The Lowdown On Las Vegas Comedy Clubs, Comedy Shows & Stand Up

Las Vegas is famous for its strip clubs, casinos, buffets and show girls but Las Vegas also well caters for visitors who would like to try their hand at stand up comedy or who are just after a laugh in one of the many Las Vegas comedy clubs and comedy shows.

Here's a list of Las Vegas comedy clubs and shows to keep you in stitches on your Las Vegas vacation together with Las Vegas comedy show ticket information:

Boomerang's - 6650 Vegas Drive 792/631-4711. Boomerang's is a late night comedy club open every Saturday from 10.30. If you are looking for a cheap night you will be pleased to know Boomerang's has no cover charge.

Funniez Comedy Club. This comedy club is open every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm. It is for people aged over 21 years. It's at Buffalo Bill's.

Funny Business Comedy Club - Krave Nightclub, at Aladdin 866/273-6029. It hosts both new talent and experienced talent. It has shows every night from 7pm.

Laughs at the Beach - The Beach, 365 Convention Center Drive 702/731-1925. This club is open every Saturday from 8pm to 10pm with both local and visiting acts. There is no cover charge.

Riviera Comedy Club - Mardi Gras Entertainment Complex at the Riviera, 702/794-9433. This comedy club has more than just the usual stand up comedians. It has shows every night at 8.30 pm and 10pm.

The Comedy Stop-Comedy Stop Theatre at the Tropicana, 702/739-2411. This comedy club has three comics that rotate weekly and also love to feature the latest comedians. The age is over 21 and there are two shows every night at 8pm and 10.30pm.

The Improv - Harrah's 702/369-5111. This comedy club features three new acts every week. You must be over 18 years of age. It has shows Tuesday through Sunday at 8.30 and 10.30pm.

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a yet to be discovered stand up and are looking for an open mic try out Boomers 702/368-1863 which has an open mic night every Sunday from 8pm; Norma Jeane's, 702/768-6666 (evenings) with an open mic night every Thursday from 11pm onwards; and The Dive Bar, 702/579-4707 which has an open mic night every Sunday from 10pm

For the latest up to date comedy club information go to http://www.vegas.com/shows/ and http://govegas.about.com/od/comedyshows/

For detailed information about The Las Vegas Comedy Festival go to http://www.lasvegascomedyfestival.com/