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    Haha Cafe Comedy Club

    Haha Cafe Comedy Club

    4.0
    (346 reviews)
    4.6 km
    $$

    There's one comedian that I always come here to see, but I have to tell you what surprisingly good…read moreabout this place? The food, I absolutely love the cheese sticks and I can't get enough for the quesadilla lol it's priced reasonable based on what you would expect from an LA comedy club, which is usually nothing good The drinks and most of them are water down in the services the most horrible thing in the world... but here? you get a good bang for your buck here. I enjoy the drinks when I drink alcohol but now I'm a non alcohol drinker but I find the non alcoholic drinks just as worthwhile as the ones with alcohol in them. This is a great place for comedians are starting to build. Seating is comfortable. The service is great and they really stand out from other comedy clubs, but my absolute favorite person to see on Thursday nights is Percy. If you really want to experience the club, but it's best, check out but any other show you you're still gonna have an incredible time Mark my words

    The only joke here is the venue itself. This was easily one of the worst live entertainment…read moreexperiences I've had. I paid $65 per ticket (general admission), and from the moment we arrived, everything felt disorganized and careless. Even just to stand at the bar, we were forced to wait outside in the cold for over 15 minutes while the previous show wrapped--no courtesy, no staging, no communication. When we were finally let in, it somehow got worse. Instead of being seated inside the venue we paid for, we were told to sit outside. No heaters. We were instructed to grab our own chairs, which were dusty and dirty. This felt less like a comedy club and more like an afterthought. Service was a mess. Servers were visibly confused, delivering the wrong food and drinks, not knowing which orders belonged to which tables. It was chaotic and unprofessional. The sound was awful. You could barely hear the comedians, and even they acknowledged how bad the setup was. When performers are openly commenting on how much of a disaster the room is, that says everything. As we were leaving, I tried to look into the actual room we were supposed to be seated in--the one we paid for--and was told I wasn't allowed to even look inside. When I mentioned that I paid $65, the response was, "You don't need to bring that up." Why wouldn't I? That's the entire issue. For the price they're charging, this is unacceptable. I honestly can't imagine how angry I'd be if I had paid for VIP or front-row seating. This place feels like it's cutting corners at every level--operations, service, sound, and basic respect for customers. There are far better comedy clubs in LA that actually care about the audience and the performers. Save your money. Spend it literally anywhere else.

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    The entrance
    Behind the first row. 15 min until showtime. Friendly staff!

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    Behind the first row. 15 min until showtime. Friendly staff!
    Laugh Factory

    Laugh Factory

    3.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.8 km
    $$

    The Laugh Factory is such an iconic spot--so many known comedians started here, and it's amazing to…read moresee that tradition still alive today by consistently bringing in a mix of new, up-and-coming talent along with bigger names, which keeps every show exciting. It's honestly one of those places that never disappoints and is always worth visiting when you're in LA. Even on a weekday which I feel most ppl wouldn't expect. The staff is great, but one tip: order both of your drinks right at the beginning of the show. Once the comedians come out, service can slow down a bit, and you'll definitely want your drinks ready so you can just sit back and enjoy. I come here at least a few times a month and it's always worth it however because I come often I sometimes wish they didn't always have a 2 drink minimum.

    For a first time visit it was great, really took me away at how close we were and how lively it…read morewas, glad we did the 10pm show. Comics were great which is why it sucks that the latter half of our time was lackluster, we knew going in we would have to purchase something , but one gin-tonic (bombay) a ginger beer , a single pepsi and two waters being 75$ is outlandish by just about any standard. Come for the show but watch your wallet and drink heavily before hand to avoid sticker shock & always email your receipt My one caveat is i was thankful some of the staff was mindful and got the people in front of me to stop recording.

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    The Comedy Store

    The Comedy Store

    3.4
    (965 reviews)
    2.4 km
    $$

    Really cool spot hosting some great comedy shows. The main room is large yet cozy and inviting…read more There is a 2 drink minimum. Most drinks are ~$18, are not very tasty. Just stick to the overpriced water. The show we went to was great but ran almost 4 hours which is probably my fault for not checking times, lol. Will definitely try to find a shorter show next time. If you get there early, there's a $2/hour parking lot just right next door.

    Usually has always been my favorite comedy club and a gold standard regardless of some of the short…read morecomings. However this last visit absolutely sucked. Two of the main acts didn't actually come so the lineup was different, the main headliner was still ON the board and didn't come and another act also no showed, both large names I was excited to see and the main point for going and purchasing tickets. They also put our phones in yonder bags which isn't really my favorite but if it's a big name and they want to be sure people aren't recording, fine, I GUESS. However.. there was no big name because both of them didn't show. I had somewhere to be at 10pm, and there's ZERO clocks around this place, phone is locked up, servers are nowhere to be found, it can get irritating just feeling like you're locked in a prison cell with 0 idea of the time. Finally tracked someone down, asked about Whitney Cummings, was told she wasn't coming, and then followed up with the time and it was already 10:10. They also over serve which is probably why they're locking up phones so you loose track of time and keep buying drinks. Guys next to me were PLASTERED, one guy left over and over again to throw up, the other guy was laughing like a hyena and screaming, the other friend had his head down on the table completely knocked out, and last friend went to lay down on the benches and knock out. Spent over $150 and didn't even see the comedians I paid to see. Really disappointing.

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    View from our seats (VIP Bench seating with a table for two). Our seats were booth style and very comfortable.
    View from our seats (VIP Bench seating with a table for two). Our seats were booth style and very comfortable.
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    View of the stage.
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    Nude Comedy LA

    Nude Comedy LA

    4.5
    (6 reviews)
    4.0 km

    Glad this place closed down! The business owner (who doubled as an acting teacher) encouraged his…read moreimpressionable students (myself included) to join this "extracurricular activity." Although we were all technically legal adults, I still think there is something very sleazy about an authority figure in his 40s swaying 18 and 19 year old aspiring actors to perform nude with him. Of course, he tailored his messaging toward empowerment-- all bodies are great bodies, and all bodies are welcome. The reality, however, was that most of these students were recent L.A. arrivals with little working knowledge of the entertainment industry. It's hard not to recognize the power imbalances at play and potential vulnerabilities being exploited. Having said that, I will not disparage the talent that came out of these shows, and I will commend the owner's rules regarding privacy (no cameras allowed) and hygiene (towel is required).

    Came out to see my friend Derrick perform, never seen his live setup and he along with every…read morecomedian had me in stitches! Nude Comedy LA is a local small theater group that not only offers amazing entertainment, but practices all-inclusiveness, and body positivity as well. In addition to comedy nights, they also offer karaoke, open mic, various events via sponsors, and refreshments including wine!! Refreshments are cash preferred Niambi the goddess mc/hostess with the mostest and expecting mother-to-be is amazing! Great opener and all-around entertainer. Didn't get a chance to chat with her after the show but she's good vibes times ten. The parking in the area is very much street with both residential and metered spots down and around Tujunga Ave between Moorpark and Woodbridge. They do have restrooms inside though theme nights and shows don't typically run too long. Allen Levin, the owner, is a saint fielding calls for questions and managing sales and lineups. Definitely had a great and positive experience with NCLA and would attend again.

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