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Top 15 Live Comedy Events This Month: January 2020
- Steve Byrne at Houston Improv | Thursday, January 2 through Saturday, January 4 – The stand-up comedian and actor recently went to Showtime with his latest special, Tell The Damn Joke, and directed the documentary, Always Amazing, on the ’90s magician, the Amazing Johnathan. Tickets range from $20 to $30, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- Kerwin Claiborne at The Ensemble Theatre | Saturday, January 4 – With over 280,000 Instagram followers, Kerwin Claiborne delights fans on the Gram with his hilarious skits and improvisations. Now, he takes his show on the road, with a stop at the Mid-Main theater. Tickets are $30. 7pm.
- Shane Mauss at The Secret Group | Monday, January 6 – Host of the science podcast, Here We Are, Shane Mauss is known for life-driven comedy on his album, My Big Break, and hilariously terrifying anecdotes about his use of psychedelics. Tickets range from $18 to $25, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Damon Wayans at Houston Improv | Thursday, January 9 through Sunday, January 12 – One of the biggest names in comedy over the last forty years, Damon Wayans has come up from the skit comedy series In Living Color to starring in films and television shows like Major Payne and Fox’s Lethal Weapon. Tickets range from $40 to $50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- Tony Hinchcliffe at The Secret Group | Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11 – Known for his edgy material, the Comedy Central Roast writer takes to tour with a new set to follow his 2016 Netflix special, One Shot. Tickets range from $15 to $20. Showtimes vary.
- Earthquake at Houston Improv | Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, January 19 – With an HBO special and roles in the hit comedy series Everybody Hates Chris and Sharknado 4, Earthquake has spent his career building on hilarious stand-up comedy that picks apart observations on society, culture, and race. Tickets range from $25 to $35, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Performances begins at 8pm each night.
- Beth Stelling at The Secret Group | Thursday, January 16 – A writer on HBO’s Crashing, Beth Stelling has taken her stand-up act to the late-night circuit with specials on Showtime (Comedy of SXSW) and Netflix (The Standups). Now, she stops by The Secret Group for a one-night performance. Tickets range from $10 to $15. 8pm.
- Yvonne Orji at White Oak Music Hall | Thursday, January 16 – Known for her role as Molly on HBO’s Insecure, Yvonne Orji traces her path to the film sets and the stand-up stage. Tickets are $35 in advance. 7pm.
- Black Laughs Matter, featuring Arnez J., Aries Spears, Tommy Davidson, Benji Brown, Carmen Barton at NRG Arena | Friday, January 17 – A stellar lineup of comedians take the stage at NRG Arena for a supersized stand-up set. Tickets range from $39 to over $120, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Jeff Ross and Dave Attell at Revention Music Center | Saturday, January 18 – After releasing Bumping Mics on Netflix in 2018, the duo take their stand-up chemistry on the road. Tickets range from $35 to over $55. 8pm.
- Rory Scovel, Nick Youssef, and Freddy Scotty at The Secret Group | Sunday, January 19 – On the “Comedians Following Tool Tour,” Rory Scovel teams up with his buddies Nick Youssef and Freddy Scotty for a hilarious set that traces the path of prog-rockers Tool across the nation. Tickets range from $20 to $25, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Kathleen Madigan at Revention Music Center | Sunday, January 19 – For over twenty years, Kathleen Madigan has had crowds rolling with laughter with appearances on late-night shows, comedy specials, and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfeld. Tickets range from $39 to over $115, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Los Tres Tristes Tigres at Houston Improv | Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25 – The comedy trio of musicians take their performance from Mexico City into a tour of the United States, with a weekend stop at the Houston Improv. Tickets are $28, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- Jim Jefferies at Wortham Theater Center | Friday, January 24 – Host of Comedy Central’s The Jim Jefferies Show, the Aussie stand-up comedian tackles any topic with off-color humor, including current events, drugs, and relationships. Tickets range from $39.50 to $179.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Christina P at Houston Improv | Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1 – Co-host of Your Mom’s House podcast, Christina Pazsitzky (known as Christina P) has been a regular and writer for Chelsea Lately, as well as several of VH1’s pop culture countdown shows. Most recently, she can be seen in her stand-up special on Netflix, The Degenerates. Tickets range from $25 to $50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. Showtimes vary.
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