Open Mic Night

For the open mic nights, doors open at 7:15 p.m.   

If you want to perform at the open mic, you simply sign up when you arrive.   There is no cost for performers.  $5 admission for non-performers.

People often ask "How long is the show?"   The answer is:  "It depends how many comics sign up.  We've had as few as 4 or 5 comics and as many as 32.   Typical average is 10 - 15 comics.   The show usually finishes between 9 and 10 p.m.

Parking is available in front of the club and to the east and west of the building.

There's Butch's pizza and garlic cheese bread, popcorn and chips available for snacking.

Dress is casual.   Wear whatever you like.  Just wear SOMETHING.  

Our open mic shows are a BLAST, usually featuring 15 to 20 comics from all over Illinois and beyond!   The show is 8 p.m.   The lounge opens at 7:15. If you're not performing, tickets are just $5. 

Open mic comedy shows are an opportunity for aspiring comics to get stage time and a super-fun chance for anyone who's EVER wanted to tell jokes and funny stories before a group of strangers.  It's easy.  Prepare 5 minutes (or less) and then simply show up, sign up and go up!

We've been doing the open mic shows since November of 2000. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated Janelle James started here in 2012. She now has two Netflix specials and is the hilarious principal "Ava" on ABC's "Abbott Elementary!"