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Cheaper Than Therapy Stand-up Comedy Concerts & Gigs
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Cheaper Than Therapy Stand-up Comedy

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 Show 7:45 PM Cheaper Than Therapy Comedy, The Tenderloin

Cheaper Than Therapy brings live stand-up comedy year-round to the Shelton Theater in the heart of Union Square. Each show features five to six hand-picked, experienced comedians, with the occasional surprise guest drop-in keeping things unpredictable. The bar opens at 7pm, shows kick off at 7:45pm. Plan to arrive by 7:30pm to check in with the box office — last seating is at 8:05pm and the show wraps up by 9:15pm. The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum.

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