This improv troupe is made up of Indiana University performers who specialize in both long-form and short-form comedy. The group has been performing since 2004 and is led by stand-up comedian Brian M. Frange. The Awkward Silence Comedy troupe has performed in competitions across the country but does weekly shows at the University free of charge. The troupe takes the stage every Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Indiana Memorial Union.
Awkward Silence Comedy
Indiana University's Indiana Memorial Union
900 East 7th St.
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-1325
awkwardsilencecomedy.com
The Comedy Attic, formerly known as The Funny Bone, was Indiana's first comedy club. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, nationally known comedians perform on stage at the club and tickets can be purchased for these shows. On Wednesday nights, The Comedy Attic celebrates local talent with an open mic night where 12 local comedians compete to win guest performances during the weekend shows. The club can be rented out for private gatherings and events.
The Comedy Attic
123 South Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-336-5233
comedyattic.com
Bear's Place Bar is home to the long-running Comedy Caravan, a comedy show performed on Saturday nights in the bar's entertainment room. This venue offers low-cost tickets to the show as well as food and drink specials. The entertainment room can be rented for private events.
Bear's Place Bar
1316 East 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-339-3460
bearsplacebar.com