First Laugh Entertainment

Jim Pate and Michael Smart have teamed up to form First Laugh Entertainment, which is at present putting on a few showcases in Northern Virginia.

Every Friday at 8 they have a showcase at Liberty Laughs Comedy Club -- in Liberty Lanes in Fredericksburg, Va. (5801 Southpoint Centre Blvd.) It's a $10 cover, and dinner starts at 7pm for $10.

The first Friday of every other month they have shows at The Tavern in Spotsylvania (10649 Spotsylvania Avenue, Spotsylvania, VA). It's at 9 p.m. and there's a $5 cover.

Get all the info by clicking over to their Web site.

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Bossa Returns

The comedy night at Bossa in Adams Morgan lasted for a few years, if I'm recalling correctly ... and now it appears to be back! Here's the word from Carlos Murphy:

"Comedy night is back at Bossa Bistro in Adams Morgan. It will be produced by Carlos Murphy and hosted by Seaton Smith. The show starts at 9, sign up at 8:30. Great audiance with a great vibe. Meal specials for audience members. The weekend starts on Thursdays at Bossa."

The address is 2463 18th st. NW, Washington DC 20009

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July 10: Velvet Lounge

On July 10, Eli Sairs presents "Comedy Where Music Should Be" at the Velvet Lounge. That's in the U St. Corridor (915 U St. NW, to be exact). There's a $2 cover, and happy hour specials, and all that good stuff ...

The fun starts at 7 p.m. Press release below:

"The rock n' roll stage of the Velvet Lounge will be taken hostage by DC's top stand-up comedians and musical acts. The new show, dubbed "3 Chord Comedy" offers a lineup of brilliant new voices without the usual comedy-club hassles of a two-item minimum and high cover charges. Finally, local crowds can get their fill of interesting, off-kilter comedy for only two dollars and take advantage of the new happy hour drink specials created just for the show. Come out to Happy Hour at the Velvet Lounge, Friday, July 10th at 7 pm to see unrestrained comedy in an indie rock atmosphere.

"The performers are top-tier local favorites, including Hampton Yount (2008 DC Improv Contest Winner), Seaton Smith (opened for Opie and Anthony), Justin Schlegel (98 Rock, TV personality), Aparna Nancherla (Last Comic Standing), Eli Sairs (opened for Maria Bamford and Eugene Mirman) and Jake Young (opened for Briah Posehn, DC Improv contest finalist). The musical guest for the evening is DC star Matt Hemmerlein (The Family Hemmerlein, BAMA).

"For more information about this topic, please contact Eli Sairs by calling 301.442.6202, or e-mail Eli at elisairs@gmail.com."

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Happy Hour Trivia returns

We're one week away from the return of Happy Hour Trivia at the DC Improv Lounge ... it's got everything you'd want from a bar trivia game, yet so much more ... give into the excitement. TASTE THE DANGER. Come out and play trivia on June 24.

I mean, it's free. Why not? If you are coming and you want to reserve a seat in advance ... e-mail chris@dcstandup.com.

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From the Desk of Rob Maher

Last week Rob had his inaugural Wednesday open mic at the Potomac Grill. Reports are that the show went well. Only change is that the starting time is now 8:30 instead of 8; that's reflected on the open mics page.

Also from Rob: this Sunday he's hosting an open mic at the Austin Grill in Alexandria. The show starts at 8 p.m., and if you want more information you can e-mail robmaher@gmail.com. If the Austin Grill gig becomes a regular open mic we will be sure to let you know.

And thirdly: "I've got a room that I am starting with Mark Mcclatchey. It's called Cocos Butter Cafe. It's in Columbia, July 9 at 8pm and is the first of hopefully monthly shows."

Union Jack's this Sunday

District Live presents a show at Union Jack's in Bethesda this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. It's got Jared Stern hosting, with Jon Mumma, Jake Young, Jeff Maurer and Mike Way on the bill ... all the info is at this Facebook page.

Go forth and enjoy!

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