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  • Comedy Bingo Night is BACK and going BACK to School! Join host team Barbara, a Mother for a back-to-school themed evening of improv, characters, and of course -- BINGO!
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    Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother

    Comedy Bingo Night is back at Arcade and we're going back to school! Join for an evening of comedy, bingo, and remedial algebra -- featuring improv, characters, and PRIZES!

  • The secret lives of the people you have to get paid to be around!
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    CoWorkers

    Co-Workers! Takes you behind the scenes to see the private lives of the people you spend more time with than your loved ones. A mix of short and long form improv comedy sheds some light on what really makes this economic time bomb tic. Come find out who has been stealing your lunch, stealing your […]

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    House Team Hot Spot

    A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]

  • Pittsburgh's first open mic centering queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us Thursday, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh's most talented and available comics work through their material.
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    Got Rights?

    Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? – a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us in our black box theater upstairs Thursday, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]

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    House Team Spotlight

    A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]

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    The Moon Show

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

    The Moon Show is a late night-style comedy show hosted by Abby Evans an featuring a rotating line-up of female,femme presenting, LGBTQ performers of stand-up, drag, music, twerking, and everything else in between. Proceeds from this event benefit Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania (PPWP). Your generous support empowers PPWP to sustain its mission to provide […]

    $20
  • A monthly showcase of Pittsburgh's funniest independent improv teams!
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    Under the Radar: Independent Pittsburgh Improv

    An evening of comedy featuring local independent improv teams! This month featuring: Date Night, Kevin's Garage, and resident host team: Hot Dog Accessories

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    Fresh from the Quipperies

    A sketch show by Chris Duvall and Kate Miller that was written on paper then typed on a computer. Now, they are enacted. Chris Duvall and Kate Miller deliver sketches on friendship, religion, and the reality of "true crime girlies."

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    House Team Hot Spot

    A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]

  • Five Minutes or Bust, the consensual comedy show, where the Joke Master decides who gets to stay on stage. Each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. If the audience isn’t laughing, the performer will be given an early ejection. Prepare to face the wrath of the Joke Master! This month’s Joke Master is Ronnie Fleming with a featured set from Jeff Fieldhouse (for real this time).
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    5 Minutes or Bust

    Five Minutes or Bust, a consensual comedy show, co-produced by Kimberly Bennett and Matty Malloy. How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, […]

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    Neighborhoodlums with Kevin’s Garage

    “Our Town” meets “Parks and Recreation”! Veteran improv team Kevin’s Garage guides you on a tour of a zany fictional town, its people, and their passions, culminating in a riotous town hall meeting — all inspired by your suggestions. This innovative new format mixes shortform games, longform storytelling, and immersive elements into a hilarious improvised […]

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    House Team Spotlight

    A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]

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    Select Start Improv Show

    Raise a stein and prepare to laugh your lederhosen off! Join Select Start for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest-themed comedy night packed with high-energy short-form improv, local craft beer from Helltown Brewing, and Bavarian cheer. Our quick-witted performers will take your suggestions and spin them into hilarious scenes faster than you can say “Prost!” This isn’t just […]

  • At HomeComedy, sing and dance with musical improvisers String and the Beans as they throw the homecoming dance of a lifetime. Featured teams the Latchkey Kids and Kevin's Garage will take you to the pep rally and the big homecoming game.
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    Beta Stage

    It’s time to relive the magic, the drama, and the slow dances under the gym lights. HomeComedy is a night of fully improvised comedy inspired by the highs and heartbreaks of homecoming night. Think The Breakfast Club meets Ferris Bueller - fully made up on the spot. Your chaperones for the evening, musical improvisers String […]

  • 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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    Well Known Strangers

    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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    Knights of the Arcade: Epic D&D Adventure

    A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy showKnights of the Arcade invites you to join a one-of-a-kind comedy experience where epic quests meet gut-busting laughs! This monthly award-winning show brings together seasoned improvisers and comedians who weave a live Dungeons & Dragons game into a hilarious, unpredictable spectacle. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to […]

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    House Team Hot Spot

    A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]

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    The Stand-Up Laboratory

    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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    House Team Spotlight

    A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]

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    Level Up Stand Up

    Arcade Comedy Theater’s popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh’s best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District.

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    Sketch Comedy Lab

    SKETCH COMEDY INCUBATOR SPACE A staged reading for brand new sketch comedy. The Sketch Comedy Laboratory is an incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every other month, Sketch Lab features sketches from writers who have attended our writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new […]

  • Veteran comedy troupe Irony City turns audience stories about Jagoff moments into a hilarious improvised comedy performance.
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    Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?

    Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. We’ve all 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 […]

  • Five Minutes or Bust, the consensual comedy show, where the Joke Master decides who gets to stay on stage. Each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. If the audience isn’t laughing, the performer will be given an early ejection. Prepare to face the wrath of the Joke Master! This month’s Joke Master is Jeff Fieldhouse with featured comedian, Cassi Bruno.
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    5 Minutes or Bust

    How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, a new Joke Master will […]

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    Your ACT with Nonsense

    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 […]

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    Class Show – IMPROV 101

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

    Come see Arcade's newest improvisors take the stage to show what they have learned in their IMPROV 101: Foundations class. Hosted by class instructor Beth Geatches. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+

    $10
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    Class Show – IMPROV 301

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

    $10
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    Class Show – IMPROV 302

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

    Come see Arcade's rising stars take the stage to show what they learned in their IMPROV 302: Monoscene class! Hosted by class instructor Kevin O'Brien.

