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Please note: Once tickets are purchased, there is no switching between showtimes.

Lavell has been a comedy star for years, but he really hit the big time as the runner-up in the fifth edition of “Last Comic Standing.” Since then, he’s been a true national star, headlining clubs and theaters with his signature suits and side-splitting jokes. And he’s also making breakthroughs as an actor – fans of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” know him as Huell.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Come out and wordplay! You're invited to watch or compete in Pun DMV, our pun contest. The night is hosted by Dana Fleitman, and it has two events:

The Tournament: An on-the-spot punning tournament featuring up to 20 people. At the start of each match, contestants are given a theme. They then take turns making up puns on the spot. People are eliminated when they're stumped. The last person standing moves on to the next round (or victory)! Anyone in attendance can compete, and you can sign up on site when you arrive.

The Freestyle: Each competitor chooses a punning theme, then prepares in advance a two-minute speech packed with puns inspired by that theme. On the night of the show, the competitors deliver their speeches on stage. We'll pick a few finalists, based on quality of puns and overall delivery. Then the audience will decide the winner by cheering. If you'd like to compete in the Freestyle (or Pun DMV Remix) please e-mail chris@dcimprov.com for more information.

The winners of either contest get prizes from the Improv (and eternal glory)! Click here for more info on Pun DMV, including videos of how the games work.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Over the airwaves or on the stage, Jay’s relentless confidence and amazing command can win over almost anyone. Known as a master of crowd work and dirty jokes, he specializes in honest and hilarious stories from his own rock-and-roll lifestyle. You can hear Jay on “The Bonfire” on Comedy Central’s SiriusXM channel, you can see him on Netflix, or (best of all) you can see him headline the DC Improv for a fourth time.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Couples Therapy is your scheduled appointment to laugh about relationships and single strife.

The show is a hilarious round-table discussion featuring comics and willing audience members, led by coupling failure Rahmein Mostafavi. You'll laugh your aching heart out about love, dating, sex, single-hood, and married life -- cuz what else CAN you do?!

Special guests for January: Ty Davis and Umar Khan.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Two DC Improv favorites are co-headlining our lounge on a Friday. Ryan Conner was a finalist on the most recent edition of "Last Comic Standing," and Andy Hendrickson has made the circuit of the late-night talk shows. Both guys grew up in the DMV and started their comedy careers here -- and we're happy to have them stopping in during their latest trip to the East Coast.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

ComedySportzDC offers clean improv comedy. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes and songs on the spot. The audience shouts out all the suggestions and votes for the winners, while the referee calls the fouls. It's not a comedy show ABOUT sports, it's the comedy show that IS a sport – similar to what you’ve seen on “Whose Line.” This show is "all ages," meaning that people under the age of 18 may attend.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• ComedySportz shows are "all ages." People under the age of 18 may attend.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival. If you require special accommodations (wheelchair access, etc.) please call the Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.
• If you purchased tickets and want to ensure that you are seated with another party that bought tickets separately, call the Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.

Door Times

• For "early" shows, doors usually open one hour before showtime. Seating for "late" shows usually begins 15-30 minutes before showtime. Check your e-mail confirmation for specifics.

Late-Night Improv features the "best of the best" from the ComedySportz improv troupe, performing their famous "Blue Show." This isn't under the official CSz banner, so all restrictions are off -- things might get a little frisky. Ages 18 and up welcome. No one stretches to make the material dirty, but unlike a CSz show, no one has to edit themselves.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival. If you require special accommodations (wheelchair access, etc.) please call the Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.
• If you purchased tickets and want to ensure that you are seated with another party that bought tickets separately, call the Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.

Door Times

• For "early" shows, doors usually open one hour before showtime. Seating for "late" shows usually begins 15-30 minutes before showtime. Check your e-mail confirmation for specifics.

Every few months, the Improv brings eight great DMV comics together for a one-night stand-up tournament. Each "match" has two comics doing five-minute sets, and the audience chooses one person to advance. At the end of the night, we have a champion. The winners represent the best that DMV comedy has to offer.

For this special show, eight former champs return to the Improv to battle for the title of Grand Champion! The best of the best will be duking it out ... and no matter which comedian is victorious, the audience always wins.

