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    Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

    3.8 (65 reviews)
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    Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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    Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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    Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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    ANN ARBOR COMEDY SHOWCASE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Will C.

    This place is huge for me, this was the first place I went and saw stand up for the first time inside a comedy club. Went for a date and saw one of my favorite comedians Matt Braunger. Later got to see Geoff Tate, then John Heffron and was supposed to see Doug Benson one time but he cancelled. Always was a great time and never had issues with drunks or rowdy crowds really. Has that comedy club feel with the small room and low ceiling. Adeline was outstanding, she not only saw I came alone and definitely made sure I was okay and taken care of but she was super friendly, attentive, and Super Funny in her own unique style. It was always a great show Including the amazing service from the person at the window outside, to the hostess then down to Adeline, my server (Don't lose that one). It was definitely a 5 experience. Hope to stop by again soon. P.S. Adeline definitely was the reason the fifth star was earned in my opinion. My time here has always been amazing but she helped make my last trip there that much more. This one is for you Adeline ~Location includes~ Some Amenities For Handicaps Elevator / Stairs Men's Bathroom Women's Bathroom Sound System Phones Asked to be Off or Silent Performances are Recorded (Shhhh) No Smoking Over 18 Weekly Shows Cocktails Cold Drinks Beers (Bottle/Draft/Pitcher) Hot Drinks Pitcher/Glass of Water Sodas Popcorn/Peanuts/Cookies/Candy Open Mic Nights Available for sign up SMALL Screen provided for customers in the back who can't see the stage well.

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    Ike R.

    The Ann Arbor comedy showcase has been around since 1984. It has moved a couple of times and is currently located on 4th street, downstairs. There is an elevator. Tickets are $20 a person and there is no reserved seating. There are two shows on Saturday at 7:30 and 930, one show on Friday I believe just at 7:30. I have been twice this fall and both times were good experiences. Last time I think I enjoyed the comics a little bit more than this time, but they've all been good. Last time we were in the front row, this time we were off to the side. I didn't catch the name of our comics and when I went to the website I couldn't figure out how to find out who we had previously seen, so I apologized to the comics that I saw last night and the previous time that I'm not able to give you a shout out. I will tell you that the woman, who was the headliner Saturday, was pretty funny. They have waitstaff they will take your drink order. My friend had the caramel apple martini, I had a beer. They have a variety of mixed drinks and beers. It is not the place for a wine connoisseur but it is a comedy venue and not a wine bar they do have non-alcoholic drinks and they have a few snacks such as popcorn, peanuts, pretzels and nachos. I have not had any of the snacks but many people were eating the popcorn. There are small tables to hold your drink and snacks. So all in all an excellent place to have an inexpensive date night.

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    11 months ago

    The best place for comedy! Christopher is awesome! Popcorn is great! Phil Hanley and Bob Phillips!!!

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    1 year ago

    amazing comedy! staff is great from the box office and beyond. Love getting to enjoy a night in ann arbor!

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    So funny and enjoyable! Great comedy! We will come again and look forward to bringing friends!

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    This place is awesome! So much fun. All the comics were funny. Great service and can't wait to come back.

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    Love this spot. A treasure trove of laughter and joy. I almost pooped myself. Seriously though, a great place to see comics!

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    The service is not good. Made me feel very uncomfortable..They need to do better. will not be coming to this place.

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    1 year ago

    Highly recommend! Lots of laughs. The staff are great to work with and super friendly! A fun evening!

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    Tonights show with Dobie Maxwell was one of the best shows we have seen. Customer service is always top notch. Definitely recommend!

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    So fun & budget friendly!! Perfect for a date night or girls night out, no matter the party size!

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    Went on a Thursday, the main act Adam Degi. He was awesome, super funny. The staff was real chill too.

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    Service was great! Staff was friendly! Drinks were delicious! Atmosphere was cozy! comedians were hilarious!

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    The Ark - Rachel and Vilray - so so great!

