DC Improv Comedy Club

"The Brunch: Gagsters & Dragsters This brunch stands out because it’s a two-for-one deal: you get a full drag show, plus stand-up comedy during intermission. Reserve a table up front for the bets view (otherwise it can be hard to see when the performers are giving love to a table on the opposite side of the room). Like most of these brunches, you aren’t coming here for the great food. So, yes, the breakfast burrito and bacon cheeseburgers may taste like frozen meals cooked up on someone’s college hot plate, but they'll do the trick to soak up your mimosas or help you reach your two-item minimum. Just make sure to order an extra round of drinks at last call, because the staff cuts off service halfway through the show and it sucks to run out of booze when there’s more dancing to do." - tristiana hinton

"Even big names  like D.L. Hughley and Michelle Wolf still make time to come out to DC Improv, an intimate comedy club with tables that are almost on the stage with the performers. It’s an amazing place to come see a show, but the American food at the downtown spot is pretty bad. So stick with the drinks to reach your two-item minimum. Otherwise, you’ll be choking down a breakfast burrito and bacon cheeseburger that taste like frozen meals cooked up on someone’s college hot plate." - Tristiaña Hinton

"For Karen Huger’s “Grand Dame and Friends” live show at Dupont’s legendary comedy club, Gizelle Bryant ordered the big table baskets of French fries, soft pretzel sticks, and mozzarella sticks. Mia Thornton’s drink order was a gin and tonic with a double twist and lime, while Ashley Darby doubled down with Casamigos tequila and a beer. Candiace Dillard Bassett didn’t know DC Improv serves bar food, so she ate dinner at home beforehand." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"After going dark for over a year, downtown’s decades-old comedy club makes a comeback on Thursday, April 15 with a three-night performance from Howard University alum Erin Jackson. Other reopening headliners include Christian Finnegan (April 22 to 24) and Steve Byrne (April 29 to May 1). Ticket sales are limited to 50 people per show, and social distancing and safety protocols will be effect." - Tierney Plumb

"Afterward, Chappelle joined big-name friends like Chris Tucker and Tiffany Haddish at the DC Improv for an impromptu set." - Tierney Plumb