The lineup for January 27: Rahmein Mostafavi, Wendy Wroblewski, Natalie McGill, Dominic Rivera, Eddie Morrison, Tommy Sinbazo, Violet Gray and Lafayette Wright.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The Overachievers has grown into one of the top comedy shows in the country. Hosted by local favorite Martin Amini and music by DJ Bo, The Overachievers is a showcase of comedians seen on HBO, Comedy Central, and NBC.

January 30: Benjy Himmelfarb, Tim Miller, Rosebud Baker, Wil Sylvince.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

All shows will be recorded for Moshe's new album!

Kick off your Super Bowl weekend the best way possible. Moshe has wowed audiences with both his writing and his skill as a performer. He’s a favorite at Comedy Central, working on the roasts, writing and acting for “Another Period,” and hosting his own show “Problematic.” He’s a podcasting all-star. And now he’s coming back to the DC Improv this winter.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The improv troupe Jive Turkey has been on the DC scene since 2008, performing sharp long-form improv in front of millions of screaming fans. (Millions might be a slight exaggeration, but you get the idea.) For this show, they'll be performing in our 60-seat lounge showroom, and they're bringing along a few of their favorite troupes -- Conversion Therapy and Real Housewives of the Ages -- to join in the fun.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The Improv is proud to host an open mic night featuring local comedy talent in our main showroom. Admission is free to the public, and you can guarantee yourself a seat in the crowd if you RSVP using the form on this page. There is a $1.50 service charge for reserving a seat online. Walk-up tickets with no service charge are also welcome on the day of the show if seating is available, or you can call the box office to reserve seats with no service charge. (Free-admission events are the only ones where service charges are waived for reservations made over the phone.)

January 10: Von Mychael, Blaire Postman, Dylan Vattelana, Ashley Mayo, Andy Kline, Fernando Madrigal, Elena Torres, Drew Landry, Matt Brown, Chelsea Shorte, Benjy Himmelfarb

HOW TO SIGN UP: If you’re interested in performing at a future open mic night, e-mail antoine@dcimprov.com a link to a performance video that is no more than 10 minutes long. Recent sets are preferred. If possible, show us a performance from the last three months. Also include a short biography, as well as resume of your comedy work. Web submissions only -- do not call the Improv.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival. If you require special accommodations (wheelchair access, etc.) please call the Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.
• If you purchased tickets and want to ensure that you are seated with another party that bought tickets separately, call the Improv at 202-296-7008 and inform us ahead of time.

Door Times

• For "early" shows, doors usually open one hour before showtime. Seating for "late" shows usually begins 15-30 minutes before showtime. Check your e-mail confirmation for specifics.

The DC Improv Comedy School is proud to present the "Five Minutes to Funny" Graduation Showcase. After four weeks of comedy school, freshly minted comics head to the Improv stage to showcase what they learned. Teacher Chris Coccia hosts what's sure to be a funny and memorable evening for everyone involved.

February 6: Christian Mical, Gary Allen, Alex She, Brian Johnson, Ken Dieffenbach, Richmond Pajela, Brian Sproul, Leo Magnusson, Irv Lachow, Aimee Lee Savage, Beryle Randall, Monica Flint, Alyse Graham, Lucy Olliff, Krista Willis.

March 13: TBA.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Finesse spun early success in the stand-up game into a four-year run on “Saturday Night Live.” His smooth and hilarious style has kept him busy on the small screen (Roadies, A.N.T. Farm, all the big talk shows). He pops up regularly on comedy concert tours. And you can still see him up close in the comedy clubs. Check out his DC Improv return this winter.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

A DC Improv debut! Born and raised in Long Beach, Calif., Jesus Trejo was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch 2017. A regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Trejo often appears on Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle,” and can be seen on “Adam Devine’s Hous Party,” Season 2 of “Standup Up & Deliver” (Nuvo TV), “Uproarious” (Fuse), and as a recurring cast member on TBS’s sitcom “Sullivan & Son.” Jesus was selected to be a NEW FACE comedian in 2016 for the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The DC Improv Comedy School has helped thousands of students make the world a funnier place. Join us as our latest advanced improv class puts on a graduation performance in our main showroom.

Improv class graduation shows are free to attend. You can reserve seats for free over the phone or at our box office, or for a $1.50 service charge online. Please note that there is no kitchen service (and no two-item-minimum) for these shows. Beverages will be available at the bar unless otherwise indicated.

FEBRUARY 12: The graduation of "Level 2 Improv," hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.

