Comedy

The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 20–26

The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 20–26

The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 13–19

The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 13–19

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The Best Things to Do in Dallas, Sept. 6–12

By Danny Gallagher and Merritt Martin
Sep 6, 2023

This week's best things to do include the Katy 5K, the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Dallas Arboretum and two film screenings with an Oscar-nominated makeup artist at the Texas Theatre.
Marlon Wayans Says He Doesn't Write His Material Until He Steps Out on Stage

By Danny Gallagher
Sep 6, 2023

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans comes from a famous comedy family but says his kids are forging their own path in film and television.
Queen For a Day Returns To Spotlight Women in Comedy

By Alex Gonzalez
Sep 4, 2023

An all-women comedy group is unapologetically demanding the spotlight.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

By Merritt Martin
Aug 30, 2023

Fill the long Labor Day weekend with coffee, beer and Kevin Von Erich. Not in that order.
Comedy Trio Please Don't Destroy Bring Their Absurd Humor to Dallas, Or Might Run for President

By Carly May Gravley
Aug 17, 2023

You know Please Don't Destroy from SNL. If you don't like their live show, they'll double your money, they say. We think they're joking.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 16–22

By Merritt Martin
Aug 16, 2023

This week's event recommendations come with a lot of laughs and books ... and more than a few cheers.
Comedian Chris Gethard May Be Making Less Money Now, But His Freedom Is Worth Way More

By Danny Gallagher
Aug 9, 2023

The host of the long-running, freewheeling "The Chris Gethard Show" is doing standup at the Texas Theatre because it gives him a break from life itself.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 9–15

By Merritt Martin
Aug 9, 2023

This week, find opportunities for laughs, theater and even dancing. Check out David Koechner, "Tigers Be Still," a silent book club and more.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, Aug. 2–8

By Danny Gallagher
Aug 2, 2023

This week's best things to do include a Queen tribute at the Winspear, the Texas Latino Comic Con and an anime classic at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Comedian Ralph Barbosa Will Film His First Netflix Special This Week at The Kessler

By Danny Gallagher
Aug 1, 2023

This year is shaping up to the best one ever for comedian Ralph Barbosa, even after George Lopez dissed him.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, July 26 – Aug. 1

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 26, 2023

This week's roundup includes the second anniversary of the Talking Dirty After Dark storytelling series, the return of the Tony-winning musical The Book of Mormon and more.
The Texas Latino Comic Con Returns For Its 7th Run With (¡Pum Pam!) Lucha Libre Wrestling

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 25, 2023

The Texas Latino Comic Con is back to its full fighting strength and it's going to end with a literal "Pow!" in the wrestling ring.
James Austin Johnson Knows the Unifying Power of Silliness

By Carly May Gravley
Jul 7, 2023

You probably know James Austin Johnson for his hilarious Trump impression. He'll be bringing much more to his Dallas show this week.
Dat Phan Is Ready for You To See Him in Person

By Eric Diep
Jul 6, 2023

Day Phan says he's entering his "Fat Elvis" phase.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, July 5–11

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 5, 2023

This week's best events in Dallas include screenings of family-friendly animated shorts, Dat Phan and a week of summer camp activities at the Dallas Museum of Art.
The Best Things to Do in Dallas, June 28–July 4

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 28, 2023

This week's Things to Do in Dallas is full of special Fourth of July celebrations and gatherings from Dallas to Denton as well as live comedy, plays and outdoor performances from Shakespeare Dallas.
Kevin James Thornton Was a Musician, an Artist and a Filmmaker. Now He Knows He's a Comic.

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 26, 2023

The comedian known in TikTok circles as that guy who tells stories with autotune says it took a while to find his place in the world. Now he's touring the world doing comedy with heart and a beat.
Who Is Comedian Matt Rife and Why Is He Breaking the Internet Right Now?

By Danny Gallagher
Jun 8, 2023

If you follow comedy at all, then your social media feeds are filling up with clips, ads and tasteful shirtless pics of comedian Matt Rife. If you're not a youngin' and/or think Tiktok is a deep state globalist counterinsurgency of some kind, you're probably wondering, "Who in the hell is Matt Rife and why should I care?"
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, May 17–23

By Danny Gallagher
May 17, 2023

This week's collection of things to do include a fundraiser for a Dallas comedy icon, a retelling of one of Disney's classic animated film on the stage and a performance by comedian John Early.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas, April 19–25

By Merritt Martin
Apr 19, 2023

This week, escape streaming delays and get out to fest, fest, fest! Dallas Art Fair, EarthxExpo and Shakespeare Dallas' The Henriad are just a few options.