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.

TUESDAY 1/11

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 Latino Comedy showcase in English 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, 1/12

PHIL & DEREK'S

– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge Open Mic ($5) weekly pro/am open mic More info here

CHRISTIAN'S TAILGATE WHITE OAK

– 8:00 PM – Rogues of Comedy (FREE) Join us for a night of laughs at our White Oak location on Wednesday, January 12th. You won’t want to miss this killer lineup! Hosted by the hilarious Ku Egenti. We can’t wait to see you there. ​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, 1/13

THE SECRET GROUP

– 8:00 PM – Draughts & Laughs ($5-12) Monthly comedy show that pairs great standup with great beer. $12 gets you a branded pint glass, 2 beers, and a comedy show. More info here

– 9:30 PM – The Back of the Bus Open Mic (FREE) One of Houston's favorite open mics is back! More info here

RUDYARD'S

– 7:30 PM – Comics You Should Know ($10) Local comedy showcase show put on by The Riot More info here

– 9:30 PM – The Gay Agenda ($10) Local LGBTQI+ 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!

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, 1/14

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 – (Patio) Bad Idea (Pay what you can) Monthly comedy show on the upstairs patio 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

– 11:59 PM – (Box) Midnight in the Box (FREE) Max Richards hosts this late night comedy showcase More info here

RUDYARD'S

– 7:30 PM – Caitlin Peluffo ($15) Nationally touring comic presented by The Riot More info here

– 10:00 PM – Friday Night Comedy Showcase ($12) Local comedy showcase put on by The Riot More info here

SATURDAY, 1/15

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 – (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 – Caitlin Peluffo ($15) Nationally touring comic presented by The Riot More info here

SUNDAY, 1/16

THE SECRET GROUP

– 6:30 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

RUDYARD'S

– 8:00 PM – Unbelievable Stories with Ku Egenti ($10) Comedy Storytelling show with Ku Egenti from The Riot More info here

LIBERTY STATION

– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) 7 minute open mic hosted by Victor Ramos

MONDAY, 1/17

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

Off the Dome 1/20

Cancel Culture 1/20

Steph Tolev 1/21 & 1/22

If I've forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I'll take care of it

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