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    The Comedy Arena

    4.5 (59 reviews)
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    Shana W.

    This was a really cool place where they have performances and apparently classes. We came by to watch an improv group. The drinks they have are delicious, but the variety of food could be better-- especially adding in a few gluten free options.

    Andrea H.

    Free parking in the garage next door, cheap tickets, decent food, lots of laughs! I came with some acquaintances to support one of the improv performers. The emcee did a fantastic job involving the audience by asking for categories that helped setup the scenes. The troupe of performers were quite entertaining and thought quickly on their feet. The waitress stopped by our table numerous times throughout the show delivering drinks and food. I had the "Surprise Me" and a vegetable flatbread. Both were quite good. The flatbread was served piping hot. Even though this place is further away than I like to drive, I would seriously consider rkknneturning to see another show.

    Last comedian up! Hilarious.
    Carie W.

    We (two couples) went there for a Veteran's Day show on a Saturday night. All (almost) of the comedians were Vets. Fabulous cozy venue and very funny show. Drinks were spot on and the service was great. The food was reasonable and good. Will definitely return!

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    Great time at The Comedy Arena! Will definitely go again.

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    Fantastic and funny shows! All the guys and gals are funny, and quick-witted!!!

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    Sean Patrick is my favorite comedian. They should headline him in every show.

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    Ask the Community - The Comedy Arena

    Is there a dress code?

    Yes you definitely have to be dressed.

    Group of four did not all purchase tickets together, if we get there early can we still sit together?

    No.

    Hi Jared - is this still BYOB ? Do i have to book tickets in advance?

    It is not BYOB. We have full table service (food and drinks) now in the showroom. You don’t have to book in advance but it’s recommended to ensure seats.

    Do you serve alcohol or can we bring our own?

    We are currently BYOB at this time. You are welcomed to bring a small cooler that can fit under your seat containing your favorite alcoholic beverage.

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    Review Highlights - The Comedy Arena

    It's so great having awesome comedy shows right here in downtown McKinney!

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    Mic Drop Comedy

    Mic Drop Comedy

    3.3(30 reviews)
    14.7 mi

    My husband and I met up with a few friends here for a comedy show, and we had an absolute blast!…read more Be sure to check in with the hostess before you head into the bar or through the front doors. We arrived a bit early, so we grabbed a couple of drinks while waiting for the rest of our group. I ordered a double Tito's and cranberry--it was made perfectly and definitely hit the spot. Once we headed inside, it looked like seating was first-come, first-served, but we had opted for the VIP tickets. Having those reserved spots gave us a fantastic view of the stage; I highly recommend going the VIP route if you can! The show itself was top-tier. The openers had great sets that really warmed up the room, and then the "Queen" herself, Kelly Kells, took the stage. It has been a long time since I've laughed that hard! I was so grateful we chose this night to head out. In terms of the venue, everything was clean and well-maintained. The staff was impressive--they were super on top of it and got our food and drink orders out to us quickly despite the crowd. I'd definitely come back for another show!

    This place changed ownership and I gotta be honest it's being run poorly…read more We went to see the 9:30 Tisha Campbell show Saturday July 25th. The doors were supposed to open at 8:30; show start at 9:30. At 10:30 there was a line through the parking lot that wasn't moving. No one was being allowed in. They checked my waistband for a gun mean while I'm wearing a suit jacket. We're all grown here! Personally I'd check the white crowds for weapons in texas! The guy online can't find our name and has to go in. Of course he finds it. Duh. So we get in and they don't know where to seat us. There's tables all over and they put us in the back against the wall. No server comes Ever!! To our entire section! Fortunately we stop a server from another section and she takes our order and the tables to the left and right. $17 old fashioneds. The comics are good. Two stars

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    Addison Improv - stage

    Addison Improv

    3.1(353 reviews)
    21.0 mi
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    My husband and I came here for a date night and had an amazing time. Addison Improv is a wonderful…read morecomedy spot, but a few insider tips will definitely help you make the most of your visit! Definitely go to the earlier showing if you can! Parking is pretty limited because the lot is shared with several nearby restaurants and takeout spots. We went to the 7:00 PM show and arrived right when doors opened at 5:30 PM, which gave us plenty of time to park, get settled, and hang out before the show started. Our server, Brian, was fantastic! He brought our food and drinks super quickly and checked in on us throughout the entire show without being disruptive. There is a item/spend minimum per person, but meeting it is easy since they have a full bar with great drink options. Just set your expectations for the food--it feels mostly like a cash-grab feature using frozen ingredients. The chicken tenders were decent enough, but the queso and salsa were fairly bland and lacking flavor. Overall, the comedy and atmosphere are top-notch. Eat dinner somewhere nearby first, grab a couple of drinks at the show, and you'll have a fantastic night out!

