Upcoming Events

One round down, two more to go! Join us for the Semi-Finals of the 2017 North Carolina's Funniest Person Competition, July 26 & 27! Cheer on your favorite comics and see who advances to the big dance!

Click the "Funniest" tab at the top of the page to see the full line-up.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Rising up from the city of Miami is none other than the hilarious Benji Brown. Benji has performed alongside some of the industry's biggest stars including Chris Rock and Steve Harvey, and his credits include BET's "ComicView," STARZ's "1st Amendment Comedy Show," and Jamie Foxx's "Laffapalooza."

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Independent improv teams come to Goodnights from all over the Triangle to create something completely unique right before your eyes! Every show is inspired by audience suggestions. Every show is brand new—and no show will ever happen twice. Come have fun with us! If you want, you might even end up on stage.

This event is on The Third Floor! $8 at door.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

This is it, one last show for all of the marbles! Join us for the Finals of the 2017 North Carolina's Funniest Person Competition, August 1! Cheer on your favorite comics and see who walks away with the grand prize of $1,200 and the title of North Carolina's Funniest!

Click the "Funniest" tab at the top of the page to see the full line-up.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Calling all new and seasoned comics! Join us Wednesdays between 5 and 8pm in The Factory for happy hour food and drink, camaraderie, and to workshop your material with fellow comedians. We’ve hand-picked established comics to hang out for one-on-one sessions with newer comics, providing feedback on your work.

Free admission to the evening’s homegrown show is included as a perk for all participants, calendar permitting. Happy Hour specials may vary.

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE

Veteran comedian Bill Bellamy first gained national notoriety on Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam," and is credited for coining the phrase "booty call." He has starred in the films "How to Be a Player," "The Brothers," and "Any Given Sunday." Bill hosted "The Bill Bellamy Show," "Bill Bellamy's Who Got Jokes?" and "Last Comic Standing," and has his own Showtime special "Booty Calls."

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

We're closed today for a private event - but in the meantime click the Events tab above to check out all of our great upcoming shows!

Come check out our favorite local comics doing their best & dirtiest material! Not a show for your kids or grandparents. Standing room may be available if arriving late.

Upcoming Dates:

June 10th Featuring Dusty Cagle, Zo Meyers, Tori Chaffee, Nate Bacon, Jes Bolduc, Adam Cohen, Tank Smith, Matt White, Pat House and Hosted By Reid Pegram.

June 24th - Featuring Mark Brady, Brent Blakeney, Ryan Higgins, Sam Mazany, Tank Smith, JD Etheridge, Brett Williams, Micah Hanner, and Kenyon Adamcik and Hosted By Brian Deans

July 1st - Featuring Joe Perrow, Sam Mazany, Dejahzh Hedrick, Alex Garrettson, JD Etheridge, Kenyon and Hosted By Mike Mello

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This show is 21+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

See 20+ of the best local comedians Raleigh has to offer!
Open Mic starts at 8pm in the comedy club!

Entry is FREE if you purchased dinner in the Factory prior to the show.

Want to perform?
Click HERE to sign up online for the next available Open Mic Night.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Bruce Bruce’s steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country, and he has been entertaining audiences young and old, and of all backgrounds, for years. His wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality set him apart from other stand up comedians. Bruce has hosted two seasons of BET’s “Comic View,” performed on HBO’s "Def Comedy Jam," and has multiple appearances on television and in films.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

What do questions like "What are my parents hiding from me?", "What has been making life difficult at the nudist colony?", and "What would grandma find disturbing, yet oddly charming?" have in common? They're all potential jokes that can be heard on our brand-new show, Comics Against Humanity! A show that brings the beloved and horribly amazing game "Cards Against Humanity" to life!

Watch as the best local comedians improvised their sets on the spot using cards from the game as inspiration!

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Affectionately known as “The Lovemaster,” Craig Shoemaker is one of the most celebrated comedians working today, with two Emmy awards and an iTunes #1 comedy album to his name. As if that wasn't enough, Shoemaker was also crowned "Comedian of the Year" by the American Comedy awards.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Goodnights Presents: The Best of the City Roundup! Every few months, we will grab a select group of our favorite local comics to perform for one night only!

