Q & A

Mom Duo Kristen Hensley and Jen Smedley Are Bringing the Laughs to Houston

Grab your friends and get ready for a night of laughter with the creators of #IMOMSOHARD

07/26/2017 By Allyson Waller

Laugh Track

5 Comedy Podcasts to Help You Escape This Nightmarish Reality

Sometimes you just need to laugh it all off. Here is a list of podcasts (ft. Texas picks) to help make that happen.

07/07/2017 By Kyndall Krist

Now Playing

The Heights Theater Is Back from the Dead

The landmark theater, built in the 1920s, is newly renovated and ready for action.

06/21/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Get Out

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend

Our weekly guide to the best in town

05/11/2017 By Scott Vogel

Festival

'Harris Phest' Celebrates Comedian and Houstonian Harris Wittels

Honor the late Parks and Recreation writer at 8th Wonder Brewery this 4/20.

04/19/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Stand Up

Houston's First All-Female Comedy Festival Takes the Stage

The Yellow Rose Comedy Festival features local and national comics alike this May at Warehouse Live.

04/13/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Weekend Picks

Art Car Parade Turns 30, Steve Martin & Martin Short Stop By Sugar Land + More Can't-Miss Events

Did we mention a BBQ fest and a Motown musical?

04/06/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

March 31—April 2

From Jim Jefferies to The Producers, Get Ready to Laugh This April Fool's Day Weekend

Round out March at these hilarious happenings.

03/30/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Not Fooling Around

10 Reasons to Get Excited About Whatever Fest

Don't be fooled by the name.

03/22/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Feb 3—5

5 Events This Weekend That Have Nothing to Do With the Super Bowl

Rather pass on the Big Game and related events? We've got you covered.

02/01/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Comedy

Sugar Land's Newest Venue Starts Off Strong With Jerry Seinfeld

The Smart Financial Centre launched its inaugural season with loads of laughs.

01/16/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Interview

Comedian Iliza Talks Dallas vs Houston, Party Goblins and Not Being a Mermaid

Meet the stand-up star before she performs in the Bayou City this Thursday.

01/16/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

H-Town Picks

Top 5 Houston Happenings in January

See why 2017 is off to a great start.

01/02/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Save the Dates

Sugar Land Gets Sweeter Thanks to New Entertainment Venue

Top-notch performers head to Houston's newest arena in 2017.

12/30/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Native Sons

Today Would Have Been Bill Hicks's 55th Birthday

In only 32 years, comedian Bill Hicks left a legacy few comics can hope to achieve.

12/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekend Warrior

What to See, Do and Laugh at This Weekend: Aug 26–28

Puppets go rogue, Renoir hits the silver screen, plus a thought-provoking exhibit opens at the Holocaust Museum.

08/25/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Fall Arts Guide 2016

8 Great Readings and Comedy Shows Coming This Fall

If not Jonathan Safran Foer, then how about a little Jim Breuer?

08/22/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Hot Ticket Tuesday

Golden Tickets of the Week: Aug 16–21

A Janis Joplin musical, bingo in the park, plus a SNL impressionist. Consider your weekend updated.

08/16/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Weekend Warrior

What to Do and See This Weekend: July 15—17

Crooners from the '60s, a screening of Sundance winner Sonita, plus a murder mystery that's drop-dead good.

07/13/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Laugh Track

Do You Have What It Takes to Stand Up at Open Mic Night?

Five comedians dish about opening up at the Houston Improv.

07/11/2016 By Liz Hardaway

Comedy

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