Standup Comedy for Ukraine at O'Sullivans

 

Clarendon's Irish pub O'Sullivan's is continuing their weekly standup comedy series every Thursday with a Make Jokes, Not War! event to benefit Ukrainian refugees. The 7:30pm comedy show is $15 and 50% of all sales will go to help "mobilize resources and partners to assist those who are vulnerable and displaced." in Ukraine. Hosted by Jon Yeager, the night has three teams (DC, MD, VA) go head- to head- to head in a battle for local comedy supremacy. A special guest closes out the show while the hosts tabulate the votes.

Attack Of The Comics at Drafthouse Zoom

This Friday at 8pm Arlington Cinema Drafthouse is hosting its recurring comedy standup Attack Of The Comics for free on Zoom.


The show is raising money for local charities:
DC Coalition for Homeless
One DC


Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96811958203
Meeting ID: 968 1195 8203
RSVP here for free tickets

Holidazed & Confused Holiday Live at Drafthouse

Although the holiday season is busy, you can still make time for festive comedy at the Arlington Cinema Drafthouse with multiple showings of the Holidazed and Confused live show. This must-see revue features original songs, brand new sketches and classic favorites made famous by Second City legends like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell. The comedy troop is playing in Arlington for six days with a full list of showtimes here. Usually tickets are $30, but you can get them for $18 at Goldstar now.

9 Comedy and Songwriter Series at Iota

This week Iota features back to back performances of "The 9" groups headed by local musician Justin Trawick. Monday, December 16 starts off The 9 Comedy Series at 8pm with nine great DC area comics for only a $5 cover, including:
Kat Timpf
Doug Hecox
Jared Stern
David Miller
Carson Gross
Wes Martens
Mariya Alexander
Mike Finazzo
Pete Bergen

Then Tuesday The 9 Songwriter Series returns to Iota for the second part of its Holiday Show. They will be singing an assortment of holiday songs with nine local musicians for $10. Starting at 8pm, the line up will include:
Justin Trawick
Don Kim
Matthew James Scott
Jasmine Gillison
Alexe Colbus
Jon Blashford
Kevin de Souza
Brittany Jean
Heather Mae

Comedy with Dave Coulier this weekend in Arlington

For those old enough to recognize his catch phrase "Cut. It. Out!", be sure to catch one of Dave Coulier's shows this weekend. The comedian who played Uncle Joey on the family friendly sitcom Full House in the 80s is in town for several comedy and magic shows Thursday through Saturday.

Thursday 7:30pm
"Comedy, Improv, & Illusion Variety Show" at
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
$25

Friday 7:30pm
"Clean Comedy Show" at

Clean Comedy Show

Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
$30

Saturday 7:30pm
"An Arlington Drafthouse Event" at
Artisphere Spectrum Theatre
$30

Nine Comedians at Iota Sunday

Justin Tradwick via facebook.com

Tonight Justin Tradwick's 9 Series is returning to Iota, but not for music this time. The 9 Comedy Series will bring nine comedians to the Clarendon venue at 8pm. Come laugh at/with the following with only a $10 cover:

Randy Syphax
Jason Weems
Derek Every
Emily Ruskowski
David Tveite
Matty Litwack
Tyler Richardson
Mariya Alexander
Gabe Zucker

Margot MacDonald plays at DC comedy show tonight

One of my favorite local musicians Margot MacDonald is playing in DC tonight at The Dunes. She is the musical guest for the "Consensual Sext" comedy night featuring five comedians. The show starts at 8pm, and Margot takes the stage with her amazing voice at 10pm for this technically free show but there is a $5 suggested donation. $5 is more than worth it just to see Margot's talent live, yet alone five comic acts!

Funniest Fed on Oct 23 at Cinema Drafthouse

Arlington Cinema ‘n Drafthouse is hosting the 2009 Funniest Fed Competition on Friday October 23rd. The comedy special starts at 8pm and pits six finalists against each other:

Doug Hecox, FHWA
Kevin Blackerby, Smithsonian
Kate Taylor, US Senate
Shahryar Rizvi, Census
John Quirk, US Senate
Jeff Maurer, EPA

Portions of the night's $15 tickets will benefit the Fisher House Foundation.

Thanks Delia for the heads up!

Open Mic Comedy @ Eleventh Street Lounge tonight

Eleventh Street Lounge is one of my favorite venues in Clarendon, as it is a little more classy and tasteful than the typical bars and clubs packed with the identical post-college drunkards.

Known for its techno music DJ's, warm red interior, and a speak-easy like basement section, Eleventh has added another feature to make it even more attractive. Every first and third Mondays of each month the lounge hosts an open mic comedy standup, with comedians ranging from beginners to veterans.

The open mic that starts at 8pm. More info at their site or their Facebook event page.

