The List: Nightclubs

Spin SATURDAY

Dave Dresden at Avaland San Francisco progressive house DJ Dresden (of Gabriel and Dresden fame) always brings out a party crowd in L.A. $20. 10 p.m., Sat. 1735 Vine St., Hollywood. (323) 462-8900.

Richie Hawtin at Cinespace One of the biggest names in minimal techno/electro circles, Hawtin and his crisp bleeps and blips have been wowing purists since he came on the scene in the early 1990s. $25. 9 p.m. Sat. 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (310) 227-3879.

Roger Sanchez at Vanguard Where would house music be without him? The NYC-based DJ, producer and remix specialist has consistently furthered the cause. $25. 10 p.m., Sat. 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 463-3331.

Comedy TODAY

Anjelah Johnson San Jose-born comic and former Raiderette. Irvine Improv, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine. 8:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat., 7, 9 and 11 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (949) 854-5455.

Sheryl Underwood An HBO "Def Comedy Jam" vet. Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario. 8 p.m.; Fri., 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (909) 484-5411.

FRIDAY

Eddie Griffin The comedic actor ("Undercover Brother," "Armageddon") performs his stand-up act. Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 8 p.m. (818) 879-5016.

Joe Rogan The "Fear Factor" host's stand-up is strictly adults only. Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 8 p.m.; Sat., 7:15 and 9 p.m. (310) 372-1193.

Maria Bamford Comic-actress ("Stuart Little 2" TV's "Dharma & Greg"). Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 8 p.m.; Sat., 8 and 10 p.m. (323) 651-2583.

Rocky LaPorte Former boxer and truck driver known for dead-pan blue collar comedy. Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 and 10 p.m. (626) 577-1894.

TUESDAY

2008 O.C. Comedy Competition Monthlong competition; finals on July 1. Irvine Improv, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine. 8 p.m. (949) 854-5455.

WEDNESDAY

Craig Robinson Stand-up and music parodies from "The Office" cast member. Brea Improv, 120 S. Brea Blvd., Brea. 8:30 p.m. (714) 482-0700.

Gays R Us Stand-up show with Jason Dudey, Jennie McNulty and Erin Foley. Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. (323) 651-2583.

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