tournament series, Malibu Comedy Night, and the Beach House Comedy Club, each blending high-energy stand-up with community, creativity, and a touch of chaos. Sean’s work has been featured on Fox’s Laughs, Hulu, Fusion, Sirius XM Comedy Radio, and Yahoo Sports: Comedians Against the Spread. He also competed on America’s Got Talent Season 10 and previously inked a national sponsorship deal with Michelob Ultra. Despite being based in L.A., Sean continues to support his roots—remotely running his own comedy club in his hometown of Brookings, South Dakota. Sean recently appeared on CBS & Paramount+’s ‘COMICS UNLEASHED’ where he was a 2025 season breakout.

The Riviera Mexican Cantina

We are a vibrant and authentic dining destination situated right on the water in the picturesque King Harbor Marina.

Sip on a refreshing margarita while taking in the sea breeze on our outdoor patio. Enjoy our sizzling fajitas and savory enchiladas to freshly made guacamole and tantalizing ceviche, our menu is a culinary voyage south of the border.

Our Mexican Cantina isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, a casual night out, or simply craving some delicious Mexican fare in a breathtaking setting, our Cantina is your destination of choice.

Delicious Food | Amazing Drinks

LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT WARNING

NO REFUNDS

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Sean Leary organizes comedy events and sells tickets to a variety of venues that he does not own or control. The owners, employees, agents and/or representatives of each venue reserve the right to refuse your entry or force your exit from the venue for any reason and prohibit illegal items from being within the venue. Sean/the comedians/The Cantina is not responsible or liable for and is under no obligation to refund your ticket purchase price in the event of any such refusal or forced exit. In the event that you are under the age of 21, it is your responsibility to confirm that you are entitled to, under law, enter the venue.

No smoking is permitted. You are solely responsible for any losses or damages to your personal property, and neither Sean nor the venue are liable for any losses or damages incurred while at the event or on the way to/from the event. You agree to be respectful and not cause disruption to other people at the event.

Additional terms and conditions specific to the venue may apply and you agree to the same upon purchase of your ticket.

Any questions: email Paige at seanlearypress@gmail.com!

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