    The Ark

    4.2(83 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$

    What a hidden gem in Ann Arbor. Parking is abundant with both garages and street meters. Meters are…read morefree after 6. Yay! Many bars and restaurants nearby if you want a drink or snack before or after your show. Entry was easy as I had tickets on my phone. I purchased general admission tickets. They do have reserved seats available at a higher price point. How GA works is you get there and the attendants tell you to sit anywhere that isn't reserved. The earlier you get there, the better seat selection you'll have. We sat at the stage for one of my favorite bands. You have a little table and chairs (either two or four). It was so intimate and cozy. I loved it. The temperature was perfect. Not freezing from AC, but not muggy. Very comfortable. Sound was excellent and electrical worked perfectly for this show. They do have drinks for sale, but I didn't have anything. Other reviews mention paying low membership dues and then you can buy alcoholic drinks. They have water and cups available too. Really great experience and can't wait to go back!

    I really really love this venue. The only update that dropped it down a star was the interaction…read morewith the person working at the bar. She was not friendly, and not very kind, and I even saw her scouring in the bathroom later that night. So maybe she was having a bad day. But I certainly didn't do anything to deserve it. Still my go to place for music in the area. Price is wonderful too!

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    North Star Lounge

    North Star Lounge

    5.0(9 reviews)
    0.2 miKerrytown Ann Arbor

    One of my favorite things about going to a city like New York are those small intimate venues like…read morethe Blue Note, where you can eat and drink and watch some music. Yes, many restaurants around have performers but there's something different about this kind of spot. The performers are not an afterthought. They're the focus and why people are there and the enjoying of music is a communal experience. North Star Lounge scratches that itch I have for a venue like that here in Ann Arbor. A friend of ours was playing a show here which made my first visit even more enjoyable and special. As a music venue this place is small but not uncomfortable in the slightest. It's what one might call, "intimate." For the show they had set out some rows of chairs but there were several tables and booths if you prefered to have a little more space or would like to eat while you watch the show. They have a limited menu for food and it's prepared at Detroit Filling Station next door (also NSL's owners) which means it's vegan and also delicious. It was a cold evening so went with comfort food and ordered the mac and cheese, which was as excellent as when I've ordered it from DFS. They have a nice cocktail/beer/wine menu but also a substantial NA/Mocktail selection. I've pumped the breaks on alcohol recently so I went with a hot tea to warm up and a mocktail with some muddled fruit and mint (the drinks are seasonal so the menu from that time is no longer posted for me to recall the name but it was very good). Good tunes, good food, good drinks, friendly folks. What else could you need? Check out their calendar of events now and plan your visit!

    After going on opening night I'm excited to see where this establishment goes!!! It has lots of…read morepotential with it food, service and live music. I hope for the best and looking forward to coming back. Thanks North Star Lounge and good luck

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    Dance Theatre Studio

    Dance Theatre Studio

    4.8(4 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Ann Arbor

    Oh my goodness... fell in love with this place tonight!…read more I have been fruitlessly searching for a quality Hip Hop class for a long time now ... each time I would sign up for one it ended up being cancelled bc not enough people registered. Finally... I FOUND A CLASS and it is a fantastic studio that I HIGHLY recommend. Dance Theatre Studio is right in the heart of U of M's campus. It is a second story location above Moe's sporting goods store. Great walkable area if you want to grab a bite or a drink after classes. It is a narrow spot and it was very very crowded in the waiting area, yet it is truly a wonderful space! They have an office in the sort of attic upstairs, and the man who I think owns the place is so so sweet- his name is John. He was helpful, and kind, and very endearing. There are 3 studio spaces A, B, and C. There are also small changing areas for men and women. Studios A and B are larger- C is a smaller space. They offer so many classes here .... Zumba, Cardio Barre, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates, Body Sculpting,Tap ...for ALL different skill levels and ages. I personally am taking a Hip Hop class and I can't wait to continue classes here for years to come.It is a very well organized studio and it has a really helpful and easy website which I appreciate. My first class was SO fun !!! The instructor was not only a talented dancer and teacher - she was great at amping up the energy of the class and making everyone comfortable. Class starts out with a warm up - including crunches, plank, push ups. We learned great choreography to fun music and then cooled down and stretched. I'm so thrilled to have discovered this place... if you've ever thought about taking dance you should totally try it !!!!!

