Upcoming Events

This is it, one last show for all of the marbles! Join us for the Finals of the 2019 North Carolina's Funniest Person Competition, July 21! 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!



This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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A new show brought to you by Goodnights featuring the best parts of stand-up comedy! This show will feature the graduating students of our Stand-Up 101 course.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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Hosted by comedian Clint Coley (All Def Digital), "Advice From A F*ck Boy" is a romance and relationship-oriented show featuring advice about men, from a man’s perspective. When it comes to relationships, most advice comes from women, for women. What about the male perspective? What if a man takes the mic and explains how we really feel and what we think? Comedian Clint Coley has a unique analytical approach to love and romance that’s frankly endearing. He has broken some hearts and is brutally honest about it. The best person to give advice is sometimes the person who's failed at it the most. That’s our host, Clint Coley.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Known For: "The Hughleys" & "The Original Kings of Comedy"

D.L. Hughley can light up a stage like no other. Known for being politically savvy in true comedian-style, Hughley dives head first into hot-button controversial topics with insightfully sharp observations and his signature rapid-fire jokes.

Career Highlights: Five comedy specials; host of CNN's "D. L. Hughley Breaks the News;" correspondent for "The Jay Leno Show;" author of three books; appearances on "Scrubs," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" and "Heartbeat;" and a local radio personality and interviewer in NYC, contestant on "Dancing with the Stars."

VIP TICKET INCLUDES: Preferred Seating + Meet & Greet

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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3RD FLOOR

Bucket-style Open Mic @ 10:30pm! HOSTED BY Taylor Hayes!

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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See 20+ of the best local comedians Raleigh has to offer!

Open Mic starts at 8pm in the comedy club!

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

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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For over thirty years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing comedy for print, stage, radio, online and television. Best known for his hit landmark podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, he has interviewed iconic personalities such as Conan O’Brien, Robin Williams, Keith Richards, Ben Stiller, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lorne Michaels and former US President Barack Obama. It has become a worldwide phenomenon: averaging six million downloads each month, with over 450 million lifetime downloads.

Maron currently stars in the hit Netflix original series GLOW, alongside Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin, and his critically acclaimed half-hour scripted television series Maron aired on IFC and can be found on Netflix. He also stars in upcoming movie The Joker alongside Robert De Niro and Joaquin Phoenix, and in the upcoming crime drama Wonderland, alongside Mark Wahlberg. Maron has also appeared in guest roles in the series Girls, Louie and Joe Swanberg’s Easy, and can be seen in the feature films Get a Job and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. He released his stand-up special Thinky Pain on Netflix in 2013 and as an album in 2014. His next special, More Later, premiered on Epix in December 2015. Maron’s most recent stand-up special, Marc Maron: Too Real, was released in 2017 on Netflix.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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After years of teaching fourth grade in Philadelphia, Chip Chantry has graduated to become a television writer and nationally touring comedian. He has written for NBC's "Crazy Talk" and the syndicated series "Whacked Out Sports." After winning Helium's Philly's Phunniest contest in 2013, he has taken his stand up on the road, opening for acts such as Dave Chappelle and Bob Saget, and headlining clubs himself. Chip has been a recurring guest on the podcasts "Doug Loves Movies" and "The Todd Glass Show."

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Top comics, top secret. This one's for the real comedy superfans. We've hand-picked some of our favorite stand-up comics from around the country to perform secret, one-off shows right here at Goodnights. Who do we have lined up? We're not saying, and you won't find out until they hit the stage. So take a chance, roll the dice, and join us for some serious laughs!

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Known For: Host of "Talking Dead"

In a world where pop culture and "nerdisms" can be woven seamlessly together, Chris Hardwick reigns supreme. A professional fanboy and nerd superstar, Chris Hardwick's enthusiasm comes across in everything he does (and that's quite a list of things). Hardwick's comedy is silly and cerebral.

Career Highlights: Host of "Talking with Chris Hardwick," "The Wall," "@midnight with Chris Hardwick," "Talking Bad," "Talking Saul," MTV's "Singled Out," "Wired Science" and "Web Soup;" performing with Mike Phirman in "Hard 'n Phirm;" host of podcast "ID10T with Chris Hardwick" (formerly "The Nerdist Podcast") and author of "The Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life)"

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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WokeAF is a duo of comedians, Lemaire Lee and Dorian Vasquez, who produce sketches, vlogs, and other exclusive content under their Youtube channel. Fresh off their Midwest standup tour, they are now exploring the East Coast and South.

LeMaire: LeMaire Lee is a comedian who has performed all across the country. He has opened for comedians like Jesse Reed, Joe List and many others. He currently co-hosts the podcast Alt-Black, which is seeing tremendous audience growth; as well as made an appearance on Robert Kelly’s YKWD. He has been invited to perform at SF Sketchfest and Gilda’s Laughfest.

