DC Improv Comedy Club

Christian Finnegan is a pioneer of the “talking head” show, a sitcom actor and a Twitter all-star. He’s one of our favorite stand-ups, delivering shows as sharp and funny as anyone on our schedule. He even recorded one of his albums here. We're thrilled to have him back for 2025!

Local Event: Christian Finnegan (stand-up comedy)

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Christian Finnegan (stand-up comedy)

Christian Finnegan is a pioneer of the “talking head” show, a sitcom actor and a Twitter all-star. He’s one of our favorite...

Prepare for laughter galore with Jess Hilarious, the comedian with a gift for hilarious one-liners and an irresistible sense of humor. You've seen her on hit shows like "Rel," "Wild 'N Out," and networks such BET, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and HBO's All Def Comedy, where she left a lasting impression with her unique comedic style. Jess's versatility as a comedian and actress is evident in her various projects listed on IMDb. Beyond her TV appearances, she also delights her fans with a multitude of original series produced on her YouTube channel. Jess keeps it real, infusing her comedy with relatable stories from her Baltimore upbringing. With over 5.5 million followers on Instagram, Jess invites her fans to join her on a hilarious journey. Catch her in action at sold-out shows across the country, where her fascinating stage presence and captivating storytelling leave audiences in stitches. In February 2023, Jess joined THE BREAKFAST CLUB as a co-host. The Breakfast Club airs every morning in over 100 Radio Markets across the nation.

Local Event: Jess Hilarious (stand-up comedy)

Jess Hilarious (stand-up comedy)

Prepare for laughter galore with Jess Hilarious, the comedian with a gift for hilarious one-liners and an irresistible sense of...

Martin Amini is a stand up comic based in Los Angeles, California and born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Martin draws comedic inspiration from his diverse heritage, crafting a unique blend of humor that resonates universally. Growing up with an Iranian father and a Bolivian mother, Martin's multicultural background provides rich material for his stand-up routines, creating an engaging comedic experience. In addition to exploring his heritage, Martin infuses his comedy with insights from his own experiences of marriage, offering hilarious commentary on relationships that audiences can personally relate to. Moreover, Martin occasionally plays matchmaker on stage, helping audience members find love amidst the laughter.

Local Event: Martin Amini (stand-up comedy)

Martin Amini (stand-up comedy)

Martin Amini is a stand up comic based in Los Angeles, California and born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Martin draws...

Laugh your way into 2026 with top comedians from the DMV! Get a great sampling of local talent and ring in the new year in style. Plus, everyone gets a pass for one free admission in 2026. 
7:30 show: $35 per person GA, $45-$50 reserved seating. Everyone in attendance also gets a free pass for a 2026 show at the DC Improv.
10:15 countdown show: $75 per person GA, $85-$90 reserved seating. The ticket includes admission, a champagne toast at midnight, a fruit / cheese / cracker plate and party favors. Each person in attendance also gets a free pass for a 2026 show at the DC Improv.

Local Event: New Year's Eve Showcase (stand-up comedy)

New Year's Eve Showcase (stand-up comedy)

Laugh your way into 2026 with top comedians from the DMV! Get a great sampling of local talent and ring in the new year in...

With rave reviews from fans and comedy insiders alike, Charlotte native Ryan Davis has become one of the country's best young stand-up comics. When not touring and doing what he does best on stage, Ryan lends his talents to acclaimed TV shows like HBO's "All Def Comedy," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and Issa Rae’s "Insecure." He continues to give his growing fanbase more of his viral comedy that has amassed over 150 million minutes viewed online, establishing Ryan as a pioneer in the digital space. Lauded for his quick wit and infectious energy, Ryan has audiences roaring with his uncanny observations about life’s uncomfortable truths.

Local Event: Ryan Davis (stand-up comedy)

Ryan Davis (stand-up comedy)

With rave reviews from fans and comedy insiders alike, Charlotte native Ryan Davis has become one of the country's best young...

Paul stepped into the spotlight in late 2018 with his very own one-hour special on Comedy Central. He followed that up with a nationwide tour AND two more specials, one on Netflix and another on YouTube. His act is fast-paced, fun and hard-hitting, touching on everything from family life to front-page headlines.

Local Event: Paul Virzi (stand-up comedy)

Paul Virzi (stand-up comedy)

Paul stepped into the spotlight in late 2018 with his very own one-hour special on Comedy Central. He followed that up with a...

After selling out all his shows with us in 2022 and 2023, Chris Redd is coming back for more. The actor, writer, stand-up comic and rapper was a cast member on NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" for five years, and he also starred in the NBC comedy "Kenan" and the Peacock series "Bust Down." His acclaimed special "Why Am I Like This?" is streaming on HBO Max.

Local Event: Chris Redd (stand-up comedy)

Chris Redd (stand-up comedy)

After selling out all his shows with us in 2022 and 2023, Chris Redd is coming back for more. The actor, writer, stand-up comic...

