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Comedy Clubs in West Michigan

Michigan, known as the "Winter Wonderland," isn't just for winter. With the Great Lakes, numerous inland lakes and miles of forests and countryside, just about anything you could ever want is somewhere nearby. Timber, fruit and farmland stand side-by-side with Motown and the Motor City industry. But even more, there's comedy. In western Michigan, while some of the traditional clubs have since closed, there are still places to laugh.

  1. Dr. Grin's Comedy Club--Grand Rapids

    • Inside The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) in downtown Grand Rapids, entertainment abounds. The four-story, 70,000-square-foot red brick building was built in 1903 as a grocery warehouse. Today, The B.O.B houses a brewery, a steakhouse, several lounges, a nightclub and Dr. Grin's Comedy Club.

      Dr. Grin's Comedy Club highlights nationally known stand-up comedians along with comedic theater. Famous performers who have performed at Dr. Grin's include Bobcat Goldwaith, Kevin Nealon, Pauly Shore and Aries Spears. As of 2010, two shows are offered on Friday and Saturday nights and one on Thursdays. The early show on Saturday is non-smoking. Specialty martinis, metropolitans and other drinks are offered. The munchies menu concentrates on select appetizers such as onion-rings, spinach artichoke dip, wings, breadsticks and pizzas for the entree.

      Before or after the show, live music is available elsewhere at The B.O.B. Future plans include expansion into "Bobville," with even more entertainment choices.

      Dr. Grin's (Inside The B.O.B)
      20 Monroe Ave NW
      Grand Rapids, MI 49503
      (616) 356-2000
      thebob.com

    Crawlspace Theater Productions--Kalamazoo

    • At Crawlspace Theater in Kalamazoo, improv and sketch comedy is king. Located at Studio 246 (the old Whole Art Studio) Crawlspace Theater showcases a troupe of performers, known as the Crawlspace Eviction. The members perform live shows that blend short and long-form improv comedy. Shows with titles such as "Smells like Tom Skerritt," and "I Want to Text You Up" or "Same Text Marriage," are offered nightly. Under 18 are welcome at a discounted price. Additionally, the Crawlspace troupe is for rent. They will create a sketch based on your special event and perform it.

      Crawlspace Theater
      Studio 246
      246 N. Kalamazoo Mall
      Kalamazoo, MI 49007
      (269) 599-7390
      crawlspacetheatre.com

    Kalamazoo State Theater Comedy Presentations

    • While not a comedy club, the Kalamazoo State Theater is a big name in Michigan comedy. In an area that has seen the closing of several comedy clubs in the last couple of years, Kalamazoo State Theater brings big names in improv to a family-style setting. Set in a historic, grand building that brings singers, artists and comedians to the area, the Kalamazoo State Theater has hosted notable names such as Comedy Central's Gabriel Iglesias, television star and comedian Tim Allen and funny man Lewis Black. Show times and prices are available on the website.

      Kalamazoo State Theater
      404 South Burdick
      Kalamazoo, MI 49007
      (269) 345-6500
      kazoostate.com

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