Tacoma Comedy Club

What Tacoma Comedy Club does

Tacoma Comedy Club is a privately held live comedy venue operator based in Tacoma, Washington, doing business as a brand of Bark Entertainment LLC, a Washington State limited liability company. It operates two physical locations — Downtown at 933 Market Street and 6th & Proctor at 3829 6th Avenue — offering live stand-up comedy shows featuring nationally touring headliners alongside Pacific Northwest rising talent, supplemented by recurring programming such as open mic nights (four nights per week), drag brunch, themed trivia, and special event packages. The company also operates the Spokane Comedy Club as a wholly-owned subsidiary under the same Bark Entertainment parent.

The core product is the live show, monetized through multiple streams: general admission tickets ($10-$20 standard, premium and special events priced higher), a mandatory 2-item food and beverage minimum per show attendee (excluding open mics), and ancillary offerings including the virtual Tacoma Comedy Academy classes ($199-$250), gift certificates (starting at $25), Summer Date Night and Golden Ticket package deals, and private event hosting. Technology infrastructure is light: Seat Engine powers online ticketing, Zoom delivers virtual classes, PayPal processes class payments, Gift Card Cafe handles gift certificate distribution, and OpenMicer.com manages open mic scheduling. There is no proprietary technology stack.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, with tickets sold online, by phone (Sunday-Thursday 2:30-7:30 PM; Friday-Saturday 2-10 PM), and at the door at a $5 premium per ticket. Marketing runs primarily through Facebook, Instagram, the website calendar, email confirmations, and cross-promotion via touring comedians' own audiences. The business serves three customer segments: adult entertainment seekers (primary), aspiring comedians, and group event organizers, with military and group (20+) discounts as modest price segmentation levers.

Name

Tacoma Comedy Club

Legal name

Bark Entertainment LLC

Website

https://tacomacomedyclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tacoma Comedy Club operates two live stand-up comedy venues in Tacoma, WA under Bark Entertainment LLC, booking national headliners and local talent alongside open mics, drag brunch, themed events, and a virtual comedy academy, with ticket, F&B, and gift certificate revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Comedy Entertainment

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Comedy Clubs (Nightlife Venues) (MPAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stand-Up Comedy Shows (MPAGACAA), Comedy Club & Showcase Nights (MPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Live comedy venue
• Stand-up performances
• Comedy classes
• Open mic nights
• Comedy club entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for comedy shows. General admission tickets $10-$20, premium seating at higher prices. Special events command higher prices. Online pricing is lowest; door prices are $5 extra per ticket.
2. Food and Beverage: Full bar and restaurant service including appetizers, entrees, desserts, craft cocktails, and local beers. 2-item minimum per person at shows.
3. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates sold starting at $25, available for purchase online, email delivery, or physical mailing.
4. Comedy Classes: Tacoma Comedy Academy teaches stand-up comedy with virtual classes and live graduation show. $199 early bird pricing (regular $250).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tacoma Comedy Club operates two physical live stand-up comedy venues in Tacoma, WA (Downtown at 933 Market St and 6th & Proctor at 3829 6th Ave), offering weekly shows featuring national touring comedians and Pacific Northwest rising talent. Programming spans ticketed headliner shows, free open mic nights (4 nights per week), themed events (drag brunches, True Crime Trivia, Roll for Jokes), the virtual Tacoma Comedy Academy class series, gift certificates, private event hosting, and a full food and beverage service with craft cocktails and local beers.

