Man oh man, I saw WIT’s In Lieu of Flowers this weekend, and let me tell you, folks, I both laughed and cried. What’s a comedy show that’s touched both your funny bone and you tear ducts lately? Shout it out on social media, and be sure to tag @ComedicPursuits so we can giggle-sob together.
This week in DC Comedy
Some highlights from District Comedians this week: Brick Penguin does sketch, comedians compete in ¡Picante!, and Cry Baby hosts a comedy show at a DIY venue.
Monday, August 6
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 7
LYGO DC hosts their weekly happy hour showcase HOT BEEF! every Tuesday at Desperados Burgers and Bar at 6pm.
The Penthouse Basements host their monthly improv showcase at The Pinch at 7pm.
This week’s Harold Night features WIT ensembles Oh That Baby and Out Sick at 8pm and Heirloom and Tiovivo at 9pm at Source.
The Second City’s Generation Gap is here until August 12 at The Kennedy Center, with shows every night at 8pm. ($49–$59)
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 8
Starr Struck Comedy presents comedy showcase Draft Day at Drafthouse at 7pm. ($15)
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.
Jon Huck headlines at DC Comedy Loft with shows tonight and Thursday at 8pm. ($10)
Thursday, August 9
Happy Hour Comedy happens every Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex at 6pm.
“Guys We F#@$!D” podcast creators Krystyna Hutchinson and Corinne Fisher headline at DC Improv with shows tonight at 7:30pm, Friday at 7:30pm and 9:45pm, Saturday at 7pm and 9:30pm, and Sunday at 7pm. ($25–$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.
Friday, August 10
Sampson McCormick hosts We Finna Laugh at DCAC at 7pm. ($20)
Ahmed Bharoocha headlines at Drafthouse this weekend with shows tonight and Saturday at 7pm and 9pm. ($20)
Catch rising comedians in the DC Comedy Showcase at Club Heaven and Hell tonight or Saturday at 7:30pm. ($5–$15)
April Macie headlines at DC Comedy Loft with shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($15)
Friday Night Comedy at Dojo at has Stovëtron and Twin Turbo on at 8pm, Maple Sunday and Goodison at 9:30pm, and duos Mishory and Galbraith and Jenny and Seth at 11pm. ($10)
Bring Back the ’90s and Blood Pact are at Unified Scene tonight at 8pm. ($12)
Underground Comedy hosts DC’s Best Showcase at The Big Hunt tonight and Saturday at 8pm and 9:45pm. ($20)
If you’re looking for a new scene, NYC Comedy Invades DC this weekend, starting at Town Tavern at 8:30pm. ($20)
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 11
Combine your love of comedy and magic shows with The Magic of DC at Drafthouse at 4:30pm. ($10)
Check out Stacey Axler Comedy’s latest show, The Endless Summer is Ending, at 8pm at Colony Club.
Catch Brick Penguin‘s summer sketch show at Dojo at 8pm and 9:30pm. ($10)
See comedians compete in comedy tournament ¡Picante! at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Cry Baby hosts their third Comedy Show in DC at “DIY venue” 2813 Monroe St. NE at 8pm.
Stand-Up Studios hosts a stand-up showcase chock full of DMV comedians at 8:30pm. ($10)
Three Guys On hosts their weekly comedy showcase at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Sunday, August 12
Underground Comedy hosts their weekly showcase at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Get your laughs in!
Good comedy gives you all the feels. Cheers to emotional rollercoasters. Go out and ride one this week at a DC comedy show.
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