FEBRUARY 19: The graduation of "Intro to the Harold," hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.

FEBRUARY 26: The graduation of "Short Form Improv: Characters & Emotions," hosted by instructor Anna Bethel.

APRIL 9: The graduation of "Short Form Improv: Relationships & Story," hosted by instructor Anna Bethel.

APRIL 16: The graduation of "Level 2 Improv," hosted by instructor Chris Ulrich.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is no two-item minimum for this show. The kitchen will be closed, but beverages will be available at the bar.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

One of our favorite comics is coming back to the Improv to record his new album! Christian Finnegan does it all: He's a veteran stand-up. He's an accomplished TV writer and host, for "Black & White," "The Jim Gaffigan Show" and other projects. He's a great comedic actor, from "Chappelle's Show," "Are We There Yet?" and more. And he was one of the first great "talking head" comedians, with tons of appearances on VH1 and cable news shows. Check him out this Valentine's Day ...

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Jessica has an energy that draws audiences in – her razor-sharp writing and great characters make for a show that’s impossible not to enjoy. She has been a favorite of the New York comedy scene for years, and she keeps reaching new audiences: She’s taping a one-hour special for Comedy Central in January 2019. She’s back at the DC Improv on Valentine’s weekend, headlining with us a second year in a row.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Benji is a fixture in the L.A. stand-up scene and an in-demand comedy writer. You’ve seen him in “Alone Together,” the Freeform show he created and produced along with Esther Povitsky – and on Valentine’s weekend he’s bringing his stand-up to the DC Improv for the first time. Get up close with a rising star in our lounge showroom!

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Next Available Section: Sundays, Feb. 17 - March 10, 11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Graduation show March 13.

Through hands-on training with instructor Chris Coccia, you'll learn how to prepare, polish and perform a five-minute stand-up comedy set. A tight, funny, five-minute set can carry you through a comedy career from start to stardom. It can be your open stage set, it can be your audition set and it can be your spot on any number of late-night shows. Lots of people have dreamed about giving stand-up comedy a try. This class gives you the structured environment that will finally get you on stage.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Porkchop Volcano is a DC-area favorite short-form improv troupe. Taking suggestions from the audience makes every show unique and personal. In the words of DC Metro Theater Arts.com "With clearly defined characters and an uncanny chemistry within the group, Porkchop Volcano are a force to be reckoned with." They frequently perform corporate and private shows at the DC Improv, Brightbox Theater, and elsewhere. They’ve been lauded by the Washingtonian, DC Theatre Scene, and CBS DC as the show to watch. Come see for yourself!

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Houston’s own Ali Siddiq started his comedy career telling jokes in prison – and his determination and fearlessness launched him in to showbusiness when he was done serving his time. Ali’s unique perspective and distinct style have caught the attention of Comedy Central, some of comedy’s biggest touring headliners, and (of course) the best comedy venue in the DMV. Join us as he headlines the club for a second year in a row.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Saturdays, Feb. 23 - March 16, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Graduation show March 21.

Take your comedy to the next level. Level 2 Stand-Up is for grads of our Five Minutes to Funny class, or relatively new comics trying to strengthen their sets and break into the scene. In this four-week program (finishing with a graduation performance in the Improv's lounge showroom) we'll dig deeper into your 5-minute set; work on strategies to hone it; and create new material based off it. Classes will also focus on joke-writing techniques, how to get booked, and the unsung secret to comedy success: becoming a sought-after host. Your instructor is DCI favorite Rahmein Mostafavi. An accomplished stand-up, producer, writer, and actor, Rahmein now joins our comedy school to help you ramp up your comedy game. So what do you say? Are you ready to get serious about your comedy career?

Prerequisite: FMTF Class or at least 6 months of stand-up performance at open mics.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

We're challenging the funny people of the DMV to come up with five minutes of comedy, built around the theme of CRIME. You get to enjoy what they come up with -- and send one team home with a cash prize. The Make Up Party is the Improv's game night, open to all kinds of performers. Whether you're hopping on stage or in the crowd, it's gonna be a good time.

If you want to compete: E-mail chris@dcimprov.com if you're interested. This event is open to stand-ups, sketch troupes, improv teams or whatever. Maximum team size is 6. Be advised that all competitors (once participation is confirmed by the Improv) need to have tickets.

