Coming to the Stage ...
This is every ticketed event currently on our schedule. Do your best to come to all of them.
Bruce Bruce
August 22-25 / $30-$40
Special event! Comic View, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, Top Five, Maron
Rosebud Baker
August 23-24 / $18-$20
Lounge showroom. DC Improv debut! "Inside Jokes" on Amazon Prime, "Two Less Lonely Girls" podcast, Comedy Central
Story District presents Worst Case Scenario
August 27 / $20
A six-month competitive storytelling series showcasing the best "worst" stories. The theme for August: Worst Day.
Stand-Up Class Graduation
August 28 / $10
Grads of our "Five Minutes to Funny" class take the Improv stage for the first time. Hosted by teacher Chris Coccia.
Brad Williams
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 / $22-$25
Netflix's "The Degenerates," Showtime, About Last Night podcast, The Adam Carolla Show, Comedy Central.
Erin Jackson
August 30-31 / $18-$20
Lounge showroom. A DC Improv favorite! Conan, Last Comic Standing, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, ASPiRE, NFL Network, Comedy Central. With Tim Miller.
Porkchop Volcano
September 1 / $12
Lounge showroom. One of DC's favorite short-form improv troupes. With Anna Bethel, Jon Milstein, Conor O'Rourke and Matt Stephan.
Chris Hardwick
September 5-7 / $30
Special event! Nerdist network, AMC’s “Talking” shows, @midnight, NBC’s "The Wall."
DMV Showcase
September 6 / $18
Lounge showroom. Featuring Dylan Vattelana, Lawrence Killebrew, Dave Siegel, Kasha Patel and Rahmein Mostafavi.
DMV Showcase
September 7 / $20
Lounge showroom. Featuring Dylan Vattelana, Mike Brown, Dave Siegel, Kasha Patel and Rahmein Mostafavi.
Open Mic Night
September 11 / free admission
A great lineup of local performers. Free admission, but seats can be reserved. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:30.
The Overachievers Comedy Show
September 12 / $10-$20
Hosted by Martin Amini, with sounds by DJ Bo. The September show features Tony Woods, Rahmein Mostafavi and Melissa Diaz.
Margaret Cho
September 13-14 / $30-$35
Special event! A comedy icon returns to the club a second year in a row.
DL Hughley
September 19-22 / $45-$70
Special event! An Original King of Comedy returns to the Improv for some fantastic shows ...
ComedySportz Improv
September 21 @ 7:30 / $15
Lounge showroom. Interactive comedy with the famous ComedySportz troupe. All ages welcome.
Late Night Improv
September 21 @ 9:45 / $15
Lounge showroom. ComedySportz players stick around for the freewheeling improv of "The Blue Show" in our lounge. Ages 18 and up.
Comedy at
Lincoln's Cottage
September 24 / $5
Comedy in one of DC's coolest historic homes! September features Umark Khan, Andy Kline, Matt Brown and Martin Amini. All ticketing is through Lincoln's Cottage.
Story District presents Worst Case Scenario
September 24 / $20
A six-month competitive storytelling series showcasing the best "worst" stories. The theme for September: Worst Decision.
Charlie Berens
September 25 / $25-$40
DC Improv debut! The creator and star of the Manitowoc Minute comes to the nation's capital
Somm Like It Hot
September 26 / $25
Host Courtney Fearrington presents a professional wine tasting with live music and comedy. With Chris Alan, Shalewa Sharpe and Erin Foley.
Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show
September 26 / $15
Lounge showroom. Rahmein Mostafavi leads a hilarious discussion about relationships and single strife. With Rob Maher and Paris Sashay.
Sommore
September 27-29 / $30-$40
Special event! Queens of Comedy, HBO, "A Queen With No Spades" on Showtime, BET
Erin Foley
September 27-28 / $18-$20
Lounge showroom. DC Improv headlining debut! Conan, @midnight, Chelsea Lately, Sports Without Balls podcast
The Midnight Gardeners League
September 29 / $6
Lounge showroom. DC's comedic secret society returns to the Improv for A Night of "Fine Dining."
The Overachievers Comedy Show
October 3 / $10-$20
Hosted by Martin Amini, with sounds by DJ Bo. The October show features Reggie Conquest, Gavin Matts and Derek Gaines.
