The Riot Comedy Club presents: Late Night Standup Comedy Open Mic

The Riot Comedy Club runs its Late Night Standup Comedy Open Mic every Monday and Tuesday at 1925 Washington Ave in Houston. It's the second half of a double bill: the first session kicks off at 9 PM, and the Late Night edition follows at 10 PM. The club bills itself as Houston's premier destination for stand-up, and it pairs the live comedy with food and a full bar, so you can eat and drink while you watch.

Because it's an open mic, the lineup changes every night. You'll see a mix of local comics working out new material and folks who might be stepping on stage for the first time. It's the kind of room where you get to hear jokes in their rawest form, long before they make it into a polished set. The Late Night slot usually draws a different crowd than the earlier show, and the energy tends to shift as the night goes on.

If you're not a late-night person, you can always catch the 9 PM session first and stay for the 10 PM one. The Riot's weekly comedy program runs through December 29, 2026, so these Monday and Tuesday nights are a regular fixture for the rest of the year. The club is at 1925 Washington Ave, and the Late Night Standup Comedy Open Mic starts at 10 PM.