    I was so excited to finally attend the Usama Sadiqque show!…read more This Improv location was easy to find and parking was no issue. I really liked this venue better than my local one. I felt it was spacious, organized and had style. I really loved the opening visuals that came prior to the show beginning. The wait staff were nice, they do received about an 18% tip that's already included in your tab. There is a two item requirement to purchase a drink or food per person. In the end, they had it organized to where you could take pics with the headliner and go. While waiting outside, Usama was just walking around and I captured my video with him. You can tell the performers are comfortable here so much that they were walking around prior to their set. I Really loved my experience here! I can't wait to visit again when I am in the area.

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    Taste of the Islands - Curried goat with spinach and rice

    Taste of the Islands

    3.7(268 reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    Nice simple, counter service place. Much like an island shop & hot food combo on the shop side of…read morethe business. DAHL PURI roti wrap was my goal and they delivered a huge one! Boneless chicken curry w/potatoes was the size of 85% of container. I stuffed myself and added some homemade pepper sauce. The curry I would call Mild so the pepper sauce (mild-med) added a lil kick. So big that only a professional caribbean "roti" eater should attempt holding it to bite. I imagine most use a fork and knife. We also had the curried goat plate with rice&peas and cabbage. The Goat was very tender and good flavour. Well done chef! A house sorrel drink that was not over sugared! Some are too sweet so that was good. Overall I'd go back next time I'm in the area. Real Caribbean style food!

    FIRE food, omg i can't tell yall how good it is. I was a bit nervous cause i didn't see any…read moreJamaican people but they were cooking up a storm. The jerk chicken was sooo good ! And the cabbage was fire, the rice and peas were fire, everything together was amazing. I also got beef, curry chicken and jerk chicken patties but we gobbled those up in the parking lot. The patties are so good, it's the reason we came to eat here. They played good music, a/c was nice and breezy and they had a store off to the side with products and drinks. Can't wait to come back!!

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    Vegetable Plate Rice & Peas, Cabbage, Spinach and Curried Potatoes

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    McKinney Performing Arts Center - She can down shift from high tension electric to acoustic ballad

    McKinney Performing Arts Center

    4.1(13 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I love new usage for old buildings, and this place is a classic example of that. It was previously…read morethe Collin County Courthouse, and it has been a excellently converted over to a performing arts center. I believe most of its usage is usually musical artists and small intimate concerts, but I was here to see a play. Specifically, I was watching "A Christmas Carol", a work I have always been fond of for my entire life. This was a special one hour adaptation of the play, written by Dr Andrew Harris. We did not come to McKinney specifically to see the play, but while we were there we were looking for a particular bookstore. Tiny Tim was outside the Performing Arts Center drumming up people to come in and watch the play when my wife asked him (really her) where we would find the bookstore. When we got to the bookstore, wouldn't you know, there was Dr Harris, doing an Author/Writer visit. How could we not take that as a sign and attend the play! Glad we did, it was a great experience!

    Old courthouse turned into an intimate music venue, this little place rocks. Literally tonight it…read morerocked with blues revival artist Jax Hollow. She was born and raised in New York City by a firefighter father( injured in 911 and school teacher mother. After appearing on and doing well on the 14 Season of American idol, she's worked hard getting her musical career up to speed. Great performance tonight and after her very first Texas Performance,the Lone Star state wishes her all the best. The system keeps giving me error messages I apologize if this gets posted more than once

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    McKinney Performing Arts Center - Great to see young people that are pure entertainment energy like Jax Hollow

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    Great to see young people that are pure entertainment energy like Jax Hollow

    The Comedy Arena - comedyclubs - Updated September 2026

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