Monday Night Laughs: スタンダップ・コメディ・イン・イングリッシュ

Staged by a local group called “The Amsterdam’s,” it’s a “Gong Show” version of standup comedy in English. Each wannabe comedian had 5 minutes to tell their jokes—unless there were 3 “gongs” from the audience. It was a lot of fun to participate and to watch a number of very good, new standups. It’s a small operation and takes place every Monday night at 7:30 at a neighborhood bar. Kendra the emcee is sharp and really gets the audience ready for 2-plus hours of laughs. And the burgers and fries looked like well made with ample portions too if you want to eat dinner first. A real bargain for about $20 for the show. A great change from the usual Amsterdam nightlife.

Fun night out in a super relaxed brew pub. I have been a few times and I am going again next Monday. They have a constant rotation of comics and the vibe is perfect. The location is also good. It's a brewery. So the beer is super local and the food is delicious. I can't think of a better way to start off my week. Also great for people visiting Amsterdam that want to laugh and enjoy a locals spot.