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

James Davis is a rising force in comedy. Hood Adjacent with James Davis premiered on Comedy Central on June 28th and features Davis exploring contemporary urban topics and sharing his perspective on the world he grew up in through a unique, hybrid style of comedy that bridges the gap between urban and mainstream comedy. Prior to this, Davis was writing for The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS, and was a recurring character on Kevin Hart’s hit show, Real Husbands of Hollywood. In addition to his upcoming Comedy Central series Hood Adjacent with James Davis, James can be seen performing on Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, also on Comedy Central.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Learn the fundamentals of performing improv and sketch comedy in our one-day intensive! Seasoned instructors Steve Lesser and Vinny Valdivia cover everything from the basics of "yes-anding" and proper joke structure to performing your conceptualized ideas on stage! Don't miss this all-day workshop that will answer your burning questions about comedy, give you insights into making a career out of your passion, plus surprise you with special guest speakers and a whole lot more!

This workshop includes Lunch, and:

-The history of comedy

-The fundamentals of "yes and'ing" and proper joke structure

-Demonstration of exercises and formats used by professionals

-On-stage practice and application of techniques

-Peer and professional feedback

-Q&A session

-Guest speaker(s)

PLUS all attendees of this workshop can take any of our full-session Academy courses at 25% off!

John Evans was chosen to perform at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival - soon to follow were appearances on 'Live at Gotham' on Comedy Central and 'Last Comic Standing' on NBC. John can be seen headlining comedy clubs across the country, and is a favorite guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Stand-up veteran and "comedian's comedian" Tony Roberts has been cracking up audiences since 1992 with his charismatic presence and nonstop punch lines. Since then he's graced the stages of some of the country's premier comedy clubs and been a featured performer on everything from "Def Comedy Jam" to BET's "Comic View". Whether he's telling a hilarious story about changing his son's diapers or giving his take on texting and driving, Roberts never fails to have fans in stitches on his must-see tours.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Part comedian, part magician, and 100% dragon Piff the Magic Dragon recently completed a 16 week residency at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and was a finalist on the most recent season of "America's Got Talent."

Show content is PG-13

Piff Private Party VIP experience includes: a one-on-one magic trick with Piff, a complimentary item of Piff merchandise, premium seating in the showroom, and chance to win Mr Piffles!

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Join us for a day dedicated to advanced stand-up & sketch writing! Bring your works-in-progress, and learn how to workshop and edit your material into workable concepts that are ready to be performed live or recorded! Join Steve Lesser, Matt White, and special guest speakers for this one-of-a-kind workshop at Goodnights!

PLUS all attendees of the workshop will be given the opportunity to perform their work on September 15th in Goodnights' "Anything Goes" room!

Light snacks included!

Adored by audiences far and wide, Lavell Crawford has built a large and devout fan base playing theatres, comedy clubs and colleges across the nation. Lavell gained national exposure on NBC's hit reality series "Last Comic Standing" and landed recurring spots on shows ranging from the mega hit "Breaking Bad" to "Chelsea Lately."

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

4:00pm - 7:00pm dog adoption / donation drive
7:30p showtime

-SUFP Foundation

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@RebeccaCorry or @standupforpitsfoundation

Raunchy and brash, yet endearing and honest, Big Jay Oakerson is one of the country's most in demand comedians. Big Jay has appeared on "This Is Not Happening" and "Louie," is the co-host of SiriusXM's "The Bonfire" alongside Dan Soder, and recently released his own Comedy Central hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live at Webster Hall."

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

To those in the know Arnez J is quickly emerging as one of the hottest, most talked about comedic artists in the game. His raw energy, talent and comedic skill quickly landed Arnez the coveted hosting slot on BET’s longest-running comedy series “ComicView” for two seasons joining the ranks of hosts such as D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. His hilarious new comedy special “Racially Motivated” is now available on Netflix.

This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime).

Dine with us at the Factory prior to the show by making a reservation! Give us a call at 919.828.5233 (Reservations must be made before 4pm the day of the show.) What's the difference between seating? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!