Bargain hunting in Southern California

Comedy

Since 2005, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood has kept prices for most shows at $5 with no drink minimums and no frills. You'll probably be able to catch some big names such as "Saturday Night Live's" Fred Armisen—especially on "Comedy Death Ray" evenings. Now, if we could only find a way to find free parking on that stretch of Franklin Avenue. www.ucbtheatre.com.-- Charlie Amter, Los Angeles Times