Atlanta Comedy

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Comedy Events

Comedy Night with Rotknee

Monday November 1, 2021 06:30 pm EDT 11/01/2021 6:30 pm

The Star Community Bar Cost: $5

Nightlife::Comedy

21+, Vax or Negative COVID-19 Test Required [click here for more]

Whitney Cummings

Friday November 5, 2021 10:00 pm EDT 11/05/2021 10:00 pm

Center Stage Theater Cost: $31-$40

Music, Nightlife::Comedy

Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.” [click here for more]

Whitney Cummings

Friday November 5, 2021 10:00 pm EDT 11/05/2021 10:00 pm

Center Stage Theater Cost: $31-$40

Music, Nightlife::Comedy

Bill Maher

Saturday November 6, 2021 08:00 pm EDT 11/06/2021 8:00 pm

Fox Theatre Cost: $39.50-$295.00

Nightlife::Comedy

Website: For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on [click here for more]

Taylor Tomlinson

Saturday November 6, 2021 09:30 pm EDT 11/06/2021 9:30 pm

Center Stage Theater Cost: $100-$175

Music, Nightlife::Comedy

Taylor Tomlinson’s perspective possesses a degree of wisdom that’s typically earned with age. Named to Forbes’ 2021 class of 30 Under 30, fans got a healthy dose of that wisdom when her first-ever, hour-long special, “Quarter-Life Crisis,” debuted on Netflix last March just as the world entered into... [click here for more]

Taylor Tomlinson

Sunday November 7, 2021 07:00 pm EST 11/07/2021 7:00 pm

Center Stage Theater Cost: $100-$175

Music, Nightlife::Comedy

Taylor Tomlinson

Sunday November 7, 2021 07:00 pm EST 11/07/2021 7:00 pm

Center Stage Theater Cost: $100-$175

Music, Nightlife::Comedy

Finely Crafted: Cocktails & Comedy

Wednesday November 10, 2021 08:00 pm EST 11/10/2021 8:00 pm

Old Fourth Distillery Cost: $10

Nightlife::Comedy

Categories: Cocktails

A night of Atlanta's finest standup comics and craft cocktails at Old Fourth Distillery.

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Jess Hilarious

Friday November 19, 2021 07:00 pm EST 11/19/2021 7:00 pm

Center Stage Theater Cost: $30-$50

Music, Nightlife::Comedy

Jess Hilarious is one of the freshest and most highly sought after faces in comedy and she is poised to take the next giant step in her career. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Jess is an accomplished stand-up comedian, also known for her appearances on MTV’s WILD N’ OUT and has appeared on Russell... [click here for more]

George Lopez

Saturday November 20, 2021 08:00 pm EST 11/20/2021 8:00 pm

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $65.50-$45.50

Nightlife::Comedy

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Franco Escamilla

Sunday November 21, 2021 07:00 pm EST 11/21/2021 7:00 pm

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $125-$59

Nightlife::Comedy

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Comedy Clubs and Venues

Funny Farm Comedy Club (permanently closed) Business

After eight years intown, the Funny Farm comedy club moved into the Andretti Karting facility in Roswell — because if anyone needs a good laugh, it's OTP-ers. | more...

Atlanta Comedy Theater Business

The Vortex - Midtown Business

Popular Atlanta institution for serious slacking, burger eating, and drinking. Home to the Laughing Skull Lounge comedy club. | more...

The Punchline Comedy Club Business

Scope out the glossy head shots that line the walls of this barely OTP comedy institution and you’ll see that everyone from John Stewart to Jeff Foxworthy has performed here. It’s an excellent place to take a date, but don’t sit too close to the stage — lest you be heckled by the talent. Reservation... | more...

Uptown Comedy Corner Business

The longest-running African-American comedy club in Atlanta, Uptown Comedy Corner has featured Chris Rock, the Wayans Brothers, Steve Harvey and Chris Tucker in the more than 20 years it's served Atlanta's Westside. | more...

Village Theatre Business

Since 2008, this hole-in-the-wall comedy venue has hosted improv comedy multiple nights a week as well as stand-up and sketch comedy. | more...

Dad's Garage Theatre Business

Dad’s Garage is a non-profit comedy theatre located in the heart of Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. With award-winning Atlanta improv comedy, scripted shows, and a fully-stocked bar, we're a major part of Atlanta nightlife and a great venue for date night. Come see us Thursday throu... | more...

The Basement Theatre (permanently closed) Business

The Basement Theatre hosts improv comedy shows every Friday and Saturday. | more...

Highwire Comedy Co. (permanently closed) Business

Laughing Skull Lounge Business

Atlanta's best full-time option for seeing stand-up is an intimate venue tucked away in the back of Midtown's Vortex Bar & Grill. The Laughing Skull Lounge has featured Marc Maron, Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford, and countless other quality stand-ups. | more...

CL Comedy Archives

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A tribute to comic Carlos Giron, 1975-2018 Article

Wednesday March 28, 2018 11:02 am EDT 03/28/2018 11:02 am

Carlos Giron, an improvisational comedian, is fondly remembered for his joyous spirit and ability to have the room broken in laughter | more...

SEE & DO: WonderComedy presents Chris Charpentier & Dave Ross Article

Thursday April 26, 2018 05:00 am EDT 04/26/2018 5:00 am

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SEE & DO: Bill Burr with special guest Nate Bargatze Article

Friday April 27, 2018 05:00 am EDT 04/27/2018 5:00 am

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SEE & DO: Gary Gulman Article

Tuesday May 8, 2018 12:12 pm EDT 05/08/2018 12:12 pm

The nationally touring comedian stops by ATL May 17-19 | more...

SEE & DO: Byron Bowers Article

Thursday June 7, 2018 01:31 pm EDT 06/07/2018 1:31 pm

You have six chances (June 7-10) to check out one of Atlanta’s finest, don’t screw this up. | more...

Roll out the red carpet for comedic royalty Article

Friday June 22, 2018 07:56 pm EDT 06/22/2018 7:56 pm

Meet the crew that’s taking over the Fox Theatre on June 23. | more...

David Cross Color 2 Photo Credit Daniel Bergeron

A conversation with David Cross Article

Thursday August 9, 2018 11:59 pm EDT 08/09/2018 11:59 pm

The comic and ATL original returns to his former stomping grounds with his Oh Come On Tour | more...

SEE & DO: Kathy Griffin Article

Tuesday September 18, 2018 01:28 pm EDT 09/18/2018 1:28 pm

The edgy comic stops by ATL on her ‘Laugh Your Head Off’ world-wide tour | more...

SEE & DO: Beth Stelling Article

Thursday December 6, 2018 09:51 am EST 12/06/2018 9:51 am

A product of the Chicago stand-up scene, Beth Stelling seems destined for greatness. Her second album, “Simply the Beth,” and Comedy Central half hour special were lauded by Splitsider and The Interrobang as one of the best for 2015. Since then, Stelling has been regaling audiences with her Midwestern charm and wit on Netflix’s “The Stand-Ups,” “Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” as well as writing... | more...