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COMEDY
THE LONE STAR IMPROV COMEDY JAMBOREE starts where the Big Stinkin' Internatiuonal Improv Festival left off, bringing together a host of improvisational comedy troupes from around the state for an orgy of on-the-spot, off-the-cuff comedy. As with the BSIIF, Austin troupe Monks' Night Out is the host company, and they've organized five shows featuring companies from our town (ComedySportz-Austin, KAIROS!, Only 90% Effective, and the Monks themselves), Dallas (Rubber Chicken and 4 Out of 5 Doctors), and San Antonio (The Oxymorons). The jamboree starts with one show Thu, then continues with two performances each, Fri & Sat. Two companies perform in each show. Thu, 8pm, Fri & Sat, 8 & 10pm, at Esther's Pool, 525 E. Sixth. 371-1715.
CAPITOL CITY COMEDY CLUB features a master of mirth whose impressions and sound effects delight and charm, Steve Shaffer. Through Aug 10. Sat, after the second show, it's a late late adult-oriented show, Midnight Blue, with host Jesse Pangelinan and some of Austin's funniest folk. Aug 9 only, 12:15am. Free. Beginning Tue, for two nights only, the club welcomes back that wicked king of come-ons, that lip-lickin' lord of lewdness, the "LoveMaster" himself, Craig Shoemaker. Sharing the bill will be comedian Stanley Ullman. Aug 12 & 13, two shows each night: 7:30 & 9:45pm. Tickets: $15. Weekly schedule: Tue-Sun, 8pm, second shows Fri & Sat, 10:30pm, at 8120 Research. Tickets: $7 Tue-Thu/Sun; $10 Fri/Sat. 467-2333.
Master of mirth Steve Shaffer takes the stage at Capitol City Comedy Club, nightly through Aug 10.COMEDYSPORTZ PLAYHOUSE is home to the ComedySportz Players, 10-year veterans of improvisational comedy. Enjoy improv among real Electrolux light fixtures and Dart Bowl tables every Fri & Sat, and now enjoy an expanded menu featuring stromboli, Italian sausage & pepper subs, barbecue chicken pizza, and beer and wine. More things you can shoot out your nose when the Sportzsters do something funny! Fri & Sat, 7:30 & 10pm, at ComedySportz Playhouse, 2525 W. Anderson. Tickets: $6-$10. 266-3397.
ESTHER'S FOLLIES takes a much-deserved holiday and Monks' Night Out fills the space with the Lone Star Improv Comedy Jamboree, or what I guess you could call its "Li'l Stinkin' Improv Festival." (see listing above).
THE VELVEETA ROOM hosts a variety of comic fun every week. This Thursday, while Monks' Night Out takes over the Esther's stage (see Lone Star Improv Comedy Jamboree listing), the Comedy Open Mike takes a holiday; the club is dark. This weekend only, with the Monks still improv-ing at Esther's, stand-up takes over. For four spellbinding shows, comic JR Brow breaks the Sound Barrier, making you believe you're really hearing scratchy recordings, hillbilly Zeppelin, and Barney Fife when it's only him. Fri & Sat, 9:30 & 11:30pm. $5. 521 E. Sixth. 469-9116.
For four spellbinding shows, comic JR Brow breaks the Sound Barrier, making you believe you’re really hearing scratchy recordings, hillbilly Zeppelin, and Barney Fife when it’s only him. Fri & Sat, Aug 8 & 9 at the Velveeta Room.
Ongoing Comedy EventsComedy Gym is an ongoing comedy workshop that enhance performance skills and sharpen creativity at any level of experience. Open to anyone interested in stand-up. Classes: Sundays, 7-10pm, at Comedy Defensive Driving School, 2700 W. Anderson, Ste 227. 467-0886.
Monks' Night Out offers sketches and improv weekly at the Velveeta Room. This week, though, the troupe takes a break from its regular schedule to present the Lone Star Improv Comedy Jamboree (see listing). The regular schedule resumes next week. Thu, 9pm, Fri, 9:30pm, Sat, 8pm, at the Velveeta Room, 521 E. Sixth. Tickets: $5 Thu, $7 Fri, $9 Sat. 453-MONK.
