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 7/20
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) Bi-weekly LGBTQ-friendly showcase featuring gays, probable gays, and people we wish were gay. Hosted by Bob Morrissey, Drew Hollway and Jamal Rahal. 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, 7/21
PHIL & DEREK'S
– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge Open Mic (FREE)
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, 7/22
THE SECRET GROUP
– 7:00 PM – Pauly Shore ($20-25) This time slot will sell out shortly, check the other below. More info here
– 9:30 PM Pauly Shore ($20-25) Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his precedent-setting MTV show "Totally Pauly" hit the airwaves to major fan approval. The show ran for six years, leading him to numerous TV and film roles, including the one-hour HBO TV special, “Pauly Does Dallas” and starring in films like "Jury Duty," "In the Army Now," "Bio Dome," and those that are currently trending on Netflix, “Encino Man,” “Son In Law,” and “The Goofy Movie.” More info here
– 9:30 PM – (The Box) 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 – The Riot Presents Rideshare Confessions ($7) A really fun standup comedy concept put on by The Riot Comedy show featuring the best Storyteller Comedians in Space City including Adam Radliff, Chris Riddle, and more! More info here
– 10:00 PM – The Riot Presents Quick Fix! ($5-8) Very funny Houston Comedians Enrique Chacón and Joe Esquivel host this high-energy standup comedy showcase featuring the funniest hand-picked comedians including Josh Stokes, Jessi Saldaña, Matt Rogers, Antonio Aguilar and more! 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! (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, 7/23
NIKOZ FUSION GRILL
– 7:00 PM – OPEN MIC – Hosted by Terrance McPeters down in Sugarland
RUDYARD'S
– 7:30 PM – Nore Davis ($15) A fun date, night out with friends, or to just get out and meet new people The Riot Comedy Show welcomes visiting comedian from New York, Nore Davis. 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 – (showroom) Real Divas ain't Fake: Comedy Show ($35) Feat. Daphnique Springs, Dominique & Ms. Pretty Ricki More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Four 20's ($8-10) Reed Marshal Becker hosts his monthly showcase where each of 4 comics get to do a whole 20 minute set. 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
SABLE GATE WINERY
– 9:00 PM – Laughs with Jeff Joe ($15) Come enjoy an intimate night of laughs with rising star comedian Jeff Joe and his All-Star comedy lineup! This months show will feature Dusti Rhodes, Caleb Gordon & Kenji Alonzo! More info here
SATURDAY, 7/24
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
RUDYARD'S
– 7:30 PM – Nore Davis ($15) A fun date, night out with friends, or to just get out and meet new people The Riot Comedy Show welcomes visiting comedian from New York, Nore Davis. More info here
– 10:00 PM – Nore Davis ($15) A fun date, night out with friends, or to just get out and meet new people The Riot Comedy Show welcomes visiting comedian from New York, Nore Davis. More info here
PJ'S SPORTS BAR
– 8:00 PM – Degenerate Disco 2 (Pay what you can) Let your freak flag fly at this live comedy and music event. Tucked in the upstairs of PJ’s sports bar some of Houston’s wildest entertainers let loose on stage to bring you a one of a kind comedy show. At a low price of pay what you can, you can’t afford to miss this show. More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (showroom) Lady Bits: Houston's Funniest Women! ($7-12) Hosted by Tressa Eleby as seen on "Ready to Love" on OWN. Featuring Corlis DeLauren, Stacy Anderson, Brandy Adams & Jennifer Jermany! More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Doug Dalton's Traveling All-Stars ($10) ”Traveling All-Stars” will feature Doug Daltons high-energy hosting style and will be highlighted by comedians from around the state and country! 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, 7/25
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
RUDYARD'S
– 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM – K-Von ($20-50) K-von is the most patriotic Half-Persian comedian in the world. Millions have seen his appearances on NETFLIX, NBC's ‘Last Comic Standing’, Dry Bar Comedy, and his TEDxTalk. K-von’s style is versatile yet relatable with storytelling and high-energy performances about a variety of mainstream topics. More info here
LIBERTY STATION
– 8:00 PM – Chill, Bruh! Comedy Show (FREE) Chill, Bruh is a weekly Sunday comedy show that will exhibit some of best comics around. It’ll be every Sunday at liberty Station (2101 Washington Ave), doors at 7pm and the show will start at 8pm and it’s pay what you can! This is one of the coolest shows in Houston. Hosted by Joe Esquivel. More info here
MONDAY, 7/26
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! More info here
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
If I've forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I'll take care of it.
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