If you ’re into macabre comedy , this fair urban center gives us good deal to express joy about . But if you ’re looking for an relief valve , for laugh - until - you - yell prank telling , or for straight - up goofy improv , Detroit ’s vibrant comedy scene has flock of those , too . Unsure where precisely to find all of it ? We ’ve buzz off you cover – here are the best post to check out drollery in Detroit .
Go Comedy!
When to go : There ’s something blend on every day but Monday . Go on Friday or Saturday night for the most raucous crowd and vibe . Full bar ? contain . Entertainment six night per week ? curb . Improv classes ? Check . Go Comedy ! is arguably the finest establishment in the metro area to check out live funniness on a nightly footing . It ’s even kind of classy inside ! Regular sketch comedy shows featuring local troupes and open mics make this a solid alternative to bellying up at a bar for some Keno .
Planet Ant
When to go : Improv Mondays , every Monday at 8 promethium . For $ 5 , check out a Edgar Guest company , the home team , and end the night out with opened mic improv . The epitome of a DIY funniness outer space , Planet Ant has reigned over Detroit ’s comedy scene for what seems like a century . Expect to express joy until you take a leak all over one of the folding chairs . Some of the most uproarious improv you could imagine happens in this little infinite – especially on Improv Mondays – and outside in the garden following the show .
O’Mara’s Irish Pub
When to go : Tuesday night at 9 pm for Tuesday Night Shindig . When not full of drunk leprechauns sloshing pints of Guinness and bungling the lyrics to " Whiskey in the Jar , " O’Mara ’s hosts one of the area ’s best - do it comedy show , Tuesday Night Shindig , which has hunt for die on a twelvemonth . Come for both the receptive mic and set schedule . O’Mara ’s hosts national acts as well as well - know local comedian .
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
When to go : Thursdays - Saturdays for nationally recognized headliner . If you ’re not afraid to venture into Bro Central , Mark Ridley ’s is a even haunt for internal comedians as well as local wise bozo looking to get their bit together . This is where homeboy Tim Allen and Dave Coulier got their start , and where would the ' XC have been without those two ? Expect a three - tiered clowning show on weekend night , with a small - time star , a seasoned midway act , and a national act to flesh out out the dark .
Elizabeth Theater at The Park Bar
When to go : Sunday nights for Detroit Comedy Underground . The Elizabeth Theater is an copious place above the popular Park Bar and original Bucharest Grill , making it easy the coolest comedy touch in Downtown . Touted as a abide - up case , Detroit Comedy Underground is a professional speculation realized by industry kingpin that features load of local amusement and , often , a touring act each Sunday .
New Way Bar
When to go : Monday night for open mic , and the first Friday of every month for The Blain & Diego Show . One of Ferndale ’s finest diving , the New Way hosts a hebdomadal clowning night , a monthly Friday night vitrine , and all the PBR you’re able to swill into your gullet for a nominal price . What more could you possibly require ? Newcomers to the undefended mic night get about five minutes on phase , which is more than enough time to make an fanny out of oneself and/or stake one ’s title in the metropolis ’s clowning scene . The monthly show window features a new bill every time .
Small’s
When to go : The first Thursday of every month . One of Detroit ’s most genuine rock ‘ n ’ whorl bars lour the volume ( somewhat ) once a calendar month for Ray & Laura ’s Comedy Showcase . The show is hosted by two comedian from Hamtramck ( which imply they ’re screaming , and also belike buzz ) who bid independent local and national acts to take the freshly inaugurate stage in the stripe ’s front room for celebrity guest imitator , game show charade , and skilful ol’ fashioned rack - up . “ The showcase is often a comedian ’s first time coming to Small ’s , and it ’s playfulness to watch them point out all the infernal emphasis in the legal profession : the varnished glass , permanent Halloween palm , the velvet painting of Satan right on behind them , " sound out bar owner Melody Malosh . " It ’s happened a few times … they notice stuff and nonsense that we forget about . " There you have it , kid , an knowledgeable and slightly diabolic funniness event !
Metro Pub
When to go : Every other Tuesday Nox for open mic night ( the first one started on March 1st , so do the maths , people).Hamtramck has a new bar . A NEW BAR ! This recently unveiled watering mess has skip over in good order into the comedy scene with a fortnightly open mic night , during which you’re able to some expect eccentric of nutrient for the crowd on the house , with a two - drink lower limit .
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Megan Fryeis a writer based in Detroit and Mexico City . Any and all comedy on her behalf is a consummate happenstance . She ’s so tiresome , in fact , that you should twinge her some jokes at@fryechild .
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
Michael Babbish/Planet Ant Theater
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Courtesy of New Way Bar
Metro Pub
