Joey's Comedy Club in Livonia, Michigan, 17 miles from Ypsilanti, is part of Kickers Entertainment Complex. As of Summer 2010, schedule and prices are as follows: Monday night at 8 is Open Mic Night for $5. Tuesday night is Local Legends at 8 for $5. Wednesday and Thursday the show starts at 8 and tickets are $6 and $16 for dinner and a show. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 and 10:30, $13 and $25 for dinner and a show. Joey's Comedy Club boasts being the Midwest's hotspot for big names from New York to L.A.
Joey's Comedy Club
36071 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI 48150
734-261-0555
Kickerscomplex.com
Ann Arbor (Michigan) Comedy Showcase, 8 miles from Ypsilanti, prides itself in showcasing rising young stars. Its hit list includes Tim Allen, Soupy Sales, Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Carey and Rosie O'Donnell since it opened in 1984. Thursdays are Comedy Jamm night (open mic night) featuring local comedians at 8 for $5. Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 and Sunday at 7 Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase features a national comedian (ticket prices vary).
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
314 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-996-9080
Aacomedy.com
Grafton Inn in Carleton, Michigan, 25 miles from Ypsilanti, hosts stand-up comedy every week. Wednesday shows are at 8 and weekend shows are at 9. Cost and headliners vary.
Grafton Inn
12601 Grafton Road
Carleton, MI 48117
734-654-9469
Atgrafton.com
All Star Comedy Club in Allen Park, Michigan, is 25 miles from Ypsilanti. It is a new comedy club featuring comedians from all over the country. Shows start at 9 for $10, ages 18 and over. Thursdays are open mic night, Friday and Saturday features a national stand-up comedian, and Sunday is Chocolate Sundays, hosted by Michael McDaniels.
All Star Comedy Club
4200 Allen Road
Allen Park, Michigan, 48101
313-908-1066
Myspace.com/allstar_comedyclub