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Comedy Clubs and Venues

CLOSED: Star Community Bar Business

The Star Bar, as it's known, hosts a regular lineup of rockabilly and hard-rockin' acts, as well as the city's best free stand-up on Mondays and, tucked away in an unassuming corner, a hidden shrine to the King of Kings, Elvis Presley, complete with an altar and throne. The Little Five Points instit... | more...

The Vortex - Midtown Business

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

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...

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 Business

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

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

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...

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SEE & DO: Atlanta Pride presents Wanda Sykes and Tig Notaro Article

Sunday June 17, 2018 05:00 am EDT 06/17/2018 5:00 am

Comedic double-header Wanda Sykes and Tig Notaro take the stage of the Fox Theatre on June 20 | 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...

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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...