Tinsel H-Town

Why Mo Means Even More to Houston than You Realize

The show made Palestinian Americans feel seen and heard, supported local film professionals, and gave important shout-outs to uniquely Houston businesses.

03/19/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Netflix Comedian Sheng Wang Finds His Houston Hometown Inspiring

The stand-up behind Sweet and Juicy comes home to Bayou City Music Hall on December 28, promising brand-new material.

11/27/2024 By Jennifer Stewart

For the Laughs

This Local Improv Group Proves Houston Is a Comedy Powerhouse

Can’t Tell Us Nothing was founded over a meal at Velvet Taco in 2015 and hasn’t stopped making us laugh since.

10/19/2023 By Meredith Nudo

COMEDY

Amanda Seales on Comedy, Hip-Hop, and Her MTV VJ Days

Ahead of her September 30 show at Bayou City Music Hall, the Insecure star opens up about her earliest connections to Texas.

09/27/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

COMEDY

Where to Catch Stand-Up Comedy in Houston This Spring

For those looking for a laugh now through June, the city has plenty to offer.

04/22/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

News

Very Artsy News: Airport Art, Slabs and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

12/28/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Stand-Up Comics

Houston Comedy Venue Creates Show With a Latinx Vibe

Twice a month, The Secret Group's Tuesday nights are aimed at entertaining Latinos.

11/30/2021 By Kevin Cruz

Deck the halls

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, November 12-14

The sleigh bells are ringing.

11/11/2021 By Shelby Stewart

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

Love Bugs

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, June 4-6

You've never seen Danny Tanner like this.

06/04/2021 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

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 book a comedian.

03/06/2020 By Radu Bondar

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

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

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

Bumble

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 8–10

Party with us in the Heights, see some comedy, head to Sugar Land for The Nutcracker, and more.

12/07/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Spoopy

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Oct. 20–22

Zombies descend, opera returns, and violinists impress.

10/19/2017 By Morgan Kinney

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