Comedy
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Comedian Maz Jobrani is back with a fresh take on being an immigrant in Trump’s America
Jobrani also puts his commitment to LGBTQ rights in his act
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Sampson McCormick headlines an unprecedentedly queer event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Special event is intended to celebrate "the contributions of black, queer art of the Harlem Renaissance"
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Sandra Bernhard on Roseanne’s politics: “I know where I stand — I’m a liberal, I’m a lefty”
Bernhard is bringing her "Sandemonium" tour to City Winery
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Comedy Whiz: David Alan Grier brings his stand-up to DC
Comedian David Alan Grier eases into Arlington Drafthouse to speak his piece
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John Waters: “I’m still in the movie business”
The legendary John Waters returns to The Birchmere with an all-new collection of wonderfully warped Christmas stories
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Suzanne Westenhoefer: Pioneer Spirit
Suzanne Westenhoefer has come a long way as an openly gay comic pioneer
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BYT’s Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival Returns this weekend
Tig Notaro curates another weekend of laughs hosted by BYT
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Dina Martina comes to the Howard Theatre
The Provincetown staple brings her shtick to D.C.
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District Improv Festival celebrates a hugely popular art form
This year’s festival boasts a diverse, LGBTQ-friendly lineup
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George Lopez to tape new HBO special at Kennedy Center
Comedian and sitcom star brings his latest material to the Ken Cen -- just be ready for your close-up!
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Drag Race season 9 queens come to DC for War on the Catwalk
The extremely gifted Trixie Mattel hosts Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, along with Trinity Taylor, Aja, Eureka and Farrah Moan
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! at Lincoln Theatre
Features silly sketches, live riffs on an unfathomable B-movie, and audience participation
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Dragon Slayed: Piff the Magic Dragon comes to Arlington
The tricks performed by Piff the Magic Dragon are amazing, but he truly slays audiences with his unique brand of comedy
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Margaret Cho: Comedians must push boundaries and be offensive
In the age of Trump, Margaret Cho wants to speak out more than ever
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The Second City: …Divided We Stand at the Kennedy Center
An irreverent, mocking look at America, from the red states to the blue states to our orange head of state
