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Shows on April 23rd 2026
  • Thursday April 23rd 07:00PM
  • Susan Rice
  • RESCHEDULED from September 21st, 2025 to April 23rd, 2026Susan Rice, was recently featured in Vulture Magazine for her widely popular appearance on Don't Tell Comedy, that garnered over 1 millions views. Susan has made appearance on ABC, NBC, Hbo, Showtime, and comedy central. Moving to Los Angeles in 1986 brought Television credits and allowed her to open for comics like Jerry Seinfeld, Rich Shydner, Paula Poundstone, and recently Maria Bamford & Arsenio Hall. In the last 10 years, Rice has found her niche in fundraising and organizing charity events such as the first-ever St. Johns Comedy Festival held in her own neighborhood of N. Portland. It will help bring laughter back and promote local small businesses.
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  • Thursday April 23rd 09:00PM
  • SPOTS
  • SPOTS | Thursdays at 9PM!Hosted by Caleb Theodore ShermanSPOTS is Empire Comedy Club’s weekly showcase spotlighting both rising voices and seasoned pros in a fast-paced showcase format. The show runs from 9:00–10:30PM and is primarily booked—with TWO bucket-pull spots every week.Not booked? No problem.If you’re a comic, come hang, drop your name in the bucket, and take your shot. Every SPOTS show features two bucket pulls drawn from comics who show up and sign up.Pay What You WantSPOTS is a pay-what-you-want show—patrons can pay any amount they’d like, or opt for free tickets if that works better. No pressure, just laughs.It’s also our Late Night Happy Hour, featuring:$7 Après Seltzers$25 Après Buckets (4 cans, parties of 2+)$7 Well DrinksEVERY THURSDAY at 9PMClose out your night with laughs, cheap drinks, and a room full of comics and comedy fans.
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