Hypnotist Flip Orley

America's premier comic hypnotist, and a DC Improv favorite for two decades!

December 13-16

ComedySportz Improv

Interactive comedy with the famous ComedySportz troupe. Showtime 7:30. All ages welcome.

December 15 lounge

Late-Night Improv

ComedySportz players stick around after their early show for the freewheeling improv of "The Blue Show" in our lounge. Ages 18 and up, showtime 9:45.

December 15lounge

Improv Class Graduation

A graduation show for the latest edition of "Short-Form Improv: Relationships and Story." Hosted by instructor Anna Bethel.

December 18no cover

Stand-Up Class Graduation

Grads of our famous "Five Minutes to Funny" stand-up comedy class take the Improv stage for the first time. Hosted by teacher Chris Coccia!

December 19

A Merry Murder Mystery

Celebrate the holidays in style, at this interactive murder mystery comedy show from Die Laughing Productions. Featuring Justin Schlegel, Rob Maher, Joe Robinson, Tommy Sinbazo and Erik Woodworth.

December 20

Michael Yo

SiriusXM, E! News, The Talk, Extra, The Insider, The Wendy Williams Show. Featuring Orlando Baxter and Chris Millhouse.

December 21-22

Stand-Up Showcase

Great comics in our 60-seat showroom. Featuring: Von Mychael, Jennifer Gable, Chris Millhouse, Lafayette Wright, Orlando Baxter.

December 21lounge

Stand-Up Showcase

Great comics in our 60-seat showroom. Featuring: Dominic Rivera, Jennifer Gable, Chris Millhouse, Brittany Carney, Orlando Baxter.

December 22lounge

The Overachievers Comedy Show

Hosted by Martin Amini. Martin and DJ Bo bring top national talent to DC's best comedy spot. Featuring Nore Davis, Mia Jackson, Kasuan Wilson and Tony Woods. Tickets $10.

December 27

Dov Davidoff

Shades of Blue, HBO's Crashing, The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Showtime, Comedy Central. Featuring Ty Davis and Winston Hodges. Hear Dov on our podcast (12.11.18).

December 28-30

DMV Comedy Showcase

Great comics in our 60-seat showroom. Featuring: Ryan Schutt, Rahmein Mostafavi, Talib Babb, Jamel Johnson, Winston Hodges.

December 28lounge

DMV Comedy Showcase

Great comics in our 60-seat showroom. Featuring: Ryan Schutt, Rahmein Mostafavi, Ty Davis, Jamel Johnson, Talib Babb.

December 29lounge

New Year's Eve Celebration
with Dov Davidoff

Say hello to 2019 by partying with us, headliner Dov Davidoff, feature Ty Davis and emcee Winston Hodges! Shows at 7:30 and 10:15. Hear Dov on our podcast (12.11.18).

December 31

Luenell

DC Improv debut! Showtime, Katt Williams tours, Borat, Think Like a Man, Hotel Transylvania. Featuring Cerrome Russell.

January 4-6

Open Mic Night

Local comedians take the stage for our open mic. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:30. Free admission. Click on the tickets to RSVP.

January 8no cover

Amir K

MADtv, Last Comic Standing, MTV, Argo, The Pyramid

January 9

John Heffron

Netflix, Last Comic Standing champ, Comedy Central, VH1. Featuring Matt Bergman

January 10-13

The world's greatest comedy competition! Great DMV comics battle in an one-night stand-up tournament. With Matt Bergman, Chris Alan, Shelley Kim, Max Wolfson, Violet Gray, John F. O'Donnell, Haywood Turnipseed and Dana Fleitman. RUMBLE!

January 12lounge

Make Up Party: Health

Comedy teams compete for a cash prize with their five minutes of comedy about health. Watch the fun, or hop on stage to compete! Tickets are just $5.

