Goofs Comedy Club

Goofs Comedy Club on McGrath Highway is owned and run by comedians Isabel Thurston and Ryan Howe. The small Somerville venue presents stand-up with visiting headliners and local performers, including showcases where comics try new material. Check the lineup for your date rather than assuming every show follows the same format.

Food and drinks are available, and the club also offers classes and private events. Buy tickets for the specific performance you want, since some nights have multiple start times. The operation grew from shows in the Cambridge Community Center’s basement into its own room. That comedian-run background remains part of its appeal: the people booking the acts also know what it’s like to stand in front of the audience.