San Francisco Bay Area Comedy Open Mikes / Showcases

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.

MONDAY

Club Deluxe 9pm, 21+ Organized by Big Al Booking: clubdeluxesf@yahoo.com	Britannia Arms 9pm (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 Bar 8pm Organized by Greg Asdourian Booking: not_2_famous (at) yahoo (dot) com Email by 5pm the Monday of to get a slot	Tommy T's 7pm (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 Farm 6:30pm Pro showcase/paid gig Organized by Lindsay Booking: lindsay.blaz (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
Fibbar Magee's 9pm: showcase 10pm: 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 Club 7pm, 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's 7:30pm Organized by Brian King Booking: drbrianking (at) gmail (dot) com Approximately every other Tuesday, email for schedule
San Jose Improv 8pm Booking: clubdeluxesf (at) yahoo (dot) com FINAL SHOWS: 12/23 & 12/30	Jack's Club 8pm Organized 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 University 9pm Organized by Sohan Dharmaraja Booking: sohan (at) stanford (dot) edu
The Rockit Room 7:30pm Booking: dannydd2 (at) earthlink (dot) net	The Depot @ SF State 5pm-7pm Organized by Jackson McBrayer
Viva Tapas Bar & Lounge 9pm Arrive 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 Theater 8pm Organized 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 Improv Butch Escobar's Unfiltered Underground 8pm 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 Stud 10pm Organized by Kelly Booking: comedyatthestud (at) yahoo (dot) com Every 4th Wednesday

THURSDAY

Brainwash 7pm (Sign up at 6:30) Organized by Tony Sparks All Ages	The Blue Lagoon 8pm Organized by Lindsay Booking: lindsay.blaz (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
Mission Pizza 8pm Organized by Sammy Booking: SmasSK29 (at) yahoo (dot) com 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month only	Grant & Green DISCONTINUED
Cal's Naia Lounge 8pm Organized by Jeff Booking: superbcomedy (at) gmail (dot) com On hiatus	Morgan Hill Playhouse 7:30pm Organized by Wes Booking: wes (at) wesjoke (dot) com Last Thursday of the month only
The Fire Den 8:30pm Booking: storinmusic (at) yahoo (dot) com	The Catalyst Booking: Catalyst@NoelMurphy.com Open 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 Rome 7pm-9pm Booking: barry (at) barrykahn (dot) com Email by 3pm on Thursday or call 415-235-4097. Next show: June 25th

FRIDAY

Our Little Theater 8pm Organized by Sia Amma Booking: esolo69781 (at) aol (dot) com	Pirate Cat Radio Cafe 10pm Organized by Casey Ley Booking: themorningshowsf (at) gmail (dot) com
Revolution Cafe 8pm Organized 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 Roma 6:30pm Organized by Tim Booking: timothy.taylor (at) sbcglobal (dot) net Must perform clean material.	Bunjo's Comedy Club 8pm For booking instructions, visit www.bunjoscomedy.com/openmic.html
El Toro Brewpub 10pm A mix between open mic and showcase Organized by Butch Escobar Booking: escorobert (at) yahoo (dot) com 3rd Saturday of every month	Look Out Bar & Grill Look Out Comedy Show 9pm Booking: sqweeks01 (at) gmail (dot) com Last Friday of the month
Paddy's Coffee House 8pm (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's 7:30pm (Sign up at 7:15) Organized by Liz 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month	Our Little Theater 8pm Organized by Sia Amma Booking: esolo69781 (at) aol (dot) com
The Dark Room Things We Made 10pm Organized by Patrick Bulger Booking: thingswemade.acomedyshowcase (at) gmail (dot) com 3rd Saturday of the month	Cafe International DISCONTINUED
El Toro Brewpub 10pm A mix between open mic and showcase Organized by Butch Escobar Booking: escorobert (at) yahoo (dot) com 3rd Saturday of every month	South First Billiards Comedy Empire Show 10pm Booking: sQweeks01 (at) gmail (dot) com Monthly show

SUNDAY

Punchline Comedy Club 8pm Organized by Molly Booking: Show up on Sundays and hope to perform. (takes 6-12 months)	Comedy & More 8:30pm Organized by Fred Anderson Booking: fred (at) fredanderson (dot) com *All acts are welcome, but musical comedy and comedy/magic acts are preferred.
The Verve Lounge 8:30pm Organized by Lindsay Booking: lindsay.blaz (at) sbcglobal (dot) net	The Actors Theatre 7pm Booking: natashamuse (at) gmail (dot) com Second Sunday of the month