    I stopped in for the Intermediate Jazz class with Michelle while I was visiting from the Bay Area…read more Really good! I'm a modern dancer without a lot of jazz experience, so I was a little worried about jumping into an intermediate class at a studio I wasn't familiar with, but everyone was super welcoming. The class was fast-paced and mostly regulars. I would be cautious of coming to this particular class if you don't have some experience, because I could see it being frustrating. Michelle didn't take a lot of time to offer corrections and taught the choreography quickly, but not too quickly for the class -- everyone was at least getting a sketch of it, but everyone also seemed challenged by it (I was!). She seemed to have a good sense of what parts were difficult for the class in the moment. She also picked some rad music. I would totally go back if I lived here!

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    Tickled Fancy Burlesque Company

    4.3(3 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor

    One of the funnest, hottest burlesque troupes around! I love their playful attitude and they were a…read moredream to work with for Yelp's Greatest Show on Earth! Not only are they a bunch of hot gals but they have such fun numbers like Mermaids and Sailors, Dancing Unicorns, and my favorite--Batman babes. Love the gal in the background throwing up the "POW! BANG! BOOM!" signs and their character appropriate nipple tassels as well! Hilars! If you have the opportunity PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure you go see them perform. I can guarantee you won't regret it.

    I was introduced to these charming dames thanks to Annette's skilful organization of Yelp's…read moreGreatest Party on Earth at the Detroit Yacht Club. Tickled Fancy's troupe is made up of lovely, expressive ladies not afraid to strip their clothes off to music in the truest burlesque style, mixing charm and a touch of coy smarm. Laughter is welcome with these delightful dolls. Their routines split between groups and solo performances, covering a gamut of different styles; mermaids and sailors opened our act, with all the posturing, fin-fanning, and peering over giant aviator sunglasses at heaving bosoms an audience could want. A hula-hoop wearing clown stripped down to her striped-sock skivvies, and that girl was adorable. I've never wanted sparkly red glitter-lipstick so badly after seeing the hostess of events shining in the limelight; that's a good thing, right? The piece de resistance was the superhero choreography where villains and heroes of DC Comics squared off on the stage. Robin, Batman, Catwoman (I think) and Poison Ivy duel in a feat of swaying hips, thrown punches, and dangling ornaments from pasties (yes, the bat symbol.). Poison Ivy stole the show on that one for me, though everyone was fantastic; I guess I've got a thing for deadly redheads with voluptuous curves and a killer "POW!" "SMACK!" choreographic sign behind her head. Thoroughly professional and entertaining, the Tickled Fancy company is an awesome troupe who I hope to see again. Thank you, ladies!

    Roeda Studio - Roeda Rat Hole! Now you can even leave them mail!

    Roeda Studio

    4.1(14 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    Stopped by here yesterday for the first time. I thought it was a new shop although the cashier said…read morethey've been around for quite a while. They have really cute gifty type merchandise. When I walked in, I saw some coasters and I immediately recognized the artist - it was from Polka Dot Mitten in Saugatuck (I had just been to that store and bought one a few weeks ago), which was fun. They're also doing a promotion with some Main Street restaurants right now, if you purchase something there and then show the slip of paper at the restaurant, you get $10 off your next meal there. And vice versa, if you go to the restaurant, and then show the slip of paper at the store, you get 20% off one item. I ended up getting a cute owl type figurine for my mom, it was about $10 which was reasonable. Cute store and I will stop by next time I'm in Ann Arbor.

