A lot of your DC improv comedy favorites are returning from the Del Close Marathon this week! Welcome them back by supporting comedy in DC.
This week in DC Comedy
Some highlights from District Comedians this week: The Comedy Block puts on its first show of the season, Social Capital Mash turns improv strangers into improv friends, and Designer Breeds has your sketch needs covered this weekend.
Sunday, July 1
Watch local stand-up while enjoying Bottomless Mimos*ha’s* at Wonderland Ballroom at 1pm.
Catch an amazing lineup of local stand-ups at DC Improv‘s All American Showcase at 7pm ($12).
Tonight’s WIT Summer Escape show features Free Snacks, Mamamouchi, Stranger Thoughts, and IRL at Source at 7:30pm ($15).
Underground Comedy hosts their weekly showcase at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Tuesday, July 3
This week’s Harold Night features WIT ensembles Oh That Baby and LIZARD GIRL at 8pm and Cherry Blossom and Captain PhD at 9pm at Source.
The ‘Murrica theme party and show is back to celebrate our nation’s birth with your fave patriotic local comedians at Bier Baron Tavern at 8pm ($13).
Phil & a Mic showcases local stand-ups every Tuesday at Bier Baron Tavern every Tuesday at 8:30pm.
Wednesday, July 4
Underground Comedy’s weekly showcase at Rí Rá Irish Pub happens every Wednesday at 8pm.
U Don’t Kno Jack happens every Wednesday at Town Tavern at 8pm.
Thursday, July 5
Happy Hour Comedy happens every Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex at 6pm.
Double Stuff, Power Lunch, Couch Money, and VI Lenin at the WIT Summer Escape show at Source at 7:30pm ($15).
DeRay Davis headlines at DC Improv this weekend with shows tonight at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 7pm, 9pm, and 11pm, and Sunday at 6pm ($40).
Adams Morgan comedy night is every Thursday at 8pm at Town Tavern.
Underground Comedy hosts a weekly local stand-up showcase every Thursday at Reliable Tavern at 8pm.
Friday, July 6
Capital Laughs hosts DC stand-ups at Friday Night Laughs at Town Tavern at 7pm ($15-$25).
Sydnee Washington and Anna Drezen have shows this weekend at Drafthouse, tonight and Saturday at 7pm and 9pm ($20)
I Wrote That and iMusical are playing tonight at the WIT Summer Escape show at Source at 7:30pm, followed by Vox Pop, The Hypothesis, and Madeline at 9:30pm ($15).
JR De Guzman headlines at the Bier Baron Tavern with shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A portion of all ticket proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood ($15).
Ryan Conner headlines at the DC Improv lounge tonight at 7:30pm ($17).
Friday Night Comedy at Dojo at has Press Play‘s Power Hour on at 8pm and Twin Turbo at 9:30pm ($10).
Catch the Comedy Block Show at Bier Baron Tavern at 8pm for your chance to see cool local comics and even win some prizes, all for free.
See free stand-up comedy in Georgetown at the Chinese Disco showcase every Friday at 8pm.
Zach and Kristen Will Make You Cry at the Velvet Lounge tonight at 8:30pm. However, their accompanying comedy duo, Olga, will probably make you laugh ($10).
Underground Comedy presents their weekly stand-up showcase at The Big Hunt at 9:45pm ($20).
Weekly open-mic, Attack of the Comics, is at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Saturday, July 7
You could start your night out by seeing all your favorite improvisers from different teams on one single stage at Social Capital Mash at Dojo at 6pm ($10).
The WIT Summer Escape show features Latinx States of America, Commonwealth, and Nox! at Source at 7:30pm, followed by HIJINX, Hellcat, and Love Onion at 9:30pm ($15).
ComedySportz puts on a clean show at DC Improv tonight at 7:30pm, followed by The Blue Show at 9:45pm ($15).
Saturday Night Comedy at Dojo features sketch from Designer Breeds at 9:30pm ($10).
Steve Hofstetter does stand-up at 9:30 Club at 8pm ($20).
Get your laughs in!
Laughter is good for you. Catch a show this week, for your health!
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Other events you might be interested in
- The deadline to sign up for WIT’s Improvapalooza is July 2 at 11:59pm. Pitch your idea here.
