Critical Hit!

There's an other review on here that mentions this but this show is a VERY white space. Yes there are people of color performing but when I tell you the vibe is off...damn! I was with a group of people enjoying one of the comics and was literally laughing at the jokes and turning to my friend to laugh and got shushed by a white dude who swore we were ruining the show for the people around us. This dude has not spent a lot of time around BIPOC having a good time cuz that's what we do...laugh and turn to our friends and laugh. It ruined the whole vibe for the rest of the night. Apparently there's a right way to enjoy a comedy show...the WHITE way. I had been once before and had an okay time but also felt like it was a very white space. Def don't waste your time here.

A fun and eclectic comedy experience from local and not-so-local comedians. Every Saturday night, doors at 7:30pm, BYOB (no hard liquor),

What an amazing bargain for top-flight entertainment! I went for the first time last night, and I was blown away by the quality of the comedians and the energy from the crowd. It's only $10, and you can bring your beer and wine.

I almost don't want to post this so that I never have to worry about getting a seat when I want to go, but I must speak my truth. Critical Hit is a great night out. I've been to plenty of local comedy shows which I've usually found to be hit or miss (lots of miss...). Not here! The lineups this last times I went were all great. Really, really funny and original acts that I ended up looking up later because I liked them so much. It is the best entertainment deal in Oakland, IMHO. $5 and you bring your own drinks. A night out at the Punchline can run you $50-$70 a person, and I frankly have enjoyed these comedians more than most nights at the Punchline. Go, go, go!

'Twas dope. Talented comedians with local subject matter in a relaxed environment. Small venue, cheap tickets and quality jokexxxx. Check it out, bring your own booze and now pizza since they don't give it away from free anymore. A criminal offense indeed, but someone's got to get paid around those parts.

It's weekly now!As I've gotten older, I've been more open minded about labels of "professional" and "amateur." Years ago, I would be snobby and like "I don't want to go to an uncomfortable amateur comedy show!" if anyone suggested such a thing.Now, I have realize all professionals need to start somewhere and while experience does help, some people are just funny.At least the comedians here don't take themselves to seriously enough to go Michael Richards on the audience for bombed jokes. But there's honestly good jokes to be had. Sometimes because it's a hilarious insight, sometimes because it's said by someone unexpected, and sometimes the timing is just right. I don't need to be laughing every minute anyways. I need breaks to drink my BYOB booze and free pizza slice. Recommended to come at 8 pm to get the pizza and a decent spot to sit. Even on a rainy night, it's been packed.

Weekly local comedy from some of Berkeley and Oakland's very own up and coming comics. Hilarious!

So sad to say--I do not recommend this comedy show if you are a Black person. Myself and 5 other girlies I came with were out on Saturday night for a fun night of comedy but I realized as soon as we checked in what kind of night it would be.We are in Oakland, the literal chocolate city of California, but this was the most hostile place we have experienced as native Oaklanders and Californians. The evening started off with the host saying-- please laugh and enjoy your liquor, but every 10 seconds our group was being singled out to be quiet when so many people around us were also talking.At the bathroom line, we ran into racists who commented on the number of us in line to use the bathroom, as well as the duration we were in the bathroom (literally minutes). We were told to move and get out of the way. I am disappointed at the way Oakland is turning. I am disappointed in this show and the lack of social accountability they have. This was a white space that we Black people, unfortunately to the dismay of the organizers, discovered. We will not be back.

Oh I really enjoyed this show! The comedians were TERRIFIC (with mostly clean jokes) in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Loved it and would highly recommend.

New line up every week, new line ups every week with diverse talents, highly recommend