Click here to see the confirmed teams for February.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Available: Saturdays, March 9 - April 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

This class can do it all. People use Beginning Improv training to kick-start their creative mind, meet new people, and improve teamwork skills. It can give you great new perspective on your everyday interactions, introduce you to a new hobby, or even serve as a first step into the entertainment world . Best of all, it's a LOT of fun.

This is the course where you'll learn the basics of improv. You'll also learn a number of games you can play just about anywhere, learn how to develop scenes and create characters within seconds, and learn exercises to help create "group mind" to better work and act together. Remember, improv isn't just for actors -- anyone from teachers to corporate trainers to anyone wanting to build stronger teams can benefit from the collaborative art of improv comedy.

Tuition for this class is $250. Once payment is made, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations. All classes are 18 and over.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Next available section: Wednesdays, Feb. 27 - March 27, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

AKA "Improv for Fun!" A class for people who want to learn improv games while having fun playing with other improvisers. The focus is on building confidence, communication skills and a sense of play -- improv training often helps people develop teamwork and creative thinking. While students are coached to learn new games and skills, less time is spent on preparing for a performance, and more time is spent on simply having fun. This class is both for beginning improvisers who want to learn the games they've seen in shows, and for experienced improv students who want to recapture a sense of playfulness in their games and scenes. Click here to learn more about other comedy school classes.

Tuition for this class is $250. Once payment is made, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations. All classes are 18 and over.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

A unique emerging voice in the comedy world, Dulcé became a correspondent for ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” in 2017. And that’s just her latest gig: She’s already been seen on MTV, TruTV, TBS and E! News Daily. Her signature point-of-view and confidence drives her hilarious views on everything from her personal relationships to the absurdities of society. Check out her DC Improv debut this winter.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

March 2-3 (Saturday and Sunday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with a one-hour lunch break

Spend two days working and learning with Kevin McDonald, a co-founder of the legendary sketch troupe "The Kids in the Hall." Kevin will help you and your classmates write, rehearse and perform sketch comedy.

Some notes from Kevin:

Each student needs to bring a fully charged laptop to the class. During the first day of the workshop, each student will be writing a sketch in class.

On Saturday, each student arrives with a one-line premise for a comedy sketch, such as "What if a guy was kicked out of the KKK for being an asshole?" I will start the class with a short talk about writing and turning premises into full sketches. Then I will hear everyone's premise. And after each premise, the class and I will give short, happy, loving notes. Then it will probably be lunch time. After lunch, all the students take their notes and premises and write a sketch. They have an hour and a half to do so. Once that's done, we will read all the sketches, and I (and just I, in the interest of time) will give shorter, happy, loving notes.

That night, the homework is to re-write your sketch.

On Sunday, after I talk about writing comedy sketches for a shorter amount of time, we read all the revised sketches, with me giving a couple of notes after each one. Then I choose 3 to 5 sketches and cast them, making sure that everyone is in at least one scene. We rehearse each scene, one at a time. At the end of the day, we will put on a run-through so everyone can see scenes that were just one-line premises the day before. And that's the workshop. Oh ya - there is lunch on Sunday too ... of course.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

This show is open to anyone age 13 or older.

One of YouTube's first big stars, Christine Gambito built up a big following as "HappySlip." Her videos celebrating and poking fun at Filipino-American culture have been viewed millions of times. Now she prefers to take her one woman show and perform LIVE for audiences -- which is reminiscent of how she got her start. At family functions, she started performing comedy at a young age when her mom would request for her to do impressions of the family. Other cousins had to play piano, or sing. Christine had to stand up and do "imitation on demand". Unbeknownst to Christine, those were her early days of stand up comedy.

Check out her DC Improv debut this March!

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 13 or older to attend this show. (This is an exception to the DC Improv's usual 18+ age requirement.)
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Tuesdays, March 5 - April 2, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Graduation show April 9.

This course fine-tunes skills learned in Beginning Improv, as well as the character development emphasized the "Characters and Emotions" class. Students will learn short-form improvisational games and exercises that harness the skills of listening, making strong choices, acceptance and other improv fundamentals. All this helps create interesting narratives which allow for engrossing character interactions. Students will play short-form games and exercises that they've seen on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and in the DC Improv's Lounge (at ComedySportz and Blue Show performances). Prerequisite: One advanced improv class or permission of the instructor and principal. Click here to learn more about other comedy school classes.

