As one of the biggest comedy festivals in North America, Moontower brings a TWO-WEEK comedy onslaught to the heart Say whaaa? That means over 150 of the world’s top and emerging comedians performing everywhere from fancy arena shows to the sweet, sticky floors of intimate comedy clubs during our 4-day comedy binge. Ya just need to grab a badge for the club binge, then add on any single tickets to your must-see headliner shows in the larger theatres!

Schedule of Events:

April 9, 2025

7pm - Alex Edelman
What Are You Going To Do

One of the most critically hailed comedians of his generation, Alex Edelman is best known for solo shows that blur the line between his stand-up comedy roots and narrative-driven storytelling. His last offering, JUST FOR US, played more than 500 performances all over the world, including on Broadway before premiering as an HBO original comedy special in April of 2024 earning him a place on the Time 100 list, a Tony Award, and an Emmy award. Edelman appeared in Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut for Netflix, UNFROSTED. He is currently developing a movie with A24 that he will write, direct and star in with Marc Platt and Steven Levenson producing. His debut non-fiction collection, I DON’T BELONG HERE, recently sold to Avid Reader at auction. Alex was a staff writer on THE GREAT INDOORS for CBS, a story editor on TEENAGE BOUNTY HUNTERS for Netflix, and the head writer for SATURDAY NIGHT SEDER, which raised over $3.5 million for the CDC Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. He has written for outlets such as The Atlantic and The Believer, has written and produced documentaries for the US State Department and ESPN's "30 for 30" series, and spent more than a decade working as a speechwriter for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox. Alex will next be seen starring in Greg Daniels’ spinoff of THE OFFICE for Peacock. He also writes on the show as a Consulting Producer.

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Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

7pm - Aparna Nancherla

Aparna Nancherla is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor. Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humor, Aparna has toured her standup comedy extensively around the U.S. and the world. A true multi-hyphenate, Aparna’s work spans film, TV, podcasts, and books

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The State Theatre

7pm - Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series MASTER OF NONE for which he has won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. In October of 2025, he will release the film GOOD FORTUNE which he wrote, directed, and costars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION and for being one of the few headlining comedians ever to sell out Madison Square Garden. In 2019, he released his 5th standup for Netflix entitled RIGHT NOW directed by Spike Jonze to critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His latest special NIGHTCLUB COMEDIAN is now streaming on Netflix.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

9:30pm - K. Trevor Wilson

K Trevor Wilson, the Man Mountain of Comedy has spent over 20 years in entertainment. A star from the award-winning series Letterkenny, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2018 Canadian Screen Awards and has also appeared on LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, What Would Sal Do, Showcase’s Billable Hours, NBC’s Darcy’s Wildlife and A&E’s Breakout Kings.

As a stand up comedian K Trevor has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central’s Roast Battles and multiple times at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as well as the Moontower Comedy Festival and Oddball Comedy Festival.

His debut album, SexCop FirePenis reached the top of the iTunes Comedy Charts and was named Best Taped Live Performance at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards. His follow up, Sorry! (A Canadian Album) debuted at #1 on iTunes and was nominated for a 2018 Juno Award.

An award-winning comedian, Wilson received the 2012 Irwin Barker Homegrown award at Just For Laughs, the 2014 and 2015 COCA Comedian of the Year and was named Canada’s Best Male Stand Up at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards. In the summer of 2018, he taped his first Netflix special as part of the Comedians of the World series that was released New Year’s Day, 2019.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The State Theatre

April 10, 2025

7:00pm - Pauly Shore

“Stick with the Dancing: Funny Stories from my Childhood” is a new, one man show from Pauly Shore. The actor and comedian intimately talks about his life, career, ups and downs, growing up at The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills high school, MTV days, opening for Sam Kinison, Playboy Mansion. This is NOT traditional stand-up comedy.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The State Theatre

7pm - Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series MASTER OF NONE for which he has won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. In October of 2025, he will release the film GOOD FORTUNE which he wrote, directed, and costars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION and for being one of the few headlining comedians ever to sell out Madison Square Garden. In 2019, he released his 5th standup for Netflix entitled RIGHT NOW directed by Spike Jonze to critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His latest special NIGHTCLUB COMEDIAN is now streaming on Netflix.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

9:30pm - K. Trevor Wilson

K Trevor Wilson, the Man Mountain of Comedy has spent over 20 years in entertainment. A star from the award-winning series Letterkenny, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2018 Canadian Screen Awards and has also appeared on LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, What Would Sal Do, Showcase’s Billable Hours, NBC’s Darcy’s Wildlife and A&E’s Breakout Kings.

As a stand up comedian K Trevor has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central’s Roast Battles and multiple times at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as well as the Moontower Comedy Festival and Oddball Comedy Festival.

His debut album, SexCop FirePenis reached the top of the iTunes Comedy Charts and was named Best Taped Live Performance at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards. His follow up, Sorry! (A Canadian Album) debuted at #1 on iTunes and was nominated for a 2018 Juno Award.

An award-winning comedian, Wilson received the 2012 Irwin Barker Homegrown award at Just For Laughs, the 2014 and 2015 COCA Comedian of the Year and was named Canada’s Best Male Stand Up at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards. In the summer of 2018, he taped his first Netflix special as part of the Comedians of the World series that was released New Year’s Day, 2019.

April 11, 2025

7pm- Mae Martin

MAE MARTIN is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer who hosts the hit comedy podcast HANDSOME alongside Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. Mae can currently be seen in OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, a Netflix documentary which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy and its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades.

Up next, Mae will co-showrun, star, write, and executive produce the highly anticipated Netflix thriller series WAYWARD, which they also created, starring Toni Collette. They are also at work on their debut EP which features all original music.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

7pm - Caitlin Reilly
Caitlin Reilly Bullies The Audience

Part character comedy, part stand-up, part improv, and part audience participation, Caitlin Reilly brings her unique brand of comedy to the stage. The experience is never quite the same as she often brings audience members on stage to make them part of the bits alongside her characters - the fan favorite bit being an overbearing acting teacher trying to get the most out of her “students” (audience members). It’s a fun, engaging, and unique experience every time

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The State Theatre

9:30pm - Chris Distefano

Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. He became the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in 2023, but his fearless yet endearing stage presence and natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s Benders, co-host the Netflix gameshow Ultimate Beastmaster, and starred in his own CBS sitcom. In 2022, Chris was selected by Jimmy Kimmel to host Jimmy’s latest TV venture, Super Maximum Retro Show, for ViceTV. Outside of TV, he’s become one of the most well-respected and flat-out funniest comedians in the stand-up world. Fresh off his appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2019, Chris released his first full-length special, Size 38 Waist, on Comedy Central, which perfectly encompassed both his Brooklyn-born edge and nice-guy charm. His second special, Speshy Weshy, premiered on Netflix in May of 2022.

When Chris isn’t on stage delivering his gut-busting jokes, you can catch him in his element in the comfort of his own couch where he records his wildly successful podcasts, Chrissy Chaos with Mike Cannon, and Hey Babe! with Impractical Jokers' Sal Vulcano, History Hyenas with Yannis Pappas, and Teach Me Daddy with Matteo Lane. All are among the most popular on all streaming platforms and have massive followings on Patreon. A big sports fan, Chris has hosted episodes of shows including MLB’s Off The Bat and MSG's The Bracket, and was invited by the Chicago White Sox to throw the first game pitch in the summer of 2024, Chicago Cubs in 2022, and New York Mets in 2021. Chris continues to travel the world on a sold-out comedy tour, entertaining thousands by poking fun at the world – and himself – with his uniquely warm energy. His much-anticipated third special is set to release in early 2025.

Location: The Paramount Theatre

9pm - Pauly Shore

“Stick with the Dancing: Funny Stories from my Childhood” is a new, one man show from Pauly Shore. The actor and comedian intimately talks about his life, career, ups and downs, growing up at The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills high school, MTV days, opening for Sam Kinison, Playboy Mansion. This is NOT traditional stand-up comedy.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The State Theatre

April 12, 2025

4pm - Don Reed’s The Never Too Late Show

Don Reed presents an inspirational, multi-character comic tale about never giving up. Both absolutely hilarious and heartbreaking, it chronicles his travails and perseverance through life, and the Hollywood gauntlet to late night TV’s The Tonight Show. A journey full of laughter, deceit, and ultimately vindication.

This will be a multimedia presentation featuring classic footage and graphics from various entities: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The National Comedy Center, HBO, Film Magic/Getty Images, and much more.

