Jose Dynamite & Friends

We took Uber to the show, we saw Jose as we were looking in the building and he gave us a great dinner suggestion, so we tried the Irish bar next door and had some amazing shepherds pie and salmon. It was a great date night! We made friends with the couple at the table next to us! Can't wait to hang out with them again!We will be back

Went to the comedy show and roast battle at O'Tooles and it was hilarious. The comics change frequently and the roast battle was a refreshing new spin to the usual comedy showcase. If you're looking for something different to do in Chinatown on Friday nights definitely check out one of their shows.

Looking for something outside of the typical Hawaii touristy activities? Jose Dynamite & Friends' comedy may be the perfect way to spend an evening! Located in O'Toole's Pub on Nu'uanu in downtown/Chinatown, there are tons of great options for dinner before the show, and places to drink afterwards. I must admit, since moving here I've experienced quite a few comedy shows, namely improv, and I wasn't impressed. Everything about Jose Dynamite was on the other side of the coin. My date Kristine C. and I both enjoyed laughing together! The strength of this show is the varied "& Friends" that change from week to week. As I've only been once, I only got to experience one group. I know I'll be going back to see more! I liked the different skill levels and backgrounds of the performers; they all had something to say and different ways of expressing their comedic views on the world. I loved the differences between the locals and transplants; they all see Hawai'i in such a funny way. I like how Jose himself gives different aspiring comedians a forum to practice with a live audience. The length of the show was also perfect; well worth the money, but not too long that we were ready to go before it ended. The host kept it flowing between comedians too, with his own brand of jokes.Jose Dynamite was hilarious. He had an air of professionalism and was naturally funny. I liked how he tried to learn the audience's names and where people were coming from. He, and the other comedians, were very approachable and friendly after the show. They were all clearly having a fun time. The room itself was very nice, located at the back of O'Toole's pub. They have bar service as the comedy show progresses, or you can bring your own drinks over from the bar. Unlike the main bar area, this room is non-smoking, so no need to worry about that if you aren't a fan. The air conditioning was comfortable. Restrooms are right outside the entrance door. It's an intimate setting, everyone gets up close with the comedians, which makes personal interaction part of the fun. Even watching the rest of the audience was entertaining: the quiet nervous people, the happy people, and the inevitable heckler.Take advantage of the Yelp deal if you're thinking of coming with a larger group. Also, use the free dessert coupon at Restaurant Epic up the street after the show. Street parking is free after 6:30pm, but it's a better and safer bet to use one of the public Chinatown garages that cost $3 flat for the evening. For tourists, it's also easy to get here by bus or cab. If you're a fan of the Irish pubs in town, use the free Shamrock shuttle from two locations in Waikiki to get here safely while you drink. This was a great date night, we can't wait to go back!

This is a hidden gem for a Friday night in Honolulu. This is a great place to come if you're looking for a laugh, you're new to comedy shows or you want support local talent.Most of the comedy centers around political issues, controversial topics, adult humor, local culture in Hawaii, and some dark humor. If you are from Hawaii you will understand and appreciate 100% of the jokes if you are not from Hawaii well than you will still understand 95-99% of the humor. If you live in Honolulu you should definitely come here at least once, if you're on vacation staying nearby and need plans for Friday night you should check it out!The show lasted about one hour and forty-five minutes. There were in total five comedians including Jose and a comedic MC. On this night the main comedian was Brian aka Hilo Jesus and he was great! There was laughs from the beginning to the end for all the comedians and Jose is a nice guy whose definitely funny!The show said it would start at 7:30 but started more around 7:45 so you don't need to be there early but don't come too late. If you are there by 7:30 you will have a good seat selection but there is not a bad seat in the whole theater. There was about 25 people attending the show I went to which is a decent turnout as the rooms maximum occupancy must be under 50 persons! There is a server who will come around often throughout the show where you can order drinks.Helpful tips to get here:#1 There is a parking lot right next door on the same side of the street. #2 When you enter the bar keep to your left and keep walking all the through the door in the back that says restrooms and you'll be there.I recommend it!!

