Finding the entrance was a bit of a challenge, but once we made it inside, it had that classic, intimate comedy room vibe. It's a very small space, so definitely get there early if you want a good seat otherwise, you might be squeezing in wherever you can. What really stood out was the staff. They're comedians too, which made the whole experience feel more personal and fun. Everyone was incredibly kind, accommodating, and genuinely funny. You could tell they cared about creating a great atmosphere. The crowd and lineup were a great mix, which I always appreciate. And the comedians? Not amateurs by any means. The jokes were sharp, well thought out, and actually funny... you're not sitting there forcing laughs. While there was a little bit of blue comedy here and there, it wasn't overdone. It was refreshing to hear more curated, clever material. My best friend just moved to the area, and we've been exploring different spots together. We're really glad we checked this place out and would absolutely come back, just earlier next time for better seats. They do have a full bar, but keep it simple. This isn't the place for craft cocktails, just stick with the basics like a rum and coke or a screwdriver and you'll be good. Overall, we loved the cozy, up-close feel. It's a solid choice for an easy, night out before heading somewhere else for drinks. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Excellent lineup at the Elbo Room down town. Every single comic had at least a few laugh out loud jokes, which is not always the case at these small shows The show was upstairs at the Elbo Room on Broadway downtown. A small space with a bar in the back., no bad seats The people at the elbow room might want to take a look at their public address system. It seemed to actually mute the audio - when people didn't use the mic. It was clearer. I went to quite a few of these Oakland comedy events in the before days and I'm glad to see them coming back read more

Comedy Oakland - MC Candy from San Leandro. - Comedy Clubs Near Me

The comics of Comedy Oakland put on a hilarious show at Calabash restaurant this past weekend, part of the annual Oakland Comedy Festival. Such a treat on a Saturday night! I'm especially a fan of Samson Koletkar (aka indian jewish comedian), an outstanding entertainer that just cracked me up with his relatable jokes about bay area traffic and living. But the other performers weren't bad either... Tanya Sabrina with her funny impressions of interesting characters and bits about dating, the goofiness of Janan Araujo-Siam, even some martial arts moves on stage by Bernice Ye. Stories and humor about veganism, sexuality, and more throughout the evening. The event started 20 minutes later than the listed showtime and ended about 20 minutes late as well, so it was still a good hour and a half of live stand-up to keep the crowd engaged and full of laughter. A great atmosphere to just kick back, snack on some delicious jerk chicken wings, and enjoy the show. read more

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Awesome comedy shows in various restaurant venues in Oakland. This was our 4th time coming back to the show. They always have different rotating comedians. My friends and I laughed so hard and we had a great time! read more

The Lighthouse venue was a little weird, but turned out to be good enough to support a very funny show. It was actually way more legit funny and professional than we were expecting. Really fun night out with friends. Highly recommend! read more

Killer Comedy and a fun night! Loved our time at the show at Mushin. All four comedians felt different and fun. Particularly the last guy from Hayward. read more

Amazing!!!!!! Very funny and. We had the best time. Such a good show. Very much enjoyed! We will come back.

WOW!!! It was the BEST!! I loved the comedians, the vibe and overall energy of the room and the show! I Wii most definitely return!!! read more

This was our first experience with Comedy Oakland. Great experience. 2 hours of fun. My cheeks hurt by the end. Love that it was a small venue, was easy to find parking, they do not require a drink minimum and it is super laid back. The comics are up close, it's easy to feel like you are part of the show. Will definitely go back with friends and family. A very fun way to spend the evening for $25! Well worth it! read more

We've attended quite a few Comedy Oakland events, and we've always enjoyed the performances. As locals, we try to support neighborhood businesses whenever we can, and Comedy Oakland never disappoints. Samson Koletkar, whom I hadn't seen before, was absolutely hilarious. Candy Shaw had all the ladies (and men) laughing and won instant approval. It was also my first time at Calabash, and what a pleasant surprise--great food, delightful cocktails, and a wonderful setting for a night of comedy. All in all, it was a fantastic evening. read more

Husband and I love comedy shows! Found Comedy Oakland on Eventbrite and booked the tickets which were reasonably priced! They don't have drink or food minimums and the venue was unique and beautiful! They have a range from clean to sex jokes and even crowd work all in one show by a variety of talented comedians! We greatly enjoyed seeing more than just a few comedians, and we had a great time laughing. read more

Super nice people & we had a great time at Quinn's Lighthouse Pub! Great food & cold beer in awesome pirate mugs - both inexpensive - & a beautiful sunset on the Bay followed by more than 2 hours of great stand up comedy! Thank you. We'll be back! read more

bought tickets for $25 p/head, came with zero expectations, and this was actually so funny.

