Free/Cheap/Notable Comedy Shows in Town This Week!
Houston has a great local comedy scene. I’ll list what I know about here. Let me know if I missed anything. I focus on standup shows, but there are plenty great improvisational comedy shows to catch at Station Theater and Comedy Sportz.
WEDNESDAY, 1/26
THE GARDEN
– 8:30 PM – Comedy at The Garden Open Mic (FREE) New open mic at a new venue in an old familiar location (old Mongoose vs cobra!) Hosted by Kenji Alonzo and Corlis Delauren More info here
PHIL & DEREK’S
– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge Open Mic ($5) weekly pro/am open mic More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – $2 Bill Comedy Show ($2) This weekly showcase only costs $2! Features $2 tecates, $5 tequila, and all day happy hour! More info here
– 10:00 PM – 10 Minute Open Mic (FREE) Local comics clamor to try more than 5 minutes on stage. The host, Will Loden, selects only the deserving. More info here
DARWIN’S PUB & EATERY
– 9:30 PM – Comedy Open Mic (FREE) Sign up at 9pm and show at 9:30pm. Hosted by Matt Rogers.
THURSDAY, 1/27
THE SECRET GROUP
– 9:30 PM – The Back of the Bus Open Mic (FREE) One of Houston’s best open mics! More info here
RUDYARD’S
– 7:30 PM – Rideshare Confessions ($10) Local comedy showcase show put on by The Riot More info here
– 9:30 PM – The Usual Suspects ($10) Local standup showcase put on by The Riot More info here
MY BAR
– 8:00 PM – Pure Comedy/Karaoke Showcase (FREE w/RSVP) Weekly Show produced by Rich Williams. More info here
OLD CITY PUB
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) Hosted by Royce Moore
THE BRASS TAP
– 8:00 PM – Laughs & Liquor Comedy Show (FREE) Jeff Joe runs this nice open mic in the large open air room at Brass Tap on Holman. Also they have $1 wings! More info here
AVANT GARDEN
– 9:15 PM – (Upstairs) Goddammit! A Delta-Varied Comedy Show! ($5) is one of Houston’s best comedy showcases. Drinks are irresponsibly cheap and the taco truck that’s on the property is world-class. Every week, the show features some of the best comics in Houston, as well as frequent drop-ins from out-of-towners and famous comedians. More info here
FRIDAY, 1/28
NIKOZ FUSION GRILL
– 7:00 PM – OPEN MIC – Hosted by Terrance McPeters down in Sugarland
RUDYARD’S
– 7:30 PM – Jeremiah Watkins ($15) Nationally touring comic presented by The Riot More info here
– 10:00 PM – Stand-Up on the Spot with Jeremiah Watkins ($12) Nationally touring headliner produces an improvisational standup show put on by The Riot More info here
MEMORIAL TRAIL ICE HOUSE
– 8:00 PM – Comedy Night (FREE) Bob Biggerstaff headlines, Son Tran features, Sam Demaris Hosts… Honestly this should not be free. More info here
PHIL & DEREK’S
– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge ($20-25) All D. Freeman has produced a fantastic room at Phil & Derek’s. More info here
– 10:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge ($20-25) All D. Freeman has produced a fantastic room at Phil & Derek’s. More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Four 20’s ($8) Reed Marshal Becker hosts this showcase where 4 comics each do 20 minute sets. More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) The Best of TSG ($5-10) Catch some great local comedy in The Box! More info here
– 11:59 PM – (Box) Midnight in the Box (FREE) Max Richards hosts this late night comedy showcase More info here
TRILOGY BREW
– 9:00 PM – Comedy Night ($10) hosted by Jared Douglas, this showcase happens only on the last Friday of the month
HOUSE OF BLUES
– 9:00 PM – Chicken & Tacos Comedy ($10) Jeff Joe and Jessi Saldana continue putting on some of the best shows in the city. More info here
SATURDAY, 1/29
PHIL & DEREK’S
– 7:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge ($20-25) All D. Freeman has produced a fantastic room at Phil & Derek’s. More info here
– 9:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge ($20-25) All D. Freeman has produced a fantastic room at Phil & Derek’s. More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Lady Bits ($10) Tressa Eleby hosts this monthly showcase of Houston’s funniest women! More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) The Best of TSG ($5-10) Catch some great local comedy in The Box! More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) The Best of TSG ($5-10) Catch some great local comedy in The Box! More info here
– 11:30 PM – (Box) Speedball 3 Minute Comedy Open Mic (FREE) Houston’s fastest, latest, craziest open mic. More info here
RUDYARD’S
– 7:30 & 10:00 PM – Jeremiah Watkins ($15) Nationally touring comic presented by The Riot More info here
SUNDAY, 1/30
THE SECRET GROUP
– 6:00 PM – 8th Wonder Comedy Hour ($8) Weekly comedy show where the premium ticket gets you a pint glass and an 8th wonder beer! More info here
– 8:00 PM – Sean Patton ($15) Hilarious touring comic from New Orleans More info here
– 10:00 PM – TSG Open Mic (FREE) It’s our weekly Sunday open mic More info here
RUDYARD’S
– 8:00 PM – Valeri Tosi ($12) Nationally touring headliner put on by The Riot More info here
LIBERTY STATION
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) 7 minute open mic hosted by Victor Ramos
MONDAY, 1/31
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Sean Patton ($15) Hilarious touring comic from New Orleans More info here
AXELRAD
– 8:00 PM – Punchline Mondays (FREE) Wonderful weekly comedy show! Jeff Joe hosts and puts together a stellar lineup each week for a show upstairs at Axelrad. More info here
RUDYARD’S
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) One of the best comedy open mics in the country happens every Monday at Rudyard’s. They’ve got low ceilings, excellent pub food, and a full bar, making it feel like an old school comedy club (minus drink minimums), plus, the lineup is curated by Houston’s comedy queen, Dusti Rhodes!
PJ’S SPORTS BAR
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) Weekly open mic upstairs at PJ’s presented by Cutthroat Comedy.
EL PUEBLITO PATIO
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) The patio at El Pueblito on Richmond has a lovely outdoor open mic.
TUESDAY 2/1
JIVE BAR
– 8:00 PM – OPEN MIC (FREE) Jive Bar open mic
DAN ELECTRO’S
– 8:00 PM – OPEN MIC (FREE) Dan Electro’s open mic
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Comedy Bath House (Pay what you can) Local LGBTQ friendly Comedy showcase More info here
– 10:00 PM – Trash Flavored Trash (FREE) Andrew Youngblood and Zahid Dewji host this raucous weekly show where wells are only $2. More info here
– 11:59 PM – Pass the Mic Open Mic (FREE) The energy from Trash Flavored Trash at 10 continues along with the cheap wells as open micers grace the stage. More info here
CARRINGTON’S
– 8:30 PM – Tuesday Night Comedy & Cocktails at Carringtons (FREE) Sign up at 7:45 for this weekly open mic going 4.5 years strong! More info here
NOTABLE SHOWS MORE THAN A WEEK OUT
2/9 Whiskey Bent with Slade Ham & Friends
2/10 Ugly Puppy Comedy Showcase
If I’ve forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I’ll take care of it
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