Comedy on State

Comedy on State is Madison's downtown standup club, in the lower level of 202 State Street a block off the Capitol Square. It runs nationally touring headliners Thursday through Saturday — 7:00pm Thursdays, 7:00pm and 9:30pm Fridays and Saturdays — with Michael Che, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Pete Holmes, Brian Simpson, Andrew Dismukes and Kam Patterson all on the current calendar. Wednesdays belong to the local scene: The Mic on State, the club's long-running open mic (doors 6:30pm, show 8:00pm, $5 at the door), draws 40-50 sign-ups for 20 spots, and the club hosts the annual Madison's Funniest Comic Competition each April. The showroom is 18+ with a two-beverage minimum, seating is first come first served, and there is elevator access from the first-floor lobby. Tickets are sold exclusively through Etix and are will-call only.