Laugh City: Oakland’s Intimate Stand-Up Comedy Show

Top stand-up comics in Downtown Oakland. Full bar, signature cocktails, and a DJ after the show.

Stand-up comedy in a vinyl lounge offering hard-to-find Jamaican & Guyanese rum selections.

About the venue: A Black-owned, vinyl-focused cocktail lounge in Downtown Oakland. An intimate, small-capacity comedy experience featuring sharp stand-up, expertly crafted drinks, and a crowd that values connection over chaos. The bar features standout Jamaican and Guyanese rum selections.

Laugh City: Oakland’s Intimate Stand-Up Comedy Show June 13th Performers

Lyall Behrens: Hulu, 2026 Netflix Is A Joke Fest Performer, Voted Best Of The Fest at 2026 SLO Comedy Festival, Album debuted number one on iTunes Comedy Charts, Known for celebrity impressions

Kirk McHenry: Multiple Appearances on BET’s Comic View & One Mic Stand, Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza

Jackie Keliiaa: Comedy Central & Amazon Prime

Matt Gubser: Named to SF Weekly’s “Best of the Bay,” and was a finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. His album Before He Was Famous reached #2 on Amazon Music’s comedy charts

New Talent: 2–3 up-and-coming comedians running their strongest material to open the show. These are comics in the daily grind, sharpening their craft night after night.

Logistics & Show Info:
Sessions On 15th is in the heart of Downtown Oakland, just a block from 12th & 19th Street BART exits. Rideshare and public transit are easy, but weekend parking is limited. Audience 21+. Doors open 6:45 PM (7:00 PM show) & 8:35 PM (8:45 PM show). All sales are final—this keeps tickets fair and the experience intimate. Seating is limited, shows sell out fast, and this speakeasy-style comedy night is a must-see for a memorable Oakland evening.