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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.

July 2010

July 8: 11th St. Lounge, Clarendon, Va. Thursday. New showcase (invitation only, comics) on the second Thursday of the month. Next showcase is Thursday, May 13: The Battle of the Sexes featuring Tim Miller, Chris Barylick, Michael Eltringham, Mike Way, Aparna Nancherla, Jessica Brodkin, Anna Pope, Lisa Fine and Anupama Pillalamarri. 1041 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201

July 9: Velvet Lounge, U St. Friday at 7. Three Chord Comedy presents Joe Mande, Jimmy Meritt , Jake Young, Tyler Sonnichsen, Eli Sairs. Creator of the website "Look at this fucking hipster (dot com)," Joe's been on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham." He was Time Out New York’s “Best New Comedian” of 2009. One year anniversary show! $5 cover. 915 U Street NW, Washington, DC

July 9: Sabores Lounge, Cleveland Park Friday at 9. This bi-monthly showcase is at the Sabores Lounge (formerly the Uptown Tavern). E-mail districtstandup@gmail.com for more information.

July 10: EJ's Landing, College Park, Md. The "So you think you are funny contest" continues. The quarter finals, top three move on to the semi finals. Comics must compete in the quarter finals to qualify for the semi finals, for more information email Kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com Cash prize to each contests winner." 8601 Baltimore Avenue.

July 14: Happy Hour Trivia at the DC Improv. Wednesday at 7. The wildly popular Improv trivia night! Prizes for the best teams, including the always-exciting free basket of chips and nachos. Hosted by Chris White. You can get more details at the trivia site.

July 15: Clare and Don's Beach Shack, Falls Church, Va. Thursday at 9. The third Thursday of each month is a showcase organized by Graham Currin (rcurr009@odu.edu). "It's a showcase of high quality acts with some paid spots booked. All comics get a couple of drinks." 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046 Clare and Don's site

July 17: EJ's Landing, College Park, Md. The "So you think you are funny contest" continues. The quarter finals, top three move on to the semi finals. Comics must compete in the quarter finals to qualify for the semi finals, for more information email Kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com Cash prize to each contests winner." 8601 Baltimore Avenue.

July 24: EJ's Landing, College Park, Md. The "So you think you are funny contest" continues. The quarter finals, top three move on to the semi finals. Comics must compete in the quarter finals to qualify for the semi finals, for more information email Kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com Cash prize to each contests winner." 8601 Baltimore Avenue.

June 27: Michael's Pub, Columbia, Md. Usually the last Tuesday of the month at 8. Taglines comedy is organizing showcases at this Irish pub. $5 cover. You can get venue info at the Michael's site.

July 29: Cobblestone Tavern and Grill, Eldersburg, Md. 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.

July 30: Bar Bacon Fun Time Comedy Hour, Baltimore Friday at 11. "This is our monthly showcase of the weird, wonderful and well, just plain awesome of Baltimore Comedy. Featuring Stand-up, Improv (but not lame), sketch and pretty much anything you can come up with." E-mail hampdencomedy@gmail.com for more info. The Golden West Cafe, 1105 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD. Facebook page

July 31: EJ's Landing, College Park, Md. The "So you think you are funny contest" continues. The semi final round, top three move on to the finals. Comics must compete in the quarter finals to qualify for the semi finals, for more information email Kaleidoscopecomedy@yahoo.com Cash prize to each contests winner." 8601 Baltimore Avenue.

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