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: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
- DC Improv: Bert Kreischer (W-Sa)
- Comedy Factory: Paul Mecurio (R-Sa)
- Magooby's: Gary Gulman (R-Sa)
- Sully's Comedy Cellar: Paul Venier (F-Sa)
- Comedy Zone VA: Dave Goldstein (F-Sa)
- Laugh Out Loud: Nothing listed
- Arlington Drafthouse: Matt Braunger (F-Sa)
- Riot Act: Gaylarious (W), Comics Anonymous (R), Short Films (F-Sa)
February 2012
February 1: 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
February 2: Rustic River, 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
February 3: You, Me, Them, Everybody Live at the Wonderland Ballroom. Friday at 7:30. A talk show hosted by Brandon Wetherbee. Music from Ian Graham and Nathan Jurgenson, Guests include music writer and podcaster Marcus Dowling, Stand up comedian Andy Kline. 101 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC.
February 3: 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
Febraury 9: 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.
Febraury 11: 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
February 12: 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
February 14: 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
Febraury 15: 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.
February 15: Rustic River, 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
February 17: 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
February 18: 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
February 23: Cobblestone Tavern and Grill, Eldersburg, Md. Usually the last Thursday of the month at 8:30. Taglines comedy is organizing showcases here. $5 cover. You can get venue info at the Cobblestone site.
Febraury 23: 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.
February 25: 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
February 28: Second Chance Saloon, Columbia, Md. Usually the last Tuesday of the month at 8:30. Taglines comedy is organizing showcases at this bar. $5 cover.
Theater Shows
Washington
- Constitution Hall (DC): Mike Epps (2/10), Steve Harvey (2/17-18)
- Warner Theater (DC): Demetri Martin (2/3), Jim Gaffigan (2/23-25), Brian Reagan (5/18-19)
- The Lincoln Theatre (DC): Bill Burr (3/3)
- Sixth and I (DC): Michael Ian Black (3/8)
- Lisner Auditorium (DC): Ralphie May (5/23)
- Lansburgh Theater (DC): TBA
- Merriweather Post Pavilion (DC): TBA
- Atlas Center (DC): TBA
- 9:30 Club (DC): TBD
Virginia
- The Birchmere (VA): Suzanne Westenhoefer (2/4), John Hodgman (2/10)
- The State Theatre (VA): The Whitest Kids You Know (2/12), Comic Strip (2/18)
- Patriot Center (VA): TBA
Maryland
- The Fillmore (MD): Jeffrey Ross (2/25)
- Lyric Opera House (MD): Gabriel Iglesias (3/18)
- The Hippodrome (MD): Larry King (3/3)
- Recher Theatre (MD): TBA



