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THE fun thing to do in Houston! A fun date, a night out with friends, or just to get out and meet new people. Our standup comedy club features the funniest comedians you've seen on Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, at the Comedy Store and Comedy Cellar. We serve tasty food, draught beer, wine, and cocktails in an intimate and casual setting.
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Private Parties & Corporate Events
Comedy entertainment that will elevate your event with an unforgettable fun experience for your guests. We can use our venue or travel to yours. We have access to the top comedians across the country. We can bring lighting, sound, and stage equipment so we can match your needs and budget.
Riot Comedy Festival
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Riot Comedy Festival
An Annual four day out-of this-world celebration of comedy including 3 Stages with over 55 shows, a National Comedy Contest, Big Name Headliners and a Street Carnival with Venders and Games.
New Katy Location!
Thurs, June 8th - Michael Palascak (Tonight Show, Comedy Central
Thurs, July 13th - Uncle Lazer (Kill Tony)
Upcoming Standup Comedy Shows
Saturday Night Late Show
Welcome to the late show, the most unpredictable and chaotic showtime in the comedy scene. Audiences will feel immersed in an intimate late night crowd where everyone is loose and ready to have fun. This showcase has featured headliners that have sold out venues and local talent that steal the show! The lineup for this show will be released soon!
"Houston's Funniest" Comedy Showcase
The Riot presents "Houston's Funniest" in a weekly Sunday showcase that welcome back Houston comedians that have featured or headlined in Rudyard's legendary comedy room. Come party with The Riot as we introduce you to some of the best local talent we know for a Sunday evening you won't forget! The lineup will include local favorites for a Sunday night you won't want to miss!
Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Showcase
Hang out at The Riot Comedy Club for a hot Sunday Night Comedy Showcase! The lineup for this show will include Houston favorites for a Sunday night of comedy you won't want to miss.
"Swipe Right" Comedy Dating Game for Singles & Couples
What happens when you put around a hundred single people together in a room and mess with a few of them on stage? We hope… love. Couples are welcome to come party too as hilarious comedians Jeff Joe and Lotto Marie play a series of games with newly matched singles and couples. At the end, only one couple will stand as a winner. We will setup the winner with prizes for their first date!
"Live LAUGH Love" Comedians on Relationships
Come see the monthly tradition of "Live Laugh Love" at The Riot! Whether it's date night, therapy to get over a breakup, or just a fun time with friends, this show is a great time for everyone! Featuring standup comedy from some of Houston's funniest comedians on dating and relationships! Plus, have your relationship questions answered by comics during the comics panel. Rudyard's bar specials include $5/pint night and steak night!
American AF XX
American AF is a badass monthly comedy competition hosted by Patrick Eady that pits some of the best local comedians against each other, with the audience voting their favorite to win The Riot's championship belt. In this special showcase, you'll see former champions, local talent, and visiting comedians all duke it out with comedy to determine who wins it all. All bets are off in this high-energy, high stakes comedy contest!
Don't forget about the $5 Pint night and Steak Night
Martin Amini (TruTV, Epix)
Martin’s stand up material touches on what’s its like growing up mixed in America coming from a Bolivian and Iranian background. After making his tv debut on Laff Tracks on TruTv, Martin filmed his stand up special “Son of An Ice Cream Man” at The Kennedy Center in 2020.
"Off The Dome" Improv Comedy Show
Unscripted. Unsupervised. Comedy. Off The Dome is as unpredictable as it is interactive, and that means you play a big part! Audience members will make suggestions that get added to a wheel of misfortune to be spun by the comics. Imagine russian roulette but for jokes and these comics are killing! You never know what's going to happen, but whatever it is it's for one night only because you'll never see these sets again so get your tickets now!
Saturday Night Late Show
Welcome to the late show, the most unpredictable and chaotic showtime in the comedy scene. Audiences will feel immersed in an intimate late night crowd where everyone is loose and ready to have fun. This showcase has featured headliners that have sold out venues and local talent that steal the show! The lineup for this show will be released soon!
