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, 7/28
PHIL & DEREK'S
– 8:00 PM – Speakeasy Comedy Lounge Open Mic (FREE) hosted by Netra Ms Already Babin 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, 7/29
ONLINE
– 6:00 PM – Bob Biggerstaff ($10+) Laugh in the safety and comfort of your own home to the hilarious Bob Biggerstaff. Plus Tommy Drake and Son Tran. More info here
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
RUDYARD'S
– 8:00 PM – The Riot Presents "Chicken & Tacos" ($10) The hilarious Jessi Saldana & Jeff Joe bring their show to Rudyard's 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. Doors at 8, show starts at 9 (usually 9:30, realistically). More info here
FRIDAY, 7/30
NIKOZ FUSION GRILL
– 7:00 PM – OPEN MIC – Hosted by Terrance McPeters down in Sugarland
RUDYARD'S
– 7:30 PM – The O.G.'s of Houston Comedy Showcase ($15) Including: Andy Huggins (America’s Got Tallent) Rob Mungle (Whiskey Brothers), Bob Biggerstaff (Comedy Central, NBC), Jennifer Jermany (Teachers Only Tour), Neal Rosen, and special guest John Wessling. More info here
– 10:00 PM – "Uncomfortable Truths" Comedy Showcase ($10) Hosted by Netra MsAlready (Laugh Factory, Zanies) Featuring: Lulu Jackson, Jennifer Jermany (Teachers Only Tour), Brandy Adams (Teachers Only Tour) and Tressa Eleby (OWN NETWORK) 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) The Shocker ($15-20) Jesse Peyton and Ben Daniel bring their no-holds barred offensive comedy to the big stage More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Doug Mellard ($10) Doug 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. The Austin American-Statesman called him "a high-energy crowd destroyer." 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, 7/31
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 & 10 PM – Greg Warren ($17) Greg Warren is a nationally touring headliner and has been featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central Presents, The Late Late Show pm CBS, BET and CMT. 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]https://www.eventbrite.com/e/160052125215)
SUNDAY, 8/1
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 – 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, 8/2
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 8/3
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
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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