Think you can be America’s next great comic? The Improv’s New Faces of Comedy showcase might give you your first break. It’s an open-mike, with all the non-pros getting three minutes onstage. Contact openmicimprov@gmail.com for entry details. (Translation: No, you can’t just show up and expect to get on stage.) 8 p.m. 7620 Katy Freeway. For information, call 721-333-8800 or visit www.improvhouston.com. Free.

First Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m. Starts: Feb. 2. Continues through March 30, 2011

This article appears in Feb 10-16, 2011.