• Take a break from the rain and enjoy a laugh in one of Seattle's comedy houses.Ryan McVay/Stockbyte/Getty Images
  
  Seattle is known for its copious rain, lush foliage and plethora of good coffee. However, the Emerald City is also home to a variety of comedy clubs. Whether you are looking to catch your favorite stand-up on tour, discover some local talent, catch an interactive improv show or try a turn behind the mic yourself, Seattle has a club that fits your needs.
  
  

Comedy Underground

• One of the oldest and largest comedy clubs in Seattle, the Comedy Underground showcases both local/new talent and is a stop for big-name touring comics. It also sponsors the annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition. Along with its sister location in Tacoma, Comedy Underground offers both all ages and 21+ shows.
  
  Comedy Underground
  
  109 S. Washington Street
  
  Seattle, WA 98104
  
  (206) 628-0303
  
  comedyunderground.com
  
  

Unexpected Productions

• Unexpected Productions, also known by the shortened moniker UP, has been running Seattle's longest-lived comedy improv show, Seattle Theatresports, for over 25 years. Theatresports performs every weekend in a historic theater in the Pike Place Market. UP also produces special comedy shows, does corporate gigs and other events, and offers improv and comedy classes to the public.
  
  Unexpected Productions
  
  1428 Post Alley
  
  Seattle, WA 98101
  
  (206) 587-2414
  
  unexpectedproductions.org
  
  

Jet City Improv

• Jet City Improv is considered a training ground for up-and-coming Seattle comics, offering family-friendly improv and comedy shows, classes, drop-in comedy workshops and events. One of Jet City's most interesting services is its "character infiltration," bringing characters in to spice up a party or other event. Improv shows are offered almost every weekend of the year.
  
  Jet City Improv
  
  5510 University Way NE
  
  Seattle, WA 98105
  
  (206) 352-8291
  
  jetcityimprov.com
  
  

Laughs Comedy Spot

• The enormous, 200-seat Laugh's Comedy Spot lies just a few miles across the lake, east of Seattle, in Kirkland. It attracts internationally-known and up-and-coming comedians, running shows and open mics throughout the week. All shows at Laughs Comedy Spot are 21+.
  
  Laughs Comedy Spot
  
  12099 124th Avenue NE
  
  Kirkland, WA 98034
  
  (425) 823-6306
  
  laughscomedy.com