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VERY FUNNY™ LOS ANGELES Where To Find Comics In The City Of Angels The Comedy Underground 320 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1800 Santa Monica's Comedy Underground offers innovative groups of performers the chance to put on many different shows each week. The Comedy Store 8433 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 323-650-6268 www.thecomedystore.com LA's oldest comedy club still reigns in its signature black building at the heart of the Sunset Strip, with three rooms booking everyone from top names to open mic beginners. The Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-651-2583 www.improv2.com The club's signature red brick wall has become synonymous with the biggest names in comedy. Franchises have opened across the country, from Miami to San Francisco, making the Improv a premier chain of comedy clubs. The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 323-656-1336 www.laughfactory.com The Laugh Factory is truly a place of Hollywood legend – a stage where comics throughout the world dream of playing. “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” -Samantha, “Sex & The City” VERY FUNNY™ NEW YORK The Big Apple’s Core Comedy Clubs Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. Chicago City Limits 318 West 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com Chicago City Limits features up and coming comedians who can think on their feet, come up with funny skits, sing semiimpromptu songs and change costumes in seconds. Stand-Up New York 236 West 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. The Original Improv 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” VERY FUNNY™ SAN FRANCISCO The City By The Bay’s Comedy Giants Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 415-928-4320 www.cobbscomedyclub.com Legions of locals are packing the place for laugh-out-loud luminaries. Every comedian makes at least one joke about the spiffy stage dressed like Pee Wee Herman's living room. The Green Room 2801 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA 94133 415-674-9333 www.greenroomcomedy.com Located in the Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf, The Green Room offers laughs in a warehouse setting. Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7573 www.punchlinecomedyclub.com The Punchline has been bringing top-notch comedy acts to the Bay Area for more than two decades. VERY FUNNY™ SOUTH FLORIDA The Sunshine State’s Brightest Comedy Standouts South Florida boasts three locations of the famed Improv, a hotspot for up-and-coming and established comics. The Improv Miami 3390 Mary Street Miami, FL 33133 305-441-8200 www.miamiimprov.com New York Comedy Club 8221 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-470-6887 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com This venue offers up humor and chow in large doses. The Improv Palm Beach 550 S. Rosemary Avenue Suite 250 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-1812 www.palmbeachimprov.com The Improv Hollywood 5700 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314 954-981-5653 www.improvftl.com “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny Coast-to-Coast, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Note: All information Subject to Change ™ Coast-to-Coast Your Guide To America’s Best Places To Laugh You Can’t Go Out Every Night Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime Very Funny VERY FUNNY™ ATLANTA The Southern Capital’s Hottest Comedy Spots The Punchline 280 Hilderbrand Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-5233 www.punchline.com Atlanta loves The Punchline and its nightly parade of big and small-time comedy acts. It’s an intimate setting with as many small, wooden tables and chairs crammed in as the fire marshal will allow. Whole World Theatre Company 1214 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30309 404-817-7529 www.wholeworldtheatre.com Improv at its best. The ensemble cast of Atlanta’s own Whole World Theatre has spent years honing their irreverent comedic craft. VERY FUNNY™ BOSTON Bean Town’s Best Places To Laugh Comedy Connection 245 Quincy Market Building Faneuil Hall Boston, MA 02109 617-248-9700 www.comedyconnectionboston.com For top-notch stand-up comedy, the Comedy Connection is one of Boston's premier venues. Nick's Comedy Stop 100 Warrenton Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0930 www.nickscomedystop.com Snuggled within the Theater District, this comedy club seats 300 people. But the tables are cleverly arranged so everyone can clearly see the small, raised stage. Funny Farm Comedy Club At StarTime 608 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 404-467-4242 www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com Located inside StarTime, Funny Farm has strived to be more userfriendly, banning smoking in the main room (allowed in the bar) and limiting seating to almost half what the fire marshal will allow. Dick Doherty's at Remington's Restaurant 124 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0110 www.dickdoherty.com Dick Doherty's is a long-running comedy tradition for many in the Boston area. From up-andcoming comedians to local comedic heroes to national stars, Dick Doherty's Comedy Club features top-notch talent. VERY FUNNY™ CHICAGO The Windy City’s Coolest Comedy Clubs Zanies Comedy Club 