About Us

Bricky’s Comedy Club is an intimate live stand-up comedy venue with primary locations in Miamisburg and downtown Dayton, Ohio, offering one of the most engaging and personal comedy experiences in the Dayton area. With locations at the historic Peerless Mill Inn & Brewery in Miamisburg and The LightHaus in Dayton’s Oregon District, Bricky’s has become a go-to option for people searching for unique things to do, memorable date night ideas, and live entertainment that feels special instead of mass-produced.

Our Story

Founded in August 2022 by Dayton comedian Kevin Ruppert, with early support from the Midwest Comedy Tour, Bricky’s was built around a simple idea: keep the room personal, keep the audience close, and let the comedy do the work. The result is a space where crowds feel connected to the performers, laughs build fast, and no one feels like they’re watching from a distance.

Bricky’s originally opened inside Star City Brewing Company in Miamisburg. In spring 2026, under new ownership, Star City Brewing Company was transitioned back to the historic Peerless Mill Inn & Brewery. Bricky’s continued operating out of the venue throughout the transition, and Peerless Mill remains one of Bricky’s two primary locations today.

In August 2026, Bricky’s announced its expansion into downtown Dayton through a partnership with The LightHaus and longtime friend of Bricky’s Chalk De Peace. Located in the heart of Dayton’s historic Oregon District, Bricky’s at The LightHaus gives comedy fans another destination for live stand-up comedy in downtown Dayton.

Today, most Bricky’s shows take place at our two primary locations — Peerless Mill in Miamisburg and The LightHaus in downtown Dayton — with occasional special events hosted at a select group of smaller Bricky’s satellite partner venues throughout the area.

Live Comedy at Bricky’s

Bricky’s has earned a reputation for showcasing up next comedy talent alongside nationally respected headliners. It’s the kind of room where rising comics sharpen their material and established names drop in because the energy is right. Performers like Tony Woods, Luis J. Gomez, and Mark Normand have all taken the stage, drawn by the crowds, the freedom, and the intimacy that smaller rooms provide.

The club also embraces the modern comedy movement that fans associate with pop-up shows and secret lineups. While Bricky’s operates from established primary locations, the experience often carries the same excitement people love about Don’t Tell–style comedy, where the room is alive, the audience is locked in, and anything can happen.

Making Comedy History

In February 2024, Bricky’s Comedy Club made international comedy history by producing an 84-hour continuous stand-up show, breaking the world record for the longest nonstop comedy event. It wasn’t just a spectacle. It was a reflection of the club’s commitment to comedy and the Dayton community around it.

That commitment was recognized in August 2024 when Bricky’s was named Best Comedy Club in Dayton by the Dayton Daily News.

Bricky’s has also become a home for comedians looking to capture their work on film. In August 2024, comedian Brent Bowser recorded his critically acclaimed comedy special, I Think I Get It Now, at Bricky’s.

In May 2026, Bricky’s VP and Director of Operations Jerrel Beamon recorded his comedy special, Ohio Kid, at Bricky’s, making it the second full comedy special recorded at the club. Ohio Kid debuted in August 2026 and reached #1 on iTunes just days after its release, marking another major milestone for both Beamon and Bricky’s.

Growing Beyond Dayton

Bricky’s has also begun expanding beyond its original Ohio footprint. In 2026, Andrew Riggs joined the organization to spearhead the development of Bricky’s New Jersey. The New Jersey operation has already hosted several preliminary shows, with plans to continue growing its presence throughout late 2026 and into 2027.

In 2026, Bricky’s also launched Bricky’s To You, a mobile comedy service designed for comedy lovers who can’t make it to one of our in-person shows at Bricky’s Comedy Club but still want the full Bricky’s experience. Bricky’s To You brings live stand-up comedy directly to private events, businesses, organizations, and other venues, expanding the Bricky’s experience beyond the walls of our comedy club locations.

Experience Bricky’s Comedy Club

Whether you’re planning a date night, looking for fun things to do in Miamisburg, searching for live comedy in downtown Dayton or the Oregon District, or hoping to catch the next breakout comic before they blow up, Bricky’s Comedy Club delivers a rare mix of intimacy, credibility, and consistently great live comedy.

With shows at Peerless Mill in Miamisburg, The LightHaus in downtown Dayton, select satellite partner venues, and an expanding presence beyond Ohio, Bricky’s continues to build on the same philosophy that started it all: create great rooms, support great comedians, and give audiences an unforgettable live comedy experience.

Bricky's Mission Statement

Bricky's Comedy Club exists to build a community of dedicated comedians committed to excellence in both their craft and professionalism. We believe that a dream without a plan is just a wish, so we actively work to cultivate a thriving comedy scene for performers and fans alike. Through quality entertainment, hospitality, and customer service, we strive to create an exceptional experience for every audience member who supports our community.