Tuition for this class is $250. Once payment is made, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations. All classes are 18 and over.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

One the great storytelling comedians, Bob has an endless supply of material about his family, his travels and his home state of Maine. We’re always wowed by his ability to give audiences something new, and his good-natured, blue-collar attitude. He still has cult-film cred from his role in "Boondock Saints" and he has made the circuit of all the late night shows. Come enjoy a DC Improv favorite.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Saturdays, March 9 - April 13 (off 4/6), 2 - 4:30 p.m.

We will build on the principles of "yes and," active listening, observation, structure and support to expand how we approach scenes and play at the top of our intelligence. We will focus on bringing presence into scenes, finding the funny or game within the scene, honing characters and relationships. Also, we will explore key elements such as emotional reactions and heightening and creating rich environments through realistic object work. Finally, we will deepen your improvisational scene intelligence by learning baseline long-form techniques including walk ons, tag-outs, split screens, dynamic group scenes, and other tools to take your improv skills to the next level. Click here to learn more about Chris’ other classes.

Prerequisite: Level 1 and Level 2 Improv, or permission of the instructor. Tuition for this class is $250. Once payment is made, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations. All classes are 18 and over.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Available: Sundays, March 10 - April 14 (off 4/7), 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Graduation show: April 16 at 8 p.m.

Picking up from the beginning level course, students will focus on making powerful choices at the top of the scene and how building fun and dynamic characters will enhance their overall experience. Through short-form scene work and games, students will explore how physicality, object work and interacting with their environment can inform the scene and set them up for success. The course includes 5 classes and a final graduation performance at the DC Improv. Prerequisite: Beginning Improv or permission of the instructor and principal. Click here to learn more about Chris’ other classes.

Tuition for this class is $250. Once payment is made, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations. All classes are 18 and over.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Come out and wordplay! The DMV's very own pun contest has its very own spin-off. The night is hosted by Dana Fleitman and consists of two events:

The Remix: In a Pun DMV "Freestyle" competition people deliver pun-filled solo speeches built around a single punning theme. The Remix is for everything else. This event is open to teams, one to three people in size. Perform a sketch, sing a song, do a PowerPoint presentation, improve on a classic movie scene, show us a video you prepared in advance, bust out some props. Whatever you do, just make your presentation punderful, and no more than 4-5 minutes in length. E-mail chris@dcimprov.com if you want to compete, or if you have any questions about participating in this event.

The Tournament: An on-the-spot punning tournament featuring up to 20 people. At the start of each match, contestants are given a theme. They then take turns making up puns on the spot. People are eliminated when they're stumped. The last person standing moves on to the next round (or victory)! Anyone in attendance can compete, and you can sign up on site when you arrive.

The winners of either contest get prizes from the Improv (and eternal glory)!

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

You know Michelle, whether it’s from her famous appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, her 2018 Netflix series, her HBO special or her ever-growing list of late-night comedy credits. She’s back in the nation’s capital this winter, headlining the Improv for a second year in a row. Come see one of comedy’s biggest new stars up close.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

DC Improv debut! Jenny has gone from Twitter sensation (@JennyJohnsonHi5) to touring stand-up comedian. Her laid-back charm has shined through on “Drunk History,” “The Joe Rogan Experience” and her new podcast, “Doin’ It with Danny and Jenny.” (Danny being the executive producer of “Modern Family,” by the way.) This spring she makes her DC Improv debut, headlining four shows in our lounge showroom.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The "Rent Due Tour" is coming to the nation's capital! Jasmin Brown will make her DC Improv debut as Toya Turnup, the social media superstar from Miami who's always ready to speak her mind. Toya's stand-up shows have been selling out across the country ...

VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet-and-greet.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The DC Improv Comedy School is proud to present the "Level 2 Stand-Up" Graduation Showcase. After four weeks of comedy school, students head to the Improv stage to showcase what they learned. Teacher Rahmein Mostafavi hosts what's sure to be a funny and memorable evening for everyone involved.

