Free/Cheap/Notable Comedy Shows in Town This Week!
Come on out and enjoy some comedy before we all get quarantined!
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 3/10
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 – Tuesday Gigante (Pay what you can!) English comedy show featuring Houston's funniest Hispanic comedians. $2 off all Mexican beer! Hosted by Jesse Saldana! 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, 3/11
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – $2 Bill ($2) This weekly show features great comics, $2 tecates, $5 espolon More info here
– 10:00 PM – Hump Night (Pay what you can) Weekly comedy showcase hosted by Victor Tran. Always a great time! 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.
THURSDAY, 3/12
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Zach Zimmerman ($7-12) The Gay but not too fabulous tour comes to Houston! One night only! More info here
– 8:00 PM – 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, 3/13
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Your Favorite Night with Ku Egenti ($10-15) Ku Egenti brings a night of comedy to The Secret Group! More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) Four 20's ($5-10) Reed Marshal Becker hosts this show where comics each perform for 20 minutes! More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Filth! ($5-10) Raunchy, raucous, outrageous comedy! Hosted by Nick Palermo and Doug Dalton. 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.
AXELRAD
– 9:00 PM – Punchline Fridays (FREE) Jeff Joe and Robert Turo bring their wonderful Monday showcase to Friday once a month! More info here
REC ROOM
– 9:30 PM – Vanessa Johnston ($15) Vanessa Johnston (NETFLIX, CBS, Kill Tony Regular) Presented by Comedy Hub More info here
SATURDAY, 3/14
THE SECRET GROUP
– 6:00 PM – (Box) Best Comic in Houston Prelim Round 2 ($5-10) The second annual Best Comic in Houston sees 10 competitors hit the stage with three advancing! More info here
– 8:00 PM – (Box) The Secret Group Comedy Hour ($5-10) Half a dozen of the best comics in town! More info here
– 10:00 PM – (Box) Crowdwork Comedy ($5-10) Monthly show where comics work the crowd to get the laughs. Hosted by Rich Williams. More info here
– 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 – Vanessa Johnston ($15) Vanessa Johnston (NETFLIX, CBS, Kill Tony Regular) Presented by Comedy Hub More info here
SUNDAY, 3/15
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) On a School Night! ($5 donation) This monthly show benefits teachers with proceeds going towards buying school supplies. You can also purchase items off their wish list. More info here
– 9:30 PM – TSG Open Mic (FREE) It's our weekly Sunday open mic More info here
MONDAY, 3/16
THE SECRET GROUP
– 8:00 PM – Gay Shame Parade (Pay what you can!) Bi-monthly comedy show featuring gays, probable gays, and people we wish were gay! 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 – Open Mic (FREE) Weekly open mic upstairs at PJ's presented by Cutthroat Comedy.
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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