Bananas Comedy Club has been in Poughkeepsie since 1986. It has housed such greats as Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Tim Allen, Paul Reiser and Rita Rudner. Ticket reservations must be called in to the club, starting the Sunday prior to each show to ensure a seat in the club. Proper attire is required--no cutoff jeans, hats or tank tops. Ages 16 and up are welcome. The club is open Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. for shows.
Bananas Comedy Club
2170 Route 9
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-3333
bananascomedyclub.com
A World of Magic with Kevin the Magician is a great all-ages show so you can make it a family event. Kevin has been performing since age 16 and is big on audience participation. His jokes are funny, but very clean and children ages 5 and up are more than welcome to attend and will understand the humor, or at least enjoy it. Kevin doesn't mind bringing up audience members of all ages to the stage and he claims his appearing fishbowl trick (a fishbowl with a live fish swimming inside appears out of nowhere) is the children's favorite.
A World of Magic with Kevin the Magician
Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 518-4915
kevinmagic.com
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Though this is not in Poughkeepsie, the Peanuts Comedy Club is a reasonable drive from the city. The live comedy is from up-and-coming comedians and comediennes and makes for a night of laughs. Hosted by Comedian Rob Giumarra, the club features R-rated jokes so leave the kids at home. Ages 21 and over only. Enjoy a full bar with top-shelf liquors and on-site parking. Dress is casual. Admission is $15 and doors open at 7 p.m. Reservations are not necessary. After the show, enjoy a DJ and dancing.
Peanuts Comedy Club
3 Executive Drive
Suffern, NY 10956
(845) 641-0349
peanutscomedyclub.com