Bust a gut at these must-see live comedy shows and events in Houston for December 2021.
This month, you’ll have a tough time containing your laughter when Houston plays host to some of the country’s funniest touring comedians who stop by for multiple sets on stages across the city.
Here are our picks for the month’s top nights to tickle your funny bone:
Top 10 Live Comedy Events This Month: December 2021
- Gary Owen at Houston Improv | Select dates from Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 12 – The beloved comic and host of the BET docu-series, The Gary Owen Show, spends a couple weekends in early December at the Improv of West Houston. Tickets start at $90 for a table of 2. Times vary.
- Bert Kreischer at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, December 3 – Most recently seen in his Netflix stand-up specials, Hey Big Boy and Secret Time, the comic and host of the weekly podcast, Bertcast, arrives in Sugar Land for a a one-night event. Tickets range from $39.75 to $79.75. 7:30pm.
- Taylor Tomlinson at UH Cullen Theater | Friday, December 3 – The University of Houston hosts the stand-up comedian who debuted her one-hour Netflix special, Quarter-Life Crisis, where she skewers the tropes of millennials, dating, and her devout religious upbringing. Tickets range from $26.75 to $36.75, with VIP options available. 7pm.
- Mick Foley at Houston Improv | Tuesday, December 14 – The legendary wrestler and five-time New York Times best-seller brings his irresistible charm, wit and wisdom to the stage for a night of “Tales From Wrestling Past,” Foley’s one-man, spoken-word stage show where he finds humor in the unlikeliest of places. Tickets range from $100 for a table of 4 to $450 for a preferred table of 6. 8pm.
- Lil Rel at Houston Improv | Wednesday, December 15 – From appearing in the Oscar-winning Get Out to roles in Space Jam 2, NBC’s Small Fortune, and his 2019 HBO special, Live in Crenshaw, the comedian and actor brings an all-new stand-up set to the Houston Improv for one-night-only. Tickets range from $60 for 2 to $180 for 6. 8pm.
- Rosebud Baker at Houston Improv | Thursday, December 16 – After releasing her first hour-long special this summer, Whiskey Fists, the stand-up comedian, actor and writer brings her insights on everything from relationships to her love of dogs over humans for a one-night performance at the Improv. Tickets range from $40 for a table of 2 to $150 for a table of 6. 8pm.
- Raanan Hershberg at Rudyard’s British Pub | Friday, December 17 & Saturday, December 18 – The touring comedian known for his chart-topping comedy album, Self-Helpless, arrives at Rudyard’s in Montrose for two nights of side-splitting laughter. Tickets start at $15, with reserved and VIP tables available. Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 7:30pm and 10pm.
- Joe List & Sarah Tollemache at the Secret Group | Wednesday, December 22 – This double bill at the EaDo comedy club sees New York City-based comedians Joe List and Sarah Tollemache bring their sets of hilarity that’s been featured on The Late Show, Comedy Central and Netflix’s The Stand Ups. Tickets are $20. 8pm.
- Sal Vulcano & Chris Distefano at Smart Financial Centre | Tuesday, December 28 – The Sugar Land venue hosts both stand-up comedians, who together host the Hey Babe! podcast, for a night of high hilarity. Tickets range from $39.75 to $75. 7pm.
- New Year’s Comedy Laugh Fest, featuring Bruce Bruce, D.L. Hughley, Eddie Griffin, Nephew Tommy, Earthquake at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, December 31 – Send 2021 off with a night of nonstop laughter when some of the biggest comedians come to Sugar Land for an uproarious New Year’s Eve event. Tickets range from $59 to more than $200. 8pm.
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