"Houston's Funniest" Comedy Showcase
The Riot presents "Houston's Funniest" in a weekly Sunday showcase that welcome back Houston comedians that have featured or headlined in Rudyard's legendary comedy room. Come party with The Riot as we introduce you to some of the best local talent we know for a Sunday evening you won't forget! The lineup will include local favorites for a Sunday night you won't want to miss!
Sunday Night Comedy Showcase
Hang out at The Riot Comedy Club for a hot Sunday Night Comedy Showcase! The lineup for this show will include Houston favorites for a Sunday night of comedy you won't want to miss.
"Ladies Night" with MYCOOLASH
The midweek standup comedy showcase you need in your life! With the funniest comedians, tasty food, and drink specials you can’t miss this comedy show!
Hosted By: Ashli Henderson
Drink specials all night include $4 domestics, $5 wells, $6 frozens.
Katy Vibes presents Michael Palascak (Comedy Central, Colbert)
This show will be located in Katy, Texas
Michael Palascak started performing stand-up comedy in college but kept it a secret. Michael’s career is definitely no secret now as he has appeared on A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Tonight Show, Letterman, Craig Ferguson, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and has a Comedy Central half hour special
"What's The Deal With?" Comedy Showcase
“What’s the Deal With…?” is a monthly comedy showcase featuring top comics sharing their unique takes on the world, touching on everything from airplane peanuts to the big questions in life. Featuring local and national talent, these comedians come prepared with a wide range of views and topics that will have you laughing and will leave you with a new, hilarious perspective on everyday life!
"Minority Report" Comedy Showcase
This special standup comedy showcase will have comics bringing their best sets for a night you won't forget. Come join host Netra Netra Netra as she takes on both Tom Cruise (lookalike) and the crowd for a night full of laughter that is a great date idea, night out with friends, or for anyone looking for something different to do.
Steak Night! Plus $5 pints all night!
Michael Longfellow (SNL, FOX, Conan)
Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural "Netflix Introducing..." next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke festival. He was also selected as one of TBS's "Comics to Watch" at the New York Comedy Festival, and went on to make his late night debut on CONAN. He was a favorite on NBC's comedy talent series Bring The Funny.
Michael Longfellow (SNL, FOX, Conan)
Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural "Netflix Introducing..." next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke festival. He was also selected as one of TBS's "Comics to Watch" at the New York Comedy Festival, and went on to make his late night debut on CONAN. He was a favorite on NBC's comedy talent series Bring The Funny.
"You Look Like" Roast Battle of Champions
The Riot presents "You Look Like," The Riot's roast show featuring our meanest comedians going head to head in roast battles, while the audience decides who is the The Riot's roast champion. From the roasts told to the comebacks to them, this will be a hilarious show!
Michael Longfellow (SNL, FOX, Conan)
Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural "Netflix Introducing..." next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke festival. He was also selected as one of TBS's "Comics to Watch" at the New York Comedy Festival, and went on to make his late night debut on CONAN. He was a favorite on NBC's comedy talent series Bring The Funny.
Michael Longfellow (SNL, FOX, Conan)
Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix, now based in Los Angeles. Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural "Netflix Introducing..." next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke festival. He was also selected as one of TBS's "Comics to Watch" at the New York Comedy Festival, and went on to make his late night debut on CONAN. He was a favorite on NBC's comedy talent series Bring The Funny.
Saturday Night Late Show
Welcome to the late show, the most unpredictable and chaotic showtime in the comedy scene. Audiences will feel immersed in an intimate late night crowd where everyone is loose and ready to have fun. This showcase has featured headliners that have sold out venues and local talent that steal the show! The lineup for this show will be released soon!
"Houston's Funniest" Comedy Showcase
The Riot presents "Houston's Funniest" in a weekly Sunday showcase that welcome back Houston comedians that have featured or headlined in Rudyard's legendary comedy room. Come party with The Riot as we introduce you to some of the best local talent we know for a Sunday evening you won't forget! The lineup will include local favorites for a Sunday night you won't want to miss!
