I predict great things for everyone’s comedy horoscope this week. The stars have aligned in favor of DC comedy with some stellar lineups and collabs.
This week in DC Comedy
Some highlights from District Comedians this week: Broken Mic Comedy hosts an all-female lineup, Schtick features improvisers doing stand-up, and Karaoke Storytellers collaborates with WIT.
Monday, July 23
Broken Mic Comedy hosts Give It Up For the Ladies, with an all-female lineup, at Shenanigan’s at 8pm.
Capital Laughs hosts their “anti-Monday” show, The Comedy Shuffle, at Bier Baron Tavern at 8pm.
Tuesday, July 24
This week’s Harold Night features WIT ensembles Captain PhD and Heirloom at 8pm and Wonder Whale and Oh That Baby at 9pm at Source.
Phil & a Mic showcases local stand-ups every Tuesday at Bier Baron Tavern at 8:30pm.
Wednesday, July 25
Jonny Ning hosts Ning Ning’s Comedy Take Out at Drafthouse at 6:30pm. ($10)
Kelsey Cook headlines at DC Comedy Loft with shows tonight and Thursday at 7:30pm. ($8)
Underground Comedy’s weekly showcase at Rí Rá Irish Pub happens every Wednesday at 8pm.
Underground Comedy hosts another showcase at The Big Hunt at 8pm.
U Don’t Kno Jack happens every Wednesday at Town Tavern at 8pm.
Thursday, July 26
Happy Hour Comedy happens every Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex at 6pm.
Definitely Real Comedy hosts Jokes 4 Gold at Moreland’s Tavern at 7pm. ($10)
WIT’s Summer Escape features Fancy Salad, CommuniKate, Goodison, and Press Play as part of their indie night at Source at 7:30pm. ($15)
If you’re in the mood for PowerPoint humor, head to Drafthouse to see Speechless at 7:30pm. ($5)
John Witherspoon headlines at DC Improv this weekend, with shows tonight at 7:30pm, Friday at 7:30pm and 9:45pm, Saturday at 7pm and 9:30pm, and Sunday at 7pm. ($27)
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.
Catch The Overachievers Comedy Show at DC Comedy Loft at 9:15pm. ($15)
Friday, July 27
James Davis headlines at Drafthouse with shows tonight and Saturday at 7pm and 9pm. ($20)
You can catch Lena Dunham and iMusical in WIT’s Summer Escape run at Source tonight at 7:30pm, followed by Love Onion and Karaoke Storytellers at 9:30pm. ($15)
Schtick showcases improvisers doing stand-up. Catch this comedic cross-pollination at Flash at 8pm. ($5)
Friday Night Comedy at Dojo at has Twin Turbo and IRL on at 8pm and Maple Sunday, Kindred, and Mordipus at 9:30pm. ($10)
Catch free stand-up at Chinese Disco every Friday at 8pm.
Chris Monty headlines at DC Comedy Loft with shows tonight at 8pm and Saturday at 7pm and 9:30pm. ($15)
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 28
Broken Diamond Comedy hosts the ComedyShow and Beer Dinner Series. This week’s show features Tröegs Brewery at The Heights Taproom at 4pm. ($12.50–$60)
Saturday Night Comedy at Dojo kicks off with Please and Thank You and Season Six at 6pm, followed by Twin Turbo at 8pm. ($10)
Nox! And Karaoke Storytellers start off WIT’s Summer Escape show at Source at 7:30pm, followed by Commonwealth and Heavy Rotation at 9:30pm. ($15)
Catch local stand-up in the DMV Comedy Showcase at DC Improv at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($20)
Walker Hays headlines the Bob Sood MD Comedy Lounge show at DC Comedy Loft at 8:30pm.
Three Guys On hosts their weekly comedy showcase at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Sunday, July 29
Sara Armour does a show with strong “living room vibes” at Drafthouse at 4pm. ($18)
Jacques Kindle hosts comedy showcase Joke Session at Drafthouse at 6:30pm. ($20)
Head to Source to see Pizza Party, Badlands, Cinema-shory, and Hellcat in WIT’s Summer Escape show at 7:30pm. ($15)
Underground Comedy hosts their weekly showcase at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Get your laughs in!
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