Washington, D.C./ Fun & Entertainment
Published on December 10, 2018
Comedy events worth seeking out in Washington this weekPhotos: Eventbrite

Looking to get some laughs?

When it comes to comedy, there's plenty to keep you busy this week, from improv to straight-up stand-up.

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"Seasonal Disorder"

Photo: Source/Yelp

First up, check out Washington Improv Theater's medley of shows they're calling "Seasonal Disorder." Every night is a new experience, as a rotating cast takes on everything from musicals to telenovelas. 

This Thursday, get half off for a night led by the ensemble Daywalkers, featuring a Southern woman and a Taiwanese man who built a show based on stereotypes.

When: Thursday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Source, 1835 14th St., NW
Price: $15
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Comedian Liza Treyger

Next, comedian Liza Treyger is at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater this weekend. Treyger has appeared on TV's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "Chelsea Lately." These discounted tickets will get you in to hear her riffs on everyday life. 

When: Friday, December 14, 7 p.m.
Where: Drafthouse Comedy Theater, 1100 13th St. NW
Price: $8
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The Capitol Steps

D.C.'s musical-comedy group, The Capitol Steps, has been poking fun at partisans across the political spectrum since 1981. They perform once again at the Ronald Reagan Building this Friday, where you can get $10 off the usual ticket price. 

Their show features numerous song parodies and skits, and since the cast includes some former Congressional staffers, the jokes have plenty of insider zing. The current iteration promises 'Barack Obama' and 'Donald Trump' singing, and 'Vladimir Putin' dancing shirtless.

When: Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Price: $26
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NYC Comedy Invades DC

Finally, Jordan Raybould headlines the Town Tavern on Friday, and tickets are half off. You may know New York-based Raybould from appearances on Comedy Central, MTV and Netflix. He is also host of the podcast Anxiety Now. He'll be joined onstage by his brother and fellow comedian, Bret.

When: Friday, December 14, 9 p.m.
Where: Town Tavern, 2323 18th St. NW
Price: $10
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets