Upcoming Events

Welcome to 'Rush Hour Comedy Night' where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of hilarious black and Asian comedians as they navigate the twists and turns of life, love, and everything in between, all while delivering punchlines faster than rush hour traffic – all under one roof - at the Bay Area's first black-owned comedy club.

Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and comedic chops to deliver a show that's as unpredictable as rush hour traffic.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 2 Drink Minimum
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

About The Function: Introducing The Function, a vibrant addition to the city's entertainment scene, where laughter reigns supreme and every night is a celebration of comedic brilliance. Situated in the heart of Hayes Valley in San Francisco, this dynamic BLACK OWNED comedy club is poised to redefine entertainment with its electric atmosphere, top-notch talent lineup, adorned with colorful murals, cozy seating arrangements, and a stage that beckons performers to unleash their comedic prowess..

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 2 Drink Minimum
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

The popular weekly comedy show with some of the Bay Area's funniest Asian comics is back live and in person every Friday & Saturday night at The Function - SF's newest comedy club.

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area's top comedians at San Francisco's Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase! Let's celebrate the Bay's Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs.

Crazy Funny Asians / Comedy Lineup
Hosted by K. Cheng (NBC's Stand Up for Diversity, Khmers of Comedy, Host SF Chinese New Year Parade Pre-Show)

Every week is a new lineup. Here are some of our favorites you might see...
- Jeen Yee-Tommy Ts
- Chris Posadas-Tommy Ts
- Shawn Felipe-WorldAsia TV, Sprint Comedy
- Nicole Tran- Tommy T’s
- Ryan Chan- Opened for Earthquake
- Moon Choe- SF Sketchfest
- Andrew Orofolo-SF Punchline
Plus many more

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 2 Drink Minimum
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

TONY’S ANGELS: A Late-Night Comedy Showcase Curated by the Godfather Himself

📍 The Function – San Francisco’s First Black-Owned Comedy Club
🗓 Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ 10:00 PM
🎤 Hosted by the one-and-only Tony Sparks

Get ready for a one-night-only late-night comedy experience you’ll be bragging about for weeks…

🎟️ TONY’S ANGELS is a powerful lineup of fierce, funny, and unforgettable women comedians handpicked by the legendary Tony Sparks, a.k.a. The Godfather of San Francisco Comedy.

Tony isn’t just a host—he’s a comedy curator, an emcee extraordinaire, and a Bay Area icon. His legacy in SF is so deep, he’s literally painted on the wall at The Function alongside comedy giants like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy.

🔥 Featuring a cast of killer comics:

🎤 RHEK RUDE
A proud San Francisco native with an incredible story—and she tells it hilariously. Thoughtful, bold, and laugh-out-loud insightful.

🎤 LEELUH
With a background in musical theater, this songbird slays with witty, self-deprecating bits about growing up and navigating life today. A beautifully funny ride from start to finish.

🎤 KRYS KRAYZ
Loud. Bold. Shockingly hilarious. Krys is the comic you didn’t know you needed. Not everyone is ready for her—until they see her.

🎤 GLAMIS RORY (Special Guest Angel)
An OG in the game. With TV, movies, clubs, and colleges under her belt, Glamis brings that veteran energy and undeniable fire to the stage.

And of course…

👑 Hosted by Tony Sparks

The Bay’s best comedy host. The soul of SF stand-up. A comedy angel-maker. Enough said.

The Function is San Francisco’s first-ever Black-owned comedy club and bar, located in the heart of downtown SF. Come vibe, laugh, and celebrate the future—and the legacy—of Bay Area comedy.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff
• Credit / Debit / Mobile payments accepted - Please note the venue is cashless

Check out THE FUNCTION - San Francisco's new black-owned comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to Market Street.<

Don't miss this Saturday late night wild showcase with the Bay Area's top rising comics plus singer-songwriters, magicians, jugglers and more

SF's Saturday Night Mic
Every Saturday Night at 10pm
1414 Market Street @ 10th St/Fell

TALENT LINEUP

Enjoy a 70+ minute show with 15+ comics on the bill. These are our rising stars in an open mic competition all vying to get featured spots for future HellaFunny comedy shows.

HOW TO SIGN UP TO PERFORM?
Sign-ups begin at 9pm at The Function on show night.

Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff
• Credit / Debit / Mobile payments accepted - Please note the venue is cashless

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with 'Black LAUGHS Matter,' a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof - at the Bay Area's first black-owned comedy club.

Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take center stage, serving up a deliciously diverse array of jokes, stories, and observations that will have you rolling in the aisles. 'Black LAUGHS Matter' celebrates the rich tapestry of black comedians in all its glory.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• 2 Drink Minimum
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

The robot revolution is upon us, and they've infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for "Laugh GPT," the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity's last stand-up hurrah.As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold their ground? At this unique event, our talented comedians have bravely enlisted the help of a joke-cracking AI to deliver an unforgettable night of laughter.Who is funnier? The Humans or our AI-powered Robot? The audience will attempt to determine who is funniest – humanity's fate rests in your hands!

