Hi there,
This page is for comedians (and aspiring comedians) looking for stage time... if you are a comedy fan looking for shows, please check out the calendar.
Below are most of the stand-up comedy open mikes and showcases in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you are a first time performer, your best options are probably Annie's Social Club, on Tuesdays, or the Brainwash, on Thursdays.
Shows with contact information are pre-booked, meaning you must contact the booker for stage time. The other shows are open mikes, so just show up at sign-up time. Unless noted otherwise, all shows are comedy only. We try to keep the list up-to-date, but sometimes shows do get cancelled abruptly.
* If you are emailing a booker you don't know, it's a good idea to describe your experience level and include a link to your website, performance clips, and any other relevant information.
Click here to add a show to the list.
"The only advice I have is this: Go to your local comedy club and go up on an open mic night, and keep doing it over and over. There are no shortcuts or words of wisdom; it's different for everybody. And always remember, what the fuck do I know?" - Dave Attell
MONDAY
Club Deluxe9pm, 21+Organized by Big Al Booking: clubdeluxesf@yahoo.com |
Britannia Arms9pm (check in by 8:45)Booking: mr.walker.comedy (at) gmail (dot) com Email at least a week before the show 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month |
Bliss Bar8pmOrganized by Greg Asdourian Booking: not_2_famous (at) yahoo (dot) com Email by 5pm the Monday of to get a slot |
Tommy T's7pm (Sign up at 6)$5 charge to perform Sets are recorded by Rooftop Comedy |
Cafe Royale"Monday Happy Hour Comedy"7pm Booking: caratramontano (at) hotmail (dot) com 2nd Monday of the month |
The Trout Farm6:30pmPro showcase/paid gig Organized by Lindsay Booking: lindsay.blaz (at) sbcglobal (dot) net |
Fibbar Magee's9pm: showcase10pm: open mike Booking: fibbarscomedy (at) yahoo (dot) com Email by noon on Monday All sets are pre-booked First show: June 29th |
TUESDAY
Annie's Social Club7pm, 21+Booking: annies@SFstandup.com Email us on Monday or Tuesday, before noon on Tuesday. If selected, we will email you by 3pm Tuesday. Please post any questions at our Facebook group. Next show: July 7th * Please note that we get over 40 sign-ups each week, so it is not possible to put up everybody. |
Castagnola's7:30pmOrganized by Brian King Booking: drbrianking (at) gmail (dot) com Approximately every other Tuesday, email for schedule |
San Jose Improv8pmBooking: clubdeluxesf (at) yahoo (dot) com FINAL SHOWS: 12/23 & 12/30 |
Jack's Club8pmOrganized by Carolé A. Booking: caroleacarolea (at) yahoo (dot) com 2nd and 4th Tuesdays |
Harvey's"Harvey's Funny Tuesdays"Queer and queer friendly comedy 9pm Booking: nick (at) nickleonard (dot) net |
750 Pub @ Stanford University9pmOrganized by Sohan Dharmaraja Booking: sohan (at) stanford (dot) edu |
The Rockit Room7:30pmBooking: dannydd2 (at) earthlink (dot) net |
The Depot @ SF State5pm-7pmOrganized by Jackson McBrayer |
Viva Tapas Bar & Lounge9pmArrive no later than 8:15 Organized by Shawn Dizzle |
WEDNESDAY
The Purple Onion"Bay Area Laugh Leader competition"July 1st-September 2nd 8pm Booking: purpleonion@SFstandup.com 84 comedians will be selected to compete. Click here for more info. |
Pepper Belly's"The comedy workout room"8pm (Sign-up at 7:30) Booking: comedyworkout (at) yahoo (dot) com Pre-register by midnight on Monday or show up at 7:30 |
Brainwash"For Ladies Only"Ladies only open mike 8pm (Sign up at 7:30) All Ages |
Etiquette Lounge"Bad Etiquette Comedy Jam"8pm Organized by Brandon McKee Booking: brandon (at) etiquettelounge (dot) com or call 415-571-1362 $100 prize for top comedian |
Our Little Theater8pmOrganized by Sia Amma Booking: esolo69781 (at) aol (dot) com |
Make-Out Room"The Romane Event"8pm Organized by Paco Booking: booking (at) pacoromane (dot) com Last Wednesday of the month only |
