Watching Funny
Really, funny is best when you watch it live. This includes performances by stand-ups, local improv groups, or funny things in the Denver metro area. Please submit your own upcoming performances so that everyone can be funny in Denver.
When it comes to funny in Denver, Comedy Works is the staple! The downtown location is a favorite of professional comedians. Comedians like Joe Rogan, Tom Segura, and many others have lamented over the years the joy of coming to Denver to work at the legendary club. Since 1981, the club in Larimer Square has been a launching pad for rising stars and a stage for legendary comedians.
One great perk to working at the club is the accommodations provided by the club itself, particularly for young stand-ups. Before comics become headliners on the marquee at clubs, they are often set up in small, cheap hotel rooms; that is if they are given any place to stay. Wende Curtis, the club’s sole owner, has purchased two condos (one at each location) to provide a place for performers to stay while on the road. At the downtown condo, a Mullet Hall of Fame is decorated with paintings of balloon animals, a faux zebra rug, and a Bozo the Clown punching bag. A talking Rodney Dangerfield doll sits on a counter next to a lava lamp. There is also an entire wall is filled with paintings and other artwork done by visiting comedians.
“When people ask me what the best comedy club in the country is, I always say Comedy Works Denver,” says Las Vegas–based comedian Brian Regan, who has performed at the Kennedy Center and Radio City Music Hall. “I’ve always felt that way. There are a lot of great clubs out there, but the planets just line up when it comes to Comedy Works.”
From hosting Dave Chappelle's surprise shows in 2022 to taking a stand against controversy by refusing Louis C.K.'s comeback tour, Comedy Works has always been a place where comedy takes center stage. Legendary records, like Dave Attell’s “Skanks for the Memories” were recorded there because of the club’s atmosphere and crowds.
Performers aren’t the only ones who enjoy the venue, audiences are very fond of the space, the bar, and the service. There is a wide array of weekly events to check out, notably every Tuesday’s “New Talent Night.”
Whether you're looking for current events with a comedic twist in "Today's Topics with John Novosad or classic stand-up, Comedy Works has something to tickle everyone's funny bone. Check out the location downtown or at the Landmark in Greenwood Village.
Address: 1400 N Williams St, Denver, CO80218
Phone: (303) 578-9213
Denver Comedy Underground, situated in the Cap Hill neighborhood of Denver, is a premier venue for stand-up comedy. It hosts the best local and national comedic talent every week, featuring comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, theaters, comedy clubs, and television. Denver Comedy Underground offers top-notch Denver comedy shows at reasonable prices.
Address: 8246 E 49th Pl, #1400, Denver, CO 8023
Phone: (303) 307-1777
The Denver Improv is a renowned comedy club located in Central Park, Colorado. It features a diverse lineup of both established and up-and-coming comedians from across the country. The venue offers a variety of comedy shows, including stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. With its comfortable seating, full-service bar, and restaurant, the Denver Improv provides an enjoyable experience for guests looking for a night of laughter and entertainment in the heart of Central Park.
This national chain has been producing comedy in cities across the country for over forty years; Denver Improv joined the lineup as an early landmark in Central Park. True to its parent's reputation, the inviting club offers a full-service experience, seamlessly connecting food and standup.
