Looking for a fun way to kick off the weekend a little early? Better Times Comedy has become a Thursday night tradition in Halifax, bringing some of the city’s funniest stand-up comedians to the stage at Good Robot Brewing on Robie Street every week of the year.1
Hosted inside Good Robot Brewing’s welcoming taproom, the weekly show features a rotating lineup of established local comics alongside visiting performers from across Canada. Regular guests have included Clare Belford, a writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Dan Hendricken of CBC’s LOL and the Halifax Comedy Festival, as well as Halifax favourites Travis Lindsay and Adam Myatt. With a different lineup each week, every show offers something new for returning audiences.12
The laughs begin at 8 p.m. every Thursday, but organizers recommend arriving before 7:30 p.m. to enter the weekly raffle. Prize packs often include gifts from Good Robot Brewing, Strange Adventures, and Taz Records, adding a little extra excitement before the show even begins.2
Comedy fans can also take advantage of weekly specials, including one rotating $5 draft beer and 15% off food, drinks and retail purchases throughout the evening (excluding tickets). Whether you’re catching up with friends or looking for an affordable date night, the combination of local comedy, craft beer and food specials makes for an easy Thursday outing.2
The venue itself has become one of Halifax’s favourite gathering places. Since opening in the city’s North End, Good Robot Brewing has earned a reputation for its approachable craft beers, colourful personality and community-focused events, making it a natural home for one of the city’s most popular comedy nights.3
Better Times Comedy has also received recognition from the local community, earning the title of Best Comedy Night in The Coast’s Best of Halifax Awards.2 For anyone looking to discover Halifax’s comedy scene or simply enjoy a night of laughs before the weekend begins, it’s a weekly event worth adding to the calendar.
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Jump Comedy. Better Times Comedy at Good Robot Brewing.
About Nova Scotia. Better Times Comedy.
Good Robot Brewing. About Us.
