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These Smokey Eyes Can't Lie
Of course the Institution Theater – the fine venue of comedy improv that it is, yes, even postmove – is still truckin' along with occasional showcases and a full slate of classes. In fact, "what would happen if Sarah Huckabee Sanders turned one of her infamous White House press conferences into a one-woman show with intimate stories that show us how a sweet little girl from Arkansas can turn into Miss Fake Spews?" Find out now, as this popular spectacle returns, with Tom Booker in full drag as the mendacious Ms. Sanders: singing, dancing, passing along all the lies and obtuse braggadocio required when you're the press secretary for a puling infant lately elected leader of the free world. See website for more!Fri., Aug. 31, 8pm. $12 (or use the coupon code TellMeLies to get half-price tickets).
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Brad WIlliams
This Californian's “Fun Size” show was the highest-rated comedy special on Showtime in 2015, and he hasn't slowed down since, working the festivals and your late-night television, now bringing his arch observations to the Cap City stage.Aug. 15-28. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 & 10pm. $15-23. -
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David Gborie
He was one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival in 2015 and he hasn't been just sitting around since then; Gborie's a multifestival veteran and currently a club stalwart in L.A.; catch him at the Velv this weekend, with Austin's own Aaron Brooks opening.Aug. 17-18. Fri., 9pm; Sat., 9 & 11pm. $10. -
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Dax Shepard: Armchair Expert
He's not an expert on armchairs, fool, this Shepard's an expert in an armchair, exploring and celebrating the challenges and setbacks that people face "that ultimately lead to growth and betterment." To be sure, he's got a college degree in anthropology and four years of improv training. And since Moontower's producing, we reckon this must be comedy.Fri., Aug. 17, 7pm. $34.50. -
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Sorry, Closed For Comedy
This showcase benefits Caritas of Austin and features comedians Martha Kelly, Jon Mendoza, Avery Moore, and Zac Brooks. Bonus: free fermented hops and grain from Hops & Grain. Which is to say: beer.Fri., Aug. 17, 8:30pm. Donations accepted. -
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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
This is the workshop Hannah Kenah led for Rude Mechs while they were creating their Field Guide. Together, you'll write, you’ll share – and there'll be a mic and a stool. Sign up now for this one-day class that's low-pressure, high-fun, and makes the last Sunday in September worth waking up for.Workshop date: Sun., Sept. 30, 3pm. $20. -
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Top Comedy Spot on Airport
Yes, there's Sugar Water Purple on Wednesday nights. And this Thursday features Friends For Now, a daring supergroup of improv, and then the sketch shenanigans of Pendulum. Friday brings Movie Riot and the laugh-inducing ladies of Loverboy and that Live at ColdTowne stand-up showcase hosted by Carina Magyar. Then there's Saturday, with the Dave Buckman-directed Roast of St. Nick and the love-stinks larking of Missed Connections ATX, followed by a gathering of that mysterio-hilarious Midnight Society. And Sunday's got a Stool Pigeon spieling up the laughs for you, and – see website for more.
