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Free Late-Night Dark Comedy Every Wednesday in DC | Smack Talk Raw

  • Aura Bar & Lounge · Washington
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Free Late-Night Dark Comedy Every Wednesday in DC | Smack Talk Raw
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Wednesday 10 PM dark comedy in DC. You vote, the winner books next week. Free RSVP = admission + late night drink specials!
About this Event

The weekly 10 PM comedy battle where the audience picks the winner, 2 minutes from the Friendship Heights Metro.

Love dark humor? Smack Talk Raw is Washington, DC's most sick and twisted late-night comedy show, 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.

The city's freshest talent, seasoned pros and surprise guests drop their most unhinged material in front of a late-night crowd that can handle it. Comedy fanatic or just looking for a wild Wednesday night out in DC? This is your show.

🏆 You're the Judge: It's a comedy competition. Vote for your favorite mentally troubled comedian at the end to lock in their guaranteed spot on next week's show.

⚠️ Warning: If you often get offended by Facebook ragebait posts... maybe don't come to this show.


🎟️ Free RSVP: Gets you in the door, open seating, plus the late night specials all night.

🍸 Late Night Specials (Free RSVP Required)

🍹 $8 Cocktails | 🍺 $20 Beer Buckets

📅 Night-Of Schedule

9:30 PM: Doors open

10:00 PM: Showtime

11:30 PM: Votes are in, show ends

📍 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 late night out from Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Tenleytown, Cleveland Park and Upper NW DC

⚠️ Good to Know

Age: 21+ with valid government-issued ID required for entry.

Content: Adult, dark and unfiltered. Not for the easily offended.

Specials: Show your free RSVP at the door to get a wristband. No wristband, no specials.

Don't miss the next one: Follow Wildcard Laughs on Eventbrite to hear about new shows first.

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Aura Bar & Lounge, 5247 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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