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  • Lez Be Honest

    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Lez be honest, we love a good story. LGBTQ+ storytellers from across Pittsburgh will share stories in this interactive Pride Month show.ÊFeaturing PittsburghÕs Poetess Rachel Ann Bovier!Ê

    $15.00

  • Real Pittsburgh Stories: Kennywood’s Open

    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Comics sharing true stories about life in the Steel City. This time.... Kennywood's Open!!

    $15

  • Speakeasy

    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Speakeasy, true stories and interviews with a live soundtrack! It's Late Night for the NPR set.

    $20

  • Speakeasy

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Speakeasy, true stories and interviews with a live soundtrack! It's Late Night for the NPR set.

    $20

  • Lez Be Honest

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Lez be honest, we love a good story. Featured LGBTQ+ storytellers from across Pittsburgh will share stories about their style journeys, fashion mishaps, and queer evolution. Audience members are invited to wear a costume and walk the runway in the Lez Be Honest Fashion Show! Produced by Alexa Schwartz.

    $15

  • Speakeasy

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Speakeasy: True stories, live soundtrack, good conversation. It's Late Night for the NPR set. 

    $21

  • Speakeasy

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Speakeasy: True stories, live soundtrack, good conversation. It's Late Night for the NPR set. 

    $21

  • Aliya Kanani: Where You FROM, From?

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Award-winning comedian and Canadian academy award-nominated actress, Aliya Kanani, is brining her internationally sold out show to Pittsburgh! Join her for a turbulent journey around the world, with tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up. “Feel connected to humanity through humour.” ★★★★ (Fourth Wall)

    $20

  • Speakeasy

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    "Lessons Learned"

    Hosted by Alan Olifson
    Speakeasy invites some of Pittsburgh's funniest storytellers to tell a true story while DJ Fadewell provides a real-time soundtrack. But when the story ends, we're just getting started. Host Alan Olifson (Moth, WordPlay) takes you behind the story, interviewing each storyteller to ask the burning questions you'd ask if you were sitting next to them at the bar. It's Late Night for the NPR set.

    This month's guests include: Austin Gohn & Asher O'Briant!

    $21

  • Arcade Hootenanny

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring special guest Alistair Spatz.

    $15

  • Your ACT with Nonsense

    Featured Community Thursday Nights
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]

    $7

  • Irony City: Am I the Jagoff

    Featured Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Veteran comedy troupe Irony City welcomes a guest storyteller to share a true Pittsburgh story in which they made a questionable decision – then turns that tale into a hilarious improvised performance! A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers.

    $15

  • Arcade Hootenanny

    Featured
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. Our storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by an audience suggestion, and then Pittsburgh's best and brightest improvisers present a fast & funny set based on elements from the story.

    $15

  • Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame

    Featured Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    A Riveting One-Man Show Kevin Kevin James Doyle is a storyteller and comedian who lives in New York City and is a proud graduate of Point Park University. His debut comedy special, The 30-Year-Old Virgin, is available on Amazon Prime. His follow-up stand-up show, Diary of a Bald Kid, received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe […]

    $20

  • Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame

    Featured Kevin James Doyle: After Endgame
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    A Riveting One-Man Show Kevin Kevin James Doyle is a storyteller and comedian who lives in New York City and is a proud graduate of Point Park University. His debut comedy special, The 30-Year-Old Virgin, is available on Amazon Prime. His follow-up stand-up show, Diary of a Bald Kid, received rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe […]

    $20

  • Irony City: Am I the Jagoff

    Featured
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Veteran comedy troupe Irony City welcomes a guest storyteller to share a true Pittsburgh story in which they made a questionable decision – then turns that tale into a hilarious improvised performance! A popular monthly show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers.

    $15

  • Your Act with Nonsense

    Featured Community Thursday Nights
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]

    $7

  • One Man, No Woman, Show

    Featured Pride 2024
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Comedian Asher O’Briant is airing out his dirty laundry for all to see! It’s titled a "One-Man, No-Woman, Show" but don't be fooled, all genders are welcome! Asher brings a refreshing take on our grey societal views of art, love, and identity-politics, though a lavender lens that’ll leave anyone laughing!

    $15

  • Arcade Hootenanny

    Featured
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring special guest Anna Gilchrist.

    $15

  • Andy Warhol: Night at the Factory

    Featured Pride 2024
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    It’s pride month and Arcade Comedy is proud to be celebrating one of its most famous queer artists, Andy Warhol. For one night only Arcade becomes The Factory. Featuring improv, variety, and new music from Pittsburgh comedian, James Jamison. The Warhol Show isn’t just a comedy show, but a deep dive into the impact Andy […]

    $15

  • Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?

    Featured
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Improv comedy night! Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterwards wondering, “Am […]

    $15

  • Your Act with Nonsense

    Featured Community Thursday Nights
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]

    $7

  • Arcade Hootenanny

    Featured
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring special guest Katie Tarara.

    $15

  • B!tch Please: 1984

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Take a trip down memory lane with B!tch Please: 1984 to celebrate our producer, Mary Q 's big 4-0 with a 1980s throwback party show! The B words have their hair teased and their neon leg warmers ready to bring you an evening packed with laughs, nostalgia, and iconic moments from the year that brought […]

    $15

  • Irony CIty: Am I The Jagoff

    Featured Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Improv comedy night! Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday each month. You’ve been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterwards wondering, “Am […]

    $15

  • The Porch Party

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    An informal and intimate evening of song, laughter, and real human connection for all ages. Chris Leone is a man on a mission to counter the loneliness and isolation of our digital age. Using the time-tested real life tools of music, laughter, and front-porch storytelling, he and his fellow musicians will sing and weave their […]

    $15

  • Real Pittsburgh Stories: Dad Life

    Real Pittsburgh Stories: Dad Life! Well, producer and host Dave Stewart is a dad now, so he's invited several of his very funny dad friends to come and share some hilarious stories with all yinz! The SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY of Real Pittsburgh Stories features Don Arner, Chris Nakis, Marcus Cox, and Eric Damon, a group of […]

    $15
  • The Arcade Hootenanny features Pittsburgh's best improvisers creating comedy from a guest monologist's true stories.

    Arcade Hootenanny

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story.

    $15

  • Four comedians tell you stories from their lives. One of them is fake, the other three are real. You decide which is which!

    Admit One: A Storytelling Experience

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Stand up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn't matter if what you're saying is true, as long as it's hilarious. 'Admit One' gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You'll hear four riotous tales, and it'll be your job to figure out if the comic […]

    $15

  • Admit One: A Storytelling Experience

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    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Stand-up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn't matter if what you're saying is true as long as it's hilarious. 'Admit One' gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You'll hear four riotous tales, and it'll be your job to figure out if the comic is […]

    $15