Dr. Joker and Mr. 'WTF'

Marc Maron on his double life as a comic and a podcast star

"...radio at Air America, and in TV hosting on Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater. But of all his..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...Count Basie to Bill Evans to Miles; pioneers of comedy, from George Carlin to Rodney Dangerfield, Firesign Theatre to..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Demetri Martin

Whether making jokes with punch lines or with pie charts, Demetri Martin's job is directed daydreaming

"...who penned the monologues. "It was a really good comedy-writing school for me," says Martin. "It was like exercising..."

April 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Let's Look for the Purple Banana With Princess

Judging by their tribute band, Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum would die 4 U, Prince

"...Despite the setting – a comedy festival – and the star – Saturday Night Live..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jim's Still Frank

Underground comic Jim Norton has changed the way he looks but not the way he speaks his mind

"...been the face of sin and vice in the comedy community. Ribald, crude, and slick, his stand-up often feels..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Sean L. Malin

Festival Flood

A brief guide to the 13 – count 'em, 13 – arts fests coming your way in April and May

"...burst. And the variety – theatre, dance, classical music, comedy, literature, and visual art – ensures that everyone will..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

Right before all those, you know, festivals rock the city sideways

"...2) Sure, Moontower’s coming up so fast that comedy fans are already..."

April 13, 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

Bell Whether

Ready or not, W. Kamau Bell is leading us into a conversation about race

"...sociopolitical provocateur by phone before his return trip to Moontower...."

April 25, 2014 Arts Feature by Thomas Fawcett

We Have an Issue: Better Weather Ahead

"...Keep the Laughs Coming: Moontower Comedy and Just for Laughs announce they're launching a..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

Austin Food & Wine Festival Preview

Second annual fest moves to Butler Park

"...all day interview lounge with both visiting chefs and Moontower Comedy Festival comedians at in the Trace Living Room..."

April 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

April in Austin (Part 2)

Austin is still buzzing with events for this Spring.

"...Moontower Comedy & Oddity Fest (@MoontowerComedy)..."

April 10, 2013 Events Post by Alayna Alvarez

You Get That Laugh ...

Wanda Sykes has conquered all of show biz, but stand-up, she just can't quit you

"...Austin this week as the final headliner in the Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival, the multitalented Sykes will be..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Q&A With Kurt Braunohler

The absurdist comic has a seriously bright future

"...legacy of American absurdism, Braunohler’s working relationship with Austin comedy, and the recent personal tragedy pushing his jokes in..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Venues

Where to find the funny in town

"...Cap City Comedy Club 8120 Research, www.capcitycomedy.com..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature 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

All Over Creation: Laugh Lines

A week of unexpected comic relief brought lessons in laugh-making

"...side of it were filled to the brim with comedy. Much of my workweek was consumed with plotting the..."

April 6, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

David Cross Goes Cross Country

In "Making America Great Again!!," David Cross cracks up fans from sea to shining sea

"...David Cross performs at Moontower Fri., April 22, 7 & 9:30pm, at the Paramount,..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...Moontower Comedy, not content to only put out during their..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pride All Week Long

Austin Pride's parade and festival is just the tip of a very gay iceberg

"...Local queer comic featured on “Comedy Central, Moontower Comedy Festival, BuzzFeed, and her mom’s fridge”..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by James Scott

Sarah Silverman = So Much Fun (Fun Fun)

November fest taps Sarah Silverman

"...And there’s eye-popping news on the FFF Comedy front: Organizers announced this morning that stand-up behemoth Sarah..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

We Have an Issue: Let’s Close Out the Year With Some Warm Fuzzies, Yeah?

A shameless puppy parade for our Top 10s issue, a new Music & Culture editor to cheer on, and a big thanks to the readers for their generous support

"...editor, steering our coverage of music, the arts, food, comedy, and general culture. The newsroom erupted in cheers when..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...people. She’s pleased crowds from the big stages of Moontower Comedy Festival to the sold- and smoked-out backyards of..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out and get art

"...Friday, twisted kids’ delight Time Bandits, and wicked sex comedy The Missionary.   – Richard Whittaker “KB Brookins: Freedom..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

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

"...with their "camp counselor energy" as featured at the Moontower Comedy Festival. Nov. 10-11. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 8 &..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...COMEDY ColdTowne Theatre – all live shows canceled; online shows..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Making VR Look Good

Local personalities show you how to rock those awkward headsets

"...It Work Maggie Maye Comedian Featured on Conan, Gotham Comedy Live, Moontower Comedy Fest, SF Sketchfest Dozen Babes Fest,..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

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

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