Don Reed (HBO/Snap Judgment/NBC) was a 2023 BroadwayWorld Nominee for Best Solo Production for The Never Too Late Show. Reed was the 2016 Snap Judgment Storyteller of the Year, 2016 Theatre Bay Area – WINNER – for Outstanding Solo Production East 14th, and Co-Produced filmmaker Robert Townsend‘s solo hit Living the Shuffle in 2025. A San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Nominee, Don played one of the lead roles in the Amazon Prime comedy series Bartlett which was co-financed and recurring role stars Lin Manuel Miranda (creator of the Broadway smash HAMILTON). Reed is currently the Executive Producer/Creator/Host of Redwood Nights: Storytelling Under the Stars in the San Francisco Bay Area. New York Times, New Yorker, San Francisco Chronicle approved with 9 solo shows under his belt - A memorable performance on Townsend’s HBO Partners and Crime Special of up-and-coming comedians years ago caught the attention of some Hollywood guns and led to many recurring and guest starring roles. You may have heard his voice on Spiderman, Johnny Quest, Where on Earth is Carmen San Diego, or as the voice of the cat on 2 Broke Girls. Additionally, He has written, directed, produced, and starred in short films for HBO

Pat Hazell – Showtime declared Pat Hazell one of the five funniest people in America. His 30 years of experience as a writer, producer, and director have made him a go-to-guy for new American Theater. Pat is an original writer for NBC’s Seinfeld, a Tonight Show veteran, a critically acclaimed playwright and a contributing commentator to National Public Radio. He is recognized for his genuinely funny Americana humor and his salute to nostalgia. Pat is the creator and host of the weekly podcast Creativity in Captivity available on all platforms.

Doors: 3pm
Show: 4pm

Location: The State Theatre

6pm - Josh Johnson

With nearly 4 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called “the funniest guy on the internet” by WIRED and is a star on the rise. He is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. Johnson is currently a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy & Peabody Award-winning program The Daily Show where he was previously a writer for the past seven years. Johnson is also a former writer and performer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017.

Johnson’s most recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock earlier this year to rave reviews touting Josh as a “naturally gifted story teller”. Comedy Central released Johnson’s first hour-long special #(Hashtag) in June 2021. As a stand-up, Johnson headlines theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals around the world. He is also a prolific writer and performer who puts out weekly stand up sets on his YouTube channel. This year alone, Josh has released over 24 hours of stand up, and the content on his YouTube channel has been viewed over 140 million times by people all over the world.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Josh Johnson

6pm - HANDSOME: LIVE

“Handsome” is a podcast from comedians Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin. Every week, the handsome hosts field a question from a friend and attempt to answer it together, covering every subject you could think of. Along the way, Tig, Fortune and Mae tell plenty of stories and just generally have a ridiculous time.

Bass Concert Hall 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712

Location: Bass Concert Hall

6pm - Riki Lindhome

Comedian, writer and actor Riki Lindhome presents her one-person musical, which asks the question: Can infertility be funny?

Trigger warning: this show will candidly discuss aspects of infertility that might be a sensitive subject to some.

Fringe Review:  “Must See Show - “Dead Inside” is an extraordinary one-woman autobiographical comedy show about Lindome’s fertility journey. Lindhome tells a story of resilience and hope through a mix of storytelling, comedy, and her signature musical stylings.”

Edinburgh Festivals Magazine:  “Riki Lindhome shares an important story of grief and hope with grace and humour.”

The Scotsman: “It’s a set that’s as interesting as it is funny; with tragedy, disappointment and heartbreak offering ample shade amidst the lightness of her comic touch.”

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The State Theatre

9pm - Josh Johnson

With nearly 4 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called “the funniest guy on the internet” by WIRED and is a star on the rise. He is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. Johnson is currently a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy & Peabody Award-winning program The Daily Show where he was previously a writer for the past seven years. Johnson is also a former writer and performer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017.

Johnson’s most recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock earlier this year to rave reviews touting Josh as a “naturally gifted story teller”. Comedy Central released Johnson’s first hour-long special #(Hashtag) in June 2021. As a stand-up, Johnson headlines theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals around the world. He is also a prolific writer and performer who puts out weekly stand up sets on his YouTube channel. This year alone, Josh has released over 24 hours of stand up, and the content on his YouTube channel has been viewed over 140 million times by people all over the world.

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Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

9pm - Alex Moffat

Alex recently wrapped a six-season run on Saturday Night Live as a main cast member. He is best known for his impersonations of Joe Biden, Eric Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Anderson Cooper, Joe Scarborough amongst others, as well as his prolific original recurring Weekend Update character ‘Guy Who Just Bought A Boat’.

Alex appeared in the indie SUSIE SEARCHES which recently appeared at TIFF as well as HOLIDATE for Netflix, the live action hybrid feature CLIFFORD for Paramount, SOMEONE GREAT for Netflix and the indie OPENING ACT. He recently wrapped on the feature film, BREWMANCE, alongside Kennedy McMann as well as SUMMER OF 69, alongside Chloe Fineman for Hulu. On the television side Alex can be seen in Bill Lawrence’s BAD MONKEY alongside Vince Vaughn now streaming on Apple TV+. He can also be seen in Showtime’s BILLIONS. Alex has lent his voice as the role of JIMMY in Disney's sequel WRECK-IT RALPH 2 as well as the upcoming DARIA re-boot for Paramount. Spending the earlier years of his career in Chicago, he was a regular performer at iO and The Annoyance Theatre as well as an official acro-dunker for the renowned Chicago Bulls. He played in the Celebrity All-Star game in February 2020. On Broadway, Alex can recently be seen opposite Eric McCormack in last summer’s run of THE COTTAGE opposite Eric McCormack for director Jason Alexander. This fall, Alex can be seen in the off-Broadway Lucky Chap Entertainment production of THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The State Theatre

April 13, 2025

6pm - Tiffany

Tiffany Haddish is an Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award winner who has established herself as one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers worldwide. In June, Haddish teamed up with legendary songwriter Diane Warren to release her empowering new single, “Woman Up.” She is also a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the memoir THE LAST BLACK UNICORN and a children’s book author of LAYLA, THE LAST BLACK UNICORN. Her latest book, a collection of essays entitled I CURSE YOU WITH JOY, was released in May.

Haddish is perhaps best known for her breakout role as the scene-stealing “Dina” in the smash hit comedy GIRLS. She will soon reprise her role in the highly anticipated sequel GIRLS TRIP 2, opposite Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Regina Hall. She will also star in the upcoming action-thriller THE DEPUTY, alongside William H. Macy.

Most recently, Haddish made a cameo in BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Her other TV and film work includes Apple TV+’s THE AFTER PARTY; Paul Schrader’s THE CARD COUNTER opposite Oscar Isaac; Disney’s feature, HAUNTED MANSION; Lionsgate’s feature THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT opposite Nicolas Cage; MGM’s feature adaptation LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival; Universal Pictures’ EASTER SUNDAY; and BACK ON THE STRIP which Haddish produced. Additionally, Haddish lends her voice to the animated series SOLAR OPPOSITES and TUCA & BERTIE (which garnered her a Gotham Award nomination as executive producer).

Haddish’s Emmy-nominated and Grammy-winning comedy special TIFFANY HADDISH: BLACK MITZVAH and Emmy-nominated standup comedy series TIFFANY HADDISH PRESENTS: THEY READY both can be seen on Netflix.

Location: The Paramount Theatre

April 15, 2025

6pm - Brad Williams

Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world.

Williams has parlayed his live performances into a multitude of stand-up television appearances, including The Tonight Show, Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His first one-hour special, Fun Size, was the highest rated special on Showtime, and a year later, he followed that up with his second one, Daddy Issues, which was even more successful than the first. His third special in three years was an uproarious one, hosting some of the edgiest comedians in the country from the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. His last groundbreaking special on Netflix, The Degenerates, garnered more huge ratings and rave reviews.

Also an accomplished actor, Williams has appeared on numerous TV shows and feature films, including FX’s Legit, Sam and Cat, Mind of Mencia, Pitboss, a recurring role on the Hulu original show Deadbeat, and memorable roles in a plethora of movies, including Little Evil, produced by Scott Stuber (Ted), as well as the Netflix original Christopher Guest film, Mascots, and most recently Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist.

Recently, Brad became the first stand-up comedian to headline a Cirque de Soleil show in their 30 year history, when he agreed to launch—and do a three month run of—their newest show Mad Apple, at the magnificent 1200 seat New York New York Theater in Las Vegas. The show became an immediate smash hit to rave revues, singling out Williams for his incredible ability to captivate his audiences with his extraordinary performances. In addition to stand-up and acting, Williams co-created and co-hosted one of the most successful podcasts in the world, with friend and fellow comic Adam Ray, entitled About Last Night, which was always a mainstay on the iTunes charts during their five year run. Additionally, he is also a regular contributor with a series of incredibly funny appearances on several national radio and podcast platforms, including KROQ’s Kevin and Bean Show and The Adam Carolla Show.

Williams’ humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race consistently win over audiences; proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings. His high energy live performances frequently produce standing ovations from audience members; which prompted the late Robin Williams to call him “Prozac with a head.”