Michael Rapaport
October 4-6 / $30-$35
DC Improv debut! "I Am Rapaport" podcast, "Atypical" on Netflix, "The Heat"
Improv Class Graduation
October 7/ free admission
A graduation show for the latest edition of "Short Form Improv: Characters and Emotions." Hosted by instructor Anna Bethel.
Improv Class Graduation
October 8 / free admission
A graduation show for the latest edition of "Level 2 Improv." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.
Chingo Bling
October 9 / $20-$35
"They Cant Deport Us All" on Netflix and the MiTu Network, MTV, "What Did He Said?" podcast
Dave Attell
October 10-13 / $35
Special event! "Bumping Mics" on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, Conan, Trainwreck, Crashing.
Stand-Up Class Graduation
October 16 / $10
Grads of our "Five Minutes to Funny" class take the Improv stage for the first time. Hosted by teacher Chris Coccia.
Tony Rock
October 17-20 / $25-$27
Living Biblically, The Game of Dating, Everybody Hates Chris, All Def Comedy Live, All of Us
Daniel Weingarten
October 18-19 / $18-$20
Lounge showroom. A breakout stand-up / social media star headlines four shows. With Michael Blaustein.
Comedy at
Lincoln's Cottage
October 21 / $5
Comedy in one of DC's coolest historic homes! October features a special pun contest -- sign up to compete! All ticketing is through Lincoln's Cottage.
Story District presents Best of the Worst
October 22 / $20
Six winners of the "Worst Case Scenario" storytelling series return for a grand finale.
Improv Class Graduation
October 28 / free admission
A graduation show for the latest edition of "Intro to the Harold." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.
Medium Cindy Kaza
October 31 / $30
Lounge showroom. Special event! Reach out to the spirits with a renowned evidential medium, as seen on Travel Channel's "The Holzer Files"
Murder Mystery Comedy Show
October 31 / $22
Die Laughing productions presents "Halloween Whodunit," starring Rob Maher, Sean Gabbert, Tommy Sinbazo and more.
Nicole Byer
November 1-3 / $20-$40
DC Improv debut! "Nailed It!" on Netflix, Facebook Watch, Girl Code, Late Night. With Denise Taylor.
Stand-Up Class Graduation
November 3 / $10
Lounge showroom. Grads of our "Level 2 Stand-Up" class perform. Hosted by teacher Rahmein Mostafavi.
Bill Bellamy
November 7-10 / $30-$35
Special event! The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Last Comic Standing, Who's Got Jokes, MTV, Booty Call
Nathan Macintosh
November 8-9 / $18-$20
Lounge showroom. DC Improv debut! The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Conan, #1 Canadian comedy album
Pun DMV
November 20 / $6
The DMV's pun competition. Enjoy it from the audience, or hop on stage as a contestant ... Hosted by Dana Fleitman.
Donnell Rawlings
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 / $30-$35
The Thanksgiving tradition continues! Chappelle's Show, The Last OG, The New Negroes, Historical Roasts
Improv Class Graduation
December 10 / free admission
A graduation show for the latest edition of "Short Form Improv: Relationships & Story." Hosted by instructor Anna Bethel.
Hypnotist Flip Orley
December 12-15 / $17-$20
America's premier comedic hypnotist returns to the nations's capital!
Improv Class Graduation
December 17 / free admission
A graduation show for the latest edition of "Level 2 Improv." Hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.
Sheryl Underwood
December 20-22 / $35
Special event! The Talk, Comedy Central, Steve Harvey Morning Show, 1st Amendment Stand Up
Adam Ray
December 27-29 / $17-$20
DC Improv debut! About Last Night podcast, The Heat, American Vandal, Workaholics, MADtv, Ghostbusters. Featuring Josh Adam Meyers.
Jessica Kirson
December 28 / $20
Lounge showroom. This Week at the Comedy Cellar, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, The View, Howard Stern show
Festival of Laughs
December 30 / $18
The miraculous Jessica Kirson headlines a special show on the last night of Hanukkah. With guests Adam Ray and Josh Adam Meyers.
New Year's Eve
with Adam Ray
December 31 / $35-$75
Say hello to 2020 with the amazing Adam Ray. All guests get a pass for free admission to a 2020 DC Improv show!