The DC Improv

Moshe Kasher

Problematic on Comedy Central, Another Period, Netflix, Conan, Showtime. Featuring Matty Litwack and Brittany Carney.

September 21-23

No two-item minimum for this show! Bar only (no kitchen). Comedians team up with the HariKaraoke Band to tell funny stories and belt out tunes. And after the comics are done, the audience takes over for a live band karaoke party!

September 24

Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage

A special comedy series at one of DC's best historic homes. This show is a veterans comedy showcase with Tim Miller, Cerrome Russell, Kj Pettersen and Michael Garvey. All ticketing is through President Lincoln's Cottage.

September 27

Bert Kreischer

All shows SOLD OUT! Showtime, Seeso, Trip Flip, Hurt Bert, Bert the Conqueror, Comedy Central. Featuring Taylor Tomlinson.

September 28-30sold out

The Time Machine Roast

Great figures from history gather together ... and roast the hell out of each other. Join great local comics as they get in character to sling timeless insults.

October 4

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!

October 5

Comedy Kumite Champions

Past winners of our stand-up tournament compete for the title of Grand Champion! With Cerrome Russell, Wendy Wroblewski, Pat Riley, Dylan Meyer, Tim Miller, Benjy Himmelfarb, Ross Benoit and Tommy Sinbazo. RUMBLE!

October 6

Roy Wood Jr.

The Daily Show, Sullivan and Son, Conan, Comedy Central special. Featuring Leonard Outzs.

October 7-8

Jess Hilarious

Tickets on sale for 9:30 seating. Early show is sold out. Special event! The social media superstar brings her stand-up tour to DC.

October 11

Matthew Broussard
(DC Science Comedy night)

DC Science Comedy presents Matthew, as seen on Conan, Comedy Central and The Mindy Project

October 12

Dave Attell

Both Saturday shows are sold out. Special event! Comedy Central, Netflix, Conan, Trainwreck, Crashing. Featuring Mike Finoia.

October 13-15

Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage

A special comedy series at one of DC's best historic homes. This edition is ComedySportz for Kids -- an improv comedy show great for children as young as first grade!

October 17

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.

October 18no cover

Gad Elmaleh

All shows SOLD OUT! DC Improv debut! An international comedy star, as seen on Conan, Colbert, Netflix and more.

October 19-21sold out

Murder Mystery Comedy Show

An interactive whodunit from Die Laughing Productions, starring Rob Maher Erik Woodworth, Tommy Sinbazo, Kim Ambrose, Joe Robinson, 98 Rock's Justin Schlegel and you the audience.

October 25

wellRED: From Dixie With Love

Saturday 7:30 is sold out. Comedy from Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester and Drew Morgan.

October 26-29

Bentzen Ball: Superior Donuts

The Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival presents Jermaine Fowler, David Koechner, and Rell Battle of the CBS hit SUPERIOR DONUTS for an unforgettable afternoon of stand-up comedy. (Showtime 4 p.m.)

October 28

Adam Ferrara

Top Gear, Nurse Jackie, Rescue Me, NBC, ABC.

November 2-4

85 South Comedy Show

A show / podcast taping starring Dc Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean.

November 5

Andy Zaltzman: Plan Z

The host of "The Bugle" podcast makes his DC Improv debut with "PLAN Z: Comedy Of Last Resort For A Badly-behaved Planet."

November 8

Bill Bellamy

The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Last Comic Standing, Who's Got Jokes, MTV, Booty Call

November 9-12

Iliza Shlesinger

Tickets available for Thursday 7:30 and Friday 7. All other shows sold out. Special event! Iliza brings her new hour to D.C. in celebration of kicking off her book tour for her new book, "Girl Logic."

November 16-18