Free/Cheap/Notable Comedy Shows in Town This Week!
If you're a comic and want to enter the 2020 Best Comic in Houston contest sign up is open and the price goes up $10 midnight tonight.
Houston has a stellar comedy scene and I list all the shows I know about for you each week. I focus on standup shows, but there are plenty great improvisational comedy shows to catch at Station Theater and Comedy Sportz.
If you're looking to try out comedy yourself, well there are plenty open mics listed here. On top of that a recent transplant and very funny comic, Corey Evans recently wrote this article on what to expect/how to prepare for your first time on stage. It's very good!
TUESDAY 2/25
ACADIA BAR & GRILL
– 8:30 PM – Stand up Comedy night Open Mic (FREE) Every Tuesday in Cypress.
BOONDOCKS
– 9:30 PM – Open Mic (FREE) Boondocks is a dive bar with a second story that has a stage in it. It's fantastic for comedy, and it's a comedian favorite. The bartenders are heavy handed, and the laughs are free!
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Bowl Cuts: The Roast of the Indie Filmmaker ($7-12) a live show welcoming select filmmakers to present the best of their worst in front of our panel of comedians to be roasted! More info here
– 10:30 PM – Trash Flavored Trash (FREE) The only show where sitting in the front row may get you liquor poured directly into your mouth. Oh yeah, wells are also only $2. Hosted by Andrew Youngblood and Zahid Dewji. More info here
– 11:59 PM – Pass The Mic Open Mic (FREE) Is there a host at this open mic? Who knows! More info here
WEDNESDAY, 2/26
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Australian Fire Benefit Variety Show ($15) Magic, Comedy, Burlesque, Sideshow and more all benefitting Australian wildfire relief efforts. More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) $2 Bill ($2) This weekly show features great comics, $2 tecates, $5 espolon More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Hump Night (Pay what you can) Weekly comedy showcase hosted by Victor Tran. Always a great time! More info here
CHRISTIAN'S TAILGATE DOWNTOWN
– 8:00 PM – LOL Wednesdays (FREE) New show hosted by Jeff Joe with an open mic afterwards. $5 chicken fried chicken specials! More info here
LIBERTY STATION
– 9:00 PM – Comedy Showcase (FREE) Free weekly comedy showcase presented by Comedy Hub Houston. 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.
CHAD'S
– 10:00 PM – Comedy Show Open Mic (FREE) Sign up at 9pm and show at 10. Hosted by Keisha Hunt. More info here
GRIDIRON BAR & GRILL
– 10:00 PM – Ha Ha Hump Day Open Mic (FREE) Stacey Anderson hosts. Come early for home made Tha food. More info here
THURSDAY, 2/27
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Futile Society Improv Comedy ($5-7) Special CATI kickoff edition of our weekly improv jam featuring the hilarious Futile Society comedy troupe. More info here
– 9:30 PM – (Box) Back of the Bus Open Mic (FREE) Weekly open mic hosted by Josh Stokes and Kenji Alonzo 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, 2/28
333 S JENSEN DR
– 6:30 PM – Comics That Make Art Exhibit & Open Mic (FREE) Some very talented comics show off their art and then tell jokes. More info here
SHAMROCKS PUB
– 7:00 PM – Triple Header ($10) Nathaniel Amador produced this night of comedy featuring Keisha Hunt, Olivia Arrington and Roxxy Haze! More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Ike Njoku & Friends ($10-15) Ike Njoku has brought his favorite comedians together for a night of great stand-up comedy! More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Four 20's ($5-9) Four comics do 20 minute sets each. Hosted by Reed Marshal Becker. More info here
– 11:59 PM – (Box) Midnight in the Box (FREE) This raucous late night show is hosted by Doug Dalton More info here
HOUSTON CIDER CO
– 8:00 PM – Stand-Up Throwdown! (FREE) Weekly show at Houston Cider Company (formerly Town & City Brewing) hosted by Steve Cantwell.
LA BARRITA
REC ROOM
– 9:30 PM – Jerry Rocha ($15-35) Comedy Hub Houston presents Jerry Rocha (Netflix, Comedy Cnetral, Conan) More info here
SATURDAY, 2/29
SOUTHERN STAR BREWING
– 7:00 PM – Out of the Loop Comedy ($10) Jessi Saldana brings you a hilarious lineup every month. More info here
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Greg Warren ($10-17) as seen on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing & Comedy Central! More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) There'll be a show here, I promise.
– 11:30 PM – (Box) Speedball 3 Minute Open Mic (FREE) Weekly fast paced open mic in the box. Hosted by Kari Burt and Haris Sayani More info here
REC ROOM
– 9:30 PM – Jerry Rocha ($15-35) Comedy Hub Houston presents Jerry Rocha (Netflix, Comedy Cnetral, Conan) More info here
SUNDAY, 3/1
THE SECRET GROUP
– 6:00 PM – (Box) 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 – (Box) Time to Shine: Vol 2 ($7-12) Tressa Eleby Presents TIME TO SHINE: Vol. 2 Comedy Show Feat. Lil Darrel, Enrique Chacon, MC Lotto & More! More info here
– 8:00 PM – Todd Barry ($20-27) as seen on his Netflix special "Spicy Honey," Comedy Central & Conan is LIVE in Houston for one night only! More info here
– 9:30 PM – TSG Open Mic (FREE) It's our weekly Sunday open mic More info here
MONDAY, 3/2
THE SECRET GROUP
– 7:30 PM (Box) Gay Shame Parade (Pay what you can!) Monthly stand up comedy showcase featuring gays, probable gays, and people we wish were gay! More info here
– Krish Mohan's Politely Angry ($5-12) A Night of socially conscious stand up comedy! Comedian Krish Mohan explores various social, political and philosophical issues, such as war culture, immigration, economics. More info here
– 9:30 PM – Thought Bubble (FREE) Brand new show with Zahid Dewji and Tre Tutson featuring drink specials and hilarious riffs. More info here
AXELRAD
– 8:00 PM – Punchline Mondays (FREE) Wonderful weekly comedy show! Hosts Jeff Joe and Robert Turo put 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 – She's Ready (FREE) A comedy open mic for female comedians. More info here
NOTABLE SHOWS MORE THAN A WEEK OUT
Draughts & Laughs Beer & Comedy Show 3/5
Sugar Brown Burlesque Bad & Bougie Comedy 3/6
Tova Leigh F*cked at 40 Live 3/9
Your Favorite Night with Ku Egenti 3/13
If I've forgotten anything, please message me or leave a comment, and I'll take care of it.
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