This past Friday and Saturday night, Comedy Heights at Lestat’s on Adams Ave delivered a different kind of weekend: no single headliner carrying the show, just a strong mix of feature comics bringing their own rhythm, personality, and point of view to the stage. The June 12–13 shows featured Rob Smallwood, Margaret Star, Jessica Rosas, Meri McKenna, a drop in by the hilarious JP Connolly and Comedy Heights’ own Al Gavi. The result was a weekend that felt loose, lively, and unpredictable in the best way. Each comic brought a different flavor, which kept the room moving and gave the audience the feeling of seeing several strong acts in one night. Rob Smallwood brought a sharp, confident presence and the kind of polished delivery that comes from years of working comedy clubs all over the country. His set had bite, but it never lost its warmth, and the audience responded to his relaxed command of the stage.

Margaret Star added something completely different with her musical comedy style, mixing smart jokes, timing, and big personality. Her performance gave the lineup a fun change of pace and reminded everyone how effective musical comedy can be when it is delivered with confidence and charm. Jessica Rosas brought her offbeat perspective and likable stage presence, giving the weekend another strong voice. Her comedy had an easy, original feel that connected well with the room and added to the variety of the lineup. Meri McKenna brought bright energy and a distinct point of view, while Al Gavi kept the weekend grounded in the Comedy Heights spirit: personal, clever, and genuinely funny. Together, the comics created a show that never felt repetitive. Every set gave the audience something different to enjoy. That variety is what made the weekend work. The shows did not feel like one comic after another doing the same kind of material. They felt like a well-balanced lineup where each performer brought a different pace, personality, and comic angle.

Comedy Heights continues to prove why it has remained one of San Diego’s most reliable weekly comedy rooms. The setting at Lestat’s keeps the shows intimate, the audiences close, and the laughs immediate. For only a $5 cover that converts to same-day café credit, it remains one of the best live comedy deals in San Diego.

This past weekend was a reminder that sometimes the best shows are not built around one big name. Sometimes they are built around a room full of strong comics, a good audience, and a stage where every performer gets a chance to shine.