About this Event
Free stand-up comedy + happy hour every Wednesday in Friendship Heights, DC.
The Comedy Bluff is Washington, DC's weekly stand-up comedy showcase, produced by Wildcard Laughs at Aura Bar & Lounge, a 2-minute walk from the Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line). Wildcard Laughs has hosted 125+ shows for 3,200+ DC comedy fans.
Date night, after-work hang, or the best midweek night out in Upper NW: the DMV's funniest local comics and special guests bring downtown comedy-club energy to your neighborhood.
🎟️Free RSVP: Gets you in the door, open seating, (except for couches)
$5 Happy Hour Pass Add On (most popular): Your first drink FREE (it pays for itself), plus food and drink specials all night.
VIP Couch Add On (seats up to 3): Your own couch, and everyone in your party gets the specials. The best date-night move in the room.
🎤 Who's Performing
Hosted by Noah Spade and co-produced by Angel Penn, plus a rotating lineup of high-energy comics seen across DC, Maryland and Virginia, and surprise guests.
🍹 Happy Hour Pass Deals
🍺 First Drink Free: Bottled beer, seltzer, or well drink on us.
🍹 Drinks: $6 bottled beers & seltzers | $8 craft cocktails | $20 beer buckets
🍋 Shots: 4 lemon drop shots for $20
🍔 Food: $10 wings, sliders & smash burgers (50% off regular prices)
📍 Getting Here
Venue: Aura Bar & Lounge, 5247 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
Metro: 2-minute walk from Friendship Heights Station (Red Line)
Nearby: An easy midweek night out from Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Tenleytown, Cleveland Park and Upper NW DC
📅 Night-Of Schedule
7:00 PM: Doors open + happy hour specials start
7:30 PM: Best seats are usually gone, so arrive early
8:00 PM: Showtime
9:30 PM: Show ends
10:00 PM: Stick around for Smack Talk Raw, our free late-night show!
⚠️ Good to Know
Age: 21+ with valid government-issued ID required for entry.
Seating: Free RSVPs are first-come, first-served and may be standing room only after 8:00 PM. Happy Hour Pass and VIP Couch holders get guaranteed seating.
Specials: Happy Hour Pass holders get a wristband at the door. No wristband, no specials.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Aura Bar & Lounge, 5247 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
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