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THE AUSTIN COMEDY SCENE IS EXPLODING, WITH COMEDIANS FROM ALL OVER THE NATION FLOCKING TO OUR CITY. THE VELV IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING COMEDY CLUB IN TOWN, SHOWCASING THE BEST COMICS AUSTIN HAS TO OFFER FOR OVER 37 YEARS! EVERY THURSDAY AT 8:30 WE ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR GROUP OF COMICS THAT YOU'VE SEEN ON SXSW, THE MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND MORE! THESE LINEUPS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY CURATED, FEATURING A GOOD MIX OF ESTABLISHED HEADLINERS AND THE HOTTEST UP-AND-COMING COMICS IN TOWN. WITH THE LATEST UPTICK OF FAMOUS COMICS MOVING TO AUSTIN, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY DROP IN UNANNOUNCED! THE VELVEETA ROOM HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PRESENCE IN THE LOCAL COMEDY SCENE, HELPING FOSTER TALENT FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES. IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING CITY, WE EMBRACE THE NEW TALENT THAT HAS EMERGED HERE, WHILE STILL PROUDLY REMAINING A SYMBOL OF OLD AUSTIN. COME START YOUR WEEKEND A LITTLE EARLY AT THE VELV!

Litty Titty Thursdays is a standup comedy gong show that gets YOU - the audience - in on the show.  Comics will bring their best sets to get you laughing.  But if they're not cutting it? Random glow stick holders in the audience will be chosen to help determine if a comic gets "gonged" off the stage before the end of their set.  Featuring fun surprises, guest co-hosts, crowd work, and more!  Be ready - because it’s gonna be Litty Titty.  

Saturday Afternoon Movie Club featuring the movie Face/Off and comedian Arlo Weierhauser.

With a dynamic energy and an almost tangible onstage presence, Dean Edwards remains one of the comedy worlds most in demand performers across the globe. Armed with a razor sharp wit, an arsenal of characters and spot on impressions, it’s no wonder that he’s become such a favorite, garnering media attention as well as a legion of fans. As one of the stars of MTV2’s hit show, “GUY CODE”, Dean has helped the show become the networks most successful show in its history. He also just completed hosting a season of TV One’s clip show, “VIDIOTS” and serves as a correspondent on BET’s new program, “DON’T SLEEP, hosted by TJ Holmes.” A talented Actor/Comedian, most people remember Dean Edwards since making his mark in comedy during two successful seasons as a cast member on “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” With such memorable impressions as Don Cheadle, Michael Jackson and Denzel Washington, as well as such original characters as "Man in Elevator" and "Cop#2", Dean always pushed himself to the limits of creativity and exhaustion. Always the multi-tasker, Dean found the momentum to juggle his SNL career, his numerous standup appearances and multiple television appearances. Born in the Bronx and raised throughout New York, Dean's travels made it easy for him to communicate with all walks of life. After dividing his college career between classes and a 6-year term in the U.S. Army Reserves, Dean ultimately made the choice to devote his career to comedy. Although his fellow soldiers loved his impressions of their drill sergeant, Dean spent many an afternoon doing push-ups to pay for his comedic talent. That talent paid off and Dean found his career after participating in a college talent show. Armed with a degree in communications, Dean became an in-demand comic, and landed his first big break on Russell Simmons' “DEF COMEDY JAM.” Though the show is renown for it's blue humor, Dean found a way to break the traditional mold with his mainstream appeal. Subsequently, he was a featured comedian on “SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO” a few years later. Dean followed his TV appearances by starring in numerous television commercials, and also worked with Spike Lee on the hit feature film “THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY”. Edwards has since earned a reputation as a headlining favorite at comedy clubs and colleges across the country. An international sensation, Dean has attended Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival twice and was chosen to perform at the Jozi, Cape Town and Durban Comedy Festival’s in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban South Africa, as well as Saudi Arabia in late, 2009. More recently, Dean completed a tour of the Middle East, performing in front of more than 10,000 comedy fans: beginning in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Kuwait. Dean has made several late night appearances, including “THE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON” and “LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY.” He is also a favorite and frequent guest on Byron Allen’s “Comic Unleashed,” and is frequently providing comedic commentary on various VH1 highlight shows. Director Malcolm Lee also chose Dean to finish Bernie Mac's voice/ADR work on "SOUL MEN" after the comedian’s untimely death. He spent 2 years workshopping and creating the character of Donkey, leading up to Dreamworks’ SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway. Jeffrey Katzenberg was so impressed by Dean’s vocal talents that he invited Dean to step into Eddie Murphy’s shoes to reprise the role of Donkey in Dreamworks’ new Halloween classic, “SCARED SHREKLESS”. Some of his feature credits include “SPIDERMAN 3”, “TONY –N- TINA’S WEDDING” and “UNIVERSAL REMOTE”. Dean’s first comedy CD, “REAL TALK WITH FAKE PEOPLE, Volume 1” debuted at the top of Itunes comedy charts in 2009. As he continues to ascend in the ranks of entertainment, Dean next plans to record a one hour comedy special in the near future.

A live comedy happy hour!

