The Velveeta Room's Head Cheese
Pat Dean takes over the venue that's redefining what a "comedy club" can be
Carina Magyar
13 entries
Arts, Jan. 4, 2018
Stand-Up Comic Tai Nguyen's Improbable Rise to Hilarity
Vietnam-born comedian on insecurity and his shot-in-the-dark TV special
Arts, Sept. 14, 2017
In Memoriam: Lashonda Lester
Remembering the Queen of Austin Comedy, who died April 6
Arts, April 7, 2017
Showcases
Laughs on the regular
Arts, March 30, 2017
Podcasts
So local you don't have to leave your house
Arts, March 30, 2017
Annual Events
Festivals aren't just for music and film
Arts, March 30, 2017
SXSW Comedy: Doug Benson & Master Pancake: Leprechaun 5
Beloved pot and movie buff is back at SXSW with signature shows
Arts, March 17, 2017
SXSW Comedy: A Good Trip with Shane Mauss
Jokes, jokes, jokes, and the meaning of life. No big deal.
Arts, March 14, 2017
Veep: A Conversation with the Cast and Showrunner
How does a show that outlived its initial concept keep getting laughs?
SXSW, March 14, 2017
SXSW Comedy: Talk Show the Game Show
Guy Branum’s brainchild yields real laughs and real conflict
Arts, March 12, 2017
SXSW Comedy: Completely Official Showcase of Comedy
Even in a lineup of stars, Austin’s Lashonda Lester is the one to watch
Arts, March 12, 2017
Chris Cubas: King for a Month
How comedian Chris Cubas talked his way into being one of the wealthiest people in Austin – temporarily
Arts, Oct. 20, 2016
Awful/Lucky Martha Kelly
The Austin comedian and Baskets co-star has two ways of looking at her improbable path to fame
