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Comedy Events

If you're looking for a comprehensive comedy listing, look no further! There isn't one, anywhere. But this is a list of shows that DC / Baltimore comedians and promoters e-mailed us about -- you can usually find a lot of local talent at any event on this calendar. And don't forget about all of the open mics that are running every single week. If you're trolling for comedy shows by area, go visit the comedy map.

At the Clubs: February 18-24

Floating dates 2013

February 18: Looking Glass Lounge in Petworth, DC. Monday at 8. The 8×8 show is 8 performers, 8 minutes each, hosted by Brandon Wetherbee. Stand-up, sketch, improv, readings, story telling and music. 3634 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC 20010

March 27: Happy Hour Trivia, DC Improv Lounge Wednesday. Doors at 6:30, starting at 7. The finest trivia night in all the land returns to the DC Improv Lounge. Doors open at 6:30, game starts at 7. Hosted by Chris and Allyson. For more information, visit the Happy Hour Trivia website.

Sundays

Growlers, Gaithersbug, Md. "Every Sunday Night is the Sunday Comedy Trip. The show will have a paid headliner and 3-4 guest comics performing for 10 minutes each. The show is free. E-mail Kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com if interested in performing; room is advance booked only. Check www.kscopecomedy.com for more info. 227 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg MD

Tuesdays

Finnegan's in Herndon, Va. Jim Pate, Travis Miller and John Coulter put together these shows, every Tuesday. They're booked shows, starting at 9 p.m. Here's the Finnegan's website. 2310 Woodland Crossing Dr, Unit# E/F Herndon, VA 20171

Mick's in Stafford, Va. Usually the second Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in featuring or headlining should contact Eric Kluxen at eric@ekthedj.com. 2866 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554. Mick's site

Sean Bolans Pub in Bel Air, Md. Two Tuesdays a month Color Me Funny presents a FREE comedy showcase at 9pm. Good crowd. Guinness drink specials. PAID headliner and feature spots, plus FIVE 7-8 minute guest spots each show. All shows are pre-booked. Email colormefunnyMD@gmail.com to signup. 12 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

Wednesdays

Martini's Lounge, White Plains, Md. "Wednesdays, dinner starts at 5, show starts at 8. $10. Organized by Kaleidoscipe Comedy." See www.kscopecomedy.com for more info. 10553 Theodore Greene Blvd, White Plains MD

Rustic River, Leonardtown, Md. "Third Wednesday and First Thursday of the month, organized by Kaleidoscipe Comedy. The show is free. Doors open at 7, show starts at 8." See www.kscopecomedy.com for more info. 40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown, MD

Dark Horse Saloon in Bel Air, Md. Two Wednesdays a month Color Me Funny presents a FREE comedy showcase. Huge crowd. Yuengling drink specials. PAID headliner and feature spots, plus FIVE 7-8 minute guest spots each show. All shows are pre-booked. E-mail colormefunnyMD@gmail.com to signup. 119 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

Codmother in U St. Corridor, DC LYGO DC puts together this show every Wednesday at 6:30.Bbooked show with a single 5-10 minute open spot each week. Selection based on experience -- 1 plus year as a regular performer recommended. Bring paying customers for priority ($10 door). Contact signup@lygodc.com for booking. 1334 U St. NW Washington, DC 20009

Thursdays

Pratt Street Ale House, Baltimore. First and third Thursday of the month. "The Pretty Good Comedy Show" is organized by Umar Khan. It's a pre-booked show, and you can contact PrettyGoodComedy@Gmail.com for more information. See Here's the venue's website. 206 W. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21201

Sully's in Chantilly, Va. Jim Pate, Travis Miller and John Coulter put together these shows, every Thursday. They're booked shows, starting at 9 p.m. Here's the Sully's website. 14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Suite H, Chantilly, VA 20151. Visit First Laugh Comedy for more.

The Castle, Baltimore "Peas in a Pod Comedy" is the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 8:30. Admission is $10; there are drink and food specials. 3720 Potee Street, Baltimore, Md.

Rustic River in Leonardtown, Md. "First Thursday and third Wednesday of the month, organized by Kaleidoscipe Comedy. The show is free. Doors open at 7, show starts at 8." See www.kscopecomedy.com for more info. 40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown, MD

Dark Horse Saloon in Bel Air, Md. Two Thursdays a month Color Me Funny presents a FREE comedy showcase. Huge crowd. Bud Light drink specials. PAID headliner and feature spots, plus FIVE 7-8 minute guest spots each show. All shows are pre-booked. E-mail colormefunnyMD@gmail.com to signup. 1439 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Fridays

Vespucci, Fairfax, Va. Friday at 9. "Friday Night Laughs" will be the first and third Friday of the month. Comedians interested in performing should e-mail fridaynightlaughs@gmail.com. 10579 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

Saturdays

Fan-Freaking-Tastic at Chief Ike's Mambo Room, Adams Morgan, DC Last Saturday of the month at 8 (doors open at 7). "A monthly comedy party hosted by Comedienne Vijai Nathan. DC's best Stand-Ups, Storytellers and Slam Poets come together to make you laugh and take on the monthly theme." Tickets are $15. 1725 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC

Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, Dunkirk, Md. The second Saturday of each month. "Free comedy show for audience. Show will have paid headliner and feature. For scheduled comics see our website. Showtime is 8pm. There will be food and drink specials during comedy night. Address is 10812 Town Center Blvd. Call venue for reservations 410-286-9660. For more info e-mail us kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com or check out www.kscopecomedy.com

Riverboat on the Potomac, Colonial Beach, Va. "Third Saturday of the month; doors at 8 and show at 9. The show is free." See www.kscopecomedy.com for more info. 301 Beach Terrace Colonial Beach, VA

Los Toltecos, Alexandria, Va. Third Saturday of every month. See www.kscopecomedy.com for more info. 4111 Duke Street, Alexandira, VA 22304

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