St. Louis is infused with a variety of stand up comedy, improv, podcasts, & other entertainment every month. Allowing St. Louis audiences to watch local talent develop, as well as a chance to see touring comics passing through the area, many of these shows are in intimate venues & are free or have cover charges more affordable than a traditional comedy club. Including virtual showcases & mics, the local comedians of the St. Louis area are constantly providing a creative environment for the consumer of comedy to enjoy.
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THIS IS CASUALLY HAPPENING: A COMEDY SHOWCASE AT THE GOLDEN HOOSIER
A comedy showcase featuring local comedians produced and hosted by comedian Mollie Amburgey in the upstairs event space of The Golden Hoosier in South City, St. Louis. For more information, please email casuallymollie@gmail.com.
RAT RACE COMEDY SHOW
A comedy showcase hosted and produced by comedians Jaycee Tate and Jennie Weaver. This show happens on the 3rd Friday of every month at Handlebar in The Grove.
BRI & FRIENDS COMEDY SHOWCASES
Produced by and featuring St. Louis’ own Bri Munnich, these line up include St. Louis local favorites, as well as national touring headliners.
SHIPWRECK COMEDY SHOWCASE
Hosted by Ella Fritts, Taz Shink, and Josey Rodriguez. This show takes place on the last Monday of every month at The Heavy Anchor in the Bevo District.
CLAWS OUT COMEDY SHOWCASE
Hosted by Joe Tillman and Chris Oliver, this showcase takes place at Ray’s Sports Bar in Soulard, and is free to attend (donations accepted). Upcoming dates are June 13th and July 11th at 7:00pm. For additional dates and availability, please reach out to Joe Tillman.
FUTURE IS FEMALE
Hosted by Amanda Atlas, this show returns from its hiatus back at The Heavy Anchor on July 17th. For additional information, please contact Amanda or The Heavy Anchor.
STL COMEDY STUDIO
St. Louis based comedy studio providing new, experienced, and out of state comics a stage to showcase themselves. Message @stl_comedystudio for more information.
BEST MEDICINE COMEDY SHOWCASE @ THE COLA LOUNGE
This show will have rotating line up of comedians at The Cola Lounge (2847 Cherokee Street, 2nd floor above Blankspace). Message Kyle William Kisner on Facebook for more information.
HISTORY SHMISTORY
Local comedians perform as historical figures in this monthly show. Now operates as a podcast ambushing comics mid-interview by assigning them a historical figure. Created/hosted by Christian Lawrence. Follow this show on their Facebook page.
More Than Stand Up
There are a ton of comedy related projects going on in the St. Louis Comedy scene! There’s improv, talk shows, variety shows, podcasts, & sketch comedy. This is just a small sample of what’s going on.
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ROCK PAPER PODCAST
Do you like St. Louis comedy? Do you like St. Louis music? Shane Presley interviews both as part of his regular podcast. Take a minute to check out this great look at the creative scene in St. Louis by following the podcast on Facebook & Instagram, in addition to streaming it wherever you stream your podcasts.
SLOP CITY PODCAST
Hosted by St. Louis comedians Libbie Higgins & Tina Dybal, this podcast is chock-full of free flowing discussions with improvisation & hilarious storytelling. By the end of your first listen, you’ll be subscribing wherever you stream your podcasts! Follow on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube.
THE CASUALLY MOLLIE PODCAST
St. Louis comedian Mollie Amburgey hosts a podcast that showcases casual interviews with comedians, musicians, & other entertainers in St. Louis, as well as out of town. Casually check this podcast out on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube, in addition to streaming it wherever you stream your podcasts on audio.
STL COMEDY STUDIO PODCAST
Produced by STL Comedy Studio, ‘Just Another Podcast’ features interviews featuring local comedians in the area. Available on YouTube.
SORRY, PLEASE CONTINUE
A cross between The Moth Radio Hour and Mystery Science Theater 3000, “Sorry, Please Continue” is a storytelling show where a panel of comics and guests provide insight and humor while interrupting guest storytellers. Kenny Kinds and Jeremy Hellwig host the show with a different guest panelist each month. Check out their Facebook page for opportunities to be a storyteller on this show.
THE IMPROV SHOP
Whether you want to learn the craft or watch others practice it, The Improv Shop in the city’s Grove Neighborhood is the place to go. In addition to stand up and improv shows, they offer classes on everything from sketch writing to scene work, and of course, improvisation. They also have the best damn burger in town.