San Jose ImprovButch Escobar's Unfiltered Underground8pm Booking: escorobert (at) yahoo (dot) com 4th Wednesday of every month |
Rooster T. Feathers"New Talent Showcase"8pm Booking: roosterbookings (at) yahoo (dot) com This show is not every week - contact the club for more information |
The Stud10pmOrganized by Kelly Booking: comedyatthestud (at) yahoo (dot) com Every 4th Wednesday |
THURSDAY
Brainwash7pm (Sign up at 6:30)Organized by Tony Sparks All Ages |
The Blue Lagoon8pmOrganized by Lindsay Booking: lindsay.blaz (at) sbcglobal (dot) net |
Mission Pizza8pmOrganized by Sammy Booking: SmasSK29 (at) yahoo (dot) com 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month only |
Grant & GreenDISCONTINUED |
Cal's Naia Lounge8pmOrganized by Jeff Booking: superbcomedy (at) gmail (dot) com On hiatus |
Morgan Hill Playhouse7:30pmOrganized by Wes Booking: wes (at) wesjoke (dot) com Last Thursday of the month only |
The Fire Den8:30pmBooking: storinmusic (at) yahoo (dot) com |
The CatalystBooking: Catalyst@NoelMurphy.comOpen mike (7-10 min) Showcase (10-15 min) Headliner (20-30 min) Submit by Monday, include clip and headshot. Features/headliners must have a reference from a working feature/headliner. |
The Dark Room"Things We Made Thursdays"An alt-com showcase 8pm Booking: pbulger (at) gmail (dot) com Submit a link to a clip of your material. |
Taste of Rome7pm-9pmBooking: barry (at) barrykahn (dot) com Email by 3pm on Thursday or call 415-235-4097. Next show: June 25th |
FRIDAY
Our Little Theater8pmOrganized by Sia Amma Booking: esolo69781 (at) aol (dot) com |
Pirate Cat Radio Cafe10pmOrganized by Casey Ley Booking: themorningshowsf (at) gmail (dot) com |
Revolution Cafe8pmOrganized by Jackson McBrayer Booking: Jacksoncomx (at) gmail (dot) com 3rd Friday of the month only |
Washington Inn Hotel"Comedy Off Broadway Oakland"9pm Organized by Joe and Samson Booking: comedyoffbroadwayoakland (at) gmail (dot) com |
Espresso Roma6:30pmOrganized by Tim Booking: timothy.taylor (at) sbcglobal (dot) net Must perform clean material. |
Bunjo's Comedy Club8pmFor booking instructions, visit www.bunjoscomedy.com/openmic.html |
El Toro Brewpub10pmA mix between open mic and showcase Organized by Butch Escobar Booking: escorobert (at) yahoo (dot) com 3rd Saturday of every month |
Look Out Bar & GrillLook Out Comedy Show9pm Booking: sqweeks01 (at) gmail (dot) com Last Friday of the month |
Paddy's Coffee House8pm (check-in by 7:30)Organized by Molly Sokhom Booking: msokhom3 (at) gmail (dot) com Email by Thursday Every 4th Friday of the month Coming Soon in August! |
SATURDAY
Farley's7:30pm (Sign up at 7:15)Organized by Liz 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month |
Our Little Theater8pmOrganized by Sia Amma Booking: esolo69781 (at) aol (dot) com |
The Dark RoomThings We Made10pm Organized by Patrick Bulger Booking: thingswemade.acomedyshowcase (at) gmail (dot) com 3rd Saturday of the month |
Cafe InternationalDISCONTINUED |
El Toro Brewpub10pmA mix between open mic and showcase Organized by Butch Escobar Booking: escorobert (at) yahoo (dot) com 3rd Saturday of every month |
South First BilliardsComedy Empire Show10pm Booking: sQweeks01 (at) gmail (dot) com Monthly show |
SUNDAY
Punchline Comedy Club8pmOrganized by Molly Booking: Show up on Sundays and hope to perform. (takes 6-12 months) |
Comedy & More8:30pmOrganized by Fred Anderson Booking: fred (at) fredanderson (dot) com *All acts are welcome, but musical comedy and comedy/magic acts are preferred. |
The Verve Lounge8:30pmOrganized by Lindsay Booking: lindsay.blaz (at) sbcglobal (dot) net |
The Actors Theatre7pmBooking: natashamuse (at) gmail (dot) com Second Sunday of the month |
"Go onstage a lot. Go onstage as much as you can. Don't read books on comedy. Don't take comedy classes. Don't ask anyone how you should write material, or what they think of your material. Develop on your own. Go onstage. A lot. Every night. If there isn't an open mike in your town, start one. And then go onstage. A lot. That's it." -Patton Oswalt




