Comedy entertainment in San Francisco
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Purple Onion
Legendary comics including Woody Allen, Robin Williams and Phyllis Diller clawed their way up from underground at this grotto nightclub. Recently, comics have been taking back the stage from lackluster lounge acts, and the club's enjoying a renaissance – Zach Galifianakis shot an excruciatingly funny comedy special here. Bookings are sporadic; see online event calendar.
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Punch Line
Known for launching promising talent (think Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres and David Cross), this historic standup venue is small enough for you to see into performers' eyes. Strong drinks keep you laughing, even when jokes sometimes bomb.
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Cobb's Comedy Club
There's no room to be shy at Cobb's, where bumper-to-bumper shared tables make for an intimate (and vulnerable) audience. The venue is known for launching local talent and giving big-name acts from HBO's Dave Chapelle to NBC's Tracy Morgan a place to try risky new material. Check the website for shows.
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Mock Cafe
Open mic from 19:30 till 22:00 is followed by comedy showcases, offering promising up-and-coming comics and seasoned talent. Robin Williams himself has mounted this stage... and we mean that in a good way.
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