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Comedy Clubs in Cincinnati

Comedy clubs provide a special night out -- the give and take between you and the comedian creates an unpredictable, and often hilariou,s experience. Every comedy venue offers its own specialty, such as stand-up, sketch comedy or improv. Some present an open stage for aspiring talent, a showcase for comic luminaries, or both. You could see he next Jerry Seinfeld, George Carlin or Richard Pryor before they become legendary performers. Contact each venue for the most up-to-date details because bookings tend to shift.

  1. Cincinnati Metro Area

    • The metro area is popular with clubgoers.

      Go Bananas Comedy Club presents national stand-up acts throughout its full schedule. Comedians take the stage five nights per week, including Sunday. The weekly "Pro-Am" night gives locals the opportunity to try out new material. The club offers discounted cover charges on special appreciation nights, plus the chance to win free tickets by signing up its e-newsletter.

      Go Bananas Comedy Club
      8410 Market Place Lane
      Cincinnati, OH 45242
      (513) 984-9288
      gobananascomedy.com

      Cincinnati's up-and-coming comics stand before a receptive audience in the relaxed atmosphere of Zen and Now Coffeehouse. "The Zen of Comedy" has the longest-running open mic night on the west side of Cincinnati. Promising talent has kept the Zen and Now Comedy Night going for more than three years.

      Zen and Now Coffeehouse
      4453 Bridgetown Road
      Cincinnati, OH 45211
      (513) 598-8999
      myspace.com/zenandnow

    Across the river in Newport

    • You could see a rising star at a comedy club.

      The Funny Bone Comedy Clubs have been delivering laughs nationwide for more than 25 years. The clubs have helped launch the careers of comedic superstars from Chris Rock to Ellen DeGeneres. The Newport club features established talent most evenings Thursday through Sunday. Local rising stars get their chance on select nights each week as well. The full service menu provides a complete night out with dinner and show. The club is located in the popular entertainment destination, Newport on the Levee. Join their mailing list for a chance to win free tickets.

      Funny Bone Comedy Club Restaurant
      1 Levee Way
      Mezzanine Level
      Suite 2125
      Newport, KY 41071
      (859) 957-2000
      funnyboneonthelevee.com

      Nationally recognized as a premier music venue, the historic Southgate House also offers the popular comedy night entitled "Underbelly." Voted Cincinnati Magazine's Best Comedy Show of 2009, Underbelly showcases local comedians performing sketches, improv, original characters and more. Cincinnati's best and brightest demonstrate their irreverence to the laughter of an intimate audience in the upstairs "parlour room."

      Southgate House
      24 East 3rd St.
      Newport, KY 41071
      (859) 431-2201
      southgatehouse.com

    Across the river in Covington

    • Listed on the popular online directory Great Tearooms of America, the Bean Haus brews some local laughter with its "Fireplace Comedy." Aspiring comedians from around the area explore their humorous insights on this dedicated night to comedy. The venue seats no more than 20, which keeps the comedy up close and personal.

      Bean Haus
      640 Main St.
      Covington, KY 41011
      (859) 431-2326
      beanhaus.com

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