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.
WEDNESDAY, 12/1
PHIL & DEREK'S
– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge Open Mic (FREE) weekly open mic 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, 12/2
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Draughts & Laughs ($5-12) Monthly comedy showcase featuring glassware and brews from a different brewery each month. This month features Eureka Heights. 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 – Triple Headliner ($10) Raambo 2Funny, Jessi Saldana & Sandra Dee and more! More info here
– 9:30 PM – American AF with Patrick Eady ($10) American AF is a monthly comedy competition that pits some of the best local comedians against each other, with the audience voting their favorite to win The Riot's championship belt. 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, 12/3
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) 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 & 10PM – Nick Yousseff ($15) Nationally touring comic presented by The Riot More info here
SATURDAY, 12/4
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
EUREKA HEIGHTS BREWERY
– 8:00 PM – Bobby Biggs Beer & Belly Laughs (FREE) The hilarious and wonderful Bob Biggerstaff runs this free show! More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Wheelhouse ($5-10) Comics spin a giant wheel that tells them how to do their act. Always a riot! 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, 12/5
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
– 8:00 PM – Current with Patrick Eady ($10) The Riot presents "Current," a new Sunday comedy show where current events, trends and topics are open to jokes. More info here
LIBERTY STATION
– 8:00 PM – Open Mic (FREE) 7 minute open mic hosted by Victor Ramos
MONDAY, 12/6
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.
TUESDAY 12/7
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) Local LGBTQ friendly 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](hhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/191852866087)
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
NOTABLE SHOWS MORE THAN A WEEK OUT
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If I've forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I'll take care of it.
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