The Improv Comedy Club in Ontario is the closest comedy establishment to Riverside. The Improv chain has clubs throughout the country, with Ontario being one of five in California. Improv has a restaurant to accompany its comedy club and can accommodate group bookings. Comedians to play at the Improv in July 2010 included Joe Rogan, Sheryl Underwood and Erin Foley. The Improv is 26 miles from Riverside.
Improv Comedy Club
4555 Mills Circle
Ontario Mills Ontario, CA 91764
909-484-5411
improv.com/ComedyClub/Ontario
The Flappers Comedy Club in Claremont, like Ontario's Improv, is part of a comedy club chain. Comedians during June 2010 included Vanessa Graddick, James P. Connolly, Lamont Ferguson and Darren Carter. As well as providing a venue for comedy, Flappers also promotes their "Flappers University." There you can take courses in areas such as "TV Warm-Up" and "Stand-Up 101." Flappers is 35 miles from Riverside.
Flappers Comedy Club
532 W 1st Street, Unit 218
Claremont, CA 91711
818-845-9721
flapperscomedy.com
Like its smaller club in Ontario, the Improv Comedy Club in Brea is part of the Improv comedy chain. In July 2010, the Improv in Brea hosted Jeff Garcia, Darren Carter and Orny Adams. The Brea Improv has a full restaurant and can accommodate groups and parties. It also offers gift cards to give away as presents. Merchandise for the Improv is available both online at the Improv Brea website and at the club. The Improv at Brea is 38 miles from Riverside.
Improv Comedy Club
120 South Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
714-482-0700
www.improv.com/ComedyClub/Brea