1548 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-4027 www.zanies.com Give your funny bone a workout at this longstanding comedy club that's been around since 1978 in Old Town. Riddles Comedy Club 15750 S. Harlem Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 708-444-0234 www.riddlescomedyclub.com Riddles mixes up-and-coming Chicago-land comics with some national acts. Looking for a good laugh at a cheap price? Check out Riddles Open Mic Night every Thursday. There's no cover charge, and you might stumble upon a great unknown. The Second City Chicago 1616 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com A group of energetic young actors launched what is now the basis of satirical theatre on the North American continent. The list of alumni would amaze even the most hardened of pop culture vultures. Comedy Comedy 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60440 630-226-9700 www.comedycomedylive.com Formerly known as the Funny Bone. The name change follows the Funny Bone's move to Lisle. Why should you check out this great venue in its new location? There’s no drink minimum. VERY FUNNY™ DALLAS The Lone Star City’s Biggest Names In Comedy Ad-Libs 2613 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 214-754-7050 www.ad-libs.com Improv comedy on the cutting edge with plenty of bumpin' pop music and disco lights in an intimate, warehouse setting. Improv 4980 Beltline Road #250 Dallas, TX 75240 972-404-8501 www.improvclubs.com Funny people talk, sing, scream, rant and rave about politics, food, exercise, marriage, dating, sex, phobias, and shopping while patrons eat, drink and cackle. Hyena's-Fort Worth 605 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-877-5233 www.hyenascomedynightclub.com Headliners and local comedians take the stage. Reservations recommended. There’s another location in Arlington. [email protected] e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” -Chandler, “Friends” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. VERY FUNNY™ ATLANTA The Southern Capital’s Hottest Comedy Spots The Punchline 280 Hilderbrand Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-5233 www.punchline.com Atlanta loves The Punchline and its nightly parade of big and small-time comedy acts. It’s an intimate setting with as many small, wooden tables and chairs crammed in as the fire marshal will allow. Whole World Theatre Company 1214 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30309 404-817-7529 www.wholeworldtheatre.com Improv at its best. The ensemble cast of Atlanta’s own Whole World Theatre has spent years honing their irreverent comedic craft. VERY FUNNY™ BOSTON Bean Town’s Best Places To Laugh Comedy Connection 245 Quincy Market Building Faneuil Hall Boston, MA 02109 617-248-9700 www.comedyconnectionboston.com For top-notch stand-up comedy, the Comedy Connection is one of Boston's premier venues. Nick's Comedy Stop 100 Warrenton Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0930 www.nickscomedystop.com Snuggled within the Theater District, this comedy club seats 300 people. But the tables are cleverly arranged so everyone can clearly see the small, raised stage. Funny Farm Comedy Club At StarTime 608 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 404-467-4242 www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com Located inside StarTime, Funny Farm has strived to be more userfriendly, banning smoking in the main room (allowed in the bar) and limiting seating to almost half what the fire marshal will allow. Dick Doherty's at Remington's Restaurant 124 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0110 www.dickdoherty.com Dick Doherty's is a long-running comedy tradition for many in the Boston area. From up-andcoming comedians to local comedic heroes to national stars, Dick Doherty's Comedy Club features top-notch talent. VERY FUNNY™ CHICAGO The Windy City’s Coolest Comedy Clubs Zanies Comedy Club 1548 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-4027 www.zanies.com Give your funny bone a workout at this longstanding comedy club that's been around since 1978 in Old Town. Riddles Comedy Club 15750 S. Harlem Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 708-444-0234 www.riddlescomedyclub.com Riddles mixes up-and-coming Chicago-land comics with some national acts. Looking for a good laugh at a cheap price? Check out Riddles Open Mic Night every Thursday. There's no cover charge, and you might stumble upon a great unknown. The Second City Chicago 1616 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com A group of energetic young actors launched what is now the basis of satirical theatre on the North American continent. The list of alumni would amaze even the most hardened of pop culture vultures. Comedy Comedy 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60440 630-226-9700 www.comedycomedylive.com Formerly known as the Funny Bone. The name change follows the Funny Bone's move to Lisle. Why should you check out this great venue in its new location? There’s no drink minimum. VERY FUNNY™ DALLAS The Lone Star City’s Biggest Names In Comedy Ad-Libs 2613 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 214-754-7050 www.ad-libs.com Improv comedy on the cutting edge with plenty of bumpin' pop music and disco lights in an intimate, warehouse setting. Improv 4980 Beltline Road #250 Dallas, TX 75240 972-404-8501 www.improvclubs.com Funny people