The story behind

The Function

1414 Market St. (@ 10th / Fell), San Francisco, CA [Directions]
- BART - Civic Center Station
- MUNI - Van Ness Station / Civic Center

HOURS
- Sunday to Thursday (6p to 11p)
- Friday & Saturday (6p to 2a)

Comedy Shows
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- Sunday to Thursday - 7p + 8:45p shows
- Friday, Saturday -  7p + 9p + 10:30p shows

Introducing The Function, a vibrant addition to the city's entertainment scene, where laughter reigns supreme and every night is a celebration of comedic brilliance. Situated in the heart of Mid-Market / Hayes Valley in San Francisco, this dynamic BLACK OWNED comedy club is poised to redefine entertainment with its electric atmosphere, top-notch talent lineup, adorned with colorful murals, upstairs lounge, cozy seating arrangements, and a stage that beckons performers to unleash their comedic prowess.

PRESS
- CBS News / KPIX 5 -
- FOX / KTVU 2 -
- "New comedy club The Function opens after 18 years of planning" - Time Out
- "SF's first black-owned comedy club" - KQED
- "New Comedy Club and Cocktail Lounge The Function Set to Open on Mid-Market" - SFist
- "First Black-owned full-time comedy club in the Bay Area is set to open" - San Francisco Standard
- "a new breed of small business tries to light up SF's Mid-Market" - San Francisco Standard
- "Stroy Moyd of #HellaFunny Opening New Comedy Club in SF" - Broke-Ass Stuart
- "Bay Area’s First Black-Owned Comedy Club Finds Its Home in SF" - Tablehopper

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