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

April 16, 2025

6pm - Hit List

Doors: 6pm
Show: 6:30pm

Location: Higbie's (720 Brazos Street)

6:15pm - Killers

Doors: 6:15pm
Show: 6:45pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

7pm - Morgan Jay
This One's For You

Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles. Along with winning numerous awards and festivals across the country he’s become a fixture on social media with his viral tiktoks and instagram posts. Morgan has made appearances on MTV’s Wild n Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. In addition, Morgan was a featured comedian at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal as a new face of comedy.

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Location: The Paramount Theatre

7pm - New York's Finest

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

6:30pm - A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson or God... Whoever Reads This First

Boyhood is all about spit-shakes, rope swings, and playing soldiers, but only the good guys of course. Whether it’s stories around the campfire, pranks on their superior, or a prayer to their favorite president, these two scouts just want their moms to see the big strong men they’ve become. "A Letter To Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First" is an absurdist two-hander that blurs the lines of 1960s American Boy Scouts and drafted US Soldiers in Vietnam using clowning, physical theatre, and themes of nostalgia, religion, and masculinity. Written and performed by three time consecutive Fringe First Award winners for new writing Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland.

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

7pm - Alfred Robles

After getting kicked out of the police academy, Alfred Robles rose to become one of the hottest young comedians in the country. His viral stand up comedy clips have amassed millions of views on social media and he can be seen on all three seasons of “Stand Up Revolution” on Comedy Central, “Mr. Iglesias” on Netflix, and “Entre Nos” on HBO.

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701)

6:30pm - Todd Barry

Todd Barry has released four one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one, Domestic Shorthair.

He's appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers. His acting credits include the feature films The Wrestler and Road Trip. He has also starred in several television series such as Flight of the Concords, Chappelle's Show, Spin City, Sex and the City and many more. You may have heard his voice on the animated series Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Todd is also the author of the critically-acclaimed 2017 travel memoir Thank You For Coming To Hattiesburg.

Location: The State Theatre

6pm - Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult and is the star of four hour-long standup specials (Local Act, Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford: the special, special, special!) and the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown. Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in The Comedians of Comedy. She also created and starred in the cult hit web series The Maria Bamford Show, in which she plays all the characters.

Maria is often recognized for her prolific voiceover work, including characters on Big Mouth and its spinoff Human Resources, HouseBroken, Teenage Euthanasia, Santa, Inc., Bob’s Burgers, Bojack Horseman, Summer Camp Island, Adventure Time, Talking Tom and Friends, Legend of Korra, Puss in Boots, CatDog and PBS’s Emmy-winning series Word Girl. She played DeBrie Bardeaux on Netflix’s Arrested Development and recurred on the ABC hit series Fresh off the Boat. Other TV guest roles include Night Court, Life & Beth, Portlandia, Kenan, Mr. Mayor, and large recurring roles on Hulu’s Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, and Showtime’s Flatbush Misdeameanors. Maria was also Emmy-nominated for her guest appearance on the Netflix children’s series Ask the StoryBots.

Maria’s late-night appearances include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show. Her interview series What’s Your Ailment? deals with the various mental struggles of celebrities and is available on the Topic streaming service. Her Audible Original You Are (A Comedy) Special is a semi-mock instructional book for both standup and life.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Thompson Theatre
506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

6:45pm - Cheers Queers

Doors: 6:45pm
Show: 7:15pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

7:30pm - Surrounded with Mike Falzone

Created at the Hollywood Improv Lab in 2019, Surrounded is a stand-up comedy show uniquely staged in a 'theater in the round' format. Here, the audience becomes an integral part of the show, serving as both spectators and the material itself. In this innovative setup, comedians are given a microphone and an audience, allowing their spontaneous interactions to drive the performance and create a truly immersive experience.

Surrounded has garnered widespread acclaim, being featured at prominent comedy festivals across the country, including the New York Comedy Festival, Moontower, and the prestigious Just for Laughs in Montreal. The show's distinctive format and engaging premise have also led to its adaptation into the virtual reality space, where it has been featured for two successful seasons on Meta's Horizon Worlds.

The show has attracted A-list comedic talent such as Mark Normand, Lil Rel, Fortune Feimster, and many others, who have embraced the challenge of performing in the round without material. These renowned comedians bring their sharp wit and improvisational skills to create unforgettable experiences for audiences, making each performance of Surrounded a one-of-a-kind event.

Mike Falzone has established himself as a multifaceted talent in the comedy and digital content realms. Beginning his career as one of the first creators on YouTube in 2006, Mike has since performed on some of the most prestigious comedy stages across the country.

His versatile talents extend beyond stand-up comedy. Mike has appeared in animated series like Final Space on Adult Swim and the comedy series Coming to the Stage on Hulu. Additionally, he was a former host of Discovery’s popular YouTube channel, SourceFed. Mike's collaboration with Seven Bucks Productions (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) led to his own YouTube show, where he portrayed the character "wrestlin’ Fred."

Currently, Mike hosts two widely-followed podcasts: Dynamic Banter and Welcome to Our Podcast, which he co-hosts with his wife, Zoja. His dynamic presence and engaging content continue to resonate with audiences, both on stage and online.

Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

8pm - ****’s Golden

Check out the longest running comedy show in Austin that's been bringing the city endless stand-up for over 12 years!

A true storyteller whose dark, dry wit has captivated crowds of all sizes. Chris Tellez was has been featured on Comedy Central including being named a Comedy Central “up next” comic to watch and has been seen on stages like The oddball Comedy Festival, Comedy Central’s Colossal Clusterfest and has become a staple on the The Moontower Comedy Festival! The host of the “Why Should We Care?” Podcast has also worked with some of the best in the world today including Nate Bargatze, Rory Scovel and Ralph Barbosa to name a few.

Doors: 8pm
Show: 8:30pm

Location: Higbie's (720 Brazos Street)

8:15pm - Stars in Bars

Doors: 8:15pm
Show: 8:45pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

8:30pm - Wolves of Glendale

The Wolves of Glendale -- Ethan Edenburg (guitar), Eric Jackowitz (drums), and Tom McGovern (keys) -- first got their start when Tom braved moving West after a long stint in New York playing piano bars and Ethan and Eric were looking for their missing piece to form a new kickass comedy band. 9 months later, the Wolves took off when Kyle Gass introduced their hilarious tunes to his Tenacious D front man, Jack Black. Jack instantly took to not only their comedic style, but their high-quality musical talent as well, and asked them to open for Tenacious D in Las Vegas on NYE 2022 at The Virgin Theater in front of over 4,000 guests. This testimonial, combined with their growing digital presence paved the way to their debut self-titled studio recorded album and their first national tour. They have been highly acclaimed from the NY Post stating, “Think The Strokes meets Zach Galifianakis.” And LA Magazine noting they are “Curb Your Enthusiasm with music.” Rolling Stone understands their essence as well acknowledging that they “..turn the absurdities of daily life into Comedy Hits.” They are a guaranteed great time that will leave you wanting more!

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

8:30pm - Genius + Poison Magic Week

Rob Zabrecky :
There’s simply no other entertainer like Zabrecky. Through a wide range of artistic work that spans acting, magic, comedy, and music, Zabrecky has established himself globally as an original performer. As a magical humorist, he creates a dryly abstracted, austere universe that pushes magic to its very edges and explores bizarre and contemplative human behavior. There’s probably more “theatre” in the wonderfully strange Zabrecky magic and comedy act than in most Broadway shows—more surprises, musicality, and character. Like film director David Lynch, Zabrecky sets the stage for everyday life, then sets it on fire. His one-person show, The Zabrecky Hour combines highlights from his award winning Magic Castle act along with new work and bundles them into one highly entertaining performance featuring a distinct point of view.

Derek Hughes:
The live performances of celebrated conjurer, “Stand Up Magician” Derek Hughes, have been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with the New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.” Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, CW's Penn & Teller: Fool Us and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He's a consulting producer on TRUtv’s hit magic series, “The Carbonaro Effect” and was a top ten finalist on NBC's “America’s Got Talent”.

Nick Diffatte:
Nick Diffatte takes the concept of a standard "Magic Show" and flips it completely on its head, keeping audiences laughing uncontrollably the whole time. As one of the most sought-after variety acts touring the globe, Diffatte’s wide-ranging appeal makes him a repeat favorite for theaters, cruises, universities, and many of the world’s biggest brands - from Disney to Cirque du Soleil.

Nick’s award-winning mashup of eye-popping magic and uproarious comedy has led to regular performances at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle and features on programs such as CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden. Diffatte has performed at nearly every property up and down the Las Vegas strip, including the New York, New York Hotel & Casino where he is currently starring in Cirque du Soleil’s hit residency, Mad Apple.

