Some of the acts for the Skyline have included Chinaman, who combines comic anecdotes with musical parody, Shane Moss, featured on Conan O'Brien and Tanyalee Davis from Last Comic Standing. Get there early for good parking. The only food items served are nachos and cheese and pretzel bites but the Stone Cellar Brew Pub is in the same building and they serve burgers, pizza and seafood. Every Wednesday and Thursday you can have dinner at Stone Cellar Brewpub and go to a comedy show at Skyline Comedy Cafe for a package price. You must be 21 years or older to attend the show and there is a two-beverage minimum. The box office is open Monday noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 9 p.m. Show-times are generally 8 p.m. with additional 10:15 shows on Fridays and Saturdays.
Skyline Comedy Cafe
1004 S. Olde Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54915
920-734-JOKE (5653)
www.skylinecomedy.com
Stone Cellar Brew Pub
1004 S Olde Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54915
920-731-3322
www.stonecellarbrewpub.com
The Comedy Quarter in nearby Neenah is about a 12-minute drive from Appleton. The club has been in business for 20 years and features headliners that have been on Comedy Central, David Letterman and Jay Leno. Gilligan's Bar and Grill offers a full menu as well as an extensive drink list. The grill is open seven days and offers a variety of food such as appetizers, specialty pizzas, pasta and fish. The club is for patrons 21 and older and has a two drink minimum. Doors open one hour before showtime; most shows start at 7:30 p.m.
The Comedy Quarter
1575 Plaza Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
920-722-JOKE (5653)
www.comedyquarter.com
ComedyCity is located in the Sports Corner Bar and Grill in de Pere a 32-minute drive from Appleton. The shows feature a group of improvisational comedians that perform a series of short scenes, songs and sketches based on audience suggestions. They've been performing in northeastern Wisconsin for over 20 years. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ComedyCity advertises its shows as "fun, exciting and clean" so it's safe to say you can take the kids with you. The club has beverages and snack items like popcorn and nachos available, or you can order pizza, wings and other hot snacks from the Keweenaw Pub and have it delivered to your table at intermission.
ComedyCity at the Sport Corner Bar and Grill
500 Grant St.
de Pere, WI 54115
920-983-0966
www.comedycityonline.com
Keweenaw Pub & Pasta
368 Main Ave
de Pere, WI 54115
920-337-4744