Q&A with Tre Tutson
Houston grown comedian Tre Tutson hosts this interactive showcase where the audience decides where the show goes. Come party with The Riot as we introduce you to some of the best local talent we know for a Sunday evening you won't forget!
"Swipe Right" Comedy Dating Game for Singles & Couples
What happens when you put around a hundred single people together in a room and mess with a few of them on stage? We hope… love. Couples are welcome to come party too as hilarious comedians Jeff Joe and Lotto Marie play a series of games with newly matched singles and couples. At the end, only one couple will stand as a winner. We will setup the winner with prizes for their first date!
"Comics You Should Know" Showcase
A standup comedy showcase where you get to know some of the funniest comedians coming up in the Texas comedy scene. This show has featured Houston comics that have been on TV, headline in multiple clubs or are breaking through the local scene! This is a classic showcase you won't want to miss.
Steak Night! Plus $5 pints all night!
"Cancel Culture" Comedy Showcase
Comedians will push the boundaries with dark and filthy jokes and you will decide when the comic has gone too far! This will be a great time to invite your friends to a late show and be the cancel culture for a night full of laughs, gasps, food/drinks and everything in between. You won't want to miss this show!
Steak Night at Rudyards! 16oz Ribeye, Loaded Baked Potato, salad and a pint of beer, and $5/pints!
"The Gay Agenda" Queer Variety Showcase
A diverse standup concept put on by The Riot Comedy show featuring some of the funniest comedians in the LGBTQIA+ community. This showcase welcomes anyone and everyone as we share a laugh through comedy, drag and more! Come party with us and be a part a comedy show you won't forget.
"Unbelievable Stories" with Ku Egenti
The Riot presents Unbelievable Stories, a monthly Sunday storytelling showcase featuring comedians sharing hilarious and crazy stories, while comic host Ku Egenti narrates which parts of the stories are real and which parts are fake. From the stories told to finding out the truth behind them, this will be an exciting show for everyone!
"The Unusual Suspects"
This special standup comedy showcase features 5 new comics and a surprise host & headliner! It will be a night full of laughter that is a fun new date idea, night out with friends, or for anyone looking for something different to do. This show will be one you won't want to miss!
Steak Night! Plus $5 pints all night!
Hump Day Comedy Showcase
The midweek standup comedy showcase you need in your life! With the funniest comedians, tasty food, and drink specials you can’t miss this comedy show!
Drink specials all night include $4 domestics, $5 wells, $6 frozens.
Past Shows
Joe Machi
Cipha Sounds, NYC comedian headlines two comedy shows with the Riot
Zoltan Kaszas
Greg Warren
Ahamed Weinberg
Jay Jurden NYC comedian, writer, and actor performs two sold out shows at The Riot Comedy Show
Jenny Zigrino, actress, writer, and standup comedian headlining two comedy shows with The Riot
Nore Davis
LA comedian David Lucas invites an audience member on stage to show off his dance moves
NYC comedian Ian Lara headlines the Riot Comedy Show
Denver comedian and best-selling author Sam Tallent headlines two Riot Comedy Shows
Dustin Nickerson
Andy Woodhull
The Whiskey Brothers - Slade Ham, Rob Mungle, Sam Demeris, and Tre Tutson
Nationally touring comedians Jesse Peyton
NYC comedian, writer, and actor Kevin Iso visits the Riot Comedy Show!
Jourdain Fisher
NYC comedian Jenna Teeman comes by to perform on The Riot.