David Sedaris @ GWU Lisner Auditorium

Stiletto reports:

David Sedaris was as awesome as expected at Lisner on Wednesday (Oct 7, 2009) night. He's been working on a book of fables, or... as he said it.... "a book of stories with animals, since fables usually have a lesson to be learned and his stories don't" and he shared a few of those yet-to-be-released ditty's with the crowd. He also suggested that the attendees invest in The Onion's book Our Dumb World, and after listening to a couple excerpts, the attendees agreed. He opened with political satire that was edgy to the point of hilarious, finished by candidly answering audience questions, and provided the most ROFL moment possible by reading from his diary. Hugh is a patient and lucky man.

Side Items: Traffic (should have metro'd) on 66 was as pleasant as ever. There was no street parking for miles around GW but parking garages were decently priced. There's only one set of restrooms at lisner but the lines move quickly. We were about 3/4 of the way back from the stage, and the view was fine. Overall great night/show.

Open Mic Comedy @ RiRa

Another great night of standup comedy at RiRa bought to us by StandupComdeyToGo. The night featured more than a dozen comics from amateurs to veterans like Seaton Smith, Hampton and Mike Way. And half price burgers!

As always, the irreplacable John Quirk was there to warm up the crowd and MC the audience joke contest at the end. Even if you get stuck in the front table right next to the loud speaker, its still a worthwhile night.

Seaton Smith @ Arlington Cinema Drafthouse

Every Thursday night Arlington Cinema Drafthouse hosts a stand up event with local comedic talent. The $5 show lasts from 7 to 8pm and features four different comics every week in a small, intimate setting.

This week's show was made worthwhile by the always funny Seaton Smith. Seaton has performed at many local venues, including the DC Improv and RiRa.

Seaton has a great comedic style, and I was very impressed that he did not reuse any of his previous jokes from when I saw him last at RiRa three weeks ago.

I love his flip-flops routine, never gets old!

Open Mic Comedy @ RiRa

Another full house at RiRa's weekly free comedy night presented by StandupComedyToGo. There seemed to be a sorority or high school reunion attending, as half the crowd was somewhat inebriated late twenty something females. One of them even tried her first attempt at stand up that ended in what would become an infamous joke about "bleached assholes."

Like most of RiRa's stand up nights, it featured a mixture of newcomers and comedy veterans like Hampton performing. The night concluded with the hilarious Tony Woods improvising most of his ten minute stand up routine.

Benjamin Button @ Courthouse AMC

I had a great spur of the moment opportunity to watch the Curious Case of Benjamin Button tonight, and Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett both had amazing performances. The storyline was superb, and the 160 minute film flew by. It reminded me of Big Fish and The Fall in different ways. Its a really amazing tale that I full heartily recommend for anyone.

On a side note, I also just found that that Listrani's in Courthouse hosts Standup Comedy nights! They have free open mic nights hosted by All Stars Comedy on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Standup Comedy @ Arlington Cinema Drafthouse

Finally caught a stand up comedy show at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse tonight featuring three local comics.

The setting was very casual, with the comedians performing right in the grill area. With about 20 people in the crowd, it made for a cozy and light hearted show.

The food is decent, mostly typical American fare. I like the creative menu descriptions (with movie themes, so 'Deserts' were labeled 'Credits', etc).

Cinema 'n' Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 486-2345

Open Mic Comedy @ RiRa

Made my second appearance at RiRa's open mic standup show named "HaHa." The comedy seemed a little darker and dirtier than last time, which wasn't the best of luck for me since I brought my Dad this time =P Although veterans like Lisa Fine and Roger Mursick made solid performances.

Wednesday nights 8 to 10 pm
2915 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,VA 22201
703-248-9888
http://www.rira.com/arlington/home.html
www.StandupComedyToGo.com

Open Mic Comedy @ RiRa

Very happy I made it out to RiRa's open mic stand up comedy tonight. They feature professional and amateur comedians every Wednesday night in the upstairs party room. The small room was packed, but that didn't deter the diligent waitress Sarah from coming by frequently to check on everyone.

I wasn't expecting much since it was a free event, so I was very surprised at the quality of comedians that took the stage. Tonight featured Lisa Fine, Roger Mursick, Jared, James Ryan, and Dan Nainan (sorry I can't remember all their names). Definitely worth checking out next week.

At the end of the show someone and said I was really funny on stage. I took the compliment even though he mistook me for Roger (all us Irish guys do look alike).

FREE Live standup comedy show by local standup comics $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show Wednesday nights 8 to 10 pm Ha-Ha at Ri-Ra Ri-Ra Irish Pub FREE SHOW 2915 Wilson Blvd Arlington,VA 22201 703-248-9888 http://www.rira.com/arlington/home.html www.StandupComedyToGo.com