Let’s be honest – DC could use some funny people. Geoff Embler is just that. He’s a public affairs professional by day and aspiring comedian by night. You can catch him telling jokes at comedy clubs around town, in the shower, or in front of his mirror. We chatted with …

From his first-ever standup appearance, Geoff Embler says growing a beard is the closest thing a man experiences to being pregnant. Geoff followed his dreams and braved the main stage at Standup Studios Showcase, The Electric Maid, Washington, DC on Jan. 30, 2016. When he’s not performing live, Geoff is …

A man of many talents: Chris Pratt finds out what it’s like to walk a mile in women’s shoes. Literally.  

Do these sound like you, complaining about your upstairs neighbors? “It sounds like a baby the size of a giant is learning how to walk. “It sounds like bowling balls – it can’t be bowling balls!” This video will give you a little more insight into your situation.

We have the best dates (or friend dates) ever lined up for you this weekend. Immerse yourself in comedy, music, embassies, brunch, DJ sets, guitar sets and more.

Admit it: you were a superstar this week. You deserve a drink and any or all of these weekend activities.

by The Possum Posse.

It’s almost here. Conquer the winter by getting out in semi-spring weather this weekend. And no matter what you do, don’t say that four letter word, “S n _ w.”

We’re getting those good vibes from mother nature that this is winter’s last stand. We could not be more excited. While February isn’t over yet, it’s the weekend and we can’t wait for it to start. Here’s where we’re kicking it while daydreaming of spring.

Our world was upside down this week: it got cold, it turned warm, Thursday felt like Friday, stories of journalists in Sochi stressed us out.  We pulled a few amazing weekend picks to flip it all around. Comedy, date night, movie marathon, record store opening, scavenger hunts, the works.

Meet Jeremy Essig. Jeremy is a full time comedian from St. Louis, MO. His comedy has been labeled “intelligent cynicism.” He’s appeared on NPR many times, and if that doesn’t make you a smart comedian, I don’t know what does. His Twitter followers include Members, Senators and Mayors on both sides of …

Flip Orley’s comedy act kept the audience entranced, but not because they were under Orley’s hypnosis. FamousDC didn’t know what to expect from the hypnotist comedy show last night at DC Improv. However, after Flip answered our Famous 5 questions, it was only necessary to see his work on stage. …

Mike Allen’s Playbook broke the news: “REALLY!?!” – White House Correspondents’ Association President David Jackson of USA Today and Vice President Caren Bohan of Reuters will announce today that the entertainer for the scholarship dinner on April 30 will be … SETH MEYERS, “Saturday Night Live” head writer, and anchor …

Some of the acts will leave you in shock, but the show never disappoints.  — It’s the 17th Annual Funniest Celebrity in Washington Contest, Thursday, December 2 at 7:00pm at the DC Improv (1140 Connecticut Ave, NW). Current participants include: Will Durst – headliner and top political satirist; Richard Sher- …