Product overview

Tacoma Comedy Club operates as a live entertainment venue offering stand-up comedy experiences at two Tacoma, Washington locations. The core offering consists of live comedy shows featuring national touring comedians alongside local Pacific Northwest talent. The club provides a diverse portfolio of events including standard ticketed shows, special event performances featuring notable comedians, free community programming (Open Mic Nights, New Talent Tuesday, The Monday Mic), themed events (Drag Brunch, True Crime Trivia, Roll for Jokes, Food 4 Funny), and premium package offerings (Santa's Golden Ticket Packs, Summer Date Night Packages). Secondary offerings include the Tacoma Comedy Academy (virtual comedy education), private event hosting, gift certificates, and online ticket booking powered by Seat Engine. The venue also provides full food and beverage service with a 2-item minimum policy during shows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Stand-Up Comedy Shows Weekly live stand-up comedy performances featuring national touring comedians and Pacific Northwest rising talent, held at the Downtown (933 Market St) and 6th & Proctor (3829 6th Ave) venues. Tickets range from $10-$20 for standard shows with higher prices for special headliners; cabaret-style seating with General Admission and Premium options. Includes full food and beverage service with a 2-item minimum per person.
• Open Mic Nights Free open mic comedy nights held four nights per week across both Tacoma venues (6th & Proctor on Mondays and Thursdays; Downtown on Tuesdays and Wednesdays), providing stage time for seasoned and emerging comedians to test new material. No 2-item minimum required, distinguishing it from paid ticketed shows.
• New Talent Tuesday Free weekly showcase featuring approximately 20 comedians performing at the Downtown location every Tuesday, with a slightly higher quality threshold than the standard open mic format.
• Drag Brunch: Funny Side Up! Campy drag brunch experience hosted at Grit City Breakfast featuring drag performers, mimosas, lip-sync battles, and high-energy comedy performances. Hosted by Valerie Veeta and Alpha Q.
• True Crime Trivia Free trivia event featuring questions about famous serial killers, with 20% of food and drink sales donated to Season of Justice for grants supporting law enforcement DNA analysis and cold case investigations.
• Haha Tuesdays w/BoeBlast Weekly hosted comedy show every Tuesday at the 6th & Proctor location featuring local Pacific Northwest comedians, hosted by BoeBlast with DJ Tankzilla providing musical support.
• Roll for Jokes Interactive comedy show where audience members get to know comedians and then dice determine which jokes they perform, culminating in a champion being crowned at the end of the night.
• Tacoma Comedy Academy Virtual stand-up comedy class taught by professional comedian Cory Michaelis, consisting of four online sessions via Zoom plus a live graduation show at the venue. Covers stand-up fundamentals, joke structure, and stage performance. Priced at $199 early bird / $250 regular, with payment processed via PayPal.
• Private Event Hosting Comedy shows available for private events, corporate functions, and parties. The club works with event budgets to match appropriate comedians. Group pricing includes a 5% discount for transactions of 20+ tickets. Managed through dedicated group bookings contact (Kristina at [email protected]).
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for purchase starting at $25, redeemable for tickets, food, and beverages at both Tacoma Comedy Club locations. Sold through TheGiftCardCafe.com with email delivery or physical mail options.
• Food and Beverage Service Full bar and restaurant service including appetizers, entrees, desserts, craft cocktails, and local beers, available to guests during shows. A 2-item minimum per person applies during paid shows (open mic nights and certain events excluded).

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BARK EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company managing Tacoma Comedy Club and other comedy venues. Handles talent booking, comedian submissions, and venue operations. Accepts comedian submissions through their Wufoo form.
• Grit City BreakfastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing food service for Drag Brunch events at 6th & Proctor location. Hosts 'Funny Side Up' drag brunch programming with Valerie Veeta and Alpha Q as hosts.
• Seat EnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform powering online ticket sales. Provides event management, seating, and payment processing for shows.
• Season of JusticeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit receiving 20% of food and drink sales during True Crime Trivia events. Provides grants to law enforcement for DNA analysis and cold case support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Laugh Factory: Multi-city comedy club chain with locations in Hollywood, Long Beach, and other markets; larger incumbent offering comparable national-headliner stand-up programming with full bar service.
• The Comedy Store: Iconic Los Angeles comedy club offering multiple stages, national headliners, and full bar service. Broader incumbent operating at much larger scale and brand recognition; comparable as the archetypal live stand-up venue operator.
• The Improv: National comedy club chain offering stand-up shows, food, and beverage across multiple U.S. cities; broader incumbent with greater scale, brand, and negotiating leverage with national touring talent.

Direct peers

• Cap City Comedy Club: Austin, Texas-based live comedy club featuring national touring headliners, local showcases, and full bar/restaurant service; comparable as a regional stand-up venue with similar format and ticketed shows.
• Helium Comedy Club: Portland-based live comedy club featuring national touring headliners, local talent showcases, and full food and beverage service. Directly comparable as a Pacific Northwest competitor with similar programming model.
• Spokane Comedy Club: Sister venue also operated by parent BARK Entertainment; offers the same live stand-up comedy format with national headliners and local talent in the Spokane market, making it the closest direct comparable within the company's own portfolio.
• Comedy Works: Long-running Denver comedy club with multiple venues hosting national headliners and local showcases alongside full food and beverage service; closely comparable mid-size regional operator with a similar headliner-and-local-talent programming mix.
• Go Bananas Comedy Club: Cincinnati-based comedy club running national touring headliners, open mic nights, and showcase programming; directly comparable as a stand-alone stand-up comedy venue with comparable two-drink-minimum economics.
• Punch Line: San Francisco Bay Area comedy club chain offering national headliner shows, open mics, and full bar service; comparable as a multi-location stand-up comedy operator with similar ticketing and F&B economics.

Others

• BARK Entertainment: Parent operating company of Tacoma Comedy Club (and Spokane Comedy Club); handles talent booking, comedian submissions, and venue operations across the portfolio. Comparable as the management and booking infrastructure that sits behind the subject venue.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Tacoma-Comedy-Club-163685340321747
• Instagraminstagram.com/tacomacomedyclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tacoma-comedy-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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