Enjoy a light-hearted and entertaining night out with your friends or loved ones at one of these comedy clubs in the Dayton, Ohio, area.
Wiley's Comedy Club
For a night of hilarious entertainment close to home, Wiley's Comedy Club is right in downtown Dayton and the venue features talented original comedians and first-rate performances. Wiley's boasts an advanced state-of-the-art audio-visual system that allows the club to record and produce shows from live club performances. The club has a fascinating collection of comedy-related records and memorabilia adorning its walls. Recent performances at Wiley's include comics Mark Gregory, Chris Siemer, and Vince Morris.
Wiley's standard weekly lineup consists of Friday performances at 8 p.m., Saturday performances at 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and most Sundays feature amateur nights, open mic nights, or promotional shows at 8 p.m. Tickets for all shows are currently only available online or by phone at (937) 224-5653. Tickets vary in price but usually range from $10 to $25 for most standard performances, with a $5 discount given for ordering tickets in advance.
The cozy bar serves domestic, import, and craft beers, wine, and signature cocktails, along with a selection of light snacks and sandwiches. Adults must be 18 or older for admittance to Wiley's Comedy Club, which makes this a great date night for parents craving an evening out without the kids.
You'll find Wiley's Comedy Club at 101 Pine St. in Dayton, on the ground floor of The Clear Channel building.
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The Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant
The Funny Bone is a national chain of comedy clubs paired with full-service restaurants that feature a wide variety of comics, including many nationally recognized comedians. The Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant in Liberty Township showcases performers including Shuler King, JP Sears, and Darren Brand. Shows change on a weekly basis, so check the club's online calendar to see when your favorite comedians are performing.
A full bar and menu are available before and during each show. The bar features drinks like the signature Rubber Chicken cocktail along with a large variety of mixed and frozen drinks, beer, wine, and mixed coffee beverages. Soft drinks and mocktails are also available. The menu offers a variety of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches, as well as a few entrees including hand-breaded shrimp, spiced pulled pork, and blackened salmon. You'll want to save room for one of the delicious desserts, such as Funnel Cake Fries or the Ultimate Brownie.
Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so earlier arrivals will get tables closer to the stage. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Ticket prices vary by show and comedian, and performances are on Thursday through Sunday nights. The Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant is located at 7518 Bales St., Space A-120 in Liberty Township.
Improv Cincinnati
Improv is a fun and fast-paced spin on traditional stand-up comedy performances. Improv consists of a team of comics on stage who make up skits on the spot based on audience suggestions. This ensures that no two improv shows are the same, so you can attend every show and see completely different skits and performances every time. Improv Cincinnati features weekly improv performances in Cincinnati.
In addition to weekly shows, Improv Cincinnati offers 6-week improv classes and workshops from beginner to advanced levels. Classes include topics like the fundamentals of improv, playing characters, and comedy and games. For audience members who enjoy improv, classes are an excellent way to experience the hilarity of improv while developing humor and creative thinking.
Improv Cincinnati hosts improv performances at the Clifton Performance Theatre at 3938 Spring Grove Ave. and summer outside shows at Clifton Plaza, 333 Ludlow Ave.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
For a unique twist on a comedy club, try a murder mystery show. The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is an interactive comedy murder mystery that takes place while participants dine on a delicious meal. The mystery and clues to solving it are shared during the dinner, and each guest works to piece the clues together and solve the case. Actors pretend to be audience members, however, so you may be unsuspectingly sitting next to the murderer! Murder mystery theater is a delightful alternative to a comedy club that adds the fun spin of direct audience participation.
Embassy Suites Rivercenter is at 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. in Covington, Kentucky, which is about an hour-long drive from Dayton. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $59.95, which includes a delicious dinner with appetizers, salad, dessert, and an entree choice of roasted chicken breast, seared salmon, or fried cauliflower.
Chameleon Pizza and Comedy Club
Chameleon Pizza and Comedy Club is a Cincinnati pizzeria that has been promoting a variety of local stand-up comedians for several years. Comedy shows are free with food or drink purchases. The restaurant has open mic on Thursdays at 9 p.m. and performances on Friday and Saturday nights. Some recent featured comics include Mat Alano-Martin, Zako Ryan, Geoff Tate, and Alex Price.
Chameleon has a local reputation for its delicious pizza, and the menu also has appetizers and chicken wings. A full bar servers beer, wine, and cocktails. Chameleon Pizza is located at 4114 Hamilton Ave. in Northside.
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