talk, sing, scream, rant and rave about politics, food, exercise, marriage, dating, sex, phobias, and shopping while patrons eat, drink and cackle. Hyena's-Fort Worth 605 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-877-5233 www.hyenascomedynightclub.com Headliners and local comedians take the stage. Reservations recommended. There’s another location in Arlington. [email protected] e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” -Chandler, “Friends” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. VERY FUNNY™ ATLANTA The Southern Capital’s Hottest Comedy Spots The Punchline 280 Hilderbrand Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-5233 www.punchline.com Atlanta loves The Punchline and its nightly parade of big and small-time comedy acts. It’s an intimate setting with as many small, wooden tables and chairs crammed in as the fire marshal will allow. Whole World Theatre Company 1214 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30309 404-817-7529 www.wholeworldtheatre.com Improv at its best. The ensemble cast of Atlanta’s own Whole World Theatre has spent years honing their irreverent comedic craft. VERY FUNNY™ BOSTON Bean Town’s Best Places To Laugh Comedy Connection 245 Quincy Market Building Faneuil Hall Boston, MA 02109 617-248-9700 www.comedyconnectionboston.com For top-notch stand-up comedy, the Comedy Connection is one of Boston's premier venues. Nick's Comedy Stop 100 Warrenton Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0930 www.nickscomedystop.com Snuggled within the Theater District, this comedy club seats 300 people. But the tables are cleverly arranged so everyone can clearly see the small, raised stage. Funny Farm Comedy Club At StarTime 608 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 404-467-4242 www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com Located inside StarTime, Funny Farm has strived to be more userfriendly, banning smoking in the main room (allowed in the bar) and limiting seating to almost half what the fire marshal will allow. Dick Doherty's at Remington's Restaurant 124 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0110 www.dickdoherty.com Dick Doherty's is a long-running comedy tradition for many in the Boston area. From up-andcoming comedians to local comedic heroes to national stars, Dick Doherty's Comedy Club features top-notch talent. VERY FUNNY™ CHICAGO The Windy City’s Coolest Comedy Clubs Zanies Comedy Club 1548 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-4027 www.zanies.com Give your funny bone a workout at this longstanding comedy club that's been around since 1978 in Old Town. Riddles Comedy Club 15750 S. Harlem Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 708-444-0234 www.riddlescomedyclub.com Riddles mixes up-and-coming Chicago-land comics with some national acts. Looking for a good laugh at a cheap price? Check out Riddles Open Mic Night every Thursday. There's no cover charge, and you might stumble upon a great unknown. The Second City Chicago 1616 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com A group of energetic young actors launched what is now the basis of satirical theatre on the North American continent. The list of alumni would amaze even the most hardened of pop culture vultures. Comedy Comedy 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60440 630-226-9700 www.comedycomedylive.com Formerly known as the Funny Bone. The name change follows the Funny Bone's move to Lisle. Why should you check out this great venue in its new location? There’s no drink minimum. VERY FUNNY™ DALLAS The Lone Star City’s Biggest Names In Comedy Ad-Libs 2613 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 214-754-7050 www.ad-libs.com Improv comedy on the cutting edge with plenty of bumpin' pop music and disco lights in an intimate, warehouse setting. Improv 4980 Beltline Road #250 Dallas, TX 75240 972-404-8501 www.improvclubs.com Funny people talk, sing, scream, rant and rave about politics, food, exercise, marriage, dating, sex, phobias, and shopping while patrons eat, drink and cackle. Hyena's-Fort Worth 605 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-877-5233 www.hyenascomedynightclub.com Headliners and local comedians take the stage. Reservations recommended. There’s another location in Arlington. [email protected] e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” -Chandler, “Friends” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. VERY FUNNY™ ATLANTA The Southern Capital’s Hottest Comedy Spots The Punchline 280 Hilderbrand Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-5233 www.punchline.com Atlanta loves The Punchline and its nightly parade of big and small-time comedy acts. It’s an intimate setting with as many small, wooden tables and chairs crammed in as the fire marshal will allow. Whole World Theatre Company 1214 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30309 404-817-7529 www.wholeworldtheatre.com Improv at its best. The ensemble cast of Atlanta’s own Whole World Theatre has spent years honing their irreverent comedic craft. VERY FUNNY™ BOSTON Bean Town’s Best Places To Laugh Comedy Connection 245 Quincy Market Building Faneuil Hall Boston, MA 02109 617-248-9700 www.comedyconnectionboston.com For top-notch stand-up comedy, the Comedy Connection is one of Boston's premier venues. Nick's Comedy Stop 100 Warrenton Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0930 