Jessica Michelle Singleton is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package -- known for her high energy, overly honest, and always silly performances. Her debut hour-long special "Hi Y’all" was released in April 2025. Jessica is the breakout star of "Iliza’s Locals" (Hulu), a comedy special series produced by Iliza Shlesinger. Her Don’t Tell Comedy performance(s) have amassed millions of views online across multiple platforms. Singleton’s second comedy album "Horny for Death" debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon, ahead of Bo Burnham. These shows are her DC Improv debut!

Local Event: Jessica Michelle Singleton (stand-up comedy)

Jessica Michelle Singleton (stand-up comedy)

Jessica Michelle Singleton is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package -- known for her high energy, overly honest, and...

Join pro wrestling’s finest storyteller at the DC Improv on January 13 as he takes you on a stroll down memory lane - with colorful stories throughout his legendary career. This event in DC is being professionally filmed for a television special. Don’t miss out; help Mick make history January 13!

Local Event: Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley

Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley

Join pro wrestling’s finest storyteller at the DC Improv on January 13 as he takes you on a stroll down memory lane - with...

Four storytellers. Four stories. Three are true. One is a lie. Can you spot the liar? Welcome to Perfect Liars Club—a night of hilarious storytelling, bold lies, and audience sleuthing. At each show, four people take the stage to tell wildly entertaining, hard-to-believe stories. Three are true. One is complete fiction. When the storytelling ends, the interrogation begins: the audience cross-examines the performers, pokes holes in their logic, and hunts for clues. Everyone votes for who they think the liar is—and then braces for the shocking reveal. Since 2013, Perfect Liars Club has outwitted DC audiences, confounded skeptics, exposed overconfidence, and gleefully fooled the city’s know-it-alls. It’s smart, funny, and trickier than it sounds. You’ll leave entertained, suspicious, and probably a little bit humbled. Think you can spot the liar? Come prove it. Bragging rights are on the line.

Local Event: Perfect Liars Club

Perfect Liars Club

Four storytellers. Four stories. Three are true. One is a lie. Can you spot the liar? Welcome to Perfect Liars Club—a night of...

Welcome to The Washington Roast—the hit comedy show where your favorite (and least favorite) politicians get scorched in savage, no-holds-barred roast battles. For over five years, this politically incorrect spectacle has brought together top local comedians to portray real-life political figures—from Trump to Kamala, AOC to MTG, Bernie to Biden—and tear into each other with jokes so wrong they just might be right. No one is safe. No side is spared. And every insult is bipartisan. Hosted by Tim Kardashian—dubbed as DC’s roast master by Timeout —this is not your average political satire. The Washington Roast blends sharp writing, savage roasts, and a fully interactive format where the audience becomes part of the chaos. From the unfiltered townhall segment to live voting that determines which comedians get re-elected or politically canceled, The Washington Roast puts the power (and the punchlines) in your hands. As seen on NPR, FOX, CBS, PBS, NBC, and Prime Video. Proceeds benefiting Hilarity for Charity, a non-profit founded by Seth Rogen and his wife to provide Alzheimer’s research, care grants, and preventative measures.
Featuring: Dee Ahmed, Laura Arago, Bria Beddoe, Todd Fleming, Elizabeth Booker Houston, Tim Kardashian, Ashley Pontius, Vito Prime, Rashee Raj, Rose Vineshank, Jon Yeager

Local Event: The Washington Roast

The Washington Roast

Welcome to The Washington Roast—the hit comedy show where your favorite (and least favorite) politicians get scorched in...

In 2024, Sam released his fifth comedy special, "You've Changed," on Amazon Prime, and performed the hour at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. His previous specials include "Same Time Tomorrow" (Netflix), "Positive Influence" (Comedy Central, produced by Amy Schumer), and two self-released YouTube specials: "I Got This" and "Up on the Roof," which have together garnered more than 20 million views. He co-hosts the podcast "We Might Be Drunk" with Mark Normand, which has amassed more than 100 million views and downloads across platforms and regularly features high-profile guests. Check out his DC Improv debut this winter!

Local Event: Sam Morril (stand-up comedy)

Sam Morril (stand-up comedy)

In 2024, Sam released his fifth comedy special, "You've Changed," on Amazon Prime, and performed the hour at The Theater at...

Kelsey Cook is a stand-up comedian who feels like your best friend. Kelsey can turn her most embarrassing moments into relatable conversation, as she tours clubs nationally and connects with her growing audience online. Kelsey’s one-hour special “The Hustler” was released on YouTube in 2023 and currently has 2.6 million views. You can check out Kelsey’s podcast with Chad Daniels, entitled "Pretend Problems," and her foosball web-series "Wrists of Fury," which has over twenty episodes where Kelsey hustles fellow comedians who don’t know she’s a World Champion foosball player. These shows are her DC Improv headlining debut!

Local Event: Kelsey Cook (stand-up comedy)

Kelsey Cook (stand-up comedy)

Kelsey Cook is a stand-up comedian who feels like your best friend. Kelsey can turn her most embarrassing moments into...

Mary Beth Barone is on a hot streak, with a standout role in the acclaimed Amazon series "Overcompensating" -- not to mention the "Ride" podcast, which she co-hosts with her "Overcompensating" co-star Benito Skinner. This winter she's taking her stand-up on the road, including this stop at the city's favorite comedy spot. Join us for a DC Improv debut!