A date night has fun at The Riot Comedy Show
L.A. Comedian J.F. Harris performs two shows on the Riot running his hour for his new comedy special
A date night at the Riot Comedy Show
You Look Like - a monthly roast contest
LA Standup comedian Ryan Joseph on the Riot comedy show
NYC comedian Leonarda Jonie on “Comics You Should Know” Showcase
Comedian Brian Biggio on “The Interruption” with Tre Tutson
The winners of Funniest Comic in Texas show with Dez O’Neal, Ralph Barbosa, and Grady Pruitt
Visiting actor and comedian from LA, Doc Farrow
Standup Comedian Jerry Tran returns to perform in his hometown of Houston visiting from Chicago
Canadian comedian Andrew Oporto visits The Riot Comedy Show presents Jenny Zigrino show
Comedian Daryl Felsberg headlines the Riot Comedy Show
Comedian and musician Billy D. Washington headlines the Riot Comedy Show
Show creator, producer, and host Comedian Brian Gendron performs on The Riot Comedy Show
Comedians and The Whiskey Brothers podcast hosts Sam Demeris and Slade Ham perform at The Riot Comedy Show
Comedian Tre Tutson having fun on his monthly show The Riot Comedy Show presented “The Interruption”
Comedian Scotty Peterson on “Rideshare Confessions” Comedians Telling Grownup Stories comedy show
Show regular comedian Victor Tran performs on The Riot Comedy Show
Show regular, comedian Grady Pruitt performs on the “Comics You Should Know” Comedy Showcase
A group of friends enjoy comedian Ku Egenti on “The Comics You Should Know” comedy showcase
NYC comedian Brendan Gay headlines The Riot Comedy Show
Comedian Andrew Youngblood features on The Riot Comedy Show presents Jenny Zigrino show at Rudyards
Austin comedian Mike MacRae headlines The Riot Comedy Show
Comedian Zahid Dewji performing on The Riot Comedy Show
Comedians Tre Tutson and Lea’h Sampson sharing the stage at Rudyards on “The Interruption”
Comedians Tre Tutson and Mycal Dede on “The Interruption” comedy show at Rudyards
Lauren Jamison visits from San Diego, CA to perform in her hometown of Houston
The Rudyards comedy room starting to fill up before before a comedy show
Sheng Wang
Louis Katz
Tom Thakkar
About OUR PRODUCERS
Brian Gendron
Brian Gendron
Brian Gendron
Brian is an award-winning business, community leader, and stand-up comedian. He regularly performs on comedy shows around Houston and has performed in cities across the country including Boston, New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans plus all over the state of Texas. Brian produces a bi-annual charity comedy show called Haha for Hope that
Brian is an award-winning business, community leader, and stand-up comedian. He regularly performs on comedy shows around Houston and has performed in cities across the country including Boston, New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans plus all over the state of Texas. Brian produces a bi-annual charity comedy show called Haha for Hope that has raised over $14K for children related causes. He co-hosts a comedy podcast called Breaking Down Bits where he interviews the biggest names in comedy including Mark Normand, Jon Reep, Jeff Dye, and Sarah Tiana.
Brian's comedy accolades include 2019 Funniest Comic in Texas (FCiT) Semi-Finalist, winner of the 2019 Katy Comedy Contest. 2021 Lafftown's Funniest Semi-Finalist, and 2022 Tower Comedy Festival performer. Brian has been recognized as a 2018 Houston Business Journal 40 Under 40 and other community awards.
Zach Lyons
Brian Gendron
Brian Gendron
Zach is seen by many as the heart of The Riot Comedy Show. Joining the team at a time when The Riot was only producing shows a few times a week, Zach added his personal flair and experience to help improve the showroom and add consistency to a growing business. Graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Communicati
Zach is seen by many as the heart of The Riot Comedy Show. Joining the team at a time when The Riot was only producing shows a few times a week, Zach added his personal flair and experience to help improve the showroom and add consistency to a growing business. Graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Communication and Leadership, Zach has worked a variety positions at the university that puts him ahead as both a leader and ambassador for The Riot. He truly enjoys helping others and quickly resolves any issues that pop up throughout the weekend shows.
You can usually find Zach in the back of the room running sound and keeping an eye on the show.