Punch Line – The Comic's Comic

New lease on life for San Francisco’s Punch Line comedy club

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Today provided a double-dose of comforting news for comedians and comedy fans in San Francisco, as its venerable comedy club, the Punch Line, received historic Legacy Business Status from the city as well as a new lease from Google. The club’s lease had been set to expire in August. But …

Dave Chappelle joins San Francisco comedians for “Save the Punch Line” rally

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019

Dave Chappelle dropped into San Francisco today to lend his support to a public rally to save the venerable Punch Line comedy club, a fixture of the city for more than 40 years. “I’m telling you, you guys have one of the best comedy rooms literally on Earth,” Chappelle said. …