www.nickscomedystop.com Snuggled within the Theater District, this comedy club seats 300 people. But the tables are cleverly arranged so everyone can clearly see the small, raised stage. Funny Farm Comedy Club At StarTime 608 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 404-467-4242 www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com Located inside StarTime, Funny Farm has strived to be more userfriendly, banning smoking in the main room (allowed in the bar) and limiting seating to almost half what the fire marshal will allow. Dick Doherty's at Remington's Restaurant 124 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0110 www.dickdoherty.com Dick Doherty's is a long-running comedy tradition for many in the Boston area. From up-andcoming comedians to local comedic heroes to national stars, Dick Doherty's Comedy Club features top-notch talent. VERY FUNNY™ CHICAGO The Windy City’s Coolest Comedy Clubs Zanies Comedy Club 1548 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-4027 www.zanies.com Give your funny bone a workout at this longstanding comedy club that's been around since 1978 in Old Town. Riddles Comedy Club 15750 S. Harlem Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 708-444-0234 www.riddlescomedyclub.com Riddles mixes up-and-coming Chicago-land comics with some national acts. Looking for a good laugh at a cheap price? Check out Riddles Open Mic Night every Thursday. There's no cover charge, and you might stumble upon a great unknown. The Second City Chicago 1616 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com A group of energetic young actors launched what is now the basis of satirical theatre on the North American continent. The list of alumni would amaze even the most hardened of pop culture vultures. Comedy Comedy 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60440 630-226-9700 www.comedycomedylive.com Formerly known as the Funny Bone. The name change follows the Funny Bone's move to Lisle. Why should you check out this great venue in its new location? There’s no drink minimum. VERY FUNNY™ DALLAS The Lone Star City’s Biggest Names In Comedy Ad-Libs 2613 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 214-754-7050 www.ad-libs.com Improv comedy on the cutting edge with plenty of bumpin' pop music and disco lights in an intimate, warehouse setting. Improv 4980 Beltline Road #250 Dallas, TX 75240 972-404-8501 www.improvclubs.com Funny people talk, sing, scream, rant and rave about politics, food, exercise, marriage, dating, sex, phobias, and shopping while patrons eat, drink and cackle. Hyena's-Fort Worth 605 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-877-5233 www.hyenascomedynightclub.com Headliners and local comedians take the stage. Reservations recommended. There’s another location in Arlington. [email protected] e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” -Chandler, “Friends” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff. VERY FUNNY™ LOS ANGELES Where To Find Comics In The City Of Angels The Comedy Underground 320 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1800 Santa Monica's Comedy Underground offers innovative groups of performers the chance to put on many different shows each week. The Comedy Store 8433 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 323-650-6268 www.thecomedystore.com LA's oldest comedy club still reigns in its signature black building at the heart of the Sunset Strip, with three rooms booking everyone from top names to open mic beginners. The Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-651-2583 www.improv2.com The club's signature red brick wall has become synonymous with the biggest names in comedy. Franchises have opened across the country, from Miami to San Francisco, making the Improv a premier chain of comedy clubs. The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 323-656-1336 www.laughfactory.com The Laugh Factory is truly a place of Hollywood legend – a stage where comics throughout the world dream of playing. “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” -Samantha, “Sex & The City” VERY FUNNY™ NEW YORK The Big Apple’s Core Comedy Clubs Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. Chicago City Limits 318 West 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com Chicago City Limits features up and coming comedians who can think on their feet, come up with funny skits, sing semiimpromptu songs and change costumes in seconds. Stand-Up New York 236 West 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. The Original Improv 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” VERY FUNNY™ SAN FRANCISCO The City By The Bay’s Comedy Giants Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 415-928-4320 www.cobbscomedyclub.com Legions of locals are packing the place for laugh-out-loud luminaries. Every comedian makes at least one joke about the spiffy stage dressed like Pee Wee Herman's living room. The Green Room 2801 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA 94133 415-674-9333 www.greenroomcomedy.com Located in the Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf, The Green Room offers laughs in a warehouse setting. Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7573 www.punchlinecomedyclub.com The Punchline has been bringing top-notch comedy acts to the Bay Area for more than two decades. VERY FUNNY™ SOUTH FLORIDA The Sunshine State’s Brightest Comedy Standouts South Florida boasts three locations of the famed Improv, a hotspot for up-and-coming and established comics. The Improv Miami 3390 Mary Street Miami, FL 33133 305-441-8200 www.miamiimprov.com New York Comedy Club 8221 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-470-6887 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com This venue offers up humor and chow in large doses. The Improv Palm Beach 550 S. Rosemary Avenue Suite 250 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-1812 www.palmbeachimprov.com The Improv Hollywood 5700 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314 954-981-5653 www.improvftl.com “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny Coast-to-Coast, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Note: All information Subject to Change ™ Coast-to-Coast Your Guide To America’s Best Places To Laugh You Can’t Go Out Every Night Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime Very Funny VERY FUNNY™ LOS ANGELES Where To Find Comics In The City Of Angels The Comedy Underground 320 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1800 Santa Monica's Comedy Underground offers innovative groups of performers the chance to put on many different shows each week. The Comedy Store 8433 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 323-650-6268 www.thecomedystore.com LA's oldest comedy club still reigns in its signature black building at the heart of the Sunset Strip, with three rooms booking everyone from top names to open mic beginners. The Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-651-2583 www.improv2.com The club's signature red brick wall has become synonymous with the biggest names in comedy. Franchises have opened across the country, from Miami to San Francisco, making the Improv a premier chain of comedy clubs. The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 323-656-1336 www.laughfactory.com The Laugh Factory is truly a place of Hollywood legend – a stage where comics throughout the world dream of playing. “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” -Samantha, “Sex & The City” VERY FUNNY™ NEW YORK The Big Apple’s Core Comedy Clubs Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. Chicago City Limits 318 West 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com Chicago City Limits features up and coming comedians who can think on their feet, come up with funny skits, sing semiimpromptu songs and change costumes in seconds. Stand-Up New York 236 West 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. The Original Improv 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” VERY FUNNY™ SAN FRANCISCO The City By The Bay’s Comedy Giants Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 415-928-4320 www.cobbscomedyclub.com Legions of locals are packing the place for laugh-out-loud luminaries. Every comedian makes at least one joke about the spiffy stage dressed like Pee Wee Herman's living room. The Green Room 2801 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA 94133 415-674-9333 www.greenroomcomedy.com Located in the Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf, The Green Room offers laughs in a warehouse setting. Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7573 www.punchlinecomedyclub.com The Punchline has been bringing top-notch comedy acts to the Bay Area for more than two decades. VERY FUNNY™ SOUTH FLORIDA The Sunshine State’s Brightest Comedy Standouts South Florida boasts three locations of the famed Improv, a hotspot for up-and-coming and established comics. The Improv Miami 3390 Mary Street Miami, FL 33133 305-441-8200 www.miamiimprov.com New York Comedy Club 8221 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-470-6887 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com This venue offers up humor and chow in large doses. The Improv Palm Beach 550 S. Rosemary Avenue Suite 250 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-1812 www.palmbeachimprov.com The Improv Hollywood 5700 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314 954-981-5653 www.improvftl.com “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny Coast-to-Coast, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Note: All information Subject to Change ™ Coast-to-Coast Your Guide To America’s Best Places To Laugh You Can’t Go Out Every Night Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime Very Funny VERY FUNNY™ LOS ANGELES Where To Find Comics In The City Of Angels The Comedy Underground 320 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1800 Santa Monica's Comedy Underground offers innovative groups of performers the chance to put on many different shows each week. The Comedy Store 8433 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 323-650-6268 www.thecomedystore.com LA's oldest comedy club still reigns in its signature black building at the heart of the Sunset Strip, with three rooms booking everyone from top names to open mic beginners. The Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-651-2583 www.improv2.com The club's signature red brick wall has become synonymous with the biggest names in comedy. Franchises have opened across the country, from Miami to San Francisco, making the Improv a premier chain of comedy clubs. The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 323-656-1336 www.laughfactory.com The Laugh Factory is truly a