The March 21 lineup is TBA.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Taylor is a star on the rise. One of the youngest headliners on the comedy club circuit, she has already been featured in a Netflix mini-special and made appearances on "Conan," "The Tonight Show" and "Last Comic Standing." Her stand-up is honest, fearless and fun -- she was one of our favorite acts from 2018. Check out her second headlining appearance with us this spring.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

A competitive storytelling series! Sometimes the worst things make for the best stories. Story District, DC's favorite storytelling operation launches a new six-show monthly series featuring true stories about epic fails, embarrassments, social faux pas and situations you might rather forget. Get your tickets to this race to the bottom and cast your vote to decide who will go home with the Golden Plunger and win a spot in Story District’s Best of the Worst finale performance.

Want to tell your story? Click here for more information.

All dates and topics in the this series

• March 26 - Worst Job
• April 30 - Worst Trip
• May 28 - Worst Mistake
• June 25- Worst Fight
• July 30 - Worst Day
• August 27 - Worst Decision

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

DC Improv debut! Brendan Schaub’s first big break in live entertainment involved punching people in the face – in 2008 he was the runner-up on “The Ultimate Fighter.” He retired from MMA in 2015, but he’s not taking it easy: Brendan has now established himself as a comedy star. Millions of people listen to him every week on “The Fighter and the Kid” podcast, and you can see him performing stand-up this spring at DC’s top comedy spot.

VIP tickets include preferred seating and a post-show meet-and-greet / photo op.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Brad's having another great year, with the debut of his new Netflix special as part of "The Degenerates." In 2019, he’s back at the Improv to headline a third time, bringing DC his anything-goes attitude and his unique perspective as a dwarf in modern America.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

April 5-6, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. each day.

This two-day improv workshop will focus on you playing “You PLUS”. You a little louder, a little more articulate, a little more awake you answering to your better angels on stage under the imaginary circumstances that will hopefully lead to fun win-win scenes. And your instructor is Ali Farahnakian, the founder of The Peoples Improv Theater.

We will take everything you have been working on in the world of improvisation and solidify your learning thus far. We will work on drills and exercises that will reinforce the vernacular of Improvisation that works consistently. You'll learn how to cut to the chase and get to what the scene is really about while focusing on active listening and reacting while serving the entire piece. Discover how to find all the callbacks and connections in an organic fashion, and cultivating your own personal Improv Samurai, so that you will trust that "Acting Like Yourself" works. As long as you are entertaining yourself, you will entertain others. Nothing suffices like the truth, that's where all the funny comes from.

Prerequisite: Beginning Improv or equivalent training.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Available: April 6-7 (Saturday and Sunday), 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day

Available: April 6-7 (Saturday and Sunday), 2 – 5 p.m. each day

This two-day workshop with Ali Farahnakian, a former SNL writer and founder of the Peoples Improv Theater, is for anyone who has thought about writing sketch comedy for stage or television. If you've got the ideas and want to know how to build a sketch, this class is for you. This class will demystify what an SNL sketch looks like, what a "packet" for SNL or other sketch shows consists of and what "readers" are looking for in a packet. Please note that each section is limited to 12 people and consists of a 3-hour session each day.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Die Laughing Productions is back with another hilarious whodunit Murder Mystery Comedy Show. From the people who brought you “A Merry Murder Mystery”, “Halloween Whodunit” and "Smooth Criminal" comes “BACK TO THE 80’s." You are attending an event at Glenbrook North High School in Chicago, IL. Students, faculty and alumni are gathering to open a time capsule that was planted exactly 30 years ago. But a still unsolved murder case will transport you back to that time when gas was under a dollar a gallon and cell phones were the size of a brick.

This Ferris Bueller, Marty McFly and all things 80’s murder mystery mashup stars 98 Rock morning show host Justin Schlegel as well as DC Improv favorites, comedians Rob Maher, Tommy Sinbazo and the show-stealing Erik Woodworth. However, the real stars of the show are once again, you the audience. Some of you will get to play parts in the show and all of you will guess who the murderer is. Guess right and you could win something bitchin’. Guess wrong and you’ll be a butt-head!

