Comedy Clubs
While the amazing experience of playing pool with your closest friends may be hard to beat, head to one of the city’s comedy clubs to finish the night on a high note. Whether you want to end up in North Beach, the Financial District, or Union Square, there is a comedy club for you.
Go to Cobb’s Comedy Club to continue the star-studded theme of the night. Hosting performances by dozens of comedians who make regular appearances on television shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—not to mention a few who have gone on to have their own comedy series—Cobb’s presents some of the finest talent in the industry. Founded in 1982, this 400-seat venue offers a full dinner menu along with its shows, though you may be laughing too hard to get anything down. With talents like Dana Carvey and Louis CK on the roster of prior performers, this club sure knows comedy.
For a more intimate show, head to The Punch Line in the Financial District. This comedy club is known for its regular, Dave Chappelle, who has performed here since the early 1990s. While the venue originally served as a dressing room for the musicians playing at the rock club next door, stars like Robin Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Wanda Sykes, Zach Galifianakis, Gabriel Iglesias, Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, and Chris Rock quickly made The Punch Line an instant classic. The comedy club can hold just under 200 audience members, making for an up-close-and-personal experience. Open six nights per week, the venue also serves up several appetizers such as garlic fries and popcorn as well as decadent desserts like molten lava cake.
But if you are looking for the comedians who have not quite broken through to stardom, head to Cheaper Than Therapy for good laughs at great prices. This ultra-small venue accommodates only 75 viewers, creating a unique atmosphere for all who are able to attend. Performances run Thursday through Sunday and feature five to six comedians, often including producers Jon Allen, Eloisa Bravo, and Scott Simpson.
With the incredibly unusual night coming to a close, sit back and soak it all in, because this is one Friday you are sure to remember for years to come.