Galveston Island has no shortage of entertainment attractions--the beach, Schlitterbahn waterpark, the Strand's shopping district. Simply stated, Galveston aligns itself around entertainment. That said, there are no outright comedy clubs in Galveston. There are, however, clubs with frequent comedy showcases, and nearby Houston presents some great options if you're in the mood for a good laugh.
Known primarily as a music venue, B. Jiggers also frequently invites comedians to take the stage. B. Jiggers is renowned as "the best live music venue" in Galveston, according to the official Galveston tourism website. Comedians often take the podium on Tuesday nights, the only night of the week not occupied with other programming.
B. Jiggers Entertainment Venue
5002 Seawall Blvd.
(within Holiday Inn Resort)
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 740-3581
Located in downtown Galveston on Market Street, Club Groove is predominantly a dance club. The gay-owned club has open-mic nights for comedy acts, as well as frequent performances by nationally known acts. Club Groove offers multiple themes in four separate venues, which allows multiple events to take place simultaneously. If one venue has dancing, the other may have a comedian on stage. Do not let the theme nights scare you off--contact Club Groove for performances.
Club Groove
2409 Market St.
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 789-9134
groovegalveston.com
The Comedy Showcase is 40 minutes north of Galveston on Interstate 45. Nationally renowned performers bring their show to The Comedy Showcase on the weekends. Notables, such as Bill Engvall and Rodney Carrington, have performed in the past. Owned and operated by Danny Martinez, the showcase has been a Houston staple since 1983, offering a place for young and established comedians alike to entertain, according to The Comedy Showcase website.
The Comedy Showcase
11460 Fuqua St.
Houston, TX 77089-2564
(281) 481-1188
thecomedyshowcase.com
