Main Showroom
Below are shows and events scheduled for our 285-seat main showroom. You SHOULD go to all of them, but we're cool if you only make it to half.
Bruce Bruce
August 22-25 / $30-$40
Special event! Comic View, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, Top Five, Maron
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.
Chris Hardwick
September 5-7 / $30
Special event! Nerdist network, AMC’s “Talking” shows, @midnight, NBC’s "The Wall."
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 ...
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.
Sommore
September 27-29 / $30-$40
Special event! Queens of Comedy, HBO, "A Queen With No Spades" on Showtime, BET
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
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.
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.
Bill Bellamy
November 7-10 / $30-$35
Special event! The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Last Comic Standing, Who's Got Jokes, MTV, Booty Call
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.
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!