I don’t know about you, but Improvapalooza has had me doing improv NONSTOP this week. Congrats to every adult who stayed up past 11pm to do funny stuff and survived. If you’ve still got enough energy for some DC comedy, check out the amazing shows coming up this week.
This week in DC Comedy
Some highlights from District Comedians this week: a cool and good time takes on nature films, Kevin Tit records a comedy album, and Reese Waters and Bertie Dooms read the backpage headlines.
Monday, August 20
Your fave anti-Monday show, The Comedy Shuffle, is at Bier Baron Tavern at 8pm.
Broken Mic Comedy hosts their weekly stand-up night at Shenanigan’s at 8pm.
Tuesday, August 21
LYGO DC hosts their weekly happy hour showcase HOT BEEF! every Tuesday at Desperados Burgers and Bar at 6pm.
Feel like riffing on some nature documentaries? Pale Blue Voyage has you covered at Suns Cinema at 8pm. ($10)
Catch open mic Jokes on Tap at Union Stage at 8pm.
The Free WiFi Comedy Show is at Colony Club tonight at 8pm. ($5)
This week’s Harold Night features WIT ensembles Heirloom and Oh That Baby at 8pm and Tiovivo and LIZARD GIRL at 9pm at Source.
Phil & a Mic showcases local stand-ups every Tuesday at Bier Baron Tavern at 8:30pm.
Local comics show you what they’ve got at Attack of the Comics at Solly’s Tavern at 9pm.
Wednesday, August 22
Lisa Best is at DC Comedy Loft tonight and Thursday at 7:30pm. ($12)
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.
Thursday, August 23
Happy Hour Comedy happens every Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex at 6pm.
See people make a presentation out of PowerPoint slides they’ve never seen before in Speechless at Drafthouse at 7pm. ($5)
Kyle Kinane is at 9:30 Club tonight at 7pm. ($25)
Definitely Real Comedy hosts its Authentic Comedy Elixir Showcase at Moreland’s Tavern at 8pm. ($10)
See military vets in their own stand-up showcase at veteran-owned bar, Wisdom, at 8pm.
Adams Morgan comedy night is every Thursday at 8pm at Town Tavern.
If you’re a fan of the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast, see a live recording at The Miracle Theater at 8pm. ($25)
Underground Comedy hosts a weekly local stand-up showcase every Thursday at Reliable Tavern at 8pm.
If you’re a Star Trek nerd, you might want to head down to Sixth & I for a recording of The Greatest Generation at 8pm. ($25–$30)
Martin Amini hosts The Overachievers Comedy Show at DC Comedy Loft at 8:30pm. ($10)
Catch a live recording of Ross Benoit’s Smiley Frown podcast at 8:45pm at Drafthouse.
Friday, August 24
Ronny Chieng headlines at Drafthouse this weekend with shows tonight and Saturday at 7pm and 9pm. ($20)
Catch local stand-ups at DC Improv‘s DMV Comedy Showcase tonight at 7:30pm or 9:45pm. You can also see the same show with a different local lineup on Saturday. ($17)
Asif Ali headlines at DC Comedy Loft this weekend with shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($15)
Arsenio Hall headlines at DC Improv with shows tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm and Saturday at 7pm and 9:30pm. Unsurprisingly, there aren’t many tickets left, so grab them while you can! ($30)
Goodison hosts Big Duo Night at Colony Club at 8pm.
Dark Matter is at Dojo at 8pm and 9:30pm, accompanied by local improv groups Radar and Maple Sunday, respectively. ($10)
Catch the debut show of The Comedy Social at Culture Lounge at 8pm. ($15–$20)
Underground Comedy presents DC’s Best Showcase tonight or Saturday with shows at 8pm and 9:45pm. ($20)
Bobby Bones performs at Warner Theater at 8pm. ($30–$70)
Catch the Punkhouse Comedy Showcase at Songbyrd at 8:30pm.
Press A for Comedy hosts Moonlight Mic Comedy Show every Friday at Ventnor Sports Cafe at 9:30pm.
Weekly open-mic, Attack of the Comics, is at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Saturday, August 25
The Character Show is at Dojo with a new lineup of original characters at 6pm. ($10)
Reese Waters and Bertie Dooms deliver their take on the news in Backpage at DC Comedy Loft at 7:30pm. ($10)
Saturday Night Comedy at Dojo kicks off with a summertime sketch show from Deer Friends at 8pm, followed by improv from Radar and Hawkeye at 9:30pm. ($10)
See Kevin Tit record his comedy album at Rhizome DC tonight at 8pm.
Catch the Clay Time in the Basement comedy show at Club Heaven and Hell at 8pm. ($20)
Laugh For Good is on tonight at Bier Baron Tavern at 8pm. Buy a ticket and help erase medical debt. ($10)
Three Guys On hosts their weekly comedy showcase at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Sunday, August 26
See some political satire from The Capitol Steps at the Woods-Brown Amphitheater at 7pm.
Underground Comedy hosts their weekly showcase at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Get your laughs in!
Take a nap, then check out a show. You won’t regret it.
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Other events you might be interested in
If you’re a woman in comedy who wants to meet other women in comedy, check out the Women’s Comedy Workshop at Red Derby on Sunday, August 26, at 8pm.
