Free comedy in a Brooklyn brewery taproom is the sort of night that either goes very well or goes memorably badly, and either way you have not spent anything on it. Industry City's courtyards are lined with food vendors, so you can eat your way across the complex first and roll into the taproom with a beer. If you live south of Prospect Park and are tired of trekking to Manhattan clubs with two-drink minimums, this is your local.
What to expect
The taproom is a large industrial room with communal tables and a bar rather than a purpose-built comedy club, so expect background noise and a casual crowd. Sets are short and the lineup rotates weekly. Grab a table before the show starts, since seating fills once the first comic is up and standing room is at the back.
Good to know
- Industry City is at 220 36th Street in Sunset Park; take the D/N/R to 36th Street
- The show is free and unticketed — just show up and find a seat
- Gun Hill's taproom serves beer, so bring ID if you plan to drink
- Industry City's food halls and courtyards are worth arriving early for
- It is a taproom rather than a theater, so sound bleeds — sit close to the stage
- The complex is step-free and wheelchair accessible throughout
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket?
No — the Summer Comedy Series is free and open to anyone in the taproom.
Who performs?
The lineup rotates weekly and is booked by the But What'd You Say and The Stash comedy collectives.
Is there food?
Gun Hill serves beer, and Industry City's food halls are steps away in the surrounding courtyards.