January 13lounge

Girls Gotta Eat

SOLD OUT! Special event! The DC Improv debut of the hit podcast, with Rayna Greenberg, Ashley Hesseltine and more.

January 14-15sold out

Esther Povitsky

DC Improv debut! Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Alone Together, Comedy Central, Late Late Show, Glowing Up podcast

January 17

Lavell Crawford

Special event. Last Comic Standing, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Tom Joyner Morning Show

Janaury 18-20

Adrienne Iapalucci

DC Improv headlining debut! The Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Live at Gotham

January 18-19lounge

Pun DMV

The DMV's pun competition. Enjoy it from the audience, or hop on stage as a contestant ... Tickets just $6! Hosted by Dana Fleitman.

January 23

Big Jay Oakerson

Netflix, The Bonfire on Comedy Central radio, Legion of Skanks, This Is Not Happening

January 24-26

Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show

Rahmein Mostafavi leads a hilarious discussion where comics and willing audience members laugh about relationships and single strife. With Ty Davis and Umar Khan.

January 24lounge

Ryan Conner & Andy Hendrickson

Two DC Improv favorites co-headline the lounge showroom. As seen on Last Comic Standing, Late Night and more.

January 25lounge

Comedy Kumite: Champions!

The world's greatest comedy competition! Eight past winners of our stand-up tournament return for clash of champions. With Rahmein Mostafavi, Wendy Wroblewski, Natalie McGill, Dominic Rivera, Eddie Morrison, Tommy Sinbazo and more. RUMBLE!

January 27

Moshe Kasher

Netflix, Problematic on Comedy Central, Another Period, Conan, Showtime

Jan. 31 - Feb. 2

Stand-Up Class Graduation

Grads of our famous "Five Minutes to Funny" stand-up comedy class take the Improv stage for the first time. Hosted by teacher Chris Coccia!

February 6

Finesse Mitchell

Showtime special, HBO, Saturday Night Live, Roadies, Shaq's All-Star Comedy Jam

February 7-10

Jesus Trejo

DC Improv debut! TBS, Late Late Show, Comedy Central's Roast Battle, Just For Laughs

February 8-9lounge

Improv Class Graduation

A graduation show for the latest edition of "Level 2 Improv." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.

February 12no cover

Christian Finnegan
album recording

Shows at 7:30 and 9:45. One of our favorites records his latest album on our stage. From A&E, Netflix, Comedy Central, VH1, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Chappelle's Show and more.

February 14

Benji Aflalo

DC Improv debut! Alone Together on Freeform, writer for Comedy Central roasts, Hulu

February 15-16lounge

Improv Class Graduation

A graduation show for the latest edition of "Intro to the Harold." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.

February 19no cover

Ali Siddiq

Comedy Central, HBO, This Is Not Happening, BET, Just For Laughs

February 21-24

Make Up Party: Crime

Comedy teams compete for a cash prize with their five minutes of comedy about crime. Watch the fun, or hop on stage to compete! Tickets are just $5.

February 24lounge

Improv Class Graduation

A graduation show for the latest edition of "Short-Form Improv: Characters and Emotions." Hosted by instructor Anna Bethel.

February 26no cover

Dulcé Sloan

Rescheduled. DC Improv debut! The Daily Show, Conan, MTV, E! News Daily, NBC Standup Showcase winner

Feb. 28 - March 2

Christine Gambito: HappySlip LIVE

DC Improv debut! One of YouTube's first stars brings her stand-up show to Washington. Open to ages 13 and older. Showtime 5 p.m.

March 3

Bob Marley

Tonight Show, Late Show, Comedy Central, Boondock Saints. Hear Bob on our podcast (3.7.18) Featuring Mike Speirs.

March 7-10

Pun DMV: Remix

The DMV's pun competition goes to the next level, with teams, A/V excellence and more. Enjoy it from the audience, or hop on stage as a contestant -- by yourself or with your friends. Tickets just $6. Hosted by Dana Fleitman.

March 10lounge

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