With shows every night of the week and outlets in Rancho Cordova and Pleasanton, Tommy T's Comedy Club is the best bet for stand-up comedy near Stockton. Both clubs are a bit of a drive, 45 miles for the Pleasanton outlet and around 60 for Rancho Cordova, but you can pick the act you want to see ahead of time on the calendar of events. Show times vary, but usually fall between 6 and 7 p.m., with a second 9 p.m. show for the bigger acts. You can get tickets ahead of time on the Tommy T's website or purchase them at the door. Prices vary, but expect to pay $15 for general admission and $25 for reserved seating in Rancho Cordova and $10 and $20, respectively, in Pleasanton.
Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theatre
12401 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916-357-5233
Tommy T's Comedy and Steakhouse
5104 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-227-1800
tommyts.com
Serving the Sacramento area since 1983, Laughs Unlimited is now the twelfth longest-running comedy club in the U.S. Firmly rooted in the stand-up world, Laughs routinely books some of the biggest names in the country. Show costs and times vary, so check the calendar online before showing up. You can purchase your tickets online or at the door, but the club is not big, so space will fill up fast. There is a full bar and food, so there's no need to eat ahead of time. The club is just under 50 miles from Stockton.
Laughs Unlimited
1207 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-446-8128
laughsunlimited.com
With Laughs Unlimited rooted as the comedy standard in Sacramento, the Sacramento Comedy Spot goes the other way and seeks to push the envelope. Focusing on improv, sketch and stand-up, the Comedy Spot takes a progressive and edgy approach to comedy. The club does not serve alcohol, so all ages are allowed. The club is just under 50 miles from Stockton.
1050 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-444-3137
saccomedyspot.com