Dorian: Dorian Vasquez is a touring comedian and founder of WokeAF and the Midnight Mic in Philadelphia. He has opened for headliners like Chad Daniels and Dan Cummins; has featured on the Kill Tony podcast and Compound Media. As a child actor, Dorian has been on the WB and Nickelodeon, and recently on FX’s Pose. He has performed in a number of festivals, including the Cleveland Comedy Festival and Gilda’s Laughfest.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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All-Inclusive Night of Fun:
Dinner & Drinks + Painting + Comedy

If you're fond of 'paint night,' you'll love it all the more with our comedic twist. Paint along with an expert, and leave with both a memorable piece of art and a smile on your face! A hand-picked comedian will paint alongside the instructor on-stage while providing a humorous play-by-play. Stick around while your canvas dries for a short stand-up show afterward! Cocktails and dinner will be provided in advance as part of the event.

Package includes: a dinner buffet, (2) drink tickets, a paint-a-long demonstration with comedic commentary and a comedy show. Limited Availability!

Timeline
5:00PM - 6:00PM - Dinner & Drinks
6:00PM - 7:30PM - Painting
8:00PM - Comedy Show with Ali Clayton + Calvin Evans!

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Ali Clayton is the southern, former pageant kid, who grew up to be a gay, cowboy boot lovin', comedian and actor. Ali’s been performing for over ten years, having gotten her start at the Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Second City Conservatory in Chicago, where she spent eight years working her way up from the open mic scene to playing at JFL Chicago 4 years in a row. Ali moved to NY in 2016 and has been a regular in the NY comedy scene since. Ali was featured on Vice’s FUNNY HOW and selected to participate in this year’s STANDUP NBC showcase.

Calvin Evans is a standup/actor/writer from Chicago. His recent television credits include the Fox series APB, NBC’s CHICAGO PD, lFC’s Sherman’s Showcase, Showtime’s SHAMELESS and Comedy Central SOUTHSIDE. He has also performed his standup on the Kevin Hart Comedy Central series HART OF THE CITY, LOL @ JFL, TruTV Laff Mobb LAFF TRACKS and MTV’s ACTING OUT. Calvin was the winner of the WGN Chicago’s next big comic contest and was a 3 time featured performer at NBC’s Breakout Comedy Festival. Calvin was also a 2017 New Face at the Just For Laughs Montreal Festival. In 2018 he was a a finalist in the NBC Stand up for Diversity competition. Calvin performs standup across the country and is a regular performer at several of Chicago’s top comedy clubs including The Laugh Factory, Up Comedy Club, and Zanies. Calvin is a graduate of the Second City Chicago Conservatory and is a Bob Curry Fellowship recipient.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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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 improvise their sets on the spot using cards from the game as inspiration!

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen, such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, multi-talented Guy Torry has made the leap to comedic actor with great success. Guy has been seen on BET’s "Comic View," Comedy Central’s "Premium Blend," "Showtime at the Apollo" and "Russell Simmons: Def Comedy Jam" where he made his stand up debut to a national audience. Guy also hosted the enormously successful 52 city comedy tour The Kings of Comedy, which grossed over $37M.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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NY-based standup comedian, writer, and actor Tim Dillon is having a breakout year. Rolling Stone recently named him one of “Ten Comics You Need to Know” and Vulture declared “Tim Dillon is a comic you really remember.” He is currently developing his own half-hour TV series with Comedy Central based on his Real NY Tour, which takes the audience on a double-decker bus through Manhattan. The popular live show has enjoyed multiple sold-out dates including runs at The New York Comedy Festival two years in a row. In July 2018, Tim’s episode of Netflix’s stand-up series The Comedy Lineup premiered with The New York Times describing him as a “bruising comic with contempt for conventional wisdom.” His half-hour stand-up special premiered on Comedy Central in October 2018 with Paste Magazine offering “Dillon (has) a spirit that no one else in the comedy scene has.” In addition to his TV and standup projects, Tim also hosts his own popular podcast Tim Dillon Is Going To Hell and has appeared on several other top-rated podcasts including The Bertcast, Death Sex & Money, and The Adam Carolla Show. He recently won the title of NY’s Funniest at The New York Comedy Festival, and he was a standout at the 2016 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in the New Faces category. He appears as a frequent guest on several Sirius XM shows including The Bonfire, Bennington, Jim and Sam, and The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Tone Bell most recently starred opposite Nina Dobrev in CBS’s prime time comedy FAM. The show focused on what happens when a woman’s dreams of an upstanding life with her new fiancé and his upstanding family are crushed after her wild and irresponsible younger half-sister comes to live with her to escape their train-wreck of a father. The show was created by Corinne Kingsbury and produced by Aaron Kaplan.

Tone Bell also starred opposite Kathy Bates in Netflix’s original comedy series DISJOINTED. He has starred in several other half hour comedy series: TRUTH BE TOLD, BAD JUDGE and WHITNEY for NBC. As an accomplished stand-up comic who tours nationwide, Tone filmed his first one hour comedy special for Showtime which began airing in February 2019. The One Hour Comedy Special, TONE BELL: CAN’T CANCEL THIS can currently be seen and/or streamed on Showtime, Showtime Demand, Showtime Anytime, Hulu and Amazon Prime.

