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Stand-up Comedy

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2011
  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Dudely Jones Graduates To Full Comedy Web Series

    ​Rocks Off has been chronicling the rise of comedy rapper Evan Cassidy and his Dudely Jones Comedy Tribe for quite some time. He's broken down for us the sweet honey lure of his dinosaur sweater, proven that there is a place in rap for modesty, and showed us his firecrotch in "Where My Gingers ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2010

    The Gift of Laughter

    ​Rocks Off has been chronicling the rise of comedy rapper Evan Cassidy and his Dudely Jones Comedy Tribe for quite some time. He's broken down for us the sweet honey lure of his dinosaur sweater, proven that there is a place in rap for modesty, and showed us his firecrotch in "Where My Gingers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2010

    Why Aren't There Any Good Conservative Comedians?

    ​It's a valid question, even in light of the specter of Satanism rearing its seven heads over Delaware last week. Actually, maybe that's the quick and dirty answer to my question: the reality of the Tea Party is funnier than any airplane food joke Christine O'Donnell could tell at the Improv. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 4, 2010

    Tom Green

    The Canadian comedian travels to Houston sans Internet connection

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2009

    The Comedians of Chelsea Lately

    Drag your long boobs over here, Heather McDonald

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2009

    Jay Mohr

    Last Comic Standing founder still finds time for the road

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2009

    Kiki Melendez's Hot Tamales Live

    From hissing vaginas to Benetton-style interracial families, these comedians don't hold back

  • Calendar

    April 16, 2009

    Christopher Titus

    Web exclusive!

  • Calendar

    April 16, 2009

    Bob Biggerstaff

    The Laff Stop welcomes one of Houston’s own to the headlining spot

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Bill Hicks, Still Dead 15 Years Later

    Wholly influential and ridiculously honest stand-up comic Bill Hicks died fifteen years ago today, succumbing to lung cancer. Ironically he had always opined that that was how he would meet his end. Smoking seemed to be his obsession and he was rarely seen onstage not puffing away. The comedian move ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2009

    Deadbeat Club TV

    The local troupe of “registered sketch offenders” releases their first DVD

  • Calendar

    December 11, 2008

    Billy D. Washington

    Local comedic force once served on the police force

  • Calendar

    November 13, 2008

    Damon Wayans

    The star of In Living Color and Saturday Night Live is back onstage

  • Calendar

    August 7, 2008

    John Reep

    Winner of Last Comic Standing is a little bit country and a little bit Dane Cook

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2008

    Aries Spears

    The former MADtv comedian takes on Jay-Z, DMX and Mike Tyson — for starters

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2008

    Q&A: Reverend Bob Levy Talks Howard Stern, Blue Cheese and Killers of Comedy

    The former MADtv comedian takes on Jay-Z, DMX and Mike Tyson — for starters

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2008

    Neil Hamburger

    The king of one-liners says gives naysayers the middle finger

  • Calendar

    February 21, 2008

    Last Comic Standing Auditions and Showcase

    NBC’s comedy reality show hunts Houston for humor

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2008

    Q&A: Chewing the Fat with Christian Finnegan

    NBC’s comedy reality show hunts Houston for humor

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Fart Fest: Larry the Cable Guy Gives Houston Another Chance to Blow $43.75

    NBC’s comedy reality show hunts Houston for humor

  • Calendar

    November 29, 2007

    Bill Bellamy

    Comic turns on the charm

  • Calendar

    November 22, 2007

    The Slim Bloodworth Benefit

    Local comedians ban together to help one of their own

  • Calendar

    September 20, 2007

    Stand-Up for Peace

    Local comedians offer comic relief to those still frustrated with the war in Iraq

  • Calendar

    August 16, 2007

    Godfrey

    This comedian went from pitching sodas to selling out comedy clubs

  • Calendar

    August 2, 2007

    Young Americans Comedy Tour

    From girlfriends to groupies, this is sausage fest humor

  • News

    May 24, 2007

    Funny Business: Playing with Boys

    Being a female comic can be tougher than you think

  • News

    May 24, 2007

    Funny Business

    Once upon a time Houston was a hot spot for comedy clubs. Now it's anybody's guess on who'll turn out on any given night

  • Calendar

    August 10, 2006

    Never a Blue Mood

    Once upon a time Houston was a hot spot for comedy clubs. Now it's anybody's guess on who'll turn out on any given night

  • Calendar

    May 12, 2005

    Flight of Fancy

    A dance icon unearths some winged crusaders

  • Music

    April 14, 2005

    Humor Can Be Funny

    Or so believe the Comedians of Comedy

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2004

    Bill Kills

    Comedian-actor Bellamy may be the greatest performer he's ever seen

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2004

    No Kids in the Hall

    Don't let the cuteness fool you: Aisha Tyler's act is for adults

  • Calendar

    June 19, 2003

    Late Night with Dave Attell

    Don't let the cuteness fool you: Aisha Tyler's act is for adults

  • Calendar

    February 20, 2003

    Comic Timing

    Alternative comics Maria Bamford and Zach Galifianakis aren't above using mainstream methods

  • Calendar

    January 2, 2003

    Main Street Improv

    8 p.m. Thursdays

  • Calendar

    January 10, 2002

    Good Chomanship

    Margaret Cho makes good, going from Polk Street to Sesame Street

  • News

    December 13, 2001

    Caring for the Kids

    Plus: Last Seen Wearing..., Punch Lines, Looking Down

  • Calendar

    November 22, 2001

    Chicks with Shtick

    Female comedians take their act to the less-restrictive Rudyard's

  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000
  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000

    Best Adulterated Shakespeare

    Gregory Boyd's The Comedy of Errors, Alley Theatre

  • Calendar

    May 11, 2000

    Sit.com

    Lips Productions

  • Calendar

    March 23, 2000

    Fun with Rednecks

    Bill Engvall

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2000

    I'm Crushing Your Head!

    The Kids in the Hall

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2000

    Tonight at the Improv...

    The Kids in the Hall

  • Calendar

    September 16, 1999

    Honor Thy Elders

    The Kids in the Hall

  • Calendar

    July 22, 1999

    Sitcom Survivor

    Margaret Cho

  • Calendar

    June 24, 1999

    Hard as a Rock

    Margaret Cho

  • Calendar

    August 20, 1998

    CottonEyed Cho

    Margaret Cho

  • Dining

    June 25, 1998

    Dish

    Margaret Cho

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