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Cobb’s Comedy Club
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Cobb's Comedy Club

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Written by Katie Sweeney
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Located in North Beach on Columbus Street, Cobb’s Comedy Club is quite possibly the most well known spot for stand up comedy in the city. Founded in 1982, Cobb’s was originally a pub in the Marina. The current space, which seats 400 at circular low and high bar tables, is the third home to the club. When big name comedians come through SF, they are most likely to take the stage at Cobb’s; past comics include Louis CK, Dana Carvey, Dave Chappelle and other regulars of the late shows and Comedy Central. Upcoming artists include Michael Yo from Chelsea Lately and Pete Davidson from Saturday Night Live. Cobb’s has a dinner menu and full-service bar with a two drink minimum. Most of the seating is general admission and it’s first come first served. Since it’s a bar, all IDs must be checked before show-goers enter, so there may be a line out front to get in. Public transportation is recommended as there isn’t much parking nearby.

Details

Address
915 Columbus Ave
San Francisco
Opening hours:
Mon- Tue closed; Wed 1pm-pm; Thu 4pm-pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-10:30pm; Sun 4pm-9pm
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What’s on

Ian Bagg

Ian Bagg doesn’t just perform stand-up—he turns every show into a live wire experiment. If you’ve seen him before, you know the drill: no two sets are ever the same, and the front row is never safe. Bagg’s knack for riffing off the crowd isn’t just a gimmick; it’s the main event. He’ll take a throwaway comment from someone in the audience and spin it into a ten-minute bit that somehow ropes in half the room. It’s a style that feels loose and unpredictable, but there’s a sharp mind steering the chaos. For anyone tired of over-rehearsed punchlines, this is the antidote. You’ll leave with stories you can’t get from a Netflix special, and maybe a new appreciation for the art of thinking on your feet. Just don’t sit too close unless you’re ready to be part of the show.

Sammy Obeid

Sammy Obeid’s comedy is what happens when a sharp mind refuses to settle for easy punchlines. If you’ve caught his late-night sets or stumbled across his marathon streak of 1,001 nights on stage, you know he’s not just riffing on the usual topics. Obeid’s material is quick, brainy and always a step ahead, weaving math, pop culture and the odd existential crisis into a set that feels both smart and genuinely funny. He’s the rare comic who can make a joke about prime numbers land just as hard as a bit about dating apps. The crowd tends to skew a little nerdy, a little curious, and always ready to laugh at something they haven’t heard before. If you’re tired of recycled premises and want to see stand-up that actually surprises you, this is the show to catch.
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Joanne McNally

Joanne McNally’s comedy is the kind that gets quoted in group chats for weeks. Her knack for spinning everyday disasters into punchlines feels like eavesdropping on the funniest person at the bar, except you’re invited in on the joke. If you’ve caught her podcast or seen her clips online, you know she doesn’t hold back—awkward dates, family drama, and the messier side of modern life are all fair game. What makes her live show worth the ticket is how she manages to make a packed room feel like a late-night catch-up with friends. There’s a refreshing lack of pretense here; McNally’s charm is in her honesty and her ability to find humor in the places most of us would rather forget. If you’re after a night that’s equal parts cathartic and hilarious, this is it.
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