Pittsburgh comedy: Open mic nights

Pittsburgh’s comedy scene is growing. And it’s more than performances by national comedians. We’re talking about local open mic nights with an emphasis on comedy. We all need a good laugh once in a while, so what better place to “LOL” than at the local watering hole? On the flip side, if you’re a wannabe comedian looking to test out new material, here are a few open mic spots:

Mondays – The Smiling Moose, Southside, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays – The BeerHive, Strip District, 8 p.m.

Wednesdays – Scarpaci’s, Mt. Washington, 9:30 p.m.

Thursdays – Hambone’s, Lawrenceville, 10 p.m.

— Noah Fleming, WordWrite Communications