What a great way to watch and support live and local comedy. We were looking for a spur of the moment activity and saw this on event Brite and were curious. Tickets for a 1.5 hour comedy show at about $20 each with $2-3 in service fees -- a great deal in my book. Plus there was no drink minimum! Comedians were funny and the crowd was good (though a bit smaller than other shows I've been to). I def want to invite people to check out the next show and will attend again. Let's support live comedy! read more

Comedy Oakland - Washington Inn setup - Comedy Clubs Near Me

great show!! Very funny lineup of 5 or so comedians and also reasonably priced drinks. Definitely recommend.

I've been to this event four times, and it's always an incredible experience. I've never heard a repetitive joke -- the comedians keep it fresh every time. No matter the setting, they always make you laugh. The lineups are always different, showcasing unique styles and personalities. I truly wish them continued success because they deserve it. We're lucky to have talent like this right here in the town. Yeee! read more

I've been to this comedy club several times now, and it never disappoints! The lineup is always fresh, with a great mix of up-and-coming comics and seasoned pros who know exactly how to keep the crowd laughing. You can tell they really put effort into curating their shows -- every visit feels different, but always hilarious. The host and the atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, perfect for a night out with friends or even a casual date. The staff are friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe makes it easy to relax, laugh and just enjoy the show. If you love live comedy, this place is a gem -- consistently funny, well-run, and full of great energy. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Such a fun night. Comedians were great. And the food and drinks were good. Will definitely be going again.

Very fun experience. They were clever. The comedians were wonderful and drinks were mid,

I really enjoyed the evening I spent at Comedy Oakland! The comics were great, and the food was good.

Was looking for standup comedy nearby and came across this event. Took me 2 mins online to see that it was housed in a pretty looking venue, and that parking would not be a problem. Tickets were $20 and change, and with a no drink minimum that meant one could (in theory) watch a show for under 25 bucks! The parking lot right next to the venue means you're walking 20 feet to get there. The building itself is so lovely and the bar is small but adequate. I started a tab but was definitely surprised when the bill came. Surprised in a good way because the drinks are so inexpensive, wait, I can't remember the last time I used that word in the Bay Area! Anyhoo, we were seated swiftly and really appreciated the host/organizer Samson telling us the process of getting drinks or food, and pointing the way to the restrooms. The lineup tonight was so so good, starting with Samson who is just naturally funny. At one point in the night I did have tears in my eyes from laughing too much. Good times! I feel like I'm gonna be returning often to this gem of a venue for a little bit (ok maybe a lot!) of drinks and laughs. read more

Comedy Oakland - Bourbon-ginger ale, and front row seats - Comedy Clubs Near Me

It was a nice evening. The comedians were funny and real. I really enjoyed the Lighthouse staff, where the show was, but I expected different food. When the show was advertised at Lighthouse, they had a menu of seafood and not Vietnamese like we received. Again, the staff was great and the drinks were nice, but I didn't care for the food. read more

I was in the Oakland area looking for something to do and came across tickets online for a Comedy night with Comedy Oakland. We didn't really know what to expect since it was so last minute but when we arrived we were seated pretty quickly and had a good view of the stage. The service was prompt and the drinks were good. They offer a pretty standard appetizer/small bites menu but we skipped on the food. That night there were 4 different comedians and it was half hit and half miss. Some jokes and comedians were hilarious and some comedians had jokes that were likely good at their prime but is now old material. Overall, if you're looking for something to do in Oakland this is a good spot to check out, I wouldn't mind coming out again. read more

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Glad to have discovered this. It's always nice to support local artists. They are very talented. Limited seats it looked like but maybe it's just not much audience at that time. Food was served from a limited menu. Great staff. Please support. read more

Wanted to go out to a comedy show and I was thoroughly impressed going to this new theater in Oakland. The show I went to see had 3 groups of comedians and they all had impressive improv sets. I was dying in my seat from laughing, and I really needed to laugh, experiencing some holiday blues. The price for the show was only $5 ! Pretty cheap, can't get better than that , though I know they have other shows with slightly higher fees. Probably for more famous comedians in the Bay Area or visiting comedians. The theater itself was very laid back and chill. When you walk in, there is a little lounge to the right, with food and beverages to buy. The theater has comfortable seats in the front with tables that each had a candle. The rest of the seating were regular chairs. I got to sit up front in the comfy seats. Lighting was great. Acoustics was great as well. The bathrooms are very clean and all gender. I've been to other comedy theaters in Oakland and this one is definitely hip and chill, nice and clean. I will definitely make my way back here again for their other shows. They also offer improv classes, which I'm considering as well. read more