I recently just went to the show last night and they never fail to disappoint. I'm a friend of Andrew Joyce and he's always letting us know when to come checkout a show! I brought seven friends with me and they all loved it! The punchlines are always hilarious and I enjoy how well they interact with the audience. Thanks again for a great time and looking forward to coming back in the future!!

My fiances birthday is this month and I wanted to take her to do something different. She is a thrill seeker. She has done a lot so each year makes it harder for me!!Well...thank god for Jose dynamite and the crew!!!! She has never been to a comedy show and we love comedy!!!So I called and reserved 2 seats. Spoke to Jose himself and he was nice on the phone.We get to nuuanu around 5:45 pm. We parked in the park and pay right next to o'tooles. It was $12 bucks that expired 7am the next day. Which to me was not bad cause there is other places that are $20 and up.Anyhow's...We parked, walked into o'tooles and its straight towards the back. So since we were early we strolled down other bars till doors opened. They open doors at 630 and show starts at 730.They serve drinks but no pupu or food. You can bring in food, be careful what you bring tho, you are at a comedy show. Lol its a very intimate sitting area. You are up and personal. We loved it tho. We had the time of our lives last night. The comedians were hilarious. The whole show I snorted!! My fiancé had a blast and was so happy that I brought her here. So I topped last years birthday!! Cool point for me!! It is a must see!! Its only $10 a head to get in, but call to reserve. Its every Fridays and I believe they always have a different line up to. Thanks for a fun night filled with laughter. Laughter is key to happiness!! Thank you again for helping me earn a cool point!!

Love comedy and love standup. Hands down the best date night idea we have had in a while, and I am so glad we went! We went to the O'Tooles locale, in Chinatown.Most every comic had us laughing hard, and the small intimate setting was fun and engaging instead of awkward. The server brought drinks quickly, and the rest of the staff was cool.I HIGHLY suggest this to anyone looking to hang out around Chinatown, and do something other than schmooze and booze!

If you are looking for a fun night out and enjoy stand up, this guy is worth checking out. The line up at O'tools was pretty good and the place was quaint... definitely a small and personal venue.We sat in the front and didn't even get picked on!Thanks for the fun, Jose!

Always fun on Friday night. Check in using Yelp and get $5 off 2 tickets. The Yelp coupon $50 for $35 is only good towards admission which is great if you are a group of five or more. Doesn't work towards drinks. We have gone to at least 4 or 5 shows over the years so far. Always different comics, sometimes they are on, sometimes not... Definitely recommend attending, lots of laughs.

Jose's Dynamite and Friends is in Chinatown. I got invited to see it. It was a stand-up comedy/comedian live show. You have to be over 21 to watch this comedy show. I went with two females, one was the comedian for that night. If you want to laugh and hang out on a Friday this the place to go to. This at Otoole's Irish Pub Bar. You can park on the street after 6:30 pm or park at the Chinatown Municipal Building, $3.00 after 5p.m., you have to retrieve your vehicle before midnight and pre-pay, otherwise you will not be able to get your vehicle the next day. The stand -up comedy, they have 3- 5 comedians for the night. They talked all kinds of subjects, dirty jokes and clean jokes. The room is not too big. We got seated in the front. They have two shows one started at 7:30 p.m and another show at 9:30p.m. First show finished promptly at 9:15. They served alcoholic drinks and none alcoholic. After the show, you can watch live band at the Otoole's Pub. We did not stay for that. Jose, the comedian, was the last one. He made us laugh. Audiences participated with his Q&A. You will have to come out and listen to these comedians. Fee is $10 mine was free every Friday nite. I recommend it. It is sort of like an Open Mike comedy show. They sing also. One guy says it took him 25 years to write the song when he sung the song it only had 5-6 words and that was end the of the song, I thought that was funnyand i like this one the most. End for now "happy laughing" if you get a chance to go best if you bring your BFF.. mo better:)See my pics and take note where you park your car.