Punch Line Extends Its Stay After Securing New Lease

Posted on July 23, 2019 danica
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 21: Comedian Dave Chappelle speaks during a rally to try and save the famed Punchline Comedy Club on May 21, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Dave Chappelle and CNN’s “United Shades of America” host W. Kamau Bell were joined by San Francisco city officials during a rally at San Francisco City Hall to attempt to save the famed Punchline Comedy Club after it was announced earlier in the month that the club would be unable to renew its lease. The club launched the careers of well know comedians like Robin Williams and Margaret Cho. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Smiles all around.

A few months ago it was reported that the iconic San Francisco Punch Line’s lease would end August 1st due to Google moving in. Big supporters of the club like Dave Chappelle and Kamau Bell rallied for the comedy club to stay and started the hashtag #SaveThePunchLine.

It has now been revealed that the Punch Line will get to stay at their home on Battery Street for the time being. Negotiators were hoping to renew the lease for 10 years, but so far, no specific details have been announced.

A spokeperson for Google stated, “We’re excited that the Punch Line will remain our neighbor and a vibrant part of the Bay Area community for years to come.”

 

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