Free/Cheap/Notable Comedy Shows in Town This Week!
I'm gonna be overseas for 2 weeks so I've tried to list more shows than usual in the bottom section.
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.
TUESDAY 9/28
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 – Tuesday Gigante (Pay what you can) Local Hispanic comic 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
WEDNESDAY, 9/29
PHIL & DEREK'S
– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge Open Mic (FREE) weekly open mic More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) $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 – (Box) 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, 9/30
THE SECRET GROUP
– 9:30 PM – The Back of the Bus Open Mic (FREE) One of Houston's favorite open mics is back! [More info here](hhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/167675625309)
RUDYARD'S
– 7:30 PM – The O.G.'s of Houston Comedy Showcase ($15) Including: Andy Huggins (America’s Got Talent) All D Freeman (BET), Jim Holder (Laff Stop), Kristin Lindner (Nickelodeon), and Bryan Hurzie. More info here
– 10:00 PM – Brian Gendron & Friends ($7) including Jeff Joe, Patrick Eady, Will Loden, and Jamie Rowan. The show will be hosted by Drew Jordan. 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, 10/1
NIKOZ FUSION GRILL
– 7:00 PM – OPEN MIC – Hosted by Terrance McPeters down in Sugarland
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) Lady Bits ($7) Houston's funniest women, hosted by Tressa Eleby, featuring Sandra Dee, Kate Vance, Tammy Mooney-Anderson & more! More info here
– 10:00 PM – Akaash Singh ($18) Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand up comedian, podcaster, and actor. After moving to NYC and honing his comedy craft, his career started to take off with many shows including MTV’s Guy Code and Wild’n Out, Netflix’s Brown Nation, and HBO’s The Leftovers 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) Doug Dalton hosts this late night comedy showcase More info here
RUDYARD'S
– 8:00 PM – Next Gen Comedy Vol 4 ($15) This show is hosted by Tramaine “Maine” Mahone. Featuring will be the greats: Bryson Brown, De De T, Stacy Anderson and Mal Mallucci! More info here
– 10:00 PM – I Scream Comedy ($20) Jesse Peyton and Ben Daniel bring their raunchy comedy to Rudz. More info here
SATURDAY, 10/2
THE CITADEL ON KIRBY
– 7:00 PM – Vintage Whiskey Comedy Showcase ($35 includes whiskeys) Killer lineup of whiskeys and comics. More info here
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
BESOCIAL INSIDE OF SOCIAL STATUS
– 7:30 PM – The Presale (FREE) It’s Fashion, it’s Sneakers, it’s Comedy, it’s Culture! It’s The Presale. Three Comics and a Moderator discuss current events in fashion, sneakers and Popular culture. Followed by a Stand up showcase featuring featuring local and touring Comedians.More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Wheelhouse Comedy Gameshow ($5-10) This hilarious gameshow is hosted by Dusti Rhodes 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
SUNDAY, 10/3
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 – TSG Open Mic (FREE) It's our weekly Sunday open mic More info here
LIBERTY STATION
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) 7 minute open mic hosted by Victor Ramos
MONDAY, 9/27
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.
NOTABLE SHOWS MORE THAN A WEEK OUT
10/7 Draughts & Laughs featuring Great Heights
10/8 Look, but don't stare @ Bill Arning Exhibitions
10/14 Matthew Broussard – This will sell out shortly
10/17 Kyle Kinane 2nd show added
If I've forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I'll take care of it.
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