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 2 Drink Minimum
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco's most daring and unique event: Comedy's Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny.Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area's top professional comics who've had run-ins with the law and turned their wild stories into side-splitting comedy at SF's newest BLACK-OWNED comedy club, The FunctionBrace yourselves for an ever-changing lineup of local legends and surprise guests who've conquered the stage at Cobbs, Punch Line, Crazy Funny Asians, Thrive City, and festivals like SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, and Outside Lands
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Comedians with Criminal Records / LIVEWhat kind of jaw-dropping stories can you expect? Buckle up, because each show is a unique ride through the wild world of criminal comedy! You might hear about disastrous booty calls, nude-driving arrests, police impersonators, or even the foot chase of the century led by one sneaky comedian.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 2 Drink Minimum
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff

May 1st marks the height of Spring! After you stop to smell the roses come on over to The Function for the perfect pairing of comedy and cocktails. Whether you’re a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, our lineup of Bay Area’s wittiest comedians got you covered.

SAD Baby Productions features Bay Area’s brightest and funniest stand-up comics, often featuring women, queer and BIPOC comedians. Keep attending SAD Baby productions and you most certainly will catch the next big thing!

Petals & Punchlines: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

MAY 2025 COMEDY LINEUP

• Dan Aguinaga
• Sonia Sawkar
• Avery Harmon
• Natasha Vinik
• Special Mystery Guest!

Like all things in life, lineup is subject to change

Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. A two drink minimum is required because we gotta support the AWESOME bar and wait staff carrying the show on their shoulders!

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff
• Credit / Debit / Mobile payments accepted - Please note the venue is cashless

Don't miss this Friday late night wild showcase with the Bay Area's top rising comics plus singer-songwriters, magicians, jugglers and more

SF's Friday Night Mic
Every Friday Night at 10pm
1414 Market Street @ 10th St/Fell

TALENT LINEUP

Enjoy a 70+ minute show with 15+ comics on the bill. These are our rising stars in an open mic competition all vying to get featured spots for future HellaFunny comedy shows.

HOW TO SIGN UP TO PERFORM?
Sign-ups begin at 9pm at The Function on show night.

Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff
• Credit / Debit / Mobile payments accepted - Please note the venue is cashless

May the Jokes Be With You – A Star Wars Comedy Night at The Function

A long time ago, in a comedy club not so far away…

Join us on Sunday, May 4th for an unforgettable night of laughter at The Function—San Francisco’s only Black-owned comedy club! We're celebrating Star Wars Day the best way we know how: with comedy more powerful than the Force.

🛸 TWO SHOWS, ONE NIGHT! SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025

• First show: 7:00 PM
• Second show: 8:30 PM

What to expect: 🎤 Stand-up comedy featuring jokes about Jedi mind tricks, Sith drama, droid disasters, and the woes of galactic bureaucracy 🌌 A cantina—minus the bounty hunters (we hope) 🔥 A lineup of comedians ready to roast the Empire, Rebel scum, and all things sci-fi 🍸 The finest drinks in the galaxy—because even a Jedi deserves a cocktail after saving the Republic

Galactic Comedy Lineup
We'll have a lineup of seasoned Bay Area comics with credits like Cobb's, Punch Line, SF Sketchfest, Don't Tell Comedy and more!

Whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan, a casual Padawan, or just here for a good laugh, this is the place to be on May the 4th!

🚀 Secure your spot now—tickets are limited! Don’t let them vanish like Alderaan. #TooSoon?

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff
• Credit / Debit / Mobile payments accepted - Please note the venue is cashless

​For the first time ever, The Function proudly presents TK Moyer for a full weekend of headlining shows. Come see this powerhouse comic and Navy veteran light up the stage with four unforgettable sets.

Headliner: TK MOYER
From serving in the U.S. Navy to serving up punchlines, TK Moyer is a 15-year comedy veteran with a one-of-a-kind story. Born in North Carolina, trained in London, and now headlining across the globe, TK blends powerful storytelling, razor-sharp wit, and deep soul into every set. He’s performed internationally in places like London, Sicily, and South Africa, written jokes for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and hit stages like Cobb’s Comedy Club, the Punch Line, and the North Carolina Comedy Festival. TK also flexes his acting chops—he’s trained in classical theater and has performed with the African-American Shakespeare Company in San Francisco.

He’s the founder of Stellar Comedy Productions, a veteran-led company that brings heart and laughter to every room it enters. Whether he’s talking life, love, or lessons from the Navy, TK brings it all—bold, honest, and always hilarious.

TK MOYER LIVE AT THE FUNCTION
📅 Friday & Saturday, May 9–10, 2025
🎭 Two Shows Each Night — 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
📍 The Function – SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club | 1414 Market Street

Comedy Lineup:
Each show runs about 70+ minutes with TK Moyer headlining and a hand-picked lineup of 4–5 comedians with credits like Cobbs, Punch Line, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, and more.

Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.

• Full bar, cocktails, beer, wine + drink specials
• 21+ Only
• Like most comedy clubs there is a two drink minimum to help support the bar/wait staff
• Credit / Debit / Mobile payments accepted - Please note the venue is cashless