Seattle Comedy Club Guide

From stand-up to improv to sketch comedy to random acts of hilarity in the park, Seattle wants to make you laugh. Although there are mainstay venues whose stages have been graced by some of the world’s best comedians, even pizza joints and billiard halls are turning into impromptu comedy clubs. Whether you want to live out your comedic dreams at open mic or prefer to chuckle from the comforts of your seat, Seattle is a great place to tickle your funny bone.

Central

Comedy Underground (temporarily closed for remodeling) 222 S. Main St. Seattle WA 98104 206.628.0303 Temporarily closed for remodeling but a regular favorite for open mic and scheduled shows throughout the week. Jillian’s 731 Westlake Ave. N. Seattle WA 98109 206.223.0300 Play pool and laugh. (But not at your game, at the funny people that sometimes grace the stage.) Mainstage Comedy and Music Club 315 1st Ave. N. Seattle WA 98109 206.217.3700 Check out their open mic every Tuesday at 7pm or one of their many scheduled comedy shows throughout the week.

Making Strangers Laugh Mars Bar 609 Eastlake Ave. E. Seattle WA 98109 206.624.4516 This venue typically offers musical acts and food, but also a monthly comedy show on a random Friday at 9pm, $6. The Moore Theatre 932 2nd Ave. Seattle WA 98101 206.467.5510 This is a bigger venue that brings in bigger names and bigger ticket prices. Unexpected Productions Improv 1428 Post Alley (Pike Place Market Theater) Seattle WA 98101 206.587.2414 Improv shows Thursday through Sunday at various times, tickets $5-$12.

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North

Kona Kitchen 8501 5th Ave. N.E. Seattle WA 98115 206.517.5662 Comedy show and open mic second Thursday of every month at 8pm, free. Lo-Ball Comedy Show Bergen Place Park, corner of Market and Leary in Ballard (formerly held at Mr. Spot’s Chai House) This outdoor event takes place Friday nights at 9pm, free. Hosted by People’s Republic of Komedy, it is a showcase of Seattle’s finest comedians and an excellent place for newbies to try out their best funny business.

The Entertainment Show Sunset Tavern 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W. Seattle WA 98107 206.784.4880 The bar features a comedy show, usually the last Monday of the month at 9pm, $6.

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East

ACT Theatre Kreielsheimer Place 700 Union St. Seattle WA 98101 206.292.7676 This venue hosts wide variety of shows, including comedic events. Check out their site! Faire Gallery Faire Gallery Café 1351 E. Olive Way Seattle WA 98122 206.652.0781 Local comedians take the stage the last Friday of every month at 9pm, free. The venue also houses musicians, art and a light menu. Giggles Comedy Club 5220 Roosevelt Way N.E. Seattle WA 98105 206.526.5653 This Seattle staple hosts open mic on Sundays and Thursdays at 9pm, $5 cover. There are scheduled shows most other nights. Jet City Improv Historic University Theater 5510 University Way N.E. Seattle WA 98105 206.781.3879 Want to give improve a try? Drop-in classes take place every Monday from 6-8pm, $10. Prefer to take on the role of audience member? Other improv shows and events are scheduled during the week. Laff Hole Capitol Hill Arts Center (CHAC) 1621 12th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 206.388.0569 Former (and potentially repeat) home of stand-up and sketch comedy show put on by People’s Republic of Komedy, Wednesdays at 9pm, $5.

Laughs Comedy Spot 12099 124th Ave. N.E. Kirkland WA 98304 425.823.6306 This locale has open mic on Tuesdays at 8pm, $6 as well as scheduled acts Wednesday through Saturday. Odd Duck Studio 1214 10th Ave. Seattle WA 98122 206.375.8945 The name should be fairly telling: a theater that brings in all kinds of acts, including comedy. Pegasus Pizza 12669 N.E. 85th St. Kirkland WA 98033 425.822.7400 This pizza joint doubles as a comedy club on Wednesdays at 9:30pm, free. Re-Bar 1114 Howell St. Seattle WA 98101 206.233.9873 This popular bar is known to host a few funny events from time to time; check the website’s calendar to see what’s happening.

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South

Columbia City Theater 4916 Rainier Ave. S. Seattle WA 98118 206.723.0088 Seattle’s historic vaudeville theater dabbles in comedy. Visit their website for details of upcoming shows.

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