He can be seen starring alongside Issa Rae, Regina Hall and Marsai Martin in the movie Little, produced by Will Packer which premiered in theaters April 2019. Tone can also be seen starring opposite Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Rob Corddry, and Adam Pally in LD Entertainment’s DOG DAYS now available on DVD and Blu-ray. His character Jimmy, a former NFL player-turned-TV host is looking for more in his life and relying on his furry friend for support.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Working the road nonstop since his 21st birthday, Dave Landau has grown into a true comedic juggernaut. Finding himself much in-demand among audiences and club owners due to his deadpan demeanor and those jokes — my God, those jokes — that fluidly fly forth with breakneck pacing and perfect timing. Dave, it can be said with all due respect, is a throwback to another era of comedy. The entertaining everyman. Innocent enough at first blush; as he states his case, you begin to see where you and he have quite a bit in common. A wife, a house. An odd sense of calm in an increasingly crazy world. You’re on a tour of the familiar and prosaic, with Dave Landau as the bus driver.

Cutting his comedic teeth as a teenager in Detroit in the Second City’s Conservatory, Dave Landau has risen to become one of the most in-demand headliners working today. He’s appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham” and was a finalist on season 8 of “Last Comic Standing.” He’s become a regular on the nationally-syndicated “Bob & Tom” radio show, and was honored as one of the top 21 club comics of today at HBO’s Las Vegas Comedy Festival.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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Rapper, actor, comedian and social media phenom – Chingo Bling is all these things. Millions of fans already know him from his music parody albums and YouTube videos, which celebrate and have fun with Mexican-American culture and identity. Now he’s hitting the road as a stand-up, bringing live comedy to sold out showrooms around the country.

VIP ticket includes meet & greet.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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Known For: Willie Jones in "Friday" Film Franchise

John Witherspoon is the type of comedian who doesn’t need to say a word to make a room erupt with laughter; all he needs is one hilarious sideways glance to bring down the house. A comedic force with more than 40 years in the business, you'll understand why he has earned the reputation as one of "America’s funniest dads."

Career Highlights: Roles in the "Friday" film franchise, "House Party" and "Boomerang;" and TV shows like "The Wayans Brothers," "The Tracy Morgan Show," Adult Swim’s "The Boondocks" and "Black Jesus."

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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Perhaps best known for his frequent appearances as a round table guest on “Chelsea Lately,” John Caparulo is without a doubt a fine comic in his own right. Caparulo has hour-long specials on both Comedy Central and Netflix, and regularly sells out comedy clubs around the country thanks to his relatable everyman style of comedy.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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He is the multi-talented Michael Colyar, actor, comedian, and author. Michael is no stranger to work as he is still packing out shows in major cities night after night. His wit, charm and unique sense of style has been captivating audiences since the 80’s.

Michael consistently performed every weekend, 5 shows a day on Venice Beach and was rightfully dubbed the “King of Venice Beach” while performing 9 years straight.

His fans can’t get enough of him, “he’s real” “down to earth” “a giver”, they say. Michael’s philanthropic legacy extends beyond his $100K win from Star Search of which he gave 50% to the homeless. Today, Michael still finds the time to share laughter with those in need in shelters, rehabilitation centers, schools, and military bases.

Michael Colyar is best known for his starring roles in Blackish, House Party III, Norbit, The Princess & The Frog, and his role as Mr. Whitaker on the hit television series “Martin”.

He is currently performing his one man play called “Michael COLYAR’S Momma’s” and will be launching a 100 plus city tour that has caught the attention of major television, cable, and streaming networks.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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Matt Braunger began his comedy career studying and performing improv in Chicago, under the guidance of legends Del Close and Susan Messing. Eventually Hollywood came calling, with Braunger landing roles on the final season of "MADtv" and NBC's "Up All Night," in addition to spots on "The Tonight Show" and "Letterman." Braunger is also one of the founders of the prestigious Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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).

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Known For: The Queen of Comedy

Adele Givens has been leaving audiences in stitches for two decades. Powerful, bawdy and packed with energy, this legendary comedian brings the heat when she hits the stage, delivering some of the best personal stories around. Believe us, she lives up to her title of "The Queen of Comedy."

Career Highlights: Fixture on the Queens of Comedy tour; appearances on "The Hughleys," "Moesha," "The Parkers," "Comedy Central Presents," "Def Comedy Jam," "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry," "Martin," "Tracey Takes On..." and "The Steve Harvey Show;" and sampled on the Kayne West/Lil Pump song "I Love It"

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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Known For: "Last Comic Standing" & Late Night Appearances

Although the phrase is overused, Gary Gulman is a premier "comic's comic." A master of long-form comedy, Gulman takes his time recounting his material on stage, letting each joke breathe and waver in the air, with the confidence and skill that only comes with serious commitment and dedication to the craft.

Career Highlights: Two specials ("Gary Gulman: Boyish Man" & ""In This Economy?"); comedy album "Conversations with Inanimate Objects;" and has performed on every single late night comedy program.

This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. 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.)

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