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FREE Alameda’s First Ever Pop-Up HellaFunny Comedy Show

One night only! HellaFunny’s pop-up comedy show hits Swell Bar with top Bay Area comics. Great drinks, big laughs, free tickets with RSVP

HellaFunny Alameda Comedy Takeover at Swell Bar

HellaFunny is bringing the laughs to Alameda for the first time ever! We’re taking over Swell Bar for a one-night-only pop-up comedy show featuring a stacked lineup of Bay Area comedy all-stars. Expect a 70+ minute showcase packed with 4-5 top comics—many with credits from Punch Line, Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, The Function, Thrive City, and more.

📅 Tuesday, March 26, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM (arrive early for happy hour 2–6 PM!)
📍 Swell Bar – 1539 Lincoln Ave, Alameda

FREE with RSVP (RSVP Required)

About Swell Bar, Alameda

A true neighborhood gem in central Alameda, Swell Bar has something for everyone—craft cocktails, a killer beer selection, darts, a cozy patio, and a laid-back, welcoming vibe. Their signature “Shilling Shandy” is a crowd favorite, and their “Glass Half Full” Jameson special keeps the good times rolling.

Who’s Performing?

Your hilarious host Bryant Hicks (Cobb’s, Don’t Tell Comedy, Improv, Tommy T’s) will keep the energy high as some of the funniest comics in the Bay Area take the stage. You never know who might drop in!

Featuring a stacked lineup of Bay Area comedy all-stars, expect a 70+ minute showcase packed with 4-5 top comics—many with credits from Punch Line, Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, The Function, Thrive City, and more.

🍻 Pro tip: Come early, grab a drink, and snag a seat before the show starts—this one’s gonna pack out fast!

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 with RSVP - 21+ - Please bring cash for donations for the comedy show
Categories: *Top Pick*, Comedy, Daylight Savings Time, Funcheap Presents, In Person
Venue: Swell Bar
Address: 1539 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, CA

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