The Stand Up Laboratory
2024-12-06 21:00, 2025-01-02 21:00 (America/New_York) | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Where new jokes come alive!
The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh’s best comedians and its rising stars.

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The Porch Party
2024-12-07 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The Porch Party is a family-friendly evening of music, story-telling and laughter–truly appropriate for ALL ages.

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Real Pittsburgh Stories: Dad Life
2024-12-07 19:00
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 Steel City dads, who…we assure you, won’t make you groan with our “Dad jokes”. Come on dahn to the Arcade n’at, crack open a Arn City, and enjoy the latest Real Pittsburgh Stories!

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Irony City
2024-12-07 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of 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 – afterward wondering, “Am I the Jagoff?”
Each month, Irony City welcomes a local comedian who confesses a true story in which they made a questionable decision, sparking hilarious improvised scenes from Irony City. In the end, YOU will judge: were they the Jagoff? Don’t miss this popular show featuring some of the city’s most experienced improvisers! This month’s show features comedian and actress and overall wonderful person, Stacey Babyak!

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Level Up Stand Up
2024-12-07 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come get weird with Arcade Comedy! Level Up Stand Up features Chris Nakis, Blair Grillz, Eben Parker and headliner Stacey Fleurime. Winner of the 2024 One-Liner Madness competition, Stacey brings the jokes…and the resting bitch face. You’re gonna wanna check out Chris live before you catch his new special, “Gonna Wanna.” When they’re not producing some of the best shows in town with Gaslight Comedy, Eben is making audiences laugh and beating up on their little brother because dad said so. Don’t even challenge Blair to a roast competition because she’ll roast you into oblivion. Get ready for a night of laughs, giggles, chuckles and chortles with your host, Kimberly Bennett.

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Pittsburgh Improv Jam with Well Known Strangers
2024-12-08 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! Each month, performers can sign up to be randomly placed on an improv ensemble team that will exist for just one night only.
As an audience member, you’ll see the cutting edge of improv comedy, all inspired by a few suggestions.

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Stand Up 101 Class Show
2024-12-09 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class!
Instructor: Sean Collier

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Improv 301 Class Show
2024-12-09 20:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 301: The Harold class show!
Instructor: Nick Jaramillo

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Improv 101 Class Show
2024-12-10 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s newest improv performers take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 101: Foundations class show!
Instructor: Beth Geatches

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Improv 103 Class Show
2024-12-10 20:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 103: Game and Pattern class show!
Instructor: Matt Solter

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Improv 102 Class Show
2024-12-11 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater’s rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 102: Scenework class show!
Instructor: Sara Kantner

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Sketch Writing 101 Class Show
2024-12-11 20:30
Come see the best work of our Intro to Sketch Writing students in staged readings featuring a cast of professional actors!
Instructor: Kevin O’Brien

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House Team Hot Spot
2024-12-13 19:00, 2024-12-20 19:00, 2024-12-27 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater’s House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s comedy scene as they turn your wild suggestions into unforgettable moments of pure comedic gold. Don’t miss out on the laughs—grab your tickets now and fill your Friday with fiery fun!

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Drunkard's Walk Live Podcast
2024-12-13 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Drunkard’s Walk Podcast has been running for the last four years and has traveled all over! hosts Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen “walk” from one random topic in Wikipedia to another. The “destination” comes from a guest and they never know where they will be going. Play along and see if you can get to the destination faster, or just listen to them argue over whether Pliny the Elder or Baphomet is going to be the best path. It may sound niche, but it’s for a wide audience . . . but explicit language is sometime used.

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Comedy Bingo Night
2024-12-13 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
A fun and laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play Bingo between comedy acts. Featuring Arcade founders and legendary improv duo Nolen & Nolen and improv from your hosts for the evening, Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!

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Penny Arcade: Kids Comedy Show
2024-12-14 14:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids!
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Penny Arcade, an interactive comedy experience ideal for kids 4 to 8 years old! This 45-minute show encourages children and their parents to unleash their imaginations and sense of humor. Penny Arcade fosters collaboration, listening skills, and silliness for everyone at any age through a hands-on approach to theater. Whether your child is a natural performer or a thoughtful observer, the show adapts to each individual, giving everyone a unique and hilarious experience they’ll talk about for a long time! Penny Arcade is a fun and innovative show you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
Important information:

Runtime: 60 minutes
Tickets $12 per person (discounts for groups of 4 or 6)
Suitable for ALL ages
Parents must be present at all times
The theater is accessible for guests in wheelchairs and strollers
Child-appropriate concessions available

What to Expect
Penny Arcade was designed to include activities and subject matter appropriate for kids aged 4 to 8 — the experience is a fun, goofy time for everyone in the room!
Through games and activities, guests will learn about the foundations of improv comedy: collaboration, support, and listening. Kids can hop up and interact with the performers, use their imaginations, and get silly. By the end of the show, every guest is a “Penny Player” and has the opportunity to engage with the show and unleash their sense of humor!
While we encourage everyone in the room to engage with the production, it’s not a requirement. Children are encouraged to do what’s most comfortable for them. There are moments when everyone will be sitting down watching a live comedy performance, and when we’re all dancing and moving about the space. Quiet rooms will also be available if a family needs to step out and take a break.

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Arcade Hootenanny
2024-12-14 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

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Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure
2024-12-14 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh’s longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are rolled and projected on the theater wall.

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Short Form Jelly with Select Start
2024-12-15 19:30 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.

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Bootleg Reboots
2024-12-20 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
It’s merry mayhem when six comedians are forced to improvise their way through a famous movie none of them have ever seen before! Will they make a new Christmas classic or a box office blunder? You help decide with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*Directed / Hosted by: – Jeremiah IonStarring:

Tyler Ray Kendrick (Voted Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Comedian ‘22 & ‘23)
Andrew Lotz
Mallory McDeavitt
Erik Schmidt
Alexa Schwartz
Bob Rudenborg

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Under The Radar
2024-12-21 18:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade’s stage for a once in a lifetime lineup!
“Produced by Resident Host Team: Moop Troop”

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Comedy Royale
2024-12-21 19:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Matt Hartman hosts this original short-form improv competition. Four talented performers are pitted against one another in a series of quick improv games, points are awarded by audience judges, and one player emerges victorious.

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Lads and Ladies of the Night
2024-12-21 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
A night where pushing the envelope is encouraged and gasps are expected. Although true lads and ladies of the night partake in a different kind of evening entertainment… The comedy talents of host Brandon Schell, Kimberly Bennett, Andreas O’Rourke, Kayleigh Dumas, Alex Runyon and headliner Marcus Cox will have you feeling just as satisfied. There’s no safer space to laugh about something you shouldn’t than at a Lads and Ladies show. Produced by Kayleigh Dumas.

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Select Start Live
2024-12-27 21:00, 2024-12-28 21:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
It’s the last weekend of the year and Select Start is going all out. Inspired by SNL, we proudly present: Select Start Live!
In addition to the classic improv comedy that Select Start is known for, there will be drag performances by Andi Whorehol, stand up from Amanda Averell, and sketches performed and written by members of Select Start.
Join us for the exciting conclusion of 2024… Live from Pittsburgh, it’s Select Start!
Ba-Ding!

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Beta Stage
2024-12-28 18:00
BETA STAGE IS BACK!
Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY*
*if today is the fourth Saturday of the month

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Well Known Strangers
2024-12-28 20:00 | Arcade Comedy Theater, 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don’t miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.

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