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.
MONDAY, 7/12
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.
TUESDAY 7/13
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) Bi-weekly showcase of Houston's funniest Hipsanic comics. Hosted by Jessi Saldana. 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
PENNY WHISTLE PUB
– 9:00 PM – Lucky Charms Comedy (FREE) Get to know some of the funniest standup comedians coming up in the Texas comedy scene including Houston favorites Zahid Dewji, from the Come & Take it Comedy Festival Dusti Rhodes and Josh Stokes plus Jack Timmons More info here
WEDNESDAY, 7/14
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, 7/15
RUDYARD'S
– 7:30 PM – The Riot Presents The Interruption with Tre Tutson ($8) One the most unique comedy experiences you'll see in Houston! "The Interruption" has a hand-selected lineup of hilarious comedians that have agreed to be interrupted in the middle of their performance by none other than Tre Tutson. More info here
– 10:00 PM – The Riot Presents The Unusual Suspects ($10) This special standup comedy showcase features 5 new comics and a surprise host & headliner! More info here
THE HOUSTON IMPROV
– 8:00 PM – Houston's Funniest ($10) Bob Biggerstaff, Dezz White, Ben Jackson & Andy Huggins 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).
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
FRIDAY, 7/16
NIKOZ FUSION GRILL
– 7:00 PM – OPEN MIC – Hosted by Terrance McPeters down in Sugarland
RUDYARD'S
– 8:00 PM – Doug Mellard ($10) Presented by Filth! Doug Mellard is a Los Angeles-based American stand-up comedian originally from Texas. He is known for his appearances on Last Comic Standing, Live at Gotham, and his work with comedian Doug Benson and Tom Segura. 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 – (Upstairs Patio) Bad Idea (Pay what you can) It's a bad idea to have an outdoor show in the summer in Houston. Zahid Dewji doesn't care. Also might feature free pizza? IDK 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) Doug Dalton hosts this late night comedy showcase More info here
SATURDAY, 7/17
REC ROOM
– 7:00 PM – Monster Movie Mockery! (FREE) Join us for Monster Movie Mockery with JT Habersaat and English Matt! 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
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Ashton Womack ($8-12) Houston's own Ashton Womack returns! He writes for The Daily Show now and we're so proud. 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) Late Night Hang with Daniel Van Kirk ($10) Daniel Van Kirk’s comedy brings people together. If you’ve seen him live, it’s no wonder that he was named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central. On stage, Daniel captivates audiences with an energy and connection that creates honesty, sincerity, and laughter, giving comedy fans hilarious memories that stay with them long after the show has ended. More info here
SUNDAY, 7/18
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 – The Liberty Station Open Mic (FREE) This open mic has become one of the better shows in town. Hosted by Joe Esquivel and Enrique Chacon
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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