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

8:30pm - Crushers

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street)

8:45pm - Liza Treyger: The Tickets Available Tour

Liza Treyger is a stand up comic who most recently was seen in the Judd Apatow movie King of Staten Island and HBO's Pause w/Sam Jay. She has Netflix and Comedy Central half hour specials and has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chelsea Lately, @midnight, Lights Out with David Spade, This is Not Happening and many more fun things and in Horace and Pete. She is the co host of the podcast That's Messed Up an SVU podcast and host of her own podcast Enemies. What makes her most proud is she regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Store.

Doors: 8:45pm
Show: 9:15pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

9pm - Stamptown

A raunchy, chaotic, full-on fever dream, Stamptown is 90 minutes of pure spectacle featuring the most anarchic and wildly entertaining performance from around the world.

Hosted by the bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has packed out rooms at Netflix Is A Joke. Just For Laughs, Glastonbury, SXSW, Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, O2 Arena and Off-Broadway in New York City.

Past acts include David Cross, Aisling Bea, Neil Patrick Harris, Karen Gillan, Lolly Adefope, Reggie Watts, Bridget Christie, Jamie Demetriou, Cat Cohen, Richard Gadd, Mae Martin, Huge Davies, Kemah Bob, Sam Campbell, Rachel Sennott, Randy Feltface, Natalie Palamides and MORE!

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Ave)

The Texans

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

9pm - Grace O’Malley

Grace O'Malley is a NYC-based comedian, creator, and podcast host at Barstool Sports. Her candid, relatable and hilarious videos have amassed a following of nearly 1 million followers on TikTok. Grace has hit the ground running with stand-up, set to tour with Whitney Cummings in the fall. She's hosted red carpet events for Netflix's Roast of Tom Brady and The Dance Moms Reunion, to name a few. Grace co-hosts the popular podcast Plan Bri Uncut, with Brianna LaPaglia, where the lifelong friends banter about the realities of being rising stars in entertainment, relationships, work, mental health, and of course having fun. They are hitting the road this fall to take the podcast on tour.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Thompson Theatre

April 17, 2025

5pm - Goblin Happy Hour

John Goblikon is a beloved internet sensation, metal band frontman, insurance salesman, published author and podcast host. As the lead singer of the band Nekrogoblikon, John has starred in several viral music videos leading to sold-out tours across North America, Europe, and Australia. John hosts the hit podcast RIGHT NOW!, where he chats with celebrities he admires. Past guests include Pete Holmes, Andrew Santino, Ron Funches, and even Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame. John is the author of the worst selling self-help book John Goblikon’s Guide to Living Your Best Life —His philosophy? “Be less mean, be more green. Don’t be a troll—be a goblin.” Come see the goblin take on the world, one laugh at a time.

Doors: 5pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

5:45pm - Some of this is Bad

Hosts Colton Dowling and Dylan Carlino bring the wild world of SOME OF THIS IS BAD to the stage. A chaotic tornado of segments, **** talking, and some bullying too…probably. Comedy, crowdwerk, and chaos…plus some famous drop ins?? Come put your name in the bucket and answer the infamous question “if you were gay, which one of us would you rather sleep with?”

Some Of This Is Bad’s past guests have included icons: Ian Fidance, Corinne Fisher, Jordan Jensen, Blair White, Mike Cannon, Casey Rocket, Kam Patterson, Mathew Broussard, Salina Es Titties, Kat Timpf, Tommy Pope, Lukas Zelnik, Gianmarco Soresi, Katherine Blanford, Uncle Lazer, Liza Treygar, Jason Ellis, Maddie Smith, Dave Jay and more more more.

Doors: 5:45pm
Show: 6:15pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

6pm - Unhinged

Doors: 6pm
Show: 6:30pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

6pm - Atsuko Okatsuka

Following the success of her first comedy tour and HBO special THE INTRUDER, ATSUKO OKATSUKA’S current global tour, THE FULL GROWN tour, has performed to sold out theaters in 56 cities in 12 countries. In addition to her standup career, she had two films debut at the Tribeca film festival: ALL THAT WE LOVE directed by Yen Tan and GROUP THERAPY directed by Neil Berkely and produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat productions. She also wrapped the feature studio comedy OUTCOME, for APPLE starring Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves. Her debut standup special, THE INTRUDER – directed by Tig Notaro premiered on HBO, December 2022 and was named the "Best Debut Special of 2022" by the New York Times and one of the "Best Specials of 2022" by Vulture and Variety. She won the 2023 Gracie Award for "Best Special" and Atsuko was nominated for "Best Comedian" by the Wowie Awards. She was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2022, and when she made her late-night stand-up debut on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, Vulture proclaimed she “won late-night.”

Other on-screen credits include HISTORY OF THE WORLD PT. II (Hulu), ROOM 104 (HBO), and THE SHOW NEXT DOOR WITH RANDALL PARK (ROKU+). Atsuko was recently featured on THIS AMERICAN LIFE with Ira Glass and told the story of how she got to the USA. She was raised by her grandmother, and they created the #DropChallenge together which has amassed more than 10 million views. Her unique upbringing brings an artfully offbeat resilient persona which is perfectly embodied in her blunt bangs and bowl cut.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

6:30pm - New York's Finest

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

6:30pm - Ian Bagg

Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, "Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian." Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh. Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." He made appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show," A popular guest on WTF, YMH,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime "Getting to know you" and Amazon Prime "Conversations"! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (humble brag) His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian's parents if there was something he should know about Ian.

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Speakeasy (412 Congress Avenue)

Josh Gondelman

Josh Gondelman is a writer and comedian who incubated in Boston before moving to New York City, where he currently lives and recently worked as the head writer and an executive producer for Desus & Mero on Showtime. Gondelman also contributed to the final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which was a thrill for both him and his parents. Prior to that, he spent five years at Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, first as a web producer and then as a staff writer where he earned four Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, and three WGA Awards. His debut standup special People Pleaser (2022) was produced by Comedy Dynamics and is available to stream now.

If his face seems familiar, you may recognize it from his appearances on Conan (TBS), Late Night With Seth Meyers (NBC), and The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS). But you may also know his voice from his regular appearances on the NPR news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me. Gondelman is also the author of the essay collection Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results published September 2019 by Harper Perennial. And, if you remember this far back, he was the co-creator of the popular Modern Seinfeld Twitter account.

Josh’s album Dancing On a Weeknight came out in 2019 on Blonde Medicine Records. (His prior album Physical Whisper debuted in March of 2016 at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts (as well as #4 on the Billboard comedy chart) and stayed there for…well…longer than he expected, honestly.) Additionally, Gondelman is also the co-author (along with Joe Berkowitz) of the book You Blew It, published October 2015 by Plume. In the past, Josh has written for Fuse TV’s Billy On The Street. His writing has also appeared in prestigious publications such as McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, New York Magazine, and The New Yorker. For a while he had his own game show podcast called Make My Day that was a lot of fun. You can still listen to it if you’d like. Why wouldn’t you? It’s new to you.

That’s probably more information than you need, but hey…he did these things and he’s proud of himself, okay?

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Avenue)

7pm - The Texans

Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30p

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

7:15pm - Killers

Doors: 7:15pm
Show: 7:45pm

Location: Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street)

7:30pm - Redban’s Secret Show

Comedy Podcast Aficionado", Brian Redban is a Columbus, Ohio native and founder of the Deathsquad Podcast Network and co-owner of the Sunset Strip Comedy Club in Austin Texas.

A nationally touring comedian, Redban performs at comedy clubs across the US. He appears weekly on the Kill Tony podcast, and is notably known for his role as the original producer and co-host of The Joe Rogan Experience. Called "The future of funny" by Culture Magazine, Brian is one of the fastest rising comedians today. Featured in the movies The Culture High and Doug Benson's Chronic-Con, Brian can also be seen in a recent issue of Rolling Stone.

Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

April 18, 2025

5pm - Cheers Queers Happy Hour

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

5:30pm - Industry Showcase

Doors: 5:30pm
Show: 6pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

5:30pm - The Jackie and Laurie Show

The Jackie and Laurie Show Live is a standup offshoot of the popular hour-long weekly podcast featuring comedians Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin. They started the J&LS back in December 2015, after noticing that most comedy podcast hosts and guests were male. They talk comedy, women, women in comedy and… men.

Jackie Kashian started standup in 1984 in Milwaukee and Laurie Kilmartin started in 1987 in San Francisco. They only met recently, because in the 80’s, 90’s and aughts, two female comics were rarely allowed to appear on the same show.

Between them, Jackie and Laurie have released 7 albums, appeared on CONAN 5 times, starred in a Comedy Central half hour, published two books (one a NYT bestseller) and written for 3

Doors: 5:30pm
Show: 6pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

5:30pm - Right Now Podcast with John Goblikon

RIGHT NOW with John Goblikon is the #1 goblin comedy podcast in the universe! Leave all your expectations at the door as John asks your favorite comedians and celebrities the hard the hitting questions—from the meaning of life to whether they've ever been to Trader Joe's.

