Free/Cheap/Notable Comedy in Town This Week!
It's Valentine's Day week! Consider catching a comedy show with your loved one! You've got lots of options.
Houston has a stellar comedy scene and I list all the shows I know about for you each week. I focus on standup shows, but there are plenty great improvisational comedy shows to catch at Station Theater and Comedy Sportz.
If you're looking to try out comedy yourself, well there are plenty open mics listed here. On top of that a recent transplant and very funny comic, Corey Evans recently wrote this article on what to expect/how to prepare for your first time on stage. It's very good!
TUESDAY 2/11
ACADIA BAR & GRILL
– 8:30 PM – Stand up Comedy night Open Mic (FREE) Every Tuesday in Cypress.
BOONDOCKS
– 9:30 PM – Open Mic (FREE) Boondocks is a dive bar with a second story that has a stage in it. It's fantastic for comedy, and it's a comedian favorite. The bartenders are heavy handed, and the laughs are free!
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Tuesday Gigante: Houston's Funniest Hispanic Comics (Pay what you can!) These Hispanic comics bring the funny! In English! More info here
– 10:30 PM – Trash Flavored Trash (FREE) The only show where sitting in the front row may get you liquor poured directly into your mouth. Oh yeah, wells are also only $2. Hosted by Andrew Youngblood and Zahid Dewji. More info here
– 11:59 PM – Pass The Mic Open Mic (FREE) Is there a host at this open mic? Who knows! More info here
WEDNESDAY, 2/12
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) $2 Bill ($2) This weekly show features great comics, $2 tecates, $5 espolon More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Hump Night (Pay what you can) Weekly comedy showcase hosted by Victor Tran. Always a great time! More info here
LIBERTY STATION
– 9:00 PM – Comedy Showcase (FREE) Free weekly comedy showcase presented by Comedy Hub Houston. 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.
CHRISTIAN'S TAILGATE DOWNTOWN
– 8:00 PM – LOL Wednesdays (FREE) New show hosted by Jeff Joe with an open mic afterwards. $5 chicken fried chicken specials! More info here
THURSDAY, 2/13
THE HOUSTON IMPROV
– 8:00 PM – Couples Therapy with Alan Adams ($15-25) Looking to break the monotonous date night routine of dinner and a movie? Check out Couple's Therapy Comedy Show at the Houston Improv and come ready to participate! More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Futile Society Improv Comedy ($5-7) Special CATI kickoff edition of our weekly improv jam featuring the hilarious Futile Society comedy troupe. More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Jay Mandyam ($5-10) The Secret Group Presents JAY MANDYAM as seen on Comedy Central's @midnight, Howard Stern's The Wrap Up & The D.L. Hughley Show LIVE! More info here
– 9:30 PM – (Box) Back of the Bus Open Mic (FREE) Weekly open mic hosted by Josh Stokes and Kenji Alonzo More info here
AVANT GARDEN
– 9:15 PM – (Upstairs) GODDAMMIT! (FREE) is one of Houston's best comedy showcases. Drinks are irresponsibly cheap, it's free (unless you feel like donating), 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. Doors at 8, show starts at 9 (usually 9:30, realistically).
FRIDAY, 2/14
PUB FICTION
– 6:00 PM – Valentine's Day Battle of the Sexes Comedy Show ($20-75) A stellar lineup for this year's iteration of a long running show produced by Rich Williams. More info here
EL BIG BAD
– 7:00 PM – Love Deluxe ($25-300) Rich Williams is producing 2 shows on V-day?! That guy loves love! Another stellar lineup as well! More info here
STATION THEATER
– 8:00 PM – Faking It: A Show of Love ($10) Join us this annual V-Day tradition as some of the best from Houston's improv and stand-up scene reveal the truth about love and all things related through totally fake characters. Cast: Kelly Juneau & Friends More info here
HOUSTON CIDER CO
– 8:00 PM – Stand-Up Throwdown! (FREE) Weekly show at Houston Cider Company (formerly Town & City Brewing) hosted by Steve Cantwell.
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Lady Bits: Houston's Funniest Women ($8-14) A special Valentines edition of Lady bits with stand up comedy featuring Houston's funniest women! More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Four 20's ($8-10) An evening of comedy featuring some of Texas's best comedians doing 20 min. sets! Clinton Shorter, Julia Serrano and Gavin Burr! Hosted by Reed Marshal Becker. More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Filth! ($5-10) This monthly show is down right dirty! Hosted by Doug Dalton and Nick Palermo. More info here
– 11:59 PM – (Box) Midnight in the Box (FREE) This raucous late night show is hosted by Doug Dalton More info here
AXELRAD BEER GARDEN
– 9:00 PM – Punchline Fridays (FREE) Jeff Joe and Robert Turo bring their weekly Monday show to Friday once a month! More info here
SATURDAY, 2/15
THE SECRET GROUP
– 6:00 PM – (Box) The Clean Show ($5-10) This early show Saturday is all ages! Comics clean up their act! Hosted by Dan Hornstein! More info here
– 8:00 PM – Sell Your Body Show: Burlesque/Comedy/Art/Music ($10-12) This comedic variety show is a celebration of artists of all shapes, sizes and dimensions! Hosted by Britt Vasicek! More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Unbelievable Stories with Ku and Andrew ($5-10) This brand new show features tall tales from comics and your hosts Ku Egenti and Andrew Youngblood will evaluate their truthiness. Featuring $5 Black Land bourbon and gin
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Claws Out Comedy: Dallas' Funnies Female Comedians ($5-9) The Secret Group presents “Claws Out Comedy" featuring Dallas' funniest female comedians plus local special guests! Hosted by Kim Wadsworth. More info here
– 11:30 PM – (Box) Speedball 3 Minute Open Mic (FREE) Weekly fast paced open mic in the box. Hosted by Kari Burt and Haris Sayani More info here
SUNDAY, 2/16
THE SECRET GROUP
– 6:00 PM – 8th Wonder Comedy Hour ($5-10) Weekly comedy show where the premium ticket gets you a pint glass and an 8th wonder beer! More info here
– 8:00 PM – On a School Night? ($5 or amazon donation) The Secret Group is honoring heroes that are our teachers! One night of comedy to benefit a teacher and help build their classrooms! Hosted by Corey Evans and Dusti Rhodes. More info here
– 9:30 PM – TSG Open Mic (FREE) It's our weekly Sunday open mic More info here
MONDAY, 2/17
THE SECRET GROUP
– 7:30 PM – Gay Shame Parade LGBTQ Standup (Pay what you can) This bi-weekly show features gays, probable gays, and people we wish were gay. More info here
– 9:30 PM – Thought Bubble (FREE) Brand new show with Zahid Dewji and Tre Tutson featuring drink specials and hilarious riffs. More info here
AXELRAD
– 8:00 PM – Punchline Mondays (FREE) Wonderful weekly comedy show! Hosts Jeff Joe and Robert Turo put 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! More info here
PJ'S SPORTS BAR
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) Weekly open mic upstairs at PJ's presented by Cutthroat Comedy.
NOTABLE SHOWS MORE THAN A WEEK OUT
Andy Huggins at Pub Fiction 2/23
Rory Scovel & Daniel Van Kirk Pen Pals 2/23
Triple Header at Shamrocks 2/29
If I've forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I'll take care of it.
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