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    Class Show – SKETCH 101

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

    Come see the best sketches written by our SKETCH 101 students in staged readings performed by a cast of actors and comedians! Hosted by class instructor Frank McDade Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+

    $10
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    Class Show – STAND-UP 101

    Arcade Comedy Theater 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 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: Zivan Vasquez

    $10
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    Class Show – IMPROV 102

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

    Come see Arcade's rising stars take the stage to show what they have learned in their IMPROV 102: Scenework class! Hosted by class instructor Matt Solter. Ages 16 & upBYOB 21+

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  • An interactive comedy game show benefiting Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania! At every Bracket Night show, you’ll see four hilarious and passionate panelists duke it out in a battle of opinions as pop culture, food, and other stuff move through a competitive bracket. You’re in on the act too, as the audience votes from their seats until a winner is determined! This month, you’ll get to hear four champions of reproductive rights argue what makes the BEST WITCH, and then you crown the WINNING WITCH!
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    PPWP Bracket Night Benefit

    An interactive comedy game show benefiting Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania! Bracket Night @ Arcade is a fun, interactive game show where the audience and panelists get to decide the BEST of the BEST STUFF. At every Bracket Night show, you'll see four hilarious and passionate panelists duke it out in a battle of opinions […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Opening Showcase

    Host: Dwayne Duke Featuring: Asher O’Briant, Cindy Arena, D’Jaay Brown-Johnson, Dawn Viola, Gabbie Watts, Gwen Sunkel, Michael Buzzelli, Ryan Rogers General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled line up may change without notice. Early Bird Prices Available until September 30 Pricing […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Early Bird Special

    A brief preview of performers from the weekend Seating is General Admission and first come first seated. Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Talking Points

    A political Comedy show Host: Asher O’Briant Featuring: Connor Meade, Eitan Perlin, Gwen Sunkel, Hailey Zureich, Kate Zasowski, Mike Boone, Ren Q. Dawe, Zach Funk Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Here To Pee

    Host: Ren Q. Dawe Featuring: Asher O’Briant, Audrey Redding, Dawn Viola, Diana Graham, Jo Crawford, Kenny Rooster, Rey Tang Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Friday Night Filth

    Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled line up may change without notice. Early Bird Prices Available until September 30 Pricing Early Bird […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Early Bird Special

    Enjoy comedy and make it home before 10! Host: Justin Matson Featuring: Aimee Sinclair, Alex Bozinovic, Cindy Arena, Greg Cherry, Hailey Zureich, Kate Zasowski, Kayleigh Dumas, Marina Wool, Tris Miller Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for […]

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    MQCFest 2025 TheBlackout

    Host: Javann Jones Featuring: D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Dwayne Duke, Jo Crawford Pedro Delhi, Tooky Kavanagh, Whitney Mor Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Mostly True

    Host: Jake Leizar Featuring: AJ Hapenny, Amy Cui, Cindy Arena, D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Gabbie Watts, Matty Malloy, Zachary Stewart Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Double Teamd

    A crowd work show where two comedians join forces to take on the audience. Host: Roy Gloeckl Featuring: Aimee Sinclair, Audrey Redding, D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Greg Cherry, Hailey Zureich, Jo Crawford, Matt Laughery, Pedro Delhi, Roy Gloeckl, Zachary Stewart Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Perfect 10s

    Host: Tooky Kavanagh Featuring: Alex Bozinovic, Gabbie Watts, Hunter Roberts, Javann Jones, Justin Matson, Kate Zasowski, Matt Laughery, Pedro Delhi Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Comedy Stripped

    An underwear Comedy show Featuring: Alex Bozinovic, Diana Graham, Hailey Zureich, Hunter Roberts, Jake Leizear, Marina Wool, Matty Malloy, Roy Gloeckl, Tris Miller Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Comics Say the Darnedest Thing

    A Clean Comedy show. Host: Kate Zasowski Featuring: AJ Hapenny, Amy Cui, Asher O’Briant, Audrey Redding, Ellen Lundie, Michael Buzzelli, Tris Miller Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will […]

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    MQCFest 2025 B!tch Please

    Host: Mary Quick & Co-Host Featuring: Aimee Sinclair, Audrey Redding, Eitan Perlin, Ellen Lundie, Hailey Zureich, Marina Wool, Matty Malloy, Tris Miller Zachary Stewart Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, […]

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    MQCFest 2025 No Straight Answers

    Host: Roy Gloeckl Featuring: Zach Funk, Mike Boone, Amy Cui Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Scheduled line up may change without notice. […]

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    MQCFest 2025 Helen Wildy

    Host: Asher O’Briant Featuring: Dawn Viola, Hunter Roberts, Javann Jones, Jo Crawford, Matt Laughery, Tooky Kavanagh, Helen Wildy! Doors are 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced notice. General Admission Pass(es) for ticketed shows for the 2025 MQCFest. As shows overlap, seating will be FIRST COME, FIRST […]

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    House Team Hot Spot

    A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]

  • Pittsburgh's first open mic centering queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us Thursday, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh's most talented and available comics work through their material.
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    Got Rights?

    Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? – a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us in our black box theater upstairs Thursday, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]

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    House Team Spotlight

    A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]