John Goblikon is a beloved internet sensation, metal band frontman, insurance salesman, published author and podcast host. As the lead singer of the band Nekrogoblikon, John has starred in several viral music videos leading to sold-out tours across North America, Europe, and Australia. John hosts the hit podcast RIGHT NOW!, where he chats with celebrities he admires. Past guests include Pete Holmes, Andrew Santino, Ron Funches, and even Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame. John is the author of the worst selling self-help book John Goblikon’s Guide to Living Your Best Life —His philosophy? "Be less mean, be more green. Don’t be a troll—be a goblin." Come see the goblin take on the world, one laugh at a time.

Doors: 5:30pm
Show: 6pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

6:30pm - Cheers Queers

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

6:30pm - Hanging with Dr. Z

Eccentric, 1970s era talk show host, Doctor Z (Dana Gould) interviews current celebrity guests as themselves but set in a golden age of talk shows

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

6:30pm - Emil Wakim

Emil Wakim is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Emil was born and raised in Chicago before moving to Bloomington, Indiana for college where he began performing stand-up. Last fall he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for its milestone 50th season as the first Lebanese-American cast member. Emil made his late-night television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and is featured on Don't Tell Comedy as well as Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Featuring and was selected as a New Face of Comedy at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Speakwasy (412 Congress Avenue)

6pm - Joey Diaz with his F'd Up Friends

Some say he’s the best-kept secret in stand-up comedy: Joey Coco Diaz. His energy and his storytelling abilities are second to none. Joey most recently appeared on Netflix as mobster Buddha Bonpensiero in the Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark. He’s also made memorable appearances in Taxi, Brooklyn NineNine, The Longest Yard, Spider-Man 2, Everybody Hates Chris, Grudge Match and My Name is Earl. Joey’s stand-up shines in storytelling series such as Netflix’s The Degenerates (2018) and Comedy Centra’s This is Not Happening (2019). Joey’s first full hour special, Sociably Unacceptable (2016), can be found on Amazon Prime and Peacock. Perhaps most notably, Joey’s voice found a captive audience in his podcast "Uncle Joey’s Joint", where he tells stories of his life and his criminal past, as well as how he made it to where he is today. He is also a regular guest on the massively popular podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience". Diaz’s brutally honest but wickedly funny stories brought him to the New York Times best seller list in his 2023 book, "Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage". Joey’s a father and husband, but that hasn’t slowed him down- he continues to perform his electric stand-up in theatres across the country. His live performances are unpredictable, hilarious and dangerous all at once. If you get a chance to see him, you’ll realize it’s not what you say but how you say it that makes Joey a true comedian.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

6:30pm - Grace O’Malley

Grace O'Malley is a NYC-based comedian, creator, and podcast host at Barstool Sports. Her candid, relatable and hilarious videos have amassed a following of nearly 1 million followers on TikTok. Grace has hit the ground running with stand-up, set to tour with Whitney Cummings in the fall. She's hosted red carpet events for Netflix's Roast of Tom Brady and The Dance Moms Reunion, to name a few. Grace co-hosts the popular podcast Plan Bri Uncut, with Brianna LaPaglia, where the lifelong friends banter about the realities of being rising stars in entertainment, relationships, work, mental health, and of course having fun. They are hitting the road this fall to take the podcast on tour.

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Cap City Comedy Club Main Room
11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100
Austin TX 78758

6:30pm - Trailer Tales

Chelcie Lynn is a comedian, actress, and internet personality extraordinaire. She started building a fan base in 2014 when her sketches featuring her alter ego, Trailer Trash Tammy, went viral. Her videos have since gained hundreds of millions of views across the internet, and she was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2021. Chelcie’s hugely successful comedy touring career began with her sold-out inaugural stand-up tour, The Tammy Tour: One Trailer Park At A Time. She has also hosted the Tailgates & Tallboys festival in 2022 and 2023, and appeared at Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival. Chelcie’s acting work can be seen in the Duplass Brothers' feature film TANGERINE, the digital series COACH VON PIDGEON for Funny or Die & Facebook Watch, as well as the upcoming feature film SWEET DREAMS starring Johnny Knoxville, Mo Amer, and Kate Upton. Catch her live show in a city near you!

A St. Louis Native, and now based in Nashville, Libbie Higgins is a rising comedian, actress, and internet personality known for her hilarious characters and quick wit. Known for her viral improvisational characters, Libbie has amassed over one million followers across her socials. She’s the co-host of two hilariously popular podcasts, Slop City, as well as Trailer Tales alongside Chelcie Lynn and Jeremiah Watkins. Libbie can be found regularly opening up for Chelcie Lynn on tour, working out material at Zanies Nashville, or on the road headlining!

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7pm

Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Ave)

6pm - Michael Yo

A 2-time Emmy nominee, heard on the Joe Rogan Experience, a regular on The Adam Carolla Show and fresh off his critically acclaimed comedy special "I Never Thought", Michael Yo is a comedian, actor and host keeping busy in all of Hollywood’s platforms.

Michael is a proud father and loving husband with a bottomless pool of material about his family. In stand up, Michael came up under the wings of Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy and now headlines all over the country. He also appeared on season 15 of America’s Got Talent; Michael received a yes from all four judges and made it to the Quarter-Finals.

Michael hosts A+E’s "1,000 Ways to Dine." As an actor, he stars in the Apple TV+ series "Amber Brown," recurred on "Kevin Can Wait," shot the Damon Wayan Jr.’s pilot "Happy Together" for CBS and was a principal in Facebook Watch’s first sitcom series, "Starter Pack."

As a host, Michael can be heard every weekday on SiriusXM’s Pop2K. He also hosts his own "Yo Show" podcast, which often includes conversations with fellow entertainers and influencers. Michael has interviewed Joseph Gordan Levitt, Kevin Hart, The Rock, Dane Cook, Jo Koy, Ne-Yo, Jennifer Aniston, Tone Bell, Donnell Rawlings, Craig Conant, Jim Jeffries, Rick Fox and more.

Location: The Thompson Theatre

7pm - Rough Cut
with Paul Oddo

Rough Cut with Paul Oddo, features professional comedians bringing their newest material to the stage, notes in hand. They explore fresh concepts and jokes, with a paper shredder standing by to dispose of the ones they’d rather not say (or see) again.

Paul Oddo is a touring headliner comedian and a multi-talented artist. He is a $10k winner of the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. He has entertained US and NATO forces in Europe, The Middle East and Africa. As a professional fine artist, Paul regularly live-streams his process on YouTube, interacting with fans as he does. He is currently based in Austin, Texas.

Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

7:15pm - An Evening of Crowdwork with Big Jay Oakerson

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a "comic’s comic" before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Moontower, Bonnaroo, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce.

Every week, Jay co-host's "The Bonfire" alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts "Legion of Skanks" with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and "The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show" with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network.

On the screen, Jay has been featured on "This Is Not Happening" with Ari Shaffir, "Comedy Underground" with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning "Louie", "Inside Amy Schumer", and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" & Conan O’Brien. Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s "Z-Rock", and from his appearances on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", "Comedy Central Presents" and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn".

Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 and was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City to provide the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of "The Degenerates" on Netflix and filmed in Las Vegas. Jay has also recorded 3 comedy albums on Comedy Central Records, "The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2" which captures Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork; and Jay’s first album, "An American Storyteller", a one-hour onslaught of unbridled raunchy rock n' roll hilarity.

This year, Jay released his newest hour, "Dog Belly" on YouTube already garnering over 1.7 million views. The long-awaited special was executive produced by Ari Shaffir and shot during 2022’s SkankFest. In this special, Jay dives deep into his own life, ranging from his own sexual insecurities to being called a Nazi as a Jewish man.

Doors: 7:15pm
Show: 7:45pm

Location: Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street)

7:30pm - Crushers

Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

7:30pm - What's Wrong with Orny Adams

Laugh along as comedian Orny Adams hammers everything that is wrong with the world. And sometimes what’s wrong is Orny. From the absurd to the serious the world unites over the same complaints.

Orny Adams has appeared on every late night television show. His "More Than Loud" comedy special on YouTube has 6 million views. Orny has had one hour stand-up specials on Netflix, Comedy Central and Showtime. Orny has toured all over the world and gives a full throttle, high energy show. And you may also recognize him from the hit TV show Teen Wolf and the new Teen Wolf movie just released on Paramount Plus. And Orny has well over a million followers on social media.

Orny Adams delivers a powerful, incisive stand up routine that vacillates between the relevant and the absurd. Orny attacks what’s wrong with the world and sometimes even what’s wrong with Orny. He’s brutally honest, satirical and his performance is ceaselessly energetic.

Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

7:30pm - Tag It! with the Sklar Brothers

The Sklar Brothers host this unique stand-up show where their funny friends perform sets as the brothers backstage and, in real time, write tags for their friends’ bits. After each set, the Sklar Brothers come on stage and pitch the comedians their tags. This show gives audiences insight into the type of riff session that happens in comedy club green rooms all over the world. The Sklars pull back the curtain as to what it feels like to be in a writer’s room or green room when comedians pitch each other tags and riff in real time. Tag it! A new way to present stand-up comedy in its actual process.

Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

8:30pm - Stars in Bars

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

8:30pm - Adam Cayton-Holland
Happy Place

Loosely based off of his memoir, "Tragedy Plus Time," Happy Place is the new one-man show from comedian Adam Cayton-Holland that deals with depression, mental illness, suicide, and Nancy Kerrigan.

Adam is a national touring comedian who was named one of 25 "Comics to Watch" by Esquire Magazine and one of "10 Comics to Watch" by Variety. Along with his co-horts in the The Grawlix comedy troupe, Adam created, wrote and starred in THOSE WHO CAN’T which aired for three seasons and is available to stream on HBOMax. He has appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Presents, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Happy Endings, and @midnight. Cayton-Holland has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs, SXSW, Bridgetown Comedy festivals, and helms his own comedy extravaganza in Denver, The High Plains Comedy Festival. He has also performed at The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Adam has five albums all available on iTunes - "I Don’t Know If I Happy," "Backyards," "Adam Cayton-Holland Performs His Signature Bits," (voted one Vulture’s Top Ten Albums of 2018, available on vinyl on the record label Saddle Creek), "Semblance of Normalcy," and "Hot Takes." Adam’s writing has appeared in McSweeney’s, The New York Times, Esquire and The Atlantic. His first book, TRAGEDY PLUS TIME, is available everywhere. Adam lives with his wife Katie, and his two, robust sons. He once threw out the opening pitch at a Colorado Rockies game and people have described him as "genial," and "with decent teeth."

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

8:30pm - Dressed to Kill
With Connor Nutt and Scott Wharton

Grab your favorite sport coat and heels for Austin’s classiest comedy night, Dressed to Kill. The show is a throwback to the era of strong drinks, smoky lounges, and lewd humor. Expect your favorite comics in town dressed to the nines - guys in suits, gals in cocktail dresses, guys in cocktail dresses, gals in suits; whatever we’re not here to judge how someone gets fancy. We just tell em’ to bring their good shoes.

We’re talking about hi-balls and hitmen, smoking jackets, and hi-backed pumps. We’re celebrating the two-fisted martinis and the jokes that make your date blush. Because remember, folks, this ain’t your grandparent’s comedy show - this is tasteful threads with tasteless humor.

Dressed to Kill is dedicated to the legends that came up in the velvet curtain era, back when we dressed up to get on airplanes and watched Sammy Davis Jr roast Frank Sinatra with a smoke dangling off his lip.

Kill Tony and America’s Got Talent alum Ahren Belisle, ******* Forever star Rachel Wolfson, along with Austin killers like Mike Eaton, Ehsan Ahmad, and Genivive Clinton have all popped in - you never know which of your favorite comedians is next.

While audience participation isn’t mandatory, cocktail attire is strongly encouraged. If you love the old school, this is your chance to polish your loaders and press your slacks, or pull out that skirt you never get to wear.

We’ll see you in the lounge; we’ll be sipping on a Manhattan.

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: Speakeasy (412 Congress Avenue)

9pm - Stamptown

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Ave)

9pm - Surrounded with Mike Falzone

Created at the Hollywood Improv Lab in 2019, Surrounded is a stand-up comedy show uniquely staged in a 'theater in the round' format. Here, the audience becomes an integral part of the show, serving as both spectators and the material itself. In this innovative setup, comedians are given a microphone and an audience, allowing their spontaneous interactions to drive the performance and create a truly immersive experience.

Surrounded has garnered widespread acclaim, being featured at prominent comedy festivals across the country, including the New York Comedy Festival, Moontower, and the prestigious Just for Laughs in Montreal. The show's distinctive format and engaging premise have also led to its adaptation into the virtual reality space, where it has been featured for two successful seasons on Meta's Horizon Worlds.

The show has attracted A-list comedic talent such as Mark Normand, Lil Rel, Fortune Feimster, and many others, who have embraced the challenge of performing in the round without material. These renowned comedians bring their sharp wit and improvisational skills to create unforgettable experiences for audiences, making each performance of Surrounded a one-of-a-kind event.

Mike Falzone has established himself as a multifaceted talent in the comedy and digital content realms. Beginning his career as one of the first creators on YouTube in 2006, Mike has since performed on some of the most prestigious comedy stages across the country.

His versatile talents extend beyond stand-up comedy. Mike has appeared in animated series like Final Space on Adult Swim and the comedy series Coming to the Stage on Hulu. Additionally, he was a former host of Discovery’s popular YouTube channel, SourceFed. Mike's collaboration with Seven Bucks Productions (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) led to his own YouTube show, where he portrayed the character "wrestlin’ Fred."

Currently, Mike hosts two widely-followed podcasts: Dynamic Banter and Welcome to Our Podcast, which he co-hosts with his wife, Zoja. His dynamic presence and engaging content continue to resonate with audiences, both on stage and online.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

9pm - Janelle James

Janelle James stars in the scene-stealing role of ‘Ava Coleman’ in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. Both an audience favorite and critical darling, Janelle continues to receive accolades for her performance, including 3 consecutive Emmy nominations for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series", as well as nominations for Golden Globe, Independent Spirit, Critic’s Choice, and Gotham Awards. James also earned the 2023 NAACP Image Award for "Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" and a nomination for the Television Critics Association Award for "Individual Achievement in Comedy". Season 4 of ABBOTT ELEMENTARY will premiere on October 9th, 2024.

Janelle’s latest stand-up special is featured in Season 3 of Netflix’s THE STAND UPS. Previously, Janelle served as both a writer and actor for Showtime’s BLACK MONDAY, and Apple’s animated series, CENTRAL PARK. Janelle has toured with Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and David Cross among others. In 2016, she was a "New Face" at the Just For Laughs Festival Montreal and named one of The 50 Most Funny People in Brooklyn. In 2020, she was featured as one of Variety's Top Ten Comedians to Watch. Her debut comedy album, Black and Mild, was released on all major streaming networks in 2017 to rave reviews.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

9pm - Grace O’Malley

Grace O'Malley is a NYC-based comedian, creator, and podcast host at Barstool Sports. Her candid, relatable and hilarious videos have amassed a following of nearly 1 million followers on TikTok. Grace has hit the ground running with stand-up, set to tour with Whitney Cummings in the fall. She's hosted red carpet events for Netflix's Roast of Tom Brady and The Dance Moms Reunion, to name a few. Grace co-hosts the popular podcast Plan Bri Uncut, with Brianna LaPaglia, where the lifelong friends banter about the realities of being rising stars in entertainment, relationships, work, mental health, and of course having fun. They are hitting the road this fall to take the podcast on tour.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: Cap City Comedy Club Main Room
11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100
Austin TX 78758

9pm - Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult and is the star of four hour-long standup specials (Local Act, Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford: the special, special, special!) and the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown. Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in The Comedians of Comedy. She also created and starred in the cult hit web series The Maria Bamford Show, in which she plays all the characters.

Maria is often recognized for her prolific voiceover work, including characters on Big Mouth and its spinoff Human Resources, HouseBroken, Teenage Euthanasia, Santa, Inc., Bob’s Burgers, Bojack Horseman, Summer Camp Island, Adventure Time, Talking Tom and Friends, Legend of Korra, Puss in Boots, CatDog and PBS’s Emmy-winning series Word Girl. She played DeBrie Bardeaux on Netflix’s Arrested Development and recurred on the ABC hit series Fresh off the Boat. Other TV guest roles include Night Court, Life & Beth, Portlandia, Kenan, Mr. Mayor, and large recurring roles on Hulu’s Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, and Showtime’s Flatbush Misdeameanors. Maria was also Emmy-nominated for her guest appearance on the Netflix children’s series Ask the StoryBots.

Maria’s late-night appearances include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show. Her interview series What’s Your Ailment? deals with the various mental struggles of celebrities and is available on the Topic streaming service. Her Audible Original You Are (A Comedy) Special is a semi-mock instructional book for both standup and life.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Thompson Theatre
506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

9:15pm - What's Your Deal?

Doors: 9:15pm
Show: 9:45pm

Location: Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street)

9:30pm - Trans-It Girls

Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson co-host an iconic night of stand-up & trans absurdity with their favorite comedians.

