If you like to laugh, you'll like Improv City. If you haven't been to a Improv City show yet, go now! Great for date night or going with friends - it's hilarious and something different to do on a Friday (or Saturday) night. and at the reasonable/affordable price of $10, you can't go wrong for a couple hours of great entertainment. We've taken 8 of our friends already and they all had a great time. My mom is already planning on doing a "girls night" with her girlfriends and taking all of them and our other friend is going to hire them for their company party. We've gone to 5 shows and haven't been disappointed once. Support Improv City! With so many comedians defaulting to crass and dirty humor, it's nice to see some comedians going against all that. Orange County needs more family friendly entertainment like these guys! Which just goes to show you can be funny and have a great show without having to add in a dirty reference. read more

Love comedy clubs, and this Irvine venue is one of the best! Service is quick and efficient and friendly. The food is typical bar food, but pretty tasty! The burgers are pricey, but filling....no midnight stops to Del Taco---a real plus! They give you free passes for 4 guests on the way out, so a real bargain since we didn't have to pay to get in in the first place. Laughing is good for the soul (so is FREE!) Thanks for the great evening, Improv! read more

First time going to an Improv show in Orange County and I must say this is probably the best place you'd ever want to start. Great cast, great performances, and amazing execution. I was lucky enough to catch the Survivor 8 special and will definitely be coming back! read more

So funny, great price, and great fun! There's not a whole lot of stuff like this I irvine and I was a bit hesitant about the location above the bowling alley and in a conference room, but the show was a full of laughs and the setting was intimate and you could hear and see the performers perfectly. Also, $11 for a comedy show is great! Especially in Orange County which can be fairly pricey. If you're looking for a fun and inexpensive night out Improv City is the place to go! Def. gonna return! read more

Went to a Saturday night show while visiting the city and they were great. I laughed throughout and they do a good job of mixing up the crowd interaction so no one person or group dominates it. We were a little confused finding it at first because it's within a bowling alley. But definitely a fun and affordable show! read more

A very fun night! So thankful for CLEAN comedy!!!!!!!!!! Who needs to hear the f-word every five minutes? Or be "amused" by an off color joke or sexual reference? Blech. I haven't found another comedy club that provides clean comedy, and because of that alone, I'd say "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" The players seem to enjoy what they do as well. Each show varies, of course, based on who is on the team; however, each performance provided me with plenty of laughs and smiles. They're hosting a fundraiser (online?) on 5/31 to raise money for their own theater. Check out their website to find out how to help. When they do move, I soooo hope the ticket prices remain reasonable! read more

Great talent! Went here on Valentines Day and had a blast with my s/o. Thanks for a fun night!

Hilarious! It is so nice to find an Improv show you can take kids to! It's clean and funny too! They take audience suggestions, and create fun scenes. A really fun way to spend an evening. And you can even get food and drinks from the bowling alley downstairs. Great family fun! read more

ImprovCity is a lot of fun for the whole family! The comedy is edgy enough for adults yet absent of the language and innuendos you might not want your kids to see (or if you go with my mother who hates the bad language). The show I saw was hosted by Lee while Devon, Leana, Gina, James, Nida and Amie all performed and quite hilariously. The show is over an hour long, about 1 1/2, so it's worth the money and the drive even if you live in the Los Angeles area like I do. They perform in an intimate room so you're close to the action. It's also above a bowling alley so a waitress will come take your food and drink orders, but there's no annoying '2 drink minimum' or anything to force you to spend money. read more

So, tonight we went with our mom's group to the non-pg showing at 9:30. The cast of tonight was sooooo great!!! Every single comedian was quality and made us laugh! We took some friends who had never been and they thought it was a riot! Everyone asks why they don't advertise more or perhaps better because it is a great show for $12. You really can't beat such fun entertainment right here in Irvine!! Have recommended to everyone~ read more

My boyfriend told me had a surprise for me and it was tickets to this show. I was so excited because i love to laugh. I didn't know what to expect, when he told me its going to be a show inside a buliding. Bowling area bulding? And it was you just have to walk upside to the end of the bowling alley to get to Improv city. The cast were delightful, and i loved that each person that their own spunk. It brings a lot to the table with a diverse group. The games they played were sooo much and i love when they allowed the audience to get involved. For example, naming a city to use in the skit. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised! Good laughs, audience gets involved, & enough comedians with different styles that you will definitely find one you jive with! Come early or stay late to bowl. Grab a beer and some bar food downstairs, or don't! Get involved as much or as little as you feel comfortable. Everything is really up to you, and I love that! Either way, it's a great experience and I guarantee you you will not be able to make it through the show without laughing and wanting more. $10 for a 1.5 hour show (another nice surprise! I thought it'd only be 1 hour!). Definitely worth it, and I'm looking forward to coming back in the future. read more

