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This week in DC Comedy
Some highlights from District Comedians this week: Black Cat has victory (and loss) stories, Wonderland has summer camp, and Colony Club has an all-lady lineup.
The What’s the Story Horse! comedy showcase is happening tonight at James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant at 8pm.
Your fave anti-Monday show, The Comedy Shuffle, is at Bier Baron Tavern at 8pm.
Story District’s Finish Him features stories about battles won and lost at Black Cat at 7:30pm. ($20)
The Pinch Hitters Comedy Showcase starts at 7:30pm at The Pinch. ($5)
Harold Night features four WIT Harold teams at 8pm and 9pm every Tuesday at Source.
Head to Solly’s for a night of Scenes in a Bar and ComedyOke at 8pm.
12twelve Lounge turns into the Tuesday Night Comedy Lounge every Tuesday at 8pm. ($5)
Phil & a Mic showcases local stand-ups every Tuesday at DC Comedy Loft at 8:30pm.
Check out local comedians at The Pinch‘s stand-up open mic every Tuesday at 8:45pm.
Habana Village hosts an open mic every Wednesday at 7:30pm.
The Summer Camp Show returns to Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Estrogenius features an all-female, all-hilarious lineup at Colony Club at 8pm. ($10)
Catch some Humpday Humor at Ivy City Smokehouse at 8pm.
Exiled Wednesdays brings a Music and Comedy Show to you tonight at 8pm at Exiles Bar.
Underground Comedy’s weekly showcases at Rí Rá Irish Pub and The Big Hunt happen every Wednesday at 8pm.
U Don’t Kno Jack happens every Wednesday at Town Tavern at 8pm.
Cabin Comedy hosts After Party Comedy at Saint Arnold’s on Jefferson every Wednesday at 10pm.
Happy Hour Comedy happens every Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex at 6pm.
Cabin Comedy hosts Comedy in the Abbey every Thursday at St. Arnold’s Cleveland Park at 7pm.
WIT’s Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament (FIST) kicks off today at Source, with matches at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. ($15)
If you’re into laughing about relationships, head to DC Improv for Couples Therapy at 7:30pm. ($10)
Amy Miller headlines in the DC Comedy Loft cellar tonight at 7:30pm. ($15)
Michelle Wolf headlines at DC Improv tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($38)
The Airedale proves laughter is the best medicine with Thursday Night Therapy every Thursday at 8pm. ($5)
See HumansTellingJokes at CRISP at 8pm. ($5)
Witness the ongoing battle of the DMV Comedy Wars at DC Comedy Loft at 8pm. ($10)
Adams Morgan Comedy Night is every Thursday at 8pm at Town Tavern.
Underground Comedy hosts a weekly local stand-up showcases every Thursday at Reliable Tavern at 8pm.
Chris Redd headlines at The Big Hunt tonight at 8pm and 9:45pm. ($25)
Bert Kreischer brings his Body Shots World Tour to DC tonight at 10pm at Lincoln Theater. ($37.50)
Matt Braunger headlines at Drafthouse tonight at 7pm and 9pm. ($20)
Improv at Dojo features some of DC’s top improv groups every Friday at 7:30pm, 9pm, and 10:30pm. ($10)
WIT FIST has matches tonight at Source at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. ($15)
Habana Village hosts Femme Friday tonight at 7:30pm.
Amy Miller headlines in the DC Comedy Loft cellar tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($15)
Michelle Wolf headlines at DC Improv tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($38)
Big Duo Night showcases your favorite improv duos at Colony Club at 8pm.
General Shaw’s Chicken Comedy Showcase is happening tonight at Shaw’s Tavern at 8pm. ($25)
See the DC Comedy Showcase tonight at Club Heaven and Hell at 8pm and 9:15pm. ($5–$15)
Underground Comedy presents DC’s Best Showcase at The Big Hunt tonight at 8pm and 9:45pm. ($20)
Jenny Johnson headlines at DC Improv tonight at 8pm and 10pm. ($17)
If you’re into secret comedy shows, head to Don’t Tell DC in Logan Circle at 9:30pm. ($20)
Weekly open-mic, Attack of the Comics, is at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Capital Laughs hosts The Booty Call, a late-night open mic, at DC Comedy Loft at 11:30pm.
Underground Comedy hosts a free late-night stand-up showcase every Friday at The Big Hunt at 11:30pm.
Comedy Walks combines comedy with outside today at 2pm. ($20)
WIT FIST has matches today at Source at 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:30pm. ($15)
The Character Show features your favorite performers doing original character monologues at Dojo at 6pm. ($10)
Matt Braunger headlines at Drafthouse tonight at 7pm and 9pm. ($20)
Michelle Wolf headlines at DC Improv tonight at 7pm and 9:30pm. ($38)
Improv at Dojo features some of DC’s top improv groups every Saturday at 7:30pm, 9pm, and 10:30pm. ($10)
Amy Miller headlines in the DC Comedy Loft cellar tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($15)
Jenny Johnson headlines at DC Improv tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($20)
See the DC Comedy Showcase tonight at Club Heaven and Hell at 8pm and 9:15pm. ($5–$15)
Three Guys On hosts their weekly comedy showcase at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Comedy Walks combines comedy with outside today at 2pm. ($20)
WIT FIST has matches tonight at Source at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. ($15)
Capital Laughs’ SEx at 6 stand-up showcase happens every Sunday at 6pm at Cafe Saint-Ex.
Sotto hosts the Comedy Classics showcase on Sundays at 7pm.
Michelle Wolf headlines at DC Improv tonight at 7pm and 9:30pm. ($38)
Head to XX+ Crostino for an LGBTQIA+ Sunday Sessions Open Mic at 7:30pm. ($6)
Comedy-ish Productions presents Chocolate City Comedy Show at Drafthouse at 7:30pm. ($20)
Underground Comedy hosts their weekly showcase at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Get your laughs in!
Time spent with DC comedy is time well spent. Go out and laugh this week.
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