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. She is currently writing on CBS’ Late Night Comedy Show AFTER MIDNIGHT. Nori was also a Story Editor on Hulu's animated series STANDING BY from Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw. Nori got her start in The Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’. Nori recently starred in the 2024 SXSW Audience-Award winning short film CAN. She also wrote for seasons five and six of Disney’s Raven’s Home, creating Disney Channel’s first-ever live action trans character, which led to GLAAD award and Emmy award nominations. She was featured in New York Magazine as one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should Know and Will Know In 2021. Her stand-up has been showcased by Showtime and at many celebrated festivals, including: Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest, and Outside Lands. Her writing was published in Vogue Magazine, and she wrote for Audible’s scripted series: Hot White Heist.

Hayden Johnson is a trans queer woman comedian, writer, and actress based in Los Angeles. As a trans woman, Hayden often draws from her experience transitioning in her comedy. She has been featured on Funny or Die and Netflix is a Joke fest. Clips of her standup have gained millions of views online and she stays booked!

Doors: 9:30pm
Show: 10pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

9:30pm - Jumbo Sets!

Doors: 9:30pm
Show: 10pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

9:30pm - New York's Finest

Doors: 9:30pm
Show: 10pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

10pm - Genius + Poison Magic Week

Doors: 10pm
Show: 10:30pm

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

10:30pm - The Goddamn Comedy Jam

No one can do what Josh Adam Meyers is doing with comedy and music.

No one can do what Josh Adam Meyers is doing with comedy and music.

1 part stand up comic, 1 part rock star, Josh brings comedy and music together with his signature high energy, raspy voice, and command of the stage; combining killer jokes with music, he is the best of both worlds. Everything in the club is part of the show; the staff, the audience, and you never know when a full rock band will join him on stage.

Growing up in the Washington D.C. area, Josh was a funny kid who played in bands. Now as a professional comedian and musician - he has come full circle. Josh spent the summer of 2023 opening for Jelly Roll in front of 20k a night at 45 different arenas and amphitheaters around the country, with more high profile concert dates coming in 2024.

For Bill Burr, Josh Adam Meyers tours arenas with the man, he was featured on Bill Burr’s Friends Who Kill (Netflix), The Ringers (Comedy Central), and can also be seen voicing ‘DJ’ Howlin Hank’ on Bill Burr’s F is for Family (Netflix).

Josh Adam Meyers is a nationally touring headliner performing at clubs and festivals as a stand-up. He has appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival as a New Face in 2013 and continues to be a regular on the festival performing on The Nasty Show and other festival favorites. Josh has performed at Madison Square Garden, Kennedy Center, Netflix Is A Joke Festival, JFL Toronto, NY Comedy Festival, Moontower Comedy, Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, Blue Whale, Outsidelands, RIOT LA, Bridgetown, Life is Beautiful, and Clusterfest amongst others.

He is the creator and host of The Goddamn Comedy Jam, a live comedy show where famous comedians sing a cover song with a live band, which continues to be one of the most popular live shows in Los Angeles at its homebase, The Comedy Store. GDCJ inspired a TV version and a special on Comedy Central. The show has toured the continent performing on the live festival circuit in front of thousands of die-hard comedy fans.

On "The 500 Podcast with Josh Adam Meyers", he combs through Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, the show was a Spotify Original from 2019-2020 until Spotify spent all their money on Joe Rogan.

See you at the show.

Doors: 10:30pm
Show: 11pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

10:30pm - Best of the Fest

Doors: 10:30pm
Show: 11pm

Location: Speakeasy (412 Congress Avenue)

11pm - Casey Rocket

Casey Rocket is an emerging comedic talent known for his unique and offbeat style of humor. He gained attention through his appearances on social media, showcasing quirky skits, sharp wit, and satirical takes on various aspects of modern life. Rocket's humor often blends absurdity with a self-aware commentary, offering a refreshing approach to comedy. His performances blend stand-up, online content, and character work, drawing a growing fan base. While relatively new to the scene, Casey Rocket's blend of originality, relatability, and eccentricity mark him as a rising star in the comedy world.

Doors: 11pm
Show: 11:30pm

Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Avenue)

April 19, 2025

6pm - Adam Ray presents
Dr. Phil LIVE

With over 10 million views online, Dr. Phil LIVE has become one of the most fun things to see in comedy. From comedian/actor Adam Ray ( Curb, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, The Heat, ) the live show provides a wild late night feel with crowd interactions, standup, huge celebrity guests, surprise characters, and hilarious moments you can’t see anywhere else. It all goes down monthly at The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles, CA.

Past guests include: Bill Burr, Adam Devine, Bobby Lee, Whitney Cummings, Andrew Santino, Matt Rife, Brad Williams, Anders Holm.

Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm

Location: Bass Concert Hall
2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712

6:45pm - Gianmarco Soresi

Gianmarco Soresi is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats - which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, BuzzFeed, ABC News, and many more. He's performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don't Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. He was also in the multi-comic standup series on Netflix called "Verified Standup" and has acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix's Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast "The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi".

Doors: 6:45pm
Show: 7:15pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

7pm - The Joke of Painting

Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

7:30pm - Unhinged

Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

7:30pm - Hit List

Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

7:45pm - An Evening of Crowdwork with Big Jay Oakerson

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a "comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Moontower, Bonnaroo, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce.

Every week, Jay co-host's "The Bonfire” alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts "Legion of Skanks” with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and "The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show” with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network.

On the screen, Jay has been featured on "This Is Not Happening” with Ari Shaffir, "Comedy Underground” with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning "Louie”, "Inside Amy Schumer”, and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” & Conan O’Brien. Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s "Z-Rock”, and from his appearances on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend”, "Comedy Central Presents” and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn”.

Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 and was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City to provide the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of "The Degenerates” on Netflix and filmed in Las Vegas. Jay has also recorded 3 comedy albums on Comedy Central Records, "The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2” which captures Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork; and Jay’s first album, "An American Storyteller”, a one-hour onslaught of unbridled raunchy rock n' roll hilarity.

This year, Jay released his newest hour, "Dog Belly” on YouTube already garnering over 1.7 million views. The long-awaited special was executive produced by Ari Shaffir and shot during 2022’s SkankFest. In this special, Jay dives deep into his own life, ranging from his own sexual insecurities to being called a Nazi as a Jewish man.

Doors: 7:45pm
Show: 8:15pm    

Location:  Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street)

8:15pm - Chloe Troast

Chloe Troast is the only new SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE cast member to join season 49 and was named a NEW FACE at Just for Laughs 2023. Previously, she landed the Amy Pascal Feature Film GOODRICH starring Michael Keaton and shot a recurring role on Paul Feig's ABC pilot DROP OFF, opposite Ellie Kemper. Chloe can next be seen in HBO Max’s Feature Film SWEETHEARTS, starring Kieran Shipka, and Judd Apatow’s Feature Film, PLEASE DON’T DESTROY: THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN, opposite Conan O’Brien, Bowen Yang and Megan Stalter.

She regularly performs in her popular and 2022 NYCF headlining solo show AN EVENING WITH PEPPER SLIT. Her digital sketches FEMINISM PROFESSOR and INTERESTING AMERICANS: PEPPER SLIT?were?profiled by Vulture and she recently released her debut Adult Swim Smalls series DOHLS.

Doors: 8:15pm
Show: 8:45pm

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

8:30pm - New York's Finest

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

8:30pm - Chloe Radcliffe: CHEAT

Chloe Radcliffe is a NYC-based standup comic, actor, and writer. Her one-woman-show, CHEAT premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 and has since had sold-out runs at the Dynasty Typewriter in LA, UCB Theater in NY, and The Rockwell in Boston, where it was featured by The Boston Globe. Chloe most recently performed at New York Comedy Festival, where CHEAT was recommended by the New York Times as a "personal solo show” that "finds a new take on an old subject while delivering hard-hitting punchlines”. Inspired by Chloe's history of serially cheating in romantic relationships, CHEAT was also featured in recent Deadline and Vulture profiles calling Chloe a comic to watch. A TV adaptation of the project is currently in development.

Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm

Location: Speakeasy (412 Congress Avenue D, Austin, TX 78701)

8:45pm - Party Animals

Doors: 8:45pm
Show: 9:15pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

9pm - Pete Holmes

Pete Holmes is the creator and star of HBO's Crashing (produced by Judd Apatow) and TBS' The Pete Holmes Show (produced by Conan O'Brien). He's also the star of CBS' How We Roll as well as two HBO stand-up comedy specials. Pete's also the voice of the e*trade baby and was a guest writer/star on multiple episodes of The Simpsons. He's also proud to be the dumbest Batman on YouTube (Badman), the host of the wildly popular You Made It Weird podcast and the author of Comedy Sex God. He wrote this bio in third person. He napped shortly thereafter.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Paramount Theatre

9pm - Stamptown

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Ave)

9pm - Surrounded with Mike Falzone

Created at the Hollywood Improv Lab in 2019, Surrounded is a stand-up comedy show uniquely staged in a 'theater in the round' format. Here, the audience becomes an integral part of the show, serving as both spectators and the material itself. In this innovative setup, comedians are given a microphone and an audience, allowing their spontaneous interactions to drive the performance and create a truly immersive experience.

