Stand-Up Comics

Houston Comedy Venue Creates Show With a Latinx Vibe

Show dedicated to Latinx comics happens twice a month.

11/30/2021 By Kevin Cruz

Comedy

Review: Chingo Bling 's 'Freedom of Speech' Comedy Tour at Houston Improv

Although the former rapper has been known to support conservative views on social media, his best comedy doesn't rely on politics.

11/09/2021 By Chris Vognar

#BadBadBeagle

Need A Laugh, Houston Party Goblins? Iliza Shlesinger's Got Your Friday Covered

The "Elder Millennial" comedian makes a stop at Moonstruck Drive-In on Oct 9. And yeah, we mean in person.

10/07/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Bet on Bryson

Comedian Bryson Brown Brings Laughter and Wit to Today's Tough Topics

The Houston standup comic uses humor to discuss race and police brutality on his new comedy album, "Side Bettin'."

07/06/2020 By Radu Bondar

Funny Bones

Houston Comedians Talk about Finding Humor During the Pandemic

Matthew Broussard, Ali Siddiq, Dusti Rhodes, and Jon Myles tell us what they do when comedy clubs go dark.

05/11/2020 By Radu Bondar

Landmine Comedy

Q&A: Nikki Glaser Talks Comedy Roasts and Dancing to T-Swift Ahead of Show

If you can't stand the heat, don't ask comedian Nikki Glaser to visit your college campus.

03/06/2020 By Radu Bondar

The Filth Elder Speaks

John Waters Brings His (Filthier, Merrier) Christmas Show Back to Houston

The Pope of Trash talks Santa, The Joker, and how he's always up to stuff a turkey.

12/09/2019 By Trent Lira

Good Things

We Helped Name Rhea Butcher’s Fall Stand-Up Tour, NBD

Learn more about the queer, baseball-loving comedian before their September 13 performance at The Secret Group.

09/10/2019 By Nicki Koetting

Comedy & Readings

The Authors and Comedians We Can't Wait to See This Fall

Jonathan Van Ness? Ta-Nehisi Coates? Yes, please.

08/26/2019 By Chris Gray

Sophomore Success

Hannah Gadsby Is 'Fresh Out' of Trauma, But Still Chock-Full of Humor

The comedian's Douglas tour is part standup comedy, part TED talk, part ... art history lecture.

06/06/2019 By Nicki Koetting

Not a stripper

Dusti Rhodes Schools Us on the Houston Comedy Scene

The former journalist/English teacher/comedian has some stories to tell this Friday at The Secret Group.

10/10/2018 By Nicki Koetting

All Smiles

Ryan Hamilton Is More Than Just a Happy Face

Fresh off his first Netflix special, the Idaho-born comedian talks shop ahead of an Improv Houston engagement.

06/12/2018 By Shafaq Patel

Lady Dynamite

Maria Bamford On Loving, Losing Yourself, and Becoming Your Parents

Get to know the storyteller before her show at Improv Houston next week.

04/10/2018 By Nicki Koetting

Not Today, Satan

15 Minutes With Bianca Del Rio

The saucy drag queen sounds off on Texas, Trump, and a Bianca/Oprah presidential ticket.

01/25/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Homecoming

Tig Notaro Returns to Houston

The comedian and former Spring resident will tape her Netflix special at the Heights Theater this Saturday.

12/12/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Bayougraphy

Chingo Bling Tries Comedy

Houston’s favorite Tex-Mex rapper now has his own Netflix special.

12/04/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Off Duty

Anderson Cooper Thinks Houston is Better Than Dallas

Cooper and longtime friend Andy Cohen are headed to Houston for an evening of frank conversation.

11/27/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Living in a Material World

Jen Kirkman Has All New Material. Now, She's Ready to Share It With the World

Get to know the comedian before she stops by the Heights Theater this Friday.

10/18/2017 By Nicki Koetting

LGBTQ & A

Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher Are Here, Queer, and Ready to Make You Laugh

Get to know the wives and comedians before they visit Houston this week.

09/25/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Fall Arts Guide

The Host of The Daily Show Comes to Houston

Trevor Noah will bring his swagger, good lucks and sharp wit to Sugar Land in November.

08/21/2017 By Steven Devadanam