place of Hollywood legend – a stage where comics throughout the world dream of playing. “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” -Samantha, “Sex & The City” VERY FUNNY™ NEW YORK The Big Apple’s Core Comedy Clubs Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. Chicago City Limits 318 West 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com Chicago City Limits features up and coming comedians who can think on their feet, come up with funny skits, sing semiimpromptu songs and change costumes in seconds. Stand-Up New York 236 West 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. The Original Improv 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” VERY FUNNY™ SAN FRANCISCO The City By The Bay’s Comedy Giants Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 415-928-4320 www.cobbscomedyclub.com Legions of locals are packing the place for laugh-out-loud luminaries. Every comedian makes at least one joke about the spiffy stage dressed like Pee Wee Herman's living room. The Green Room 2801 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA 94133 415-674-9333 www.greenroomcomedy.com Located in the Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf, The Green Room offers laughs in a warehouse setting. Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7573 www.punchlinecomedyclub.com The Punchline has been bringing top-notch comedy acts to the Bay Area for more than two decades. VERY FUNNY™ SOUTH FLORIDA The Sunshine State’s Brightest Comedy Standouts South Florida boasts three locations of the famed Improv, a hotspot for up-and-coming and established comics. The Improv Miami 3390 Mary Street Miami, FL 33133 305-441-8200 www.miamiimprov.com New York Comedy Club 8221 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-470-6887 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com This venue offers up humor and chow in large doses. The Improv Palm Beach 550 S. Rosemary Avenue Suite 250 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-1812 www.palmbeachimprov.com The Improv Hollywood 5700 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314 954-981-5653 www.improvftl.com “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny Coast-to-Coast, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Note: All information Subject to Change ™ Coast-to-Coast Your Guide To America’s Best Places To Laugh You Can’t Go Out Every Night Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime Very Funny VERY FUNNY™ LOS ANGELES Where To Find Comics In The City Of Angels The Comedy Underground 320 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1800 Santa Monica's Comedy Underground offers innovative groups of performers the chance to put on many different shows each week. The Comedy Store 8433 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 323-650-6268 www.thecomedystore.com LA's oldest comedy club still reigns in its signature black building at the heart of the Sunset Strip, with three rooms booking everyone from top names to open mic beginners. The Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-651-2583 www.improv2.com The club's signature red brick wall has become synonymous with the biggest names in comedy. Franchises have opened across the country, from Miami to San Francisco, making the Improv a premier chain of comedy clubs. The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90046 323-656-1336 www.laughfactory.com The Laugh Factory is truly a place of Hollywood legend – a stage where comics throughout the world dream of playing. “Before you buy the car, you take it for a test drive.” -Samantha, “Sex & The City” VERY FUNNY™ NEW YORK The Big Apple’s Core Comedy Clubs Caroline's Comedy Club 1626 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-757-4100 www.carolines.com Yes, it’s very expensive, but you are almost guaranteed to see some very good, very funny acts whenever you go. It's also very amenable to groups with its large restaurant. Chicago City Limits 318 West 53rd Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-888-5233 www.chicagocitylimits.com Chicago City Limits features up and coming comedians who can think on their feet, come up with funny skits, sing semiimpromptu songs and change costumes in seconds. Stand-Up New York 236 West 78th Street New York, NY 10024 212-595-0850 www.standupny.com Comedy home to some of the biggest names in comedy, the atmosphere here is simple and classic: a bar, a stage, a mic. The Original Improv 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 212-757-2323 www.newyorkimprov.com Comedy's greatest show business tradition continues. “Spare A Square” What to ask a New Yorker if one happens to be in a public bathroom stall and runs out of toilet paper. -Elaine, “Seinfeld” VERY FUNNY™ SAN FRANCISCO The City By The Bay’s Comedy Giants Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94133 415-928-4320 www.cobbscomedyclub.com Legions of locals are packing the place for laugh-out-loud luminaries. Every comedian makes at least one joke about the spiffy stage dressed like Pee Wee Herman's living room. The Green Room 2801 Leavenworth Street San Francisco, CA 94133 415-674-9333 www.greenroomcomedy.com Located in the Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf, The Green Room offers laughs in a warehouse setting. Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7573 www.punchlinecomedyclub.com The Punchline has been bringing top-notch comedy acts to the Bay Area for more than two decades. VERY FUNNY™ SOUTH FLORIDA The Sunshine State’s Brightest Comedy Standouts South Florida boasts three locations of the famed Improv, a hotspot for up-and-coming and established comics. The Improv Miami 3390 Mary Street Miami, FL 33133 305-441-8200 www.miamiimprov.com New York Comedy Club 8221 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-470-6887 www.newyorkcomedyclub.com This venue offers up humor and chow in large doses. The Improv Palm Beach 550 S. Rosemary Avenue Suite 250 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-1812 www.palmbeachimprov.com The Improv Hollywood 5700 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314 954-981-5653 www.improvftl.com “If I had a son, I would name him Isosceles. Isosceles Kramer.” -Kramer, “Seinfeld” For More In-Depth Coverage Of Very Funny Coast-to-Coast, Visit AOL CityGuide at www.aolcityguide.com/veryfunny Or Visit tbs.com/veryfunny Note: All information Subject to Change ™ Coast-to-Coast Your Guide To America’s Best Places To Laugh You Can’t Go Out Every Night Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime Very Funny VERY FUNNY™ ATLANTA The Southern Capital’s Hottest Comedy Spots The Punchline 280 Hilderbrand Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 404-252-5233 www.punchline.com Atlanta loves The Punchline and its nightly parade of big and small-time comedy acts. It’s an intimate setting with as many small, wooden tables and chairs crammed in as the fire marshal will allow. Whole World Theatre Company 1214 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30309 404-817-7529 www.wholeworldtheatre.com Improv at its best. The ensemble cast of Atlanta’s own Whole World Theatre has spent years honing their irreverent comedic craft. VERY FUNNY™ BOSTON Bean Town’s Best Places To Laugh Comedy Connection 245 Quincy Market Building Faneuil Hall Boston, MA 02109 617-248-9700 www.comedyconnectionboston.com For top-notch stand-up comedy, the Comedy Connection is one of Boston's premier venues. Nick's Comedy Stop 100 Warrenton Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0930 www.nickscomedystop.com Snuggled within the Theater District, this comedy club seats 300 people. But the tables are cleverly arranged so everyone can clearly see the small, raised stage. Funny Farm Comedy Club At StarTime 608 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 404-467-4242 www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com Located inside StarTime, Funny Farm has strived to be more userfriendly, banning smoking in the main room (allowed in the bar) and limiting seating to almost half what the fire marshal will allow. Dick Doherty's at Remington's Restaurant 124 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 617-482-0110 www.dickdoherty.com Dick Doherty's is a long-running comedy tradition for many in the Boston area. From up-andcoming comedians to local comedic heroes to national stars, Dick Doherty's Comedy Club features top-notch talent. VERY FUNNY™ CHICAGO The Windy City’s Coolest Comedy Clubs Zanies Comedy Club 1548 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-337-4027 www.zanies.com Give your funny bone a workout at this longstanding comedy club that's been around since 1978 in Old Town. Riddles Comedy Club 15750 S. Harlem Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 708-444-0234 www.riddlescomedyclub.com Riddles mixes up-and-coming Chicago-land comics with some national acts. Looking for a good laugh at a cheap price? Check out Riddles Open Mic Night every Thursday. There's no cover charge, and you might stumble upon a great unknown. The Second City Chicago 1616 N. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com A group of energetic young actors launched what is now the basis of satirical theatre on the North American continent. The list of alumni would amaze even the most hardened of pop culture vultures. Comedy Comedy 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60440 630-226-9700 www.comedycomedylive.com Formerly known as the Funny Bone. The name change follows the Funny Bone's move to Lisle. Why should you check out this great venue in its new location? There’s no drink minimum. VERY FUNNY™ DALLAS The Lone Star City’s Biggest Names In Comedy Ad-Libs 2613 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 214-754-7050 www.ad-libs.com Improv comedy on the cutting edge with plenty of bumpin' pop music and disco lights in an intimate, warehouse setting. Improv 4980 Beltline Road #250 Dallas, TX 75240 972-404-8501 www.improvclubs.com Funny people talk, sing, scream, rant and rave about politics, food, exercise, marriage, dating, sex, phobias, and shopping while patrons eat, drink and cackle. Hyena's-Fort Worth 605 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-877-5233 www.hyenascomedynightclub.com Headliners and local comedians take the stage. Reservations recommended. There’s another location in Arlington. [email protected] e-mail address for Stewie, “Family Guy” Watch The Funniest Place in Primetime “Gloria Estefan was right, eventually the rhythm is gonna get you.” “Whatever my wife touches falls off, so you can imagine how worried I am.” -Chandler, “Friends” -Raymond, “Everybody Loves Raymond” It’s Like Going To A Comedy Club Without The 2-Drink Minimum Staying home tonight? Visit tbs.com for today’s schedule and lots of other very funny stuff.
