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level up your funny skills.

At Frankly Funny Comedy, we’re here to help comedians at every level, from “I think I’m funny” to “I can make my ex-girlfriend laugh,” step up their game.

Whether you're just starting out or ready to slay on stage, our open mic nights are a lot like improv classes—offering real, on-stage experience to sharpen your comedic skills, think on your feet, and master spontaneous laughs (or awkward silences—those happen, too!).

With events across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we'll help you build confidence, connect with seasoned pros, and ensure you don’t freeze when the spotlight hits.

  • Ready to take your comedy from “living room legend” to the real stage? Send us your tape, tell us your niche, and we’ll see if you’re more than just the funny one in the group chat. Join us and you’ll be getting gigs, growing your skills, and maybe even rubbing shoulders with bigger names in comedy!

  • Our open mic nights are like our own brand of improv classes, giving you the ideal space to test your material, sharpen your comedic timing, and build confidence in front of a live audience. Whether you're brand new or just testing fresh jokes, we’ve got a stage ready—and a crowd that probably won't spare you pity laughs. But don't worry—even a total bomb brings you one step closer to crushing it!

  • So you think you’re ready to be a headliner? If you’ve got what it takes to keep the laughter rolling and you can “convince” people to buy tickets, we’ll handle the rest. We will secure a venue, handle the heavy machinery, and provide openers that make you look even better. You just have to act like you know what you're doing!

Black comedian performing stand-up at an open mic event in DC.

Join us every thursday for open mic in dc

Try Out Comedy! Open Mic happens every Thursday at 7:30 PM at Eckington Hall, giving comedians the perfect space to test new material, build confidence, and rub shoulders with DC’s tops comedians!

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned comic, our open mic is the best way to develop your timing, work on crowd engagement, and get comfortable under the lights. It’s a hands-on experience—like improv classes DC comedians love, but with an audience and real-time feedback. No scripts, no filters—just you, a mic, and the chance to make people laugh.

wANNA GET BOOKED FOR GIGS?

join the fFc comedy crew

  • Submit a video of your set—we promise to watch it all the way through! Use the form below.

  • We’ll match you with shows that fit your style and let you know when we want to book you.

  • Get real stage time, audience reactions, and feedback to sharpen your skills.

come to an open mic night

  • Join our Email List and Meetup Group to stay updated on events! Try Out Comedy! Thursdays at 7:30 PM is one of our top rotating events in DC.

  • Perform in a supportive space with fellow comics of all skill levels.

  • Get real, constructive feedback—because "you were great" doesn’t help when no one laughed.

host your own stand-up

  • Submit your set using the form below—if we’re impressed, we’ll book the venue and date.

  • We handle sound, lighting, and opening acts so you can focus on your set.

  • Get pro video and photos to relive your glory days before Netflix and YouTube.

  • Sell 40 tickets, then keep the profits. We’ll even help—because you deserve more than just your mom and a guy from the bar.

Angel Penn doing stand up comedy at a local bar in Virginia.
Spencer Franco doing stand up comedy at a bar in VA.
David Penn doing stand up comedy at a craft brewery in Virginia.

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