I absolutely love the comedy shows at ImprovCity! These guys are so funny. This is a great date night.. cheap and lots of laughs! Or a fun thing to do with your family, since it's clean comedy. They don't serve alcohol, but you can go downstairs to the bowling alley and get a drink and bring it back up to the comedy show. read more

We have been coming to these shows for few years. Our kids enjoy it too. Our youngest was 7. The humor is always clean. These guys and girls are so much fun! No two shows are the same. Sometimes you get to be on stage! Kids 10 and under are free with paying adult. read more

ImprovCity - Comic book night - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Tustin, California

I yelped date night ideas at Yelp and then this came up. I was intrigued by this crew and I wasn't disappointed. I didn't tell my wonderful wife what was planned--I paid and walked down this long hallway, and nobody was there in the room. I was like, oh crap!!! It's gonna be 90 minutes of torture!!!! But it was amazing!!! I forgot that there was an audience of three because they performed like there was 3,000 people there. I admire this group for being so professional and for their willingness to work according to the best of their abilities--despite the size of the crowd. I asked my wife to rate our date on a scale of 1-10 and she said it was a solid 8. She's very honest-- a trait I greatly appreciate. :). I will come back on another night because I heard there is much more to experience!!! It was also fun that we were able to bowl after the show!!! read more

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I can't really write a review to describe the incredible, fantastic-ness that is this show and the cast! I went to my first show a few months ago with no expectations whatsoever. I remember walking out feeling like I had just done crunches at the gym and was crying from laughing so hard. I was hooked. The next time I met the owner, Devin, who was beyond courteous and welcoming. Every show is different, which makes this hidden gem so unique. The smaller, more intimate setting makes it even funnier. If you've never experienced live improv (which is totally different but in my opinion 10 x better than standup), then I highly recommend! read more

I found out about this improv show by searching up date nights. I didn't know what to expect at all, a comedy show just above a bowling alley sounds awesome right? Heck yes! This was something different not your typical big box office show and dinner date. I wanted to keep things intimate yet fun and this show had the vibe I was looking for my date this evening. In keeping this review short and not ruining things. The show was sooo hilarious my girlfriend and I couldn't stop laughing it was clean jokes filled with audience participation good times to be had for sure. They're true professional indeed and you will not regret going to this show! read more

Went with a small group - we had a lot of fun. The pace is great, the cast is talented. Best deal in town, too. read more

I love this place!! The comedians are always hilarious and super nice. They really encourage audience participation. The location is really nice above a bowling alley and they allow outside food. read more

This place is amazing. Came here for my birthday and it was a lot of fun. They're open on Thursday Friday and Saturday. And for 10 dollars it's totally worth it. I normally go to Aces comedy club in murrieta but I think I'm going to start coming here now. And it's in a bowling alley. Who wouldn't want that? The comedians all had their own different personality, choice of voices, and levels of experience that made the show so much better. Worth every penny, perfect location, and loads of fun. Recommended for going with friends, on a date, or for someone looking for a good laugh. It's humor for the whole family but that doesn't stop it from being hilarious. Will be coming back for sure!! read more

ImprovCity - They gave me a 3 second birthday song - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Tustin, California

These people rock, must see show, I went in for 9:30 pm show and had great time. Love the team, will be returning soon

Such a fun, affordable date night! 10/10 recommend for a night out in OC - my husband and I loved it!

Went to their family friendly early show for a Meetup for teens on the spectrum and was impressed with the format and class of the performers. I don't think they knew about the spectrum identified kiddos in the group when my daughter was chosen as a volunteer and when it became obvious during her turn, like true professionals, they improvised! It was wonderful! Everyone in the audience was laughing and having a great time throughout and my family is still giggling and quoting lines from the show. We'd definitely go back and will bring our friends! read more

Why didn't I know about this place sooner and what a great price! Went to early show with hubby and 13 yr old daughter who loved it! Troupe did a great job and improv was hilarious. PG13 show good with or without teen. Look forward to seeing more shows and checking out the late show too. read more

My best friend and I decided to do something new on one of our hangout sessions so we decided to check out ImprovCity. It is located on the second floor of the bowling alley next to Boomers. We bought tickets for $10/person. They offer free admission for high school students with valid student ID. We brought in outside food and they were okay with that. They also offered a stamp card where you can get a free show after going back so many times. The show started shortly after we were seated and it was quite a hit! I have to say that the music went along well with every scene of the show. The whole show is just a group of comedians and people that are good with ad libs and what not playing games that the host picks out of the hat. And audience participation is quite often. They will often take suggestions from the audience so don't be scared to shout out your suggestions. My best friend and I were shy so all our suggestions were unheard of. Honestly, I think each show is unique and the funny factor varies based on the suggestions by the audience. If you are creative and give funny suggestions to the actors/comedians, then they will put on a good show for you. But if you give weird suggestions or boring ones, then obviously, it's hard for them to work with to make it funny. Overall, I think it was a good experience to check out. It was my first improv show and I am really glad my best friend dragged me out to go check it out. read more

