Michael Che at a 500-capacity Brooklyn warehouse is a very different proposition from Michael Che behind the Update desk, because a room this size lets a comic try things that would never clear a network. The Bell House is a big open hall with a proper stage and a bar in the back, and a late slot means the crowd has already had a night. If you like your stand-up loose and unedited, this is the weekend's ticket.
What to expect
You come in past the front bar room, which has couches and its own crowd, into a black-box hall with a stage at one end. Seating is limited and mostly first-come, so much of the room stands. Expect an opener or two before the headliner and a set that runs on the comic's clock rather than a strict schedule.
Good to know
- Take the F, G or R to 4th Ave–9th St, or the R to Union St; The Bell House is a few blocks west in Gowanus.
- Seating is limited and largely first-come, so arrive early if standing for the whole set is not for you.
- The front bar is a separate room from the performance hall and is a good place to wait before doors.
- This is a late show; check the venue's age policy before bringing anyone under 21.
- The hall is on one level with step-free entry, which makes it easier to navigate than most club rooms.
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Common questions
Are seats assigned?
No. The Bell House is general admission with limited seating, so getting a chair means arriving early. Most of the room stands.
Is there a drink minimum?
The Bell House does not run a club-style drink minimum the way Manhattan comedy clubs do, though there are bars in both rooms.
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