Hotbox Comedy Night is a 420-friendly stand-up comedy show at Sessions by the Bay, San Diego's only 21+ cannabis consumption lounge, where the room is already loose and the jokes hit different.
Produced by Patrick DeGuire, this installment of the venue's recurring Comedy Night series brings a full curated bill to the lounge floor. Expect the kind of night where you settle into a seat, shop the in-house menu, and let the room do the rest. A host keeps the energy moving, a feature set warms things up, and a headliner closes it out. The format is familiar; the laughs are not.
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James Hancock III is a globetrotting veteran who helps bring laughter to people all around the world. From entertaining fellow troops in Korea to finishing second in both the prestigious San Francisco and Seattle International Comedy Competitions - audiences of all backgrounds are drawn to his hilarious and diverse comedic style. Instagram @jameshancockiii
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With 16 years on stage, Sean Williams mines the full comedy goldmine of real life — marriage, Gen X nostalgia, and the slow-burning absurdity of spending 25 years in IT. His sets are honest, relatable, and hit hard because they're true. Whether he's dissecting tech support calls or the unspoken rules of long-term marriage, Sean finds the laugh hiding in every frustration. A road-tested performer, Sean has worked clubs, theaters, and festivals across Southern California and beyond. Most recently, he completed the Route 66 Comedy Tour (Oct–Nov 2025) — a multi-city run that proved he plays just as well in Barstow as he does on the Sunset Strip. Instagram @swcomedy
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Johnny Herrera is a multi-talented comedian, producer, and entertainer based in Wildomar, California. Born in Port Hueneme and raised in Chula Vista and National City, Johnny has always had a natural gift for humor and the spotlight. From a young age, he was known for making others laugh—earning the title of ‘Class Clown’ in the fifth grade. Today, Johnny draws from his real-life experiences as a husband, father, DJ and proud big guy to deliver high-energy, relatable comedy. His performances blend sharp wit with stories about family, food, culture and everyday chaos. Since 2013, Johnny has served as the founder and CEO of HAIRlarious Comedy and HAIRlarious Entertainment, where he wears many hats—booker, producer, host, headliner, DJ and even wedding officiant. He produces and headlines shows across Southern California, from the Inland Empire to San Diego, creating unforgettable nights of laughter for all audiences. Whether he’s on stage or behind the scenes, Johnny Herrera brings the funny. #LaughNowSmileLater
Instagram @johnnyhcomedy
Sessions by the Bay keeps its South Bay calendar stacked, and Comedy Night has become one of its most reliable returning rituals. Whether you're a regular or it's your first session, this is a good one to catch.
