Oh man, DC comedy has much good stuff coming up this week! And fall is starting! May you delight in something pumpkin flavored and maybe see an orange leaf or two.
This week in DC Comedy
Some highlights from District Comedians this week: Commonwealth has its final show, Lincoln-based comedy is a thing, and Black Cat showcases embarrassing high school stories.
Catch Commonwealth’s Finale show tonight at 7:30pm at Source. You won’t get another chance! ($10)
Creed Bratton has some jokes and tunes for you tonight at Union Stage at 7:30pm. ($20–$40)
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.
LYGO DC hosts their weekly happy hour showcase HOT BEEF! every Tuesday at Desperados Burgers and Bar at 6pm.
Head to Busboys and Poets Takoma tonight at 7pm to catch Busboys and Comedy Presents. ($10)
Have you ever thought Lincoln-inspired improv was what was missing from your life? If so, you can fill that void tonight at 7:30pm with Comedy at Lincoln’s Cottage. The show is at—you guessed—Lincoln’s Cottage. ($5)
This week’s Harold Night features WIT ensembles Out Sick and Oh That Baby at 8pm and Captain PhD and Tiovivo at 9pm at Source.
Head out to Bloomingdale to see High Frequency Humor at Big Bear at 8pm. ($8)
Union Stage has Jokes on Tap—and, I assume, beer—tonight at 8pm.
Capital Laughs hosts a stand-up open mic every Tuesday at 8:30pm at Bier Baron Tavern.
Phil & a Mic showcases local stand-ups every Tuesday at Bier Baron Tavern at 8:30pm.
Check out local comedians at The Pinch‘s stand-up open mic every Tuesday at 8:45pm.
Local comics show you what they’ve got at Attack of the Comics at Solly’s Tavern at 9pm.
Matt Bergman headlines at this week’s Snorting Pugs show at Maddy’s at 7pm.
Comedy Potluck features some of your favorite alt-comedy acts tonight at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
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.
Happy Hour Comedy happens every Thursday at Cafe Saint-Ex at 6pm.
This month’s Jokes That Give Back gives back to a community charity at Drafthouse at 7pm. ($10)
Who’s Up Next? features some of DC’s greatest comics. Catch the lineup at DC Comedy Loft tonight at 7:30pm. ($5)
Couples Therapy makes relationships funny at DC Improv at 7:30pm. ($10)
Tony Rock 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. ($22–$25)
Definitely Real Comedy presents Humans Telling Jokes tonight at CRISP at 8pm. ($5)
The DMV Comedy Wars pits DC, MD, and VA against each other tonight at DC Comedy Loft at 8pm. See which region is home to the funniest people this month. ($10)
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.
Smokin’ and Jokin’ hosts a stand-up showcase tonight at Wisdom at 8pm.
A special Broad Way event features an excerpt of Ayanna Gregory’s play, Daughter of the Struggle, at Drafthouse at 8:45pm. ($25)
Support the troops at the Veterans Comedy Show tonight at 6:30pm as part of Farm Friday Happy hour at The Farm. ($10–$15)
Des Bishop headlines at Drafthouse this weekend, with shows tonight and Saturday at 7pm and 9pm. ($20)
The DMV Comedy Showcase features amazing local comics. Check them out at DC Improv tonight at 7:30pm and 9:45pm. ($20)
Jessimae Peluso headlines at DC Comedy Loft this weekend with shows tonight at 7:30pm and 9:30pm and Saturday at 7pm. ($18)
Big Duo Night is tonight! This very night! See your favorite improv twosomes at Colony Club at 8pm.
If you think it’d be hilarious to hear people read from their teenage diaries and other high school artifacts, you’re probably right. And you should also head to Black Cat at 8pm to see Mortified DC: Back to School. ($17)
Head to Kramerbooks at 8pm to support the Super Spectacular Comedy Show for the Comedic Resistance. ($12)
Friday Night Comedy at Dojo at has Billy Kowalski’s Brother and Unknown Number on at 8pm and Maple Sunday, Pizza Party, and Couch Money at 9:30pm. ($10)
Improv at Unified Scene features Jos. A. Banksy, NIXON, and The Artless Bards at 8pm. ($15)
General Shaw’s Chicken Comedy Showcase is tonight at Shaw’s Tavern at 8pm. ($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.
The Character Show is at Dojo tonight at 6pm. ($10)
ComedySportz has a clean show tonight at DC Improv at 7pm but follows it up with a blue show during Late-Night Improv at 9:30pm. ($15)
Man, Throwing Shade has it all: hot takes on women’s issues! clowns! singing! and so much more! See what the much more is at the Kennedy Center at 7pm. ($29)
Saturday Night Comedy at Dojo kicks off with Maple Sunday and Death Wipe at 8pm and Regional Sauce and Mr. and Mrs. Major at 9:30pm. ($10)
Improv at Unified Scene features Bear Trap, Aboulia!, and The Quitters at 8pm. ($15)
Russell Peters continues his Deported World Tour at DAR Constitution Hall at 8pm. ($67.50)
Stephanie Miller’s Sexy Liberal Blue Wave Tour crashes into DC tonight at 8pm at Sidney Harman Hall. ($60–$150)
Get in the spirit of the season with Fall Over Laughing, featuring comedy from local stand-ups and improv groups at Colony Club tonight at 9:30pm.
Three Guys On hosts their weekly comedy showcase at Drafthouse at 10:45pm.
Midweek Update, a comedy news show, is at Dojo tonight at 11pm. ($10)
Underground Comedy hosts their weekly showcase at Wonderland Ballroom at 8pm.
Get your laughs in!
Kick off your autumn the way you should kick off all the other seasons: with DC comedy.
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Other events you might be interested in
Women in comedy should feel free to check out the Women’s Comedy Workshop on Sunday, September 23, at 8pm at Red Derby.
Comedy Potluck is this Wednesday.
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