AMID DAVAO City’s crowded nightlife scene of acoustic bands, dance floors, and DJ sets, Wang Ising (WI) Comedy Bar is betting everything on pure, unadulterated laughter.
Founded just three months ago, WI carved out a unique niche in the city’s entertainment landscape and drew packed crowds night after night.
For Davao comedian and vlogger Wang Ising, founder of WI, the journey to open the bar was deeply personal.
Wang Ising points first to what matters most: family, and to champion fellow local Bisaya comedians working within Davao’s vibrant comedy scene.
Full comedy experience
While other venues lean on live bands or disco setups, what sets WI apart from traditional entertainment spots is that it delivers a full-comedy experience.
The bar’s selling point is its commitment to comedy as its performers sing, dance, act, and clown around, all within one show.
“Ang naka unique is full comedy gyud siya tanan. Tanang mga performer is klase-klaseng performance, kanta, sayaw, magpakatawa, tanan,” Wang Ising said.
For a space that runs performances nearly every day, avoiding repetition is a grueling test of creativity.
Wang Ising said that to keep audiences constantly entertained, performances require constant reinvention.
“Naa gyud ubang ma-performance na mabalik namo, pero paningkamotan gyud namo nga every month magpakita mig mga bag-o na performance,” the founder added.
The team continuously works to twist, reshape, and present fresh material monthly to keep returning patrons engaged.
Juggling content creation and business
Wang Ising also draws motivation from humble beginnings before eventually building a way up to the content creation world.
Wang Ising TV has already built a strong following through social media, reaching 1.5 million followers and sharing humorous skits, vlogs, and family milestones.
As both a content creator and business owner, he said balancing the two is easy because the bar grew out of the world he already knew.
“It’s smooth, because this is where I come from,” Wang Ising said.
The comedian credited online followers, the guests, fellow comedians, and God for the bar’s success. “Without them, I could not have built WI.”
The comedy bar offers performances from Bisaya comedians and drag performers, including but not limited to Wang Waray, fellow vloggers Tatadaem, Shamcey, and others.
A good break from daily grind
Entering its third month of operations, the bar’s reception has exceeded expectations, as the bar doesn’t just attract locals but also visitors from Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental who regularly make the trip just to witness the shows.
Wang Ising Comedy Bar is now accepting reservations for daytime events and exclusive evening functions, providing a venue for celebrations, private parties, corporate gatherings, and other special occasions.
It offers a spacious setting for individuals, families, organizations, and groups looking for a venue to host their events, with a capacity of up to 200 guests.
On top of the event space, the venue offers clean and well-maintained restroom facilities to help ensure guests’ comfort throughout their stay and affordable food options to cater to budget considerations.
Those interested in hosting an event at Wang Ising Comedy Bar may inquire about availability, reservations, and other arrangements by sending a message through the establishment’s official Facebook page.
In a city looking for a good break from the daily grind, Wang Ising said that sometimes, the best remedy isn’t a song or a dance but a room full of people sharing a microphone and a collective laugh.
W.I. Comedy Club Davao is located at Door #4, Autoville Compound, along F. Torres Street, Davao City.