Below is a list of either comedy open mic or open mics that allow comedy in the Philadelphia area. Please note that spots come and go and this list may not be completely accurate. If you know of a new mic or of something that needs to change, please e-mail comicvsaudience AT gmail DOT com. List updated on 2/25/10.
Alt-weekly rag City Paper has an extensive open mic list, but we can’t confirm if any them are friendly to comedians. But maybe it’s worth trying? If you have any success, please let us know.
The Double D Open Mic
Comedy and music open mic hosted by comedian Danny Ozark and musician Dani Mari. You can even play your comedy videos on the big screen if you’d like.
FREQUENCY: Every fourth Monday
WHERE: National Mechanics – 22 S. 3rd
Signups: sheet circulated beforehand
Show: 9PM – 2AM
Set: 5 minutes
Contact: Danny Ozark – dannyozark@hotmail.com
Doc Watson’s Comedy Night
“The best mic for comedians and selection of comics on Monday night in the city,” hosted by comic Tommy Pancrazio.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Doc Waston’s – 216 S. 11th St.
Show: 8:30PM – 12:30AM
Set: 5 minutes
Helium Comedy Club
Hailed by some as the best open mic in the city, Helium brings in a casual, diverse audience. Spots are limited though, so good luck getting on.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.
TIME: 8-10PM
SIGNUPS: 6-7PM at the club, list released at 7:30
SET: 3-5 minutes
CONTACT: 215-496-9001
Ryan’s Pub
West Chester gets it’s very own mic if you can make the drive.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Ryan’s Pub, 124 W Gay St, West Chester, PA
TIME: 9PM
SIGNUPS: 8:45PM
CONTACT: 610-344-3934
Laff House
Another big weekly open mic.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: 221 South St.
TIME: 8:30-11PM
CONTACT: 215-440-4242
Northeast Comedy Cabaret
This long running mic is back from it’s hiatus as of September 23rd! Free pizza! Cool intro music! Ample parking!
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: 11580 Roosevelt Blvd.
TIME: 8:30 – 10:30 PM
SIGNUPS: 7-7:30 PM
Set: 5 minutes
CONTACT: 215-676-JOKE
Open Mic Sandwich
“A monthly serving of meaty stand-up comedy rom up-and-comers served on a crusty Brioche of Philly’s best comedians.” Three established comics do feature sets, then the open mic begins. The favorite micer of the night will be invited back to perform a full set at the next month’s show. There are only 12 open spots, so e-mail ahead if you have to
FREQUENCY: Every fourth Wednesday
WHERE: Fergie’s Pub – 1214 Sansom Street
Signups: 8PM, first come, first serve
Show: 8:30PM
Set: 5 minutes
Center City Comedy
Run by comics H. Foley and Chris Cotton, this Center City mic always packs the house.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Raven Lounge – 1718 Sansom St.
Signups: 8PM
Show: 8:30PM – 1AM
Set: 5 minutes
Pizza Pub Open Mic
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Pizza Pub – 1940 W Passyunk Ave.
Signups: 8:30PM
Show: 9PM – ?
Contact: comicenergy03@yahoo.com
Drexel Open Mic
That’s right, Drexel the university! Music and comedy.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Creese Student Center – 3210 Chestnut St
TIME: starts at 8:30PM
SIGNUPS: 8PM
SET: 5 minutes
HaHa Happy Hour
“Comedy IS a Sport!…And beginning Friday, September 4th, you can WATCH or PARTICIPATE in a competitive practice session!! Comics from all over the TRI STATE will compete for a weekly CASH PRIZE!! WINNER IS DETERMINED BY YOU!! THE AUDIENCE!!”
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Dowling’s Palace, 1310 N. Broad St.
TIME: 5:30-8PM
SIGNUPS: 5:30-6PM
SET: 5 minutes
CONTACT: 215-307-3650,
joshkoshcomedy@yahoo.com
Sketch Up Or Shut Up (PHIT)
The only open mic in the Philadelphia area for sketch comedy only, brought to you by the Philly Improv Theater. Oh yeah, it’s also BYOB!
FREQUENCY: The Saturday after the first Monday of the month
WHERE: Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St.
Signups: Via e-mail by 5PM the Friday before or by 9:30 at the theater the night of
Show: 11:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Set: 5 minutes
Contact: Meg Favreau, mfavreau@phillyimprovtheater.com
Lickety Splits
Another staple of the open mic scene.
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: 401 South St.
TIME: 9:30PM – ?
SIGNUPS: 9PM
CONTACT: Damon D. – weironourown@hotmail.com
Philadelphia Improv Incubator
“An improv gym for improvisors of all experience levels to keep their skills sharp. sometimes we do a musical session, known as Rock*u*bator.”
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Community Education Center – 3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA – To enter: Buzz CEC at front entrance, or if coming from behind building, bang loudly on metal window screen until someone comes to open the door.
TIME: 7PM
CONTACT: Facebook event
The Famous International Variety Show
Run by Darryl Charles, Mykal Carter-Jackson, and James Hesky, this mic is open to sketches, music, magic, whatever!
FREQUENCY: Weekly
WHERE: Copabanana, 2031 Sansom St.
TIME: 7-8:30PM
SIGNUPS: 6:30PM
CONTACT: jameshesky@gmail.com
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