December Show Recommendations

We make no secret of being long-time fans of Vanessa Gonzalez. She's made Austin and Texas proud by sharing so many great stories about her life growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. The HBO, Lopez vs Lopez, and Comedy Central star is our comedy hometown hero and she's taping her latest special at Creek and Cave December 12-13 and you'd be ridiculous if you missed it. Listen to our past podcast episodes with her to hear why we're such big fans.

Friday-Saturday, December 12-13, Creek and Cave: Tickets

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Amma Marfo isn't an Austinite, but she's been a part of Austin's Lysistrata Comedy Festival, SXSW, and loves performing here. She's bringing her show to ColdTowne Theater this month. Fidget. Spinster. is an extended standup show that pulls its perspective on modern dating from research, interviews with dating experts, and stories from the frontlines – good, bad, and exhausting. And what better way to convince you to check out this show than to hear it in her own words (she had us at tacos):

When I thought about where to bring fidget. spinster., an innovative and insightful new hour of comedy that combines storytelling, standup, and Power Point-style delivery, Austin came to mind immediately. It's creative. It's a little weird, like me! It's incredibly easy to eat tacos nonstop. I am so excited to share this show with the community of caring, thoughtful, and discerning comedy fans I've come to know this city for. Single or not, on the apps or happily flying solo, there's something here for you. I hope you'll come see it. -- Amma

Saturday-Sunday, December 13-14, ColdTowne Theater: Tickets

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The 13th annual Year in Review show hosted by Mac Blake and Lisa Friedrich brings more than 50 of the brightest minds from Austin's comedy scene to recap the year that was! This is one of the best year-end traditions you'll find in Austin.

Tuesday 12/30, Cap City Comedy Club: Tickets

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Sam Peirce reviewed the Guts show last month and Valerie recorded with Guts founder, Chism Cornelison, recently (episode release expected 12/21) and we're excited about the experimental comedy extravaganza planned for New Year's Eve. It's an interactive audience experience that you won't want to miss.

Wednesday, December 31, Fallout Theater: Tickets

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Dressed to Kill is putting on a special New Year's Eve event at Rozco's. If you need an excuse to dress up while enjoying top-talent comedy, then grab your tickets to Rozco's. While you're at it, listen to our podcast episodes with the dapper duo who host Dressed to Kill, Scott Wharton and Connor Nutt.

Wednesday, December 31, 10pm at Rozco's: Tickets

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Pandora’s Bucket (formerly known as Bucket List) has seen a change in personnel, but the same paper-based hilarity lives on. The show that guarantees audience participation and laughter recently made its Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival debut. Check out this month's show at the Fallout Theater!

Tuesday, December 16, 8:30pm at Fallout Theater: Tickets

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Austin comedy veteran Avery Moore is heading west. Before her send-off Moore will be headlining at ColdTowne Theater and opening at Fallout among a few more final shows in Texas. Don’t miss your many chances to say goodbye before she leaves!

Live at ColdTowne! Friday, December 5, ColdTowne Theater: Tickets

Garage Improv - Thursday, December 18, Fallout Theater: Tickets

The Joke of Painting - Friday, December 19, The Velveeta Room: Tickets

Walker Lukens' (Not) The Last Walt 3 (Avery performing as The McCuewans): Saturday, December 20th, Paramount Theater: Tickets

~ SP