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Schedule for Thursday, Oct. 16 + Q in LA live taping info

Looking for the full Q live in LA episode? Click here!Happy Thursday! Today on the show, Piya Chattopadhyay introduces gems from the archives as Jian and the Q crew are in Los Angeles for a live taping of the show. Tonight's event features interviews with Zach Galifianakis, Sandra Oh, Martin Short, Bob Odenkirk, Jill Soloway, and musical performances by Jenny Lewis....
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Q1:15:56Hitch-hiking with John Waters, Jason Mraz performs, what to do after leaning in 10/16/2014

Happy Thursday! Today on the show, Piya Chattopadhyay introduces gems from the archives as Jian and the Q crew are in Los Angeles for a live taping of the show.

Tonight's event features interviews with  Zach Galifianakis, Sandra Oh, Martin Short, Bob Odenkirk, Jill Soloway, and musical performances by Jenny Lewis.

During the day we have: 

  • The ever-subversive, distinctly moustachioed filmmaker John Waters shares his hitch-hiking odyssey, as documented in the book Carsick. [FULL POST]

  • Jason Mraz performs live from his life-affirming album, Yes! [FULL POST]

  • 'Darling, You Can't Do Both' authors Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin on work culture that works for women. [FULL POST]

And this evening in Los Angeles:
Ticketholders must arrive at the The Broad Stage -- 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 -- no later than 7 p.m. PT. For Wheelchair & Companion Seating Please Call 416-205-2089

or call 1-866-811-4111

*Note: There will be a cash-only rush line tonight.

Important: Parking may not be available at the venue. Additional parking may be available at the locations posted on the map below. Check parkme.com for other available parking lots. 

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Tonight's special guests are:
  • Zach Galifianakis:  Actor, stand-up comic and Hangover star  Zach Galifianakis , talks about his role in the acclaimed new film,  Birdman , where he tackles Hollywood and ageing  alongside Michael Keaton and Emma Stone

  • Jill Soloway:  Emmy-nominated TV writer  Jill Soloway  ( Six Feet Under ) talks about her new critically-celebrated series Transparent, a dramedy starring Jeffrey Tambor as a transgender woman who comes out to her family. 

  • Martin Short:  From SCTV to the big screen, Canadian-American comedian  Martin Short   joins Jian to talk about his new memoir  I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend , which details his transformation from "showbiz-obsessed kid" to Hollywood funnyman.

  • Bob Odenkirk:  Comedy heavyweight  Bob Odenkirk , one of the stars of  Fargo  and  Breaking Bad, talks about his spin-off show based on the latter:  Better Call Saul.

  • Sandra Oh: Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winning actress Sandra Oh reflects on life post-Grey's Anatomy and her memorable turn as Dr. Christina Yang. She shares her Canadian ex-pat take on Hollywood and, for the first time, reveals the details of a secret project she's been working on.

  • Jenny Lewis: Live performance throughout the show from celebrated singer and songwriter, Jenny Lewis, whose new album The Voyager has been called her most Californian album yet. From child actress to Rilo Kiley lead singer, Jenny Lewis has become a solo artist of immense talent and charm. 

    • Thank you to the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles for their support of Q live in Los Angeles and to KPCC.

    Thank you also to the  Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood for hosting us. 
    If you're also coming in from out of town, or want to make a night of it,  consider staying with our accommodation partner.

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    *Please note: all schedules are subject to last-minute changes. Please bookmark this page for updates.

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