Surrounded has garnered widespread acclaim, being featured at prominent comedy festivals across the country, including the New York Comedy Festival, Moontower, and the prestigious Just for Laughs in Montreal. The show's distinctive format and engaging premise have also led to its adaptation into the virtual reality space, where it has been featured for two successful seasons on Meta's Horizon Worlds.

The show has attracted A-list comedic talent such as Mark Normand, Lil Rel, Fortune Feimster, and many others, who have embraced the challenge of performing in the round without material. These renowned comedians bring their sharp wit and improvisational skills to create unforgettable experiences for audiences, making each performance of Surrounded a one-of-a-kind event.

Mike Falzone has established himself as a multifaceted talent in the comedy and digital content realms. Beginning his career as one of the first creators on YouTube in 2006, Mike has since performed on some of the most prestigious comedy stages across the country.

His versatile talents extend beyond stand-up comedy. Mike has appeared in animated series like Final Space on Adult Swim and the comedy series Coming to the Stage on Hulu. Additionally, he was a former host of Discovery’s popular YouTube channel, SourceFed. Mike's collaboration with Seven Bucks Productions (Dwayne "The Rock” Johnson) led to his own YouTube show, where he portrayed the character "wrestlin’ Fred."

Currently, Mike hosts two widely-followed podcasts: Dynamic Banter and Welcome to Our Podcast, which he co-hosts with his wife, Zoja. His dynamic presence and engaging content continue to resonate with audiences, both on stage and online.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Velv Comedy Lounge (521 East 6th Street)

9pm - Grace O’Malley

Grace O'Malley is a NYC-based comedian, creator, and podcast host at Barstool Sports. Her candid, relatable and hilarious videos have amassed a following of nearly 1 million followers on TikTok. Grace has hit the ground running with stand-up, set to tour with Whitney Cummings in the fall. She's hosted red carpet events for Netflix's Roast of Tom Brady and The Dance Moms Reunion, to name a few. Grace co-hosts the popular podcast Plan Bri Uncut, with Brianna LaPaglia, where the lifelong friends banter about the realities of being rising stars in entertainment, relationships, work, mental health, and of course having fun. They are hitting the road this fall to take the podcast on tour.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: Cap City Comedy Club Main Room
11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100
Austin TX 78758

9pm - Janeane Garofalo

Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992.

Janeane has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in films such as "The Truth About Cats and Dogs,” "Wet Hot American Summer,” "Ratatouille,” "Steal This Movie,” "Reality Bites,” "Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion,” "Mystery Men,” "The Ten” and "The Cable Guy”. Janeane also co-authored the best seller "Feel This Book,” with Ben Stiller.

Janeane was a cast member of the Emmy Award-winning Ben Stiller Show and played the role of Paula, the acerbic talent booker, on "The Larry Sanders Show,” for which she received an Emmy nomination. During the fall of ’94 she joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live.” Some of Janeane’s other television work includes two specials for HBO, FOX’s "24,” "Mad About You,” and the final season of NBC’s "The West Wing,” where she played Democratic campaign strategist Louise Thornton.

In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known and respected around the world. She was instrumental in the successful launching of the first liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, "The Majority Report.” A lightning rod for controversy, Janeane’s well informed opinions and unflinching honesty have inspired laughs, as well as striking a chord with the left, right and everyone in between.

Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm

Location: The Thompson Theatre

9:30pm - Jumbo Sets!

Doors: 9:30pm
Show: 10pm

Location: Sunset Strip (214 East 6th Street)

9:30pm - Nathan Macintosh

One of 2024's Variety Comics to Watch, Nathan Macintosh is a comedian and writer originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, now living in New York City.

His debut album, I WASN'T TALKING, was featured in Exc!aim Magazine's 'Top Ten Hilariously Good Comedy Moments' and his 2023 special, MONEY NEVER WAKES, was the NY Times best Youtube Special of the year. His newest special, DOWN WITH TECH, just came out and has received acclaim from Vulture, The NY Times and many others.

He writes and stars in the Canadian series TRAPPED and he can be heard regularly on Sirius Satellite Radio and CBC Radio's THE DEBATERS. Nathan has performed on CONAN, The Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert and is a regular on The Tonight Show.

Doors: 9:30pm
Show: 10pm

Location: Higbie’s (720 Brazos Street)

9:45pm - Crushers

Doors: 9:45pm
Show: 10:15pm

Location: Vulcan Gas Company (418 East 6th Street)

10pm - Genius + Poison Magic Week
with Zabrecky, Derek Hughes, and Nick Diffatte

Rob Zabrecky :
There’s simply no other entertainer like Zabrecky. Through a wide range of artistic work that spans acting, magic, comedy, and music, Zabrecky has established himself globally as an original performer. As a magical humorist, he creates a dryly abstracted, austere universe that pushes magic to its very edges and explores bizarre and contemplative human behavior. There’s probably more "theatre” in the wonderfully strange Zabrecky magic and comedy act than in most Broadway shows—more surprises, musicality, and character. Like film director David Lynch, Zabrecky sets the stage for everyday life, then sets it on fire. His one-person show, The Zabrecky Hour combines highlights from his award winning Magic Castle act along with new work and bundles them into one highly entertaining performance featuring a distinct point of view.

Derek Hughes:
The live performances of celebrated conjurer, "Stand Up Magician” Derek Hughes, have been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with the New York Times calling him "thoroughly entertaining.” Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, CW's Penn & Teller: Fool Us and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He's a consulting producer on TRUtv’s hit magic series, "The Carbonaro Effect” and was a top ten finalist on NBC's "America’s Got Talent”.

Nick Diffatte:
Nick Diffatte takes the concept of a standard "Magic Show" and flips it completely on its head, keeping audiences laughing uncontrollably the whole time. As one of the most sought-after variety acts touring the globe, Diffatte’s wide-ranging appeal makes him a repeat favorite for theaters, cruises, universities, and many of the world’s biggest brands - from Disney to Cirque du Soleil.

Nick’s award-winning mashup of eye-popping magic and uproarious comedy has led to regular performances at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle and features on programs such as CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden. Diffatte has performed at nearly every property up and down the Las Vegas strip, including the New York, New York Hotel & Casino where he is currently starring in Cirque du Soleil’s hit residency, Mad Apple.

Doors: 10pm
Show: 10:30pm

Location: The Hideout (617 Congress Avenue)

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

No one can do what Josh Adam Meyers is doing with comedy and music.

1 part stand up comic, 1 part rock star, Josh brings comedy and music together with his signature high energy, raspy voice, and command of the stage; combining killer jokes with music, he is the best of both worlds. Everything in the club is part of the show; the staff, the audience, and you never know when a full rock band will join him on stage.

Growing up in the Washington D.C. area, Josh was a funny kid who played in bands. Now as a professional comedian and musician - he has come full circle. Josh spent the summer of 2023 opening for Jelly Roll in front of 20k a night at 45 different arenas and amphitheaters around the country, with more high profile concert dates coming in 2024.

For Bill Burr, Josh Adam Meyers tours arenas with the man, he was featured on Bill Burr’s Friends Who Kill (Netflix), The Ringers (Comedy Central), and can also be seen voicing ‘DJ’ Howlin Hank’ on Bill Burr’s F is for Family (Netflix).

Josh Adam Meyers is a nationally touring headliner performing at clubs and festivals as a stand-up. He has appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival as a New Face in 2013 and continues to be a regular on the festival performing on The Nasty Show and other festival favorites. Josh has performed at Madison Square Garden, Kennedy Center, Netflix Is A Joke Festival, JFL Toronto, NY Comedy Festival, Moontower Comedy, Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, Blue Whale, Outsidelands, RIOT LA, Bridgetown, Life is Beautiful, and Clusterfest amongst others.

He is the creator and host of The Goddamn Comedy Jam, a live comedy show where famous comedians sing a cover song with a live band, which continues to be one of the most popular live shows in Los Angeles at its homebase, The Comedy Store. GDCJ inspired a TV version and a special on Comedy Central. The show has toured the continent performing on the live festival circuit in front of thousands of die-hard comedy fans.

On "The 500 Podcast with Josh Adam Meyers”, he combs through Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, the show was a Spotify Original from 2019-2020 until Spotify spent all their money on Joe Rogan.

See you at the show.

Doors: 10:30pm
Show: 11pm

Location: Antone's Nightclub (305 East 5th Street)

10:45pm - Unzipped

Doors: 10:45pm
Show: 11:15pm

Location: The Creek and the Cave (611 East 7th Street)

Date: April 9 - 19, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Austin, TX

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