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First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover

Every 1st Tuesday
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
The Layover | 1517 Franklin Street Oakland, CA
East Bay

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First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover

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Every month, First Tuesdays Comedy brings you a lineup of comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and late night TV – for free.

Throw in happy hour drink specials until show time, and you’ve got one fun night. Catch a lineup of great comedians from top clubs.

First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour
Every First Tuesday | 8 pm to 10 pm
The Layover, 1517 Franklin Street, Oakland
FREE with an RSVP

Hosted by:

  • Lyall Behrens (Stand Up appeared on Hulu, Opened for Paul Mooney and Ali Wong, Laugh Factory)
  • Francesca Fiorentini (Host of Newsbroke on AJ+. Correspondent with National Geographic’s Explorer)
  • Josef Anolin (SF Punchline & Cobb’s Comedy Club.)

– Updated 6/26/19 – Event info last checked via website

Upcoming First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Categories: Comedy
Address: 1517 Franklin Street Oakland, CA

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