SXSW Comedy: A Good Trip with Shane Mauss

Jokes, jokes, jokes, and the meaning of life. No big deal.

"...kill you with laughter. Mauss stopped at Cap City Comedy Club last February, when this two-and-a-half-hour show was still..."

March 14, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

The Buzz on Buzzkill Comedy

The weekly stand up night has two new hosts

"...Among the plethora of Austin stand-up showcases one can..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival 2016: The Frank Mills, Loverboy, People of Earth

These three improv troupes gave us an earful at this year's OoB

"...scene. That was evident throughout the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival triple bill Saturday at the Stateside. All three..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Satan to Host Sixth Annual Comedy Seance

The Dark Prince hosts again, promises one hell of a time

"...In Austin, Danny Palumbo, slaying you with his spectral comedy stylings? Yes! How about an entire Stygian riverboat of..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Food Goes Well With Comedy?

Jim Gaffigan can tell you – and does in this Q&A

"...Austin Chronicle: You’ve always kept your comedy clean, and you’re well-known for doing so to great..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Fun Fun Fun Fest Comedy

Multitasking Jenny Slate returns to her stand-up roots at Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Unlike comedians who worked their way through the comedy club circuit telling the same old "women, amirite?" jokes,..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

SXSW Comedy: Week 2

"...well, not exactly distinguished tradition in the field of comedy, but it's the rare comic who hasn't been or..."

March 16, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Luv Doc Recommends: Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Headliners

ND Austin, Sunday, September 6, 2009

"...the process? You may not think it's funny, but comedy is an important part of sanity maintenance. Somehow you..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Latino Comedy Project

The sketch troupe says bye to Bush by serving up its best jabs at W one last time

"...missing the Decider are the members of the Latino Comedy Project, who have to bid “adios” to someone who’s..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...an active volcano ... or is it? This scripted comedy sketch show is a fresh flow of bright burning..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...charcuterie table.   – Kimberley Jones TexAss: A Queer Comedy Show..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Comedy: Loud Village Live Stand-Up Showcase

L.A. comics offer a tasting menu of approaches to stand-up

"...So at a comedy show, you’re in a crowd that takes a little..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Rosalind Faires

First Trailer for Austin Conspiracy Comedy Duncan

Local filmmaker John Valley gets all Infowars nuttiness

"...what we wrote about it: Duncan (is) a satirical comedy about fake news. Inspired by the Pizzagate hoax, the..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Minute Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Recommendations

Here are some recos for OOB shows to catch Thursday-Sunday

"...the final dog days when the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival shows up to provide a week of comic..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Arts Feature

SXSW Comedy Review: The Randown With Robin Thede

Panel ran down the lack of representation in the industry

"...SXSW 2018 film Sorry to Bother You and in comedy shows throughout the week − also joined...."

March 12, 2018 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

The Dollop Live Podcast Recording at SXSW Comedy

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds serve up events from yesteryear with a topping of WTF

"...them a comedic spin. While not as well-lubricated as Comedy Central's Drunk History, it shares that show's enthusiasm for..."

March 9, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival 2017

Who gets the last laugh on an Austin summer?

"...That would be the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, which traditionally takes that final blistering week before..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Comedy: Talk Show the Game Show

Guy Branum’s brainchild yields real laughs and real conflict

"...host, etc. For this show, Joel Kim Booster (Conan, Comedy Central) was the scorekeeper, Casey Schreiner (Attack of the..."

March 12, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

Improv Comedy’s Full Spectrum

Treating social anxiety one laugh at a time

"...borderline traumatic. So it would seem that attempting improv comedy for anyone diagnosed with autism would be impossible...."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

God and Comedy

Screenwriter Michael Zagst chooses laughter with Divine Access

"...altar boy in Houston. Laurel and Hardy riffed slapstick comedy on TV as young Zagst inhaled breakfast before church...."

May 13, 2016 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Comedy Central's Nathan for You Returns

Brilliant and underrated reality show should be on your radar

"...On Comedy Central's Nathan for You, Fielder is the star of..."

Oct. 14, 2015 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Who Does 46 Hours of Comedy Improv Nonstop?

Eight stalwarts of the scene flirt with exhaustion and insanity

"...Note: Last year the Hideout’s Improv Marathon was produced..."

June 17, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Comedy: Doug Loves Movies

More high times talking cinema with Benson and friends

"...to Austin in May to perform at Cap City Comedy Club, and to join members of Master Pancake as..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Parkour and Slapstick Comedy Combine in 'Journey to the West'

Here's hoping Stephen Chow's latest makes its way west

"...The latest kung fu comedy from Hong Kong director Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung..."

Sept. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Dan Gentile

Tim League: Roasted at the Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival

Gonna grill the man like so much über-geeky brisket this Thursday

"...You know: A comedy roast, where a bunch of professional wise-asses honor some..."

Aug. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Twitter Comedy Fest Starts … Now!

Judd Apatow, Mel Brooks, and Carl Reiner kick things off

"...as it will be this week in the inaugural Comedy Central #ComedyFest...."

April 29, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

InAPPropriate Comedy

Sketchlike comedy from the likes of Rob Schneider, Adrien Brody, and Lindsay Lohan.

"...Ari Shaffir. Not reviewed at press time. This sketch comedy promises to be inappropriate. Matching up The Pianist Oscar-winner..."

March 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Comedy: IFC/JASH Opening Night Party

March 9, 2013. 13 photos.

"...The SXSW Comedy opening night party at the IFC Crossroads House, presented..."

March 10, 2013 Photo Gallery

Classic Comedy Sketches Come Back to Life at the Alamo Ritz

Local troupes re-enact faves from SNL, Monty Python, Mr. Show, and more

"...Ghetto Sketch Warlock, Every Girl's Annual, Hot Property, Stag Comedy, There's Waldo, Your Terrific Neighbors, and some of those..."

Jan. 22, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Stand-up Comedy: The Tweet & Lowdown

Chris Cubas and Kath Barbadoro hashtag it out

"...mean, it's pretty fucking smart. About the craft of comedy. About what's happening to it in these digitally connected..."

April 27, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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