Qmmunity: Real Roxy Hours

Local queer comic and jill-of-all-trades Roxy Castillo talks her performance style and history ahead of her run on the Moontower Just for Laughs Fest

"...shiny facets are a perfect addition to this year's Moontower Just for Laughs Festival, as she's featured on the..."

April 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Vanessa Gonzalez Is Real, Funny, and Real Funny

The former Austin comic lets the audience into her life

"...over the world descends on Austin, courtesy of the Moontower Comedy Festival. This year, we can all get especially..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Behind the Scenesters

The people behind the people behind the mic

"...She started at Cap City Comedy Club as a waitress in 1985, moonlighting from her..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sarah Silverman: "You've Got to Always Be Writing and Always Be Changing"

The Moontower headliner on the joy of funerals, and gallows humor

"...Friends, the big closing show at this year's inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs. Silverman will take the stage with..."

April 21, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Double the Funny

With new venues and showcases, SXSW Comedy keeps giving Austin more to laugh about

"...can circumvent the trademark channels by nesting on the Festival's uproarious margins along with the funniest people on earth...."

March 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

A Flood of Funny

Moontower Comedy has released its first roster of comics

"...and Nick Offerman? That was the question for the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival that premiered last April to..."

Jan. 22, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Chris Cubas: Hashtag, You're It

#PointsMe champion returns to take on the Moontower crowds

"...Austin's own Chris Cubas is part of the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival again, but not because he..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Guaranteed gags

Matt Bearden on what jokes you'll hear at Moontower and why he's not all a-Twitter

"..."Best of Austin" issue. Beloved component of the Dudley & Bob Morning Show on KLBJ-FM. Curator and host of..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...Asian-baiting material during a May set at Big Laugh Comedy. Hinchcliffe's supporters have continued to claim that he was..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hannibal Buress

The effortlessness of Hannibal Buress? That's just 12 years of him working to become a better comic.

"...Today, with two comedy albums and two Comedy Central specials behind him, Buress,..."

April 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

Dark Yet Light

Her D in Biology notwithstanding, Maria Bamford is a genius at making dark comedy funny

"...In Maria Bamford's most recent comedy special, The Special Special Special!, she performs for an..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Where He Got That Pony

Steven Wright on his inspirations and stand-up origins

"...everyday expressions and experiences – come out of no comedy tradition the way jokes about politicians and mothers-in-law do...."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Muse of Mediocrity

When someone else's art isn't that good, it just inspires Jena Friedman to take a chance herself

"...Daily Show With Jon Stewart has additionally served the comedy community as a writer for Late Show With David..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

Sausage Bang

Chris Cubas and Kath Barbadoro call the shots on Moontower's all-guy and all-gal shows

"...some tips about what's good to see at this Moontower thing, right?..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Stand-Up Comic Tai Nguyen's Improbable Rise to Hilarity

Vietnam-born comedian on insecurity and his shot-in-the-dark TV special

"...an hourlong TV special at the Stateside. In stand-up comedy, this is like an expansion franchise winning the Super..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

The Learning Curve

Bill Hader on his schooling in comedy at SNL

"...from SNL, but for the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival last July, he hosted a showcase of stand-up comics..."

April 19, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

In glorious addition to Fusebox and Moontower, of course

"...entertainment, so to speak. That juggernaut of humor called Moontower Comedy Festival. The edge-cutting brilliance of performance and music..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Southern Comfort

Mary Patterson makes fun of her 'rich girl' background

"...optimism. When asked about the challenges facing women in comedy, she says, "People think I'm crazy for saying this...."

April 26, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...Room (named for Awn's Ronnie Velveeta character) and brightening comedy mics all over town. "One high point," says the..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...Week April 15-19 – postponed until May 27-31 Fusebox Festival 4/15-19 – canceled; possible virtual versions of some events..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Some People in Austin Need to STFU

Stand-up comedian Katie Pengra offers a lesson in heckling.

"...enough, Austin stand-up Katie Pengra (the host of Buzzkill Comedy, a weekly line-up of talents at Buzz Mill Coffee..."

Oct. 20, 2014 Arts Post by Katie Pengra

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Sasquatch Sunset With Nathan Zellner Q&A..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

DVDanger: Meet Me There

Southern Gothic is no laughing matter

"...In Meet Me There, local improv comedy mainstay Friedrich plays Ada: She and boyfriend Calvin (fellow..."

June 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Seduced by Austin

Jesse Herman – hospitality pro, mover and shaker with the Austin Food & Wine Festival – is making his mark on his adopted town

"...the team presenting this weekend's third annual Austin Food & Wine Festival, April 25-27...."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...Undergo... A Radical... Transformation run $25 on Eventbrite. Friday & Saturday shows start at 8pm with doors at 7:30;..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!

Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more

"...have seen live performances, silent movies, talkies, and now comedy, film festivals, and more...."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Annual Events

Festivals aren't just for music and film

"...that time the contest – sponsored by Cap City Comedy Club – has grown into such a big deal..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

All Over Creation: A Brief History of Laugh Riots in Austin

As April overflows with comedy festivals, an overview of Austin's celebrations of funny

"...all the ongoing hilarity in Austin's large and varied comedy scene – Esther's Follies, Master Pancake, Punch!, No Shame..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Return to the Hipster Alamo

More Marc Maron: The comedian on WTF, SXSW, and the ATX

"...When festival organizers Funny or Die announced a stacked lineup for..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Dang Aloud

Dana Gould likes hiding the pill in the banana

"..."I'm happy to be part of anything with 'oddity' in the title," comedian/writer Dana Gould declares from his..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

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