Jean jackets and leg warmers are encouraged. Eat. Drink. Laugh. Solve a murder. See you April 11.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

The ’stache is no longer secret. Erik has been a stand-up stand-out for years, and he keeps reaching new fans through his acting jobs – you’ve seen him on “Workaholics,” “I’m Dying Up Here” and lots more. Come check out one of the most original voices working in comedy today, as he returns to the DC Improv.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Ryan's cutting-edge pop-culture commentaries generated more than 100 million Internet views in 2016 alone. He spent a lot of 2017 and 2018 touring the country, performing stand-up comedy and winning over even more fans. (And of course, making more great videos.) Now he's coming back to the DC Improv this April for another headlining weekend.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

We got to know Mike in the last few years, when he rolled into town as an opening act for his buddies Dave Attell and Big Jay Oakerson. Last year he came back as a headliner, packing our our lounge showroom for a weekend. You’ve seen him on “Impractical Jokers,” heard him on Comedy Central Radio, and bumped into him at waaaaay too many Phish concerts. Check out these good times this spring ...

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

A true comedy superstar, DL has conquered the worlds of stand-up, television and radio. He has packed concert halls, hosted talk shows, starred in his own sitcom and – as an Original King of Comedy – become a pop culture icon. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the man up close. Do not miss it.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Tommy Davidson contributed countless unforgettable sketches to “In Living Color,” then stole the big screen in “Booty Call,” “Juwanna Man,” “Black Dynamite” and more. He continues to lend his talents to animated shows (for both Disney and the Cartoon Network), television and movie projects. And of course, he’s still touring the country doing stand-up. Washington is the city where Tommy launched his stand-up career, so we’re always proud to have him back.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

"The African King of Comedy" was born in Ghana, got his start in the comedy clubs of Philadelphia, and became a breakout star thanks to his performance in the movie “Next Friday.” His sketch comedy and stand-up routines have been crushing audiences for years. Come check him out this May, and find out what thousands and thousands of comedy fans already know: It’s one of the most entertaining live shows around.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

There’s nothing in the comedy universe that Greg can’t do. His long career as a stand-up has been matched by his international success as an improviser – people everywhere know him from “Whose Line.” For the last few years he’s also been a podcaster extraordinaire, taping “The Smartest Man In the World” at venues all around the globe. (In fact, he’ll be taping an episode on Sunday, June 2, in our main showroom.) These shows are sure to be smart, silly, political and funny as hell.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Greg Proops is The Smartest Man In The World: It's just Proops and you. There's no fanfare. Proops takes center stage at small table and chair setup with a single microphone. Then he's off. An hour of great conversation that flies by at a break neck clip. He crams the feeling of a great two-way conversation into the lecture-style format of a one-way conversation.

Part professorial, part crazed comedian, Proops forms the show around his talent and passions. The show flows like a love letter to tangents. The Proopcast has been to Australia, New Zealand, Montreal, London, Edinburgh, Austin, Cleveland, San Francisco and off the coast of St. Martin in the Caribbean all in one year. Now you must fall.

Be there and experience joy for once in your life.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Energy and honesty have made Gary into one of the most popular touring comics in America. He’s also a crossover act unlike any you’ve ever seen – he was the first Caucasian to star in a BET show, and he once won the title of “Funniest Black Comic in San Diego.” Gary is no stranger to concert halls, but this summer he’s coming back for another run at the DC Improv – so take advantage of this opportunity to get up close with a comedy superstar.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Christina is a quadruple threat. She's a wildly popular podcaster, hosting "Your Mom's House" and "That's Deep, Bro." She's a great touring stand-up with two Netflix specials to her name -- The Degenerates and Christina P: Mother Inferior. She's a reality TV veteran, with appearances on MTV, VH1 and TBS. And now she might be on her way to becoming a sitcom star, because CBS is working on a new show with Christina and her husband, Tom Segura. Check out one of the busiest women in showbusiness, making her first DC Improv appearance since 2016.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items.

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage).
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Orny Adams delivers a powerful, incisive stand up routine that vacillates between the relevant and the absurd. Orny attacks what’s wrong with the world and sometimes even what’s wrong with Orny. He’s brutally honest, satirical and his performance is ceaselessly energetic. Orny has had one hour stand up specials on Netflix, Comedy Central and his third special “More Than Loud” debuted on Showtime. Orny has appeared all over television, most notably on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman and The Conan O’Brien Show. And you might also recognize him as Coach from the TV show Teen Wolf which ran for six seasons.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Chingo Bling is known for his insightful, unapologetic latino stand-up comedy and multiple viral videos. He is a fearless, cross platform performer who has appeared in everything from feature films and MTV shows, to comedic web series, musical parodies and sold out live stand-up comedy shows all over the USA. Chingo Bling's current comedy special for the MiTu Network is streamable on Netflix now.

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All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

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Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.