    A bit of roaming in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan to sightsee the sights and see the University of…read moreMichigan campus. So much blue and gold here. I needed souvenirs to buy for my co-workers back home and I didn't want to just hit up the airport gift shop on my way out. I wanted to support local businesses who make vintage quality souvenir magnets - similar to what you'd find at the airport but not at the airport. I was with my friend on a brisk Friday evening and we stumbled upon this place. We had asked around for souvenir shops in the vicinity, but ended up here at Roeda Studios. They actually had what I wanted here and thankful that I didn't have to go all over Ann Arbor to get it. In hindsight, Detroit airport didn't have much anyway and I was glad that I came here for souvenirs. We entered around 6pm, exhausted after searching through 3 nearby shops. When the cashier told us they carried Michigan inspired souvenirs, I was happy and thankful that the search was over. Roeda Studios is one of those stores that carries an assortment of trinkets and cute household things that you can decorate your home or office with. There's plenty of Michigan inspired items along with some University of Michigan logo items too. The store itself is very organized and meticulously clean. Just glad that I didn't need to buy at the airport on my way out in Detroit. The overall experience here at Roeda Studios here in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan was quite nice and easy. I took about 30 minutes here browsing and shopping for those souvenir magnets that my coworkers love to have. I did enjoy the ambiance of this cute boutique store. Don't know if they had any public WiFi, but pretty sure they had central air conditioning. Roeda Studios is located at 319 S Main Street in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. They accept major credit cards and cash. Perfect for us out of towners, who are always on the go. We ended up parking at a parking garage that was about 2 blocks away. Kind of perfect though, especially with a low parking fee to park for 2 hours or so. Not sure about Ann Arbor's public transportation options, but best bet would be your own private car or rental. Or if you need it: uber or Lyft is at your service too. Roeda Studios has your Michigan inspired tourist souvenirs and ideas on how to spruce up your home decor or office space. Quite a nice little shop that I happen to stumble into. For the most part though, the experience here at Roeda Studios was quite uneventful and great that I didn't have to run around downtown Ann Arbor for Michigan inspired souvenirs. The service was friendly and quick. I'm glad my friend and I came here and, while prices here can be above average for touristy souvenirs, you can be sure that you do get a quality product here. My reference would be the $6 magnets you find at the typical airport kiosk to $10+ unique ones you find here at Roeda, if you were to find something special for Michigan. Not sure if they have central air conditioning or public WiFi though, but the shopping experience was quick enough to where I didn't notice one bit. I would definitely recommend coming here for your home decor or office space sprucing needs, as well as Michigan inspired souvenir magnets. If you're ever in downtown Ann Arbor, swing on by. They'll be glad to help you out with that you need. Come on by, they would love to see you. Happy with my purchase. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 5.0 stars for the service and selection. 3.0 stars for the prices. Support local! B

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    The Grotto - Dogfish Head IPA

    The Grotto

    4.3(122 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    We stumbled across this pub on our way to the ice cream place, and we decided to give it a try!…read moreOverall, we were impressed-- super cozy indoor/outdoor space, fast service, and an amazing list of draft beer options! They don't serve any food though, so might not be a good choice if you're hungry. - Dogfish Head Grateful Dead IPA: 10000/10 (an amazing, refreshing IPA that isn't too strong! Medium-bodied, pretty fruit-forward with notes of pineapple and mango. Honestly one of the best IPAs I've had in a whileee) - Kasteel Wit: 9/10 (light-body wheat beer that's also super refreshing and flavorful!) - Hacker Pschor Oktoberfest: 10/10 (great marzen) - Rhineheist Cheetah lager: 8/10 (decent lager) - Guinness: 6/10 (the Guinness was wayyyyy too watery!!!) - Ferndale Project Apple Pie: 9/10 (actually tastes like apple pie and vanilla! It's def on the sweeter side though, so you might not like it if you're not into sweet beer) Overall, I definitely want to come back and sit outside when the weather is nicer!

    This spot is pretty chill! I was thinking it was a beer only watering hole but they actually have…read morean AWESOME selection of bourbon. However, I made a grave mistake of ordering on the QR code/Toast rather than at the bar. I say grave because fellow bourbon whisky enthusiasts will cringe -- I was pretty stoked to see that they had Basil Hayden Toasted. So, I ordered it but also selected "add water" with the anticipation that it would be like a dropper of water. Nope, they made a cocktail out of my 2oz pour of Basil Hayden. Whiskey water. At that point, it could've been Makers Mark or Jack and I wouldn't have known the difference. User error though so I did make sure I still tipped accordingly and NOW I know. I'll be back though.

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