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 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 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 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 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 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