Top 20 Live Comedy Events This Month: June 2023

Get your laughs at these must-see live comedy shows and events in Houston for June 2023.

Find more comedy happening all month long in the 365Houston Calendar.

Here are our picks for the month’s top nights in comedy:

Top 20 Live Comedy Events This Month: June 2023

• Nimesh Patel at Houston Improv | Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3 – The standup comedian and Emmy Award–nominated writer of Saturday Night Live performs in Houston. $120 for 4, and up. Times vary. 
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Martin Amini at Rudyard’s Pub | Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3 – Known for his Kennedy Center special, Son of an Ice Cream Man, Martin Amini comes to Montrose for two nights, sharing the comedy he’s found in growing up with Bolivian and Iranian heritage. $20 and up. Times vary.
• AJ Wilkerson at Houston Improv | Wednesday, June 7 – The Florida-based veteran and comedian with autism is known for his side-splitting punchlines and nervous charm as he relates the unique way his brain works—and when it works against him. $40 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.
• Arnez J at Houston Improv | Thursday, June 8 to Sunday, June 11 – The Atlanta-native comedian brings his energetic, laugh-out-loud, and profanity-free material to the stage at West Houston’s Improv across four nights. $70 for 2, and up. Times vary.
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Michael Longfellow at Rudyard’s Pub | Friday, June 9 & Saturday, June 10 – One of the newest castmembers on Saturday Night Live, Michael Longfellow brings his Tourfellow to the Riot Comedy stage for back-to-back nights. $20 and up. 7pm and 9pm.

• Becky Robinson at House of Blues | Sunday, June 11 – The stand-up comic known for her viral characters like Entitled Housewife and Suzie Chapstick comes to the Downtown venue on the She Gone Tour. $35.50 and up. 8pm.
• Jiaoying Summers at Houston Improv | Wednesday, June 14 – A New York Comedy Festival headliner known for more than 1 billion TikTok views, Jiaoying Summers arrives at the Improv for a night of laugh-out-loud comedy that draws from her personal background and witty insights. $40 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.
• Pat McGann at Houston Improv | Thursday, June 15 – After releasing his first comedy special, When’s Mom Gonna Be Home?, Pat McGann brings his parenting observations and sarcastic charm to the Improv stage. $40 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.
• Kerryn Feehan at the Secret Group | Friday, June 16 – Out of New York, Kerryn Feehan has been featured on Comedy Central, TruTV, Sirius XM and many other comic festivals and podcasts. You can catch her on the EaDo stage for one night–only this month. $20 and up. 8pm.
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Punkie Johnson at Rudyard’s Pub | Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17 – For back-to-back nights, the Riot hosts Saturday Night Live cast member Punkie Johnson as she steps into a nationwide tour that brings her through Houston. $20 and up. 7pm and 9pm.

• Vir Das at Houston Improv | Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18 – The Improv sets the stage for Indian comedian, actor and musician Vir Das as he swings through while on the Greenlight Tour. $50 for 2, and up. Times vary.
• Juneteenth Comedy Fest at Galveston Island Convention Center | Saturday, June 17 – Ahead of Juneteenth, the Galveston convention center hosts an all-star lineup of touring Texas comedians, including Billy D. Washington, Rodney Bigham, Dave Lawson and more. $20 and up. 7pm.
• Bored Teachers Comedy Tour at Hobby Center | Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June 18 – Growing out of social media, this comedy show features a talented lineup of comedians who are also educators, offering hilarious perspectives on the joys and challenges of teaching. $44 and up. Times vary.
• Scott Seiss at Houston Improv | Wednesday, June 21 – Most recently featured as a paramedic in Cocaine Bear, Scott Seiss is also known for his viral TikTok videos as Angry IKEA Guy. Now, he’ll appear at the Spring Branch laugh house for a special one-night engagement. $50 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.
• The Riot Comedy Club presents Dustin Sims at Rudyard’s Pub | Thursday, June 22 – Out of Alabama comes the viral comedian and YouTuber known for his hilarious Snapchat videos and “Talking to Myself” series. He’ll head upstairs at the Montrose pub for one set at the Riot. $25 and up. 8pm.

• The Riot Comedy Club presents Brooks Whelan at Rudyard’s Pub | Friday, June 23 & Saturday, June 24 – For back-to-back nights, the Riot hosts Brooks Whelan, the former SNL castmember, stand-up comic and sometimes advocate against irresponsible behavior. $17 and up. Times vary.
• Bruce Bruce at Houston Improv | Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25 – The side-splitting comedy of stand-up extraordinaire and frequent BET host, Bruce Bruce, takes over the Improv for five sets across the weekend. $80 for 2, and up. Times vary.
• Sam Morril at House of Blues | Sunday, June 25 – The Downtown stage welcomes Sam Morril—stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer—for one night only. The prolific New York comic has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late, Late Show with James Corden, Conan and more. $27.50 and up. 7pm.
• George Lopez at Smart Financial Centre | Sunday, June 25 – The legendary comedian, actor, and host of the OMG Hi! podcast, George Lopez comes to Sugar Land, bringing his biting wit and uproarious takes on life and culture in America. $64 and up. 8pm.
• Kevin James Thornton at Houston Improv | Thursday, June 29 – Exploding into popularity through TikTok and Instagram, the multi-talented comedian, musician, filmmaker and photographer swings through West Houston for a one-night-only event. $60 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.