The Crow - Santa Monica, California

Deb Culloden

I just attended one of the coolest events ever! There was a catered dinner for 6o in the courtyard. Then later DJs, dancing, magicians and jazz performances in The Crow. The owner, Nicole, was beyond helpful and fun. She and her staff pulled it altogether. It was great being someplace hip and different. Loved the whole night!

Jennifer Roth Krieger

My husband and I saw Read the Room at the Crow last month and had so much fun, we decided to host 30 friends at our house for a private show... it was a BLAST! Orion and Jovan were simply amazing - their energy is great together. Endless laughs! Everyone one of our guests said they had a great time - such a unique and creative way to gather your friends for a night of fun, friendship and festivities!

Michael Schwartz

The Crow is not just a place to enjoy some great laughs - it is also an integral part of the community. Nicole and Mickey have created a wonderful space for people to truly embrace the art of comedy. Additionally, the classes that are offered for younger kids, tweens, and teens are both exceptional in content as well as for building up self confidence. Our family has treasured our experience here for years and cannot recommend The Crow highly enough!

Cassie Gardener Manjikian

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Nicole Blaine, who emceed our recent "Pain to Power" event on maternal mental health, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her talent and energy. Nicole brought a unique blend of humor, warmth, and resilience that elevated the entire experience and set a beautiful tone for the day.

Nicole’s ability to balance lightness and depth created a truly transformative space, where participants felt supported to share openly and connect deeply. As our emcee, she guided the day’s storytelling sessions—a powerful part of the event that received a 5/5 impact rating from all attendees. Her empathetic approach allowed people to feel seen and heard, while her humor brought joy and ease, making difficult conversations feel safe and welcoming.

With her effortless skill in holding space for moments of truth, healing, and hope, Nicole turned our vision into a reality that exceeded all expectations. Feedback from the event has been overwhelmingly positive, and it’s clear that Nicole was a pivotal part of the event’s success.

Thank you, Nicole, for being an incredible partner in this work and for making Pain to Power a memorable and impactful experience for all!

Victoria Rani (Victory)

Who gave this comedy club permission to be so cute? No really, comedy clubs are usually kind of outdated, dark, grimy places you don't want to see with the lights on. This one is so cool it has ruined my expectations for others. Thanks Crow. Seriously, though -- it's an inclusive, supportive space that uplifts queer and femme performers. It's for everyone. If you're in the mood to laugh and ditch real life for a while -- Catch a show or take a class here. Such a great vibe.

Kassandra Lopez

What a beautiful place! I recently had the privilege to go see one of my close friends perform at The Crow and I absolutely had a blast. I also got to meet the owner, Nicole, who was super sweet and you can tell she's really passionate about her comedy "students" and what she does! I'd highly recommend anyone to go to one of the shows and laugh yourself clean!

Kiersten Clarke

I took Nicole's Stand Up 101 class and felt my writing and performance skills skyrocket during the 6 weeks of class. I left with a strong 5 minute set, a great tape, and new writing partners/friends. Highly recommend!

D Rogers

Fantastic!! The absolute best camp ever says my son Leo. I recommend the Crow comedy summer camp to all parents looking to give their child a one of a kind and hilarious experience.