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The Laugh Shop
Category: Nightlife Comedy Clubs Comedy Clubs [Edit]
The Blackfoot Inn5940 Blackfoot Trl SE
Calgary, AB T2H 2B5
(403) 255-6900
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for The Laugh Shop
8 reviews in English
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Review from Kimberley H.
Calgary, AB
2/2/2012
Went for the dinner and show last week with another couple.
The buffet was yummy, and catered very well. Various fresh salads, and pork, fish, prime rib (wich was a bit tough and cold) and shrimp. Good desserts, although the selection was a bit sparse.
Finished our dinner, and because we purchased dinner AND the show, we were escorted to our table without waiting in line for our tickets. Very nice! Our table gave us a great view of the stage, and the comedians. Now for the show.............
The comedy show was the best I have ever attended! This was really well done, with plenty of material for us to have a fun evening. I recommend this for a date. Service for our drink orders was good, and we did not have to wait long for our tab.(don't you hate that?)
I am going back for sure! -
Review from Stephanie S.
Calgary, AB
5/22/2012
HUGE fan of The Laugh Shop. Back when it was Yuk Yuk's, I used to come here quite a lot. It was my favourite place to go on a double date. I've only experienced ONE less than stellar show here, as usually most of the comedians are quite well known (I find Comedy Cave to be a bit more on the amateur side). The venue itself is good, aside from being a bit out of the way (Blackfoot Inn), but the tables are extremely close together which is fine if you don't mind getting chummy with a stranger. The mini pitchers are great, can be filled with the cocktail of your choice (Long Island Iced Tea, please!) and the platters are filling and inexpensive. In my opinion, it's the best bang for your buck when you consider admission prices and headlining acts. I prefer the late show on the weekends, you can pretty much guarantee a good time here. Love it!
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Review from Crystal W.
Calgary, AB
9/9/2011
I've been going to the Laugh Shop for years (formerly Yuk Yuks) and have never left without laughing until I cry at least once. Some nights are better than others, but in general, they book quality stand-up comics and I do prefer this location for their comedy over any other club in town.
The room is large and it's a great night when it's full, but it feels kind of dark and old. I'd like to see an upgrade. Service and food is average. -
Review from Chris P.
7/12/2011 3 Check-ins Here
So in an effort of being transparent, my brother works the door here so the bunch of times I've come to shows I've had my admission and a few drinks comped. So I won't talk about the staff or the prices.
The first time I came I saw Dustin Diamond. The nacho platter I had was more enjoyable. Next!
The second time was for Tom Green. Fantastic show! His comedy was great and not as crazy as his shows of the past were. He mostly talked about his life over the past few years. At the end of his bit he threw out a bunch of his movie lines because really, that's what the people want to hear. After he was done he hung around for a meet and greet and anyone that wanted to could get their picture taken with him. The best part of the night for me was going down to the Roadhouse after and drinking with Tom in the VIP section (see my profile pic). Really cool guy.
The last time I just happened to catch the end of one of their regulars. Again, cool to sit and drink with everyone after the show was over. -
Review from jon h.
2/2/2011 ROTD 4/17/2011
Wow, fun place.
Located in the blackfoot inn, this comedy club is a decent size, maybe holding 300 people?
The reason for 5 stars, the Headliners! Last month I saw Rob Schneider. This month Norm MacDonald, after that Harland Williams, and Screech from Saved by the bell (ok, he is not really a headliner, but a 'celebrity'?)
Drinks are reasonably priced, and I recomend the late show on the weekend (usually an 8pm, and 10:30 performance). Bit of a drunker crowd at the later shows.
Get tickets early to the popular shows, as they tend to sell out. -
Review from Dustin H.
2/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't want to brag, but I know comedy better than most average people. I've been doing comedy myself for the past 3 years, before which I spent two working in the business as a doorman, sound guy, and volunteer organizer for independant shows, so take it from somebody who knows what they're talking about; The Laugh Shop is (almost) the best bang for your buck in Calgary.
The room is hands down the nicest club in the city, with the best layout, most comfortable seating, and one of the best sound systems. All in all, with the right people behind it this COULD be the best comedy club in the country, if it weren't for a couple small factors.
Firstly, in the last year or so, this club has become more concerned with regonizable names than with putting on the best shows. If what you want is to see the somewhat humorous ramblings of an early 90s sitcom star about how his career since then has largely fizzled out, then this is the right club for you. It's probably the easiest place in the city to get an autograph or a picture with a moderately well known celebrity, and they're supporting acts (MCs, middle acts, local up & comers) are great, but it appears the real top quality professional COMEDIANS, who have spent years perfecting their craft, have taken a back seat to these less satisfying but better known acts.
Secondly, the location is less than ideal. When competing with a club less than a block from a C-Train station, located right on 17th Ave, the Blackfoot Inn (while nice) is kind of out of the way.
But if you're in the area and not as jaded and picky about comedy as I am, then you really can't go wrong here. Most audiences will still have a great night out, and probably get to snap a pic with a familiar face to post on facebook. -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
5/7/2010 1 photo
The Laugh Shop is a comedy club in the Blackfoot Inn that offers up laughs and a lengthy café style menu of appetizers, sandwiches and desserts.
And pretty expensive booze - domestic beers start at $5.25.
As far as I'm concerned, having overpriced booze at a place where people are supposed to laugh at some random person's thoughts just doesn't make sense, but that's just my two cents.
As well, they offer a dinner buffet with a show Thursday through Saturday evening.
The Laugh Shop features an ever-changing cast of characters, so I recommend checking out their website prior to booking your tickets, which conveniently enough you can do online. If you're looking for live stand-up comedy, look no further than the Laugh Shop. -
Review from Kaelyn S.
Calgary, AB
2/26/2011
Okay, I went to see Norm Macdonald for a good laugh, fun night right? Nope, not only did I spend $45 PER ticket to sit behind a pole with my chair backwards, but I got to be served by a bitchy waitress who told me to "MOVE", when I would turn around to watch the show. Every time I would sit sideways to watch the show, a waitress, or drunk that had to pee, kept walking past me in the tiny aisle in front of me. So I couldn't focus on the whole god damn show because the waiters were serving food and drinks non stop and bumping into me.
What a shame, I have been wanting to see Norm Macdonald for a long time, and didn't really get to hear what the hell he was saying.
Instead of packing in 300 people to a show, maybe provide more of a 'quality visit' by treating 200 people better.
