The DCC Open Mic

The DCC Open Mic is back at the Dallas Comedy Club on Wednesday, October 14, with Exavier Poole hosting. It's a stand-up open mic, which means the stage is open to performers, so you'll see a mix of local comics working through new material and people getting their first few minutes on a professional stage. If you've ever thought about trying stand-up yourself, this is one of the spots in town where you can actually sign up and get a slot.

The night takes place on the Mainstage Theater, and it's part of a much larger comedy operation. The Dallas Comedy Club runs a dense, year-round program that blends stand-up with a heavy focus on improv. Their regular bill includes long-form improv grad shows from Level 1 through Level 5, stand-up grad shows, and the recurring 'Purvis Wilson: Funniest Stand-up in Dallas' competition, which runs through rounds of qualifiers, semifinals, and championships. They also program themed nights like 'Queer Factor', 'The HAHA Hour', and 'The Comedy Gym', alongside live stand-up from local comedians.

Because it's an open mic, the lineup changes every week based on who signs up, and the vibe is more about the process than a polished headliner set. You'll hear comedians testing out new bits and seeing what lands with a live audience, which is a different experience from a standard showcase. It's a good way to see the local scene from the ground up, and it's open to any performer who wants to get on stage.

The open mic runs every Wednesday at the Dallas Comedy Club, with doors opening around 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM and start times falling between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM. It's held in the Mainstage Theater in Dallas, Texas.