DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Brad Garrett will be at the Arlington Cinema ‘N Drafthouse October 18th and 19th. In the meantime, check out our interview with the cynical star best known for his role in the TV sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” On Tap: You got your start doing standup when you were young, appearing on the Tonight Show in… read more »
Just in case you haven’t heard—Pauly shore isn’t dead. In fact, in 2011 he’s back with a few feature length films, a Vegas variety show and a new comedy tour that’s ripping across the nation like a schizophrenic bull in a china shop. We caught up with him in California last week, and let me… read more »
In the mainstream American media, the face of Islam is often scowling or – at the very least – deadly serious. For a few funny nights in downtown Washington this month, three Muslim comics aim to dispel that image through comedy. “Allah Made Me Funny: the World Domination Tour,” featuring three of America’s leading Muslim… read more »
Okay…I know, not very funny. What can I say, I tried. But if it’s comedy you are looking for, there’s a new place in town guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. Washington’s newest comedy hot spot: The Riot Act Comedy Theatre. Opening mid-August, the theatre is a state-of-the-art, two-level, 13,000 square foot showroom with 330… read more »
May 2011 ISSUE – If you are a fan of comedy or a working comedian, then Rooftop Comedy should be on your radar. Founded in 2005 in the San Francisco Bay area, it has become a huge resource for comedy fans and comedians alike. Fans can access cutting-edge professional comedy from North America, Europe and… read more »
If you’re like me, when you think comedy, the last thing that comes to mind is a bracket-driven, play-off style competition. But that’s exactly what the Washington Improv Theater (WIT) has managed to create in F.I.S.T – the Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament. DC’s improv scene has grown exponentially over the last decade, and much of… read more »
If you overheard me talking with comedian Jo Koy, you might have thought I was catching up with an old friend. Koy has a way of easing you into a conversation, much like his comedy act, drawing you into his warm, engaging and, yes, funny world. He doesn’t talk out of obligation; he is earnest… read more »
Looking for something funny and fun to do on a Wednesday night? Starting this February, Metro Comedy presents live standup at Bar 7, an upscale bar and lounge located on 7th Street near the convention center. Metro Comedy, launched in 2009 by local comedian and host Ed Blaze, is set to bring comedy to Bar… read more »
The weather outside is frightful, but live comedy inside is delightful. On Tap’s list of must-see comedians will chase away even the worst winter blues.
Last month I visited open-mic comedy nights in the DC area – the take away? Being funny is harder than it looks. This month, I check out a school of comedy. Humor: is it something you’re born with or can you learn to be funny? My quest to answer the nature vs. nurture quandary of… read more »
