ComedySportz Indianapolis
This comedy club mainly has performances on Thursday through Saturday, and they include improv from underground comedy groups and people who are taking comedy classes at the club. If you like to see comedy that is performed by amateurs and is often unexpected, then you'll thoroughly enjoy yourself at this club. The club is also known for holding fundraisers for several charities and having comedy sets that are clean and for all ages.
ComedySportz Indianapolis
721 Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 951-8499
www.indycomedysportz.com
Crackers Comedy Club
This comedy club has two Indianapolis locations--in downtown and in Broad Ripple. Crackers has been open since 1980, and many comics have performed at this club before becoming big names, such as Chris Rock, Jay Leno and Ray Romano. There are several rotating and local comics, who also appear on the local Indianapolis radio show, "The Bob and Tom Show." There are also special open mic nights, including ladies night and college night. They offer a large appetizer and drink menu.
Crackers at Broad Ripple
6281 N College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-4211
www.crackerscomedy.com
Crackers Downtown
247 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-631-3536
INDYPROV
This club is lead by an improvisation troupe that also offers comedy workshops. The group plays in multiple venues across Indiana, including Crackers Comedy Club and several area universities, like Purdue University and Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. However, the troupe also has shows within its own venue on specific nights. Make sure to check the club's website to see what night a comedy show will be available.
INDYPROV
2145 N. Talbott Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 931-1342
www.indyprov.com
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