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SF Comedy Showcase at the Punch Line

, Between Clay and Washington (444 Battery St San Francisco, CA 94111)
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Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has birthed such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of up-and-coming stars like W. Kamau Bell and Moshe Kasher. Laugh at a lineup of the Bay Area's top stand-up comics, many of whom have appeared on late-night television, Comedy Central and more.

* Additional fees apply.

Between Clay and Washington,
444 Battery St
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-397-7573
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Street parking is actually available Sunday nights
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jenjen
There is food available, but is expensive.
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Go early to get seats!!
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Very Casual, wear warm comfortable clothes you can laugh in.
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Don't plan on finding much food available in the area at that hour.
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Marianne
Wear layers it's casual but once it fills up it's hot in there.
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5 events
2 reviews
4.0
attended Feb 16 2009

This was my first comedy show, and I would say it was a great experience. At this event, they showcased 15 comedians and each person had about 6 -10minutes. I did not particularly liked this format, because of all the interruptions. The natural flow was not there for me and some of the jokes seemed rushed or condensed. With that being said, the show overall was great. I did have many laughs, and it was nice to see what each comedian had to offer. I would say I really liked at least 10 out of the 15, and the comedians were diverse in age and race.
It's a cozy venue that fits around 200 people, and they really pack it to a full house. I would recommend getting there at least 15 - 30 minutes earlier to prevent having to sit at the comedian's feet. The wait staff were determined to meet their 2-drinks-per-person minimum, but thankfully there was a variety of alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks to choose from. Street parking is also available, on that Sunday night. I would definitely recommend this as a night out with friends who can laugh.

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1 events
1 review
3.0
attended Apr 06 2009

Pros:
Overall, there was a consistent stream of laughs. The lineup was a mix of just beginning comics as well as those who have been doing a national circuit.

It's a pretty small venue so you can get a good view from pretty much anywhere.

Ample parking in the financial district

Cons:
2 drink minimum ($4 for fountain, $8-$10 for mixed drinks), although they didn't really seem to keep track of how many drinks we ordered

Food is expensive, and no Fries???? Chips and salsa is $7.75, Nachos 9.75, pizzas $10+

Audience, at least the night I went, was more reserved and older so felt bad for the comics at times because it was a tough crowd.

Because it is a showcase, there's a set time-limit, so you feel like the comedians can't really get into their material and when you do find one you really like, they have to get off stage for the next one.

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3 events
1 review
3.0
attended Feb 17 2009

they over sold this show cant even get your own seat.
not cool at all.

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http://punchlinecomedyclub.com/

About the Ticket Supplier: Punch Line Comedy Club San Francisco

For over 25 years the nation's best comics have appeared at the San Francisco Punch Line, the city's longest running comedy club. Stars such as Robin Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, Drew Carey, Chris Rock and Dana Carvey took their first comedic steps on the Punch Line stage, entertaining thousands while perfecting their craft. The Punch Line's dedication to comic tradition has earned ... Moreit the San Francisco Examiner and the San Francisco Chronicle's readers' choice award for the best comedy club. Today, the Punch Line is the only full-time comedy club in San Francisco, hosting nationally-acclaimed comics Margaret Cho, Bobby Slayton, Dave Chappelle, Sue Murphy, Dave Attell, George Lopez, David Cross, and Greg Proops, among other bona fide and rising stars, in an intimate setting where you can enjoy them, live and up-close, the way stand-up comedy is best presented