L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival

Co-founded by Gary Anthony Williams ("Boston Legal"), this is the largest film comedy festival in the country, a nonstop celebration of the quick laugh that lasts April 26-29. In addition to more than 100 short films, panels include "Writing/Producing/Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse," "Cockroaches, Twinkies, and New Media: They're Here to Stay," and a conversation with comedy legend Buck Henry. Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main St., L.A. www.lacomedyshorts.com.