Moshe Kasher is an Emmy award winning host and the two-time bestselling author of "Kasher inthe Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal,Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16." And Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six scenes. He hasfilmed two specials for Netflix, "The Honeymoon Stand Up Special" and "Live inOakland" and hosted his own talk show on Comedy Central "Problematic.'He co-hosts the hit podcast, The Endless Honeymoon" with his wife, Natasha Leggero.He has appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm, After Midnight, Another Period, Shameless, TheGood Place, Brooklyn 99, Drunk History and more.A versed writer, Kasher has written for several films, series and specials including,HBO's “Betty”, “Little America”, "Zoolander 2," "Another Period," and the "Comedy CentralRoasts”.

Jiaoying Summers is a stand-up comedian, Asian Hall of Fame inductee and social media comedy queen with over one billion online views and counting. She is a sold-out national headliner. She recently starred in Netflix is a Joke Festival's Women in Comedy Show. Her 30-minute comedy special HOT GIRL SUMMERS is streaming on Peacock TV and Prime Video. Jiaoying is also an award-winning actress, CEO of Summers Group, and philanthropist empowering women and children and helping causes that touch Asian American communities. She was recently featured on BBC, CBS News, FOX News 5, NBC4, NBC Bay Area, KRON4, The LA Times, LA Confidential, San Francisco Chronicle, Yale Daily News, NHK World Japan and Vogue. She is the owner of The Hollywood Comedy in Los Angeles and focuses on producing shows that promote representation in comedy. “A major voice on the national comedy scene.” - Vogue International "Her name and survival story have one thing in common — a refusal to fade into the background." - The LA Times "[Summers is] amplifying the Asian American perspective through her work [with] uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings." - San Francisco Chronicle Jiaoying Summers has been named one of “The Women Running The [Comedy] Scene in L.A.” -The LA Times

A standup comedy showcase at Captain Quackenbush's Coffeehouse!

The Green Room at Mr. Nice Guys has another great show of comedy and music heading your way Friday June 27th!

Comedy Gold – Austin’s Funniest Friday Night Show!🔥 Every Friday at 8 PM | Sunset Strip Comedy Club – Austin, TXGet ready to strike Comedy Gold every Friday night at 8 PM! This high-energy stand-up showcase features a rotating lineup of the best comedians in Austin, plus surprise drop-ins from touring headliners. Whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out, this show delivers nonstop laughs and unforgettable moments.Located at Sunset Strip Comedy Club in the heart of Austin’s entertainment district, Comedy Gold is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy top-tier stand-up comedy in an intimate club setting.🎟 Tickets sell fast—reserve your seats now!PLEASE NOTE: This event is for guests 21+ 2 drink minimum Bar tabs over $100 will include a 20% service charge. No refunds at any time.

JOHNNY TAYLOR JR. IS AN AMERICAN COMEDIAN, ACTOR, AND PODCASTER KNOWN FOR HIS RAZOR-SHARP WIT, COMPELLING STORYTELLING, AND DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES ACROSS MULTIPLE MEDIUMS. HAILING FROM SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, JOHNNY HAS MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE COMEDY WORLD, PERFORMING AT PRESTIGIOUS FESTIVALS LIKE SF SKETCHFEST, THE ALTERCATION COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND THE ASHEVILLE COMEDY FESTIVAL. JOHNNY'S DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM TANGLED UP IN PLAID GARNERED SIGNIFICANT ATTENTION ON THE ITUNES CHARTS, AND HIS SOPHOMORE RELEASE, BUMMIN' WITH THE DEVIL, SOARED TO #1 ON BOTH AMAZON AND ITUNES, CEMENTING HIS STATUS AS A RISING STAR. HE REGULARLY TOURS WITH COMEDY LEGEND BRIAN POSEHN AND MAKES FREQUENT APPEARANCES ON DOUG BENSON'S DOUG LOVES MOVIES PODCAST. BEYOND STAND-UP, JOHNNY HAS SHOWCASED HIS TALENTS AS AN ACTOR, BRINGING DEPTH AND HUMOR TO EVERY ROLE HE TAKES ON. WHETHER IN INDEPENDENT FILMS OR LIVE PERFORMANCES, HIS PRESENCE ON SCREEN REFLECTS THE SAME SHARP COMEDIC SENSIBILITY THAT DRIVES HIS STAND-UP. AS A POD-CASTER, JOHNNY CO-HOSTS THE AEW-SOME POD, A POPULAR WRESTLING PODCAST THAT COMBINES HIS LOVE FOR PRO WRESTLING WITH COMEDY. A VERSATILE PERFORMER WITH AN EYE FOR BOTH HUMOR AND NARRATIVE, JOHNNY ALSO TEACHES STORYTELLING CLASSES AT THE PUNCH LINE IN SACRAMENTO, SHARING HIS EXPERTISE WITH ASPIRING COMICS. WITH A CAREER SPANNING COMEDY CLUBS, THEATERS, PODCASTS, AND ACTING ROLES, JOHNNY TAYLOR JR. CONTINUES TO PUSH CREATIVE BOUNDARIES AND CAPTIVATE AUDIENCES ACROSS THE BOARD.