Comedy Oakland - Stage and the show I went to see - Comedy Clubs Near Me

Went to 2 of the events and loved it. As a bay area native the comedians are very relatable. I always wanted to go to comedy shows with contents that me and my peers can relate to and Im so excited to find a local one that has been consistent now and becoming part of the Oakland culture. read more

We purchased tickets to one of the venues and when we got there there was absolutely no parking whatsoever. We were literally driving around for a good 30 minutes trying to find parking to this venue they have right by apartments. Then finally we give up because at this point we're already late and ended up leaving to reschedule. Then we rescheduled for another weekend. Planned out everything and even got a babysitter for our kids and literally on our way to the show, really last minute like 30 minutes before showtime, they sent an email that said they had to cancel the show because a "power outage" this is absolutely one of the worst experiences I ever experienced. Definitely do not recommend unless you are just trying to waste YOUR TIME. read more

It was really good. Comedians took turns telling a wide range of jokes, making the experience enjoyable. You will definitely find your 'aha' moment. Relaxing and Comical. read more

Comedy Fest (day 1) was such a fun date night!! The comedians were friendly, engaged, and equally hilarious to the point of having to do a joke off. It was nice having a table close to the stage and the food and drinks were delicious with fast service. read more

Great evening of Standup comedy at the Washington Inn in downtown Oakland on New Years Eve. Took the train. Very nice space for this years final comedy competition from 7 of Oaklands brave entertainers and 1 from LA. Drinks, food, laughs. Tickets are affordable. Other locations for the coming year. Enjoy. read more

Comedy Oakland - The stage is set. - Comedy Clubs Near Me

CO was such a great experience to perform at. They always have the best line ups and are so professional. The audience was very responsive and fun to perform for. I look forward to the next time I can perform there again. read more

Comedy Oakland - Vikki Beretta performing at CO for a fantastic audience - Comedy Clubs Near Me

Perfect spot for date night or a gathering of friends. Tickets are available online on their website or on eventbrite or discounted tickets on Goldfarb. They have private tables available for 2 people or a general audience ticket for shared tables, Both good options. It was my first time but apparently they have been doing shows for a while being on the rooftop of a restaurant that recently shut down. They are now in the banquet hall of Washington inn. This is right next to the lounge and bar area where you can order drinks and foods. The comedy club itself has no drink or food minimums thankfully and provide water for all customers. Parking was easily available in front of the Washington inn. We watched an assortment of 6 comedians ranging from local east bay talent or San jose comedians. A good entertaining night for sure with comedy to suit a variety of humor. read more

The Washington Inn experience was really wonderful. The staff is very personable and enjoyable. My roomie said the drinks were on point. I performed to a great audience and can't wait to be back. 5/5 or 10 stars and/or all the other accolades. read more

Saw their 2023 New Years show, 8 comedians, short 5isj minute sets, 90 were very fun. I would see another show asap!

Comedy Oakland is outstanding! They have the best venues and the top comics from around the Bay Area and beyond. I am always laughing when I check them out. I'll be back for sure! read more

I've been out to Comedy Oakland a couple of times, and I am consistently impressed by the venue, the ambience, the comics, and the caliber of the show in general. My last visit the show was fifty fifty men and women comics, which was refreshing and super fun! A pro show top to bottom. read more

It's so wonderful to have these great venues in Oakland. You don't have to cross the bridge to see some of the area's best comedians. The Washington Inn shows are fantastic. There is no item minimum, but there is a simple menu from which you can order basics like chicken, fries, sandwiches. A+ service. Definitely recommend. read more

All the comedians brought it tonight! No subject was taboo! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Would recommend this evening for all, especially cute for a date scenario read more

I have been attending comedy oakland since all the way back in 2018 and their shows have always been a great night out highly recommend. Samson and Ira are the best. read more

CONS: staircase and upstairs smelled like old dirty mopping water. Took over 40 minutes to get my cocktail, even after reminding two servers multiple times. Cost of menu items. PROS: Everything else! The food, the show and when I finally received my cocktail were all exceptional! More so than the others, the show. It was original and funny as heck. I went on a competition night (Saturday night, 7p show). 8 comedians battle for 4 mins each in 2 sets of 4. The top 2 of each group is selected by loudest applause. Then the top 4 (2 from each group) battle. The top 2 are chosen by applause again and then those last 2 compete to select a final winner. During the night we were at a stalemate and couldn't decide between two comedians so they had to do a joke-off. Each one could tell one joke under 1 minute. Although my favorite comedian didn't win, I had a great evening and they all did a good job. read more

Comedy Oakland - Mezze plate (no flash photography allowed so pic sucks, sorry) - Comedy Clubs Near Me