http://www.dcstandup.com/index.php News and notes from the Washington DC comedy scene en-us Copyright 2009, Chris White chris@dcstandup.com Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:00 GMT Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:00 GMT Wed, 1 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120201http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120201Just as I finished the last batch of updates, three new open mics landed in my e-mail (chris@dcstandup.com). Here are your new open mics: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120130http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120130After a few weeks of letting messages marinate in my in-box (that sounds far scuzzier than I intended), I just posted all the open mic updates for January. Pizzaria Venti is gone, Big Bear Cafe is added, and there were some changes to start times and frequencies for a few other venues. A sampling: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120129http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120129The Super Bowl gets top billing this weekend, but if you want to see something actually more entertaining than violent commercials, you have some comedy options. Plus Demetri Martin at the Warner. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120109http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120109Interesting spread this week at the clubs. And if you're into that sort of thing, you can check out JB Smoove at the 9:30 club on Saturday night. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120104http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120104There's a good chance that you're too lazy to click over to the calendar page (I know my demographic), so here's a relatively current listing of what's on tap this winter at local theaters. If there's a venue that needs to be added, let me know and it shall be done. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120103http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120103Start the New Year off right, yo, by going to see some live comedy. The hot draw is Kevin Nealon at the DC Improv, but I'm here to tell you that all shows are already sold out. Wah wah. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120102http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20120102A happy 2012 to all the people who visit and support DC Standup. We're just one year away from the magical 10th anniversary. Won't that be grand. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20111121http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20111121If you're thankful for comedy, and want to spend a few hours in a dark room not talking to your family, we can help you out. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20111107http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20111107And we're back! It's been a busy month at the corporate headquarters, with the entire Dcstandup.com staff forced to undergo sensitivity training following some high-profile sexual harrassment allegations. But we're back now, and we're here to tell you what's up at the clubs this week. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20111003http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20111003It's fall, and a young man's fancy turns to comedy. You can catch Chris Tucker at the Warner Theater on Friday. On the more-affordable side of things ... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110929http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110929We're back from our vacation (it's stressful running a low-traffic Web site) and we have a few open mic things to report. New events at Sidebar and Fruit Bat, and Old Glory moves to Wednesday. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110928http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110928Sorry to miss last week. I hope you still love me. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110912http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110912Some shows of interest this week! New stars, and a few blasts from the past. On Tuesday you can actually catch Andrew Dice Clay at the 9:30 Club. (Also on Tuesday, there's the Hispanic-flavored Reyes of Comedy at the Warner). Also from the wayback machine: Pauly Shore at the Drafthouse this weekend. Thu, 8 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110908http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110908One of our favorite local comedians, Rob Maher, is on this week's episode of the DC Improv Podcast. He's talking about his recent tour of military bases in the Middle East, and the stories involve slightly more weaponry than an open mic in Baltimore. HEYOOOO! Wed, 7 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110907http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110907Good times! A new open mic to report in Baltimore, starting in the middle of September. Tue, 6 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110906http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110906We're past the fall season, so look for things to pick up at comedy establishments in this fine city of ours. Tommy Davidson of "Booty Call" fame (as I think of him) is at the Improv, while comedy-star-in-training Hannibal Buress does a streth at the Drafthouse. The Gaylarious showcase makes its debut at Riot Act. Mon, 5 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110905http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110905A heads up on some housekeeping: The Pashion Lounge listing and the Chief Ike's listing have been removed. Got reports from some very helpful readers that they were defunct. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110830http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110830Irene did a number on the last weekend's shows: Riot Act canceled Saturday operations, and the Ari Shaffir shows at the Atlas Theater got wiped out as well. This weekend, Labor Day is doing a number on some club stuff: no headliner at the Arlington Drafthouse, Sully's or Laugh Out Loud (as far as I can tell). But you've still got Jake "Most Appearances on Letterman by a Comic" Johannsen at the Improv, and some top-tier local guys on stage up in Baltimore. Enjoy the holiday! Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110829http://www.dcstandup.com/monoblog/?day=20110829Here's an intriguing press release (full text below) about a book on Katt Williams, who to me is fascinating, for reasons that I will be happy to share with you if buy me a beer.