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Comedy Clubs in Central Pennsylvania

Outside of the Pennsylvania mega-cities, Philadelphia to the east and Pittsburgh to the west, the comedy pickings in Pennsylvania are a bit slim. However, most of the clubs that do exist are centered around the town of State College, home of Penn State, and therefore have offerings with a youthful crowd in mind.
  1. WiseCrackers

    • WiseCrackers, with branches in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Allentown, has regular comedy shows, featuring MCs, opening acts, and headliners for two shows a night. Jointly owned by a small group of local comedians, WiseCrackers features comedians who've played New York and L.A. and have appeared on programs such as "Caroline's Comedy Hour," and "Evening at the Improv." Tickets are $15. WiseCrackers will also rent out their space for events.

      WiseCrackers
      Ramada Inn
      Atherton Street
      State College, PA
      814-238-3991
      866-424-2411
      http://www.wisecrackers.biz

    Harrisburg's Comedy Zone

    • Harrisburg's Comedy Zone is a comedy club, restaurant and bar, and they offer dinner and show packages, as well as a nice array of well-toured comics. Sign up online for dinner and entertainment specials at several area locales. The Comedy Zone also has live improv on Sundays.

      Harrisburg's Comedy Zone
      110 Limekiln Road
      New Cumberland, PA 17070
      717-920-5653
      www.harrisburgcomedyzone.com

    Gullifty's

    • Gullifty's has been around on the West Shore for 35 years. This "casual upscale dining and nightclub" hosts musicians and comics from Pittsburgh and other far-flung locales several nights a week in their Gullifty's Underground room. With broad appeal to college students, the cover fee is $7; bigger-ticket nights and shows are $25.

      Gullifty's
      1104 Carlisle Road
      Camp Hill, PA 17011
      717-761-6692
      http://www.myspace.com/gulliftys

    The Regal Beagle

    • The Regal Beagle is "downtown's newest hot spot," featuring a mix of comics, dancing, poetry nights, karaoke and an arts festival. Located in downtown Harrisburg, the spot is popular with college students.

      The Regal Beagle
      221 N Second Street
      Harrisburg, PA 17103
      717-370-4580

    Malone's Restaurant & Bar

    • Malone's Restaurant & Bar is "the place to see, and the place to be" in Harrisburg, with live, weekly entertainment and local comedians; open every night till 2 a.m.

      Malone's Restaurant & Bar
      6200 Derry Street
      Harrisburg, PA 17111
      717-724-9177
      [email protected]

    The Holly Inn

    • The Holly Inn is an historic inn near the Appalachian Trail. Located near fly fishing and Civil War sites, the Holly Inn hosts entertainment in their tavern, including comedians, musicians and an open mic night on Sundays.

      The Holly Inn
      31 South Baltimore Ave.
      Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17056
      717-486-3823
      717-486-4194
      717-486-4659 (fax)
      http://www.hollyinn.com

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