We took our two sons (ages 11 and 13) to a Friday night 7 pm show. They liked it a lot. The humor for this show is more family oriented - and frankly a bit mild for my personal tastes but appropriate for families. The price is definitely right. The performers are generally very good but keep in mind they are not pros and some were definitely funnier than others. I'd rate this 4.5 stars if I had the option. I'd definitely take the family back. read more

Little tough to find, but as soon as I realized it was in the bowling alley, it wasn't so bad and they answered their phones. Had a great time with my girlfriend; lots of kids at the 7:30 show but still hilarious read more

I don't usually write yelp reviews but I do use them when deciding on restaurants and new things to do. Here is an example of being totally bamboozled and misled by a listing. I went to this 'comedy' show with a friend the other night. Maybe it should have been a red flag that it took place in a conference room inside the bowling alley. But on yelp it got tons of good reviews... Very fishy. You can bring a drink purchased downstairs in the bowling alley lounge and carry it upstairs with you. Too bad there aren't any tables in the conference room. When my beer was gone, I had to put my glass on the floor by my feet. Annoying. The talent seemed to me like a group of improv enthusiasts getting in some practice in front of real people. Nice people, but really really green. I love the fact that they're practicing their craft, but it needs to be billed that way. Asking people to pay $10 for the sort of show we saw seems like outright robbery. It was pretty horrible. read more

Great quirky local comedy in Irvine! I always support the local arts scene. Delighted to discover this. 90 min of entertainment on a Sat night for 10 bucks. Can't beat it! I'll go back. read more

What a fun and different date night! I love improv shows like this along the 'who's line is it anyway' lines. They get the audience involved and it's so entertaining and funny to watch the talent come up with stuff right then and there. It's located in a conference room in a bowling alley so you can even add bowling in before or after the show. Highly recommend! read more

Really funny! Not a lot of people go but i like how they keep the audience involved in the act. Worth it

Had a great time at an ImprovCity show. The group is witty and talented and would definitely go again. The venue is small and less theater-like but it doesn't take away from the experience. You can buy food and drinks from the bowling alley downstairs and bring it up, which is cool. Great time all around. read more

By far, this is the best improv group in the area, if not So Cal as a whole. These guys are a great team and are consistently funny. The shows are clean, no cussing, no inappropriate material, etc. which is a breath of fresh air in and of itself. The troupe members are really top notch and the comedy is great! I'm a big fan of ImprovCity and I try to catch a show as often as I can, and I'm never disappointed when I do. read more

I was hesitant to see a local improv show, especially since it is $10, but it was HILARIOUS! A must see for comedy lovers in Orange County! Worth every penny! read more

I've been twice, once just my girlfriend and I and once with about 5 other people. Everyone that has gone with me loves it and we are making plans to go back. The show involves the audience a lot so every show is different and every show is fun. $10 admission, a waitress will bring cheap drinks from the bowling alley that is adjacent, it really is a lot of fun. It is a clean show (sometimes there will be kids there, sometimes not), and I honestly like dirty comedy, but the show is so fun because you are involved in it and the cast is very good. read more

Very nice. I laughed so hard. Can't beat the $10. You do not need to buy any drinks or food either. They do have all the drinks and food available. Free show after on Saturday. Not sure if it's every saturday. read more

We came here for the 7:30 show on a Friday and it was great. We didn't really have expectations, but had we, they would've been exceeded. We were definitely apprehensive when there weren't any people there fifteen minutes before the show. By the time we started there were about 15 in the audience and the comedians didn't hold back and performed like there was a full house. They were quite hilarious and we enjoyed ourselves even with the PG-13 show. We will come back for the uncensored adult show soon. Thanks for a fun and memorable evening! read more

Comedy-wise, ImprovCity is the best bang for the buck in Orange County. (Might even be worth a drive down from L.A. for a change...) These are top-level, professional improvisers who give it 110% each show. High energy and funny. Check 'em out! read more

The best improv show I have ever been to! The cast members were so hilarious and creative! Their clean comedy style is a nice change from most of the improv shows you find these days. I also loved the intimate setting! WILL DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK! read more

Took our boys (ages 10 and 13) and we all enjoyed it a lot. We'd all go again in a minute.