About Us
Living for Laughing
Our Story
Rapid City’s home for stand-up, smartasses, and occasionally decent beer.
Welcome to West River Comedy—South Dakota’s only dedicated comedy club, proudly planted in the heart of downtown Rapid City. We’re tucked just below street level, where the ceilings are low, the laughs are loud, and the punchlines echo longer than they probably should.
Built by a Comic, Not a Corporation
The club was founded in 2025 by Air Force veteran and stand-up comic Trevor Ryan. After years of producing pop-up shows and trying to grow a comedy scene from scratch, he finally said, “If no one else is gonna do it, I will.” So he built the thing.
And now? We’ve got a real stage. Real lights. Real drinks. And really funny people.
What We Do
West River Comedy features a rotating lineup of national headliners, rising regional stars, and brave locals willing to bomb in public. Our events include:
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Stand-Up Comedy (from open mics to pro showcases)
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Karaoke Nights
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Drag & Burlesque Shows
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Improv Troupes
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Special Events, Theme Nights, and Occasional Shenanigans
We seat 112, serve beer and wine (mostly local), and stay open Wednesday through Sunday nights. We’ve got shows for everyone—unless you hate laughter, in which case... this probably isn’t your place.
Why We Exist
Because people here deserve a place to laugh. Simple as that. Whether you’re out with friends, on a date, celebrating something, or just trying to forget your work week—we’ve got you.
So come on down. Grab a drink.
Sit close if you’re brave.
And prepare to laugh like your boss isn’t sitting behind you.
