Top spots to catch stand-up comedy in the City Beautiful
What if, instead of zoning out on Netflix tonight, you took your happy ass out to see live comedy? No matter the day of the week, there's a show happening, and laughs are guaranteed. There are upward of 20 comedy mics and showcases in Orlando. Here are our favorites.
Orlando Improv
Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive
The Improv is Orlando's gold standard for comedy, and the big touring acts roll through on the regular. But that's not all. As Joe Censabella's recent "Best of Orlando" showcase proved, local talent draws a crowd and delivers the funny, too. Fatfish Blue, the adjacent bar, has an open mic hosted by Carmen Vallone every Thursday evening. It's free and it's a vibe.
Bonkerz at Twisted Root Burger
7:30 p.m. every Saturday
4270 Aloma Ave., Winter Park
Touring acts and the cream of the crop of local talent come out to perform on Saturday nights at this Winter Park eatery, and the game-meat burgers are not the only tempting offerings. With Orlando comedians like Ken Miller, Lisa Roddavis, Vince Taylor and Rob Smiles on deck, it's always a rollicking good time.