Local Event: Mary Beth Barone (stand-up comedy)

Mary Beth Barone (stand-up comedy)

Mary Beth Barone is on a hot streak, with a standout role in the acclaimed Amazon series "Overcompensating" -- not to mention...

Bad Medicine is back! The Bad Medicine Show is high energy sketch comedy with a bent toward the dark, absurd reality of life. Each show brings you new hilarious characters, videos, music, and of course sketches about situations you hope you'll never be in. They love to give folks an evening of laughter, but deep down, Bad Medicine is simply a group of friends trying hard to forget the political town they live in.

Local Event: Bad Medicine sketch show

Bad Medicine sketch show

Bad Medicine is back! The Bad Medicine Show is high energy sketch comedy with a bent toward the dark, absurd reality of life....

Hunter Hill masterfully blends heart and humor. He delivers an engaging storytelling performance that keeps the laughs rolling, every time. Hunter has taken the stage at the coveted “Just For Laughs” Festival in Montreal and Sydney, and can be seen on Netflix’s "The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show," "Comics Unleashed" on CBS, and worked as a producer on HBO's "FBoy Island." He can be seen on Iliza Shlesinger’s 2025 International tour and headlining clubs around the country.

Local Event: Hunter Hill (stand-up comedy)

Hunter Hill (stand-up comedy)

Hunter Hill masterfully blends heart and humor. He delivers an engaging storytelling performance that keeps the laughs rolling,...

Francis Ellis is a comedian, actor, personality and writer at Barstool Sports, who currently hosts "Oops the Podcast" on Barstool, alongside Giulio Gallarotti.
Francis has appeared on the Tim Dillon Show and as a regular on the online sketch series and special "Gilly and Keeves." Francis can recently be seen as a frequent contributor on "Jesse Watters Primetime." If you're wondering where he went to college, he'll happily tell you: Harvard.
These shows are his DC Improv debut!

Local Event: Francis Ellis

Francis Ellis

Francis Ellis is a comedian, actor, personality and writer at Barstool Sports, who currently hosts "Oops the Podcast" on...

Aurie Styla is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer from London. Aurie has strongly established himself as a powerhouse of presence and humor, making him one of the most charismatic and versatile performers in the UK. His most recent comedy special "Green" was critically acclaimed, won the Spirit of the (Edinburgh) Fringe Award for 2022, and is available to watch on YouTube. Aurie's distinctive voice is also heard on a wide range of media channels and commercials, as an accomplished voice actor (he's the worldwide voice of Pintrest). This show is his DC Improv debut!

Local Event: Aurie Styla (stand-up comedy)

Aurie Styla (stand-up comedy)

Aurie Styla is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer from London. Aurie has strongly established himself as a powerhouse...

It’s the sequel to one of Die Laughing Productions’ most popular and beloved murder mystery comedy shows, The Newly Dead Game. Don’t worry, you need not have seen the original! You’re at a TV taping of the popular game show Clash of the Couples; a show where couples test their love as they compete for cash and prizes. One couple will win it all! And one contestant will lose everything...in other words their life. This hilarious, interactive whodunit stars 98 Rock’s Justin Schlegel and all of your favorite Die Laughing Productions performers and most importantly, you the audience. We have roles available for willing volunteers, and everyone will get a chance to solve this must-see reboot of a murder mystery classic. Eat. Drink. Laugh. Solve a Murder.

Local Event: The Newly Dead Game 2

The Newly Dead Game 2

It’s the sequel to one of Die Laughing Productions’ most popular and beloved murder mystery comedy shows, The Newly Dead Game....

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?!

Local Event: Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show

Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show

Couples Therapy is your scheduled appointment to laugh about relationships and single strife. The show is a hilarious...

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful - but holiday drinks are delightful. Pretty soon's our holiday show...and you should go,...

Comedy Holiday Extravaganza


The full Master Chorale returns for our holiday concert tradition! Gather the family and join us for Thine Own Sweet Light,...

Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert

The full Master Chorale returns in December to present Thine Own Sweet Light, an entirely a cappella concert featuring the rich...

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Christian Finnegan (stand-up comedy)

DEC

18

7:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Jess Hilarious (stand-up comedy)

DEC

18

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Martin Amini (stand-up comedy)

DEC

26

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

New Year's Eve Showcase (stand-up comedy)

DEC

31

7:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Ryan Davis (stand-up comedy)

JAN

2

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Paul Virzi (stand-up comedy)

JAN

8

7:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Chris Redd (stand-up comedy)

JAN

9

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Jessica Michelle Singleton (stand-up comedy)

JAN

9

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley

JAN

13

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Perfect Liars Club

JAN

14

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

The Washington Roast

JAN

15

7:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Sam Morril (stand-up comedy)

JAN

16

7:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Kelsey Cook (stand-up comedy)

JAN

22

8:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Mary Beth Barone (stand-up comedy)

JAN

25

7:00 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Bad Medicine sketch show

JAN

27

7:30 PM

DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Hunter Hill (stand-up comedy)