Upcoming Shows
The Improv Mixer
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of bold & experimental acts in this improv variety show.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed May 15 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsEtch A Sketch
Hi,
Thank you for purchasing tickets to Rails Comedy!
The Short and Sweet
- Date: Wednesday, March 27, 8:30 PM
- Doors open 8:20 PM
- Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Don't be late! (For real, you could lose your seats)
- Please be respectful of the comedians, your fellow audience members, and the staff
- All sales are final
The Long But Important
We know no one likes reading these things, but we strongly encourage you to go through this one. All sales are final and no refunds will be given for failure to read our policies on the website or in this email.
Ticket Information | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:30PM - Etch A Sketch |
Where are you located? |
We are located at: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Rails Comedy hosts shows at multiple locations, so be sure you are getting directions to the correct one! |
When do I need to get there? |
Show check in begins 10 minutes before showtime, please plan to arrive no later than 10 minutes before showtime. If you arrive late, you may lose your seats without refund. You do not need to bring your ticket to check in, a person will check you in from the will call list. |
Where will I sit? |
Seating is assigned by staff at check in. All seating assignments are final and refusal to take assigned seats will result in ejection without refund. Seating priority will be given to those checked in at least 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is planned based on tickets purchased in a single transaction. We cannot guarantee that tickets or groups of tickets purchased separately will be seated together. If you are in a group, please email shows@railscomedy.com to be seated together. Groups of larger than 4 may be split among smaller sections. |
Will I get in trouble if I laugh too loud? | The comedians love your laughs and good energy - you help make the show what it is! Every show is unique - a moment in time when a group came together for an amazing shared experience! |
What if I have something helpful to add to the show? |
To help keep your show from being a unique disaster: Please do not talk to or at the comedians unless asked a question Please do not run commentary on the jokes to the rest of your table or the rest of the audience Please no talking amongst yourselves during the show Please respect everyone else in the room who are here to have a good time, just like you! |
Can no longer make it?
- If you are no longer able to attend our show, please email us at shows@railscomedy.com so we can give your seat to someone else.
Parking & Public Transportation
- There is limited street parking available.
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 minutes to drive and park because of traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 10 min
Thank you again for supporting Rails Comedy! Enjoy the show!
Walker Green (he/him)
Producer, Rails Comedy
Wed May 22 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsAcuña Acuna
ABOUT THE SHOW
A one-person comedy show based on comedian Erick Acuña's real life as a Peruvian Latino living in the United States. This show covers experiences from filling out an English-language medical form for the first time, to going decades without trying homemade chocolate chip cookies, to being a 14-year-old living in the middle of a war.
The show was voted as ‘Best Solo Performance’ and ‘Best of Fringe’ at Capital Fringe. It was also reviewed by NPR, DCist and Broadway World as one of the “must see” comedy shows. It has had sold out shows in Washington DC, NYC and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK). The show was also a finalist at the Yes, And… Laughter Lab in partnership with Comedy Central.
"It's a hit" - The Washington Post
"Erick's comedic timing is impeccable" - Broadway World
"Top comedy show" - Voice UK
"He leaves the audience wanting more" - DC Metro Theater Arts
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Thu May 16 2024, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Character Show
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Character Show is a vibrant sketch comedy showcase that brings to life an array of hilarious and quirky characters straight from the imaginative minds of our talented performers. Whether you're a fan of slapstick, satire, or surreal humor, this show promises an unforgettable evening of laughter, creativity, and a celebration of the art of character comedy.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Sketch Comedy – A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene (you may call these "skits" but we never do). Sketch is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
The DC Art Center’s The Character Show is produced by Rails Comedy.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed May 29 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Ultimate Queer Game Show
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Ultimate Queer Game Show is a comedy show hosted by The Carmichaels (comedians Krystal & Samiyyah Ali) that will pit two teams competing for the Queer Championship. Get ready for a night of Queer trivia, Queer news, and of course - tons of laughs!
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
The DC Art Center’s The Ultimate Queer Game Show is produced by Rails Comedy.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time (8:10pm), if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Audience Seating
- This show is likely to sell out! If we sell out, additional guests (who don't have a ticket) may wait in STANDBY line for a no-show seat. Standby line seating is NOT GUARANTEED. Additional guests should get their tickets now!
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed May 29 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsEtch A Sketch
Hi,
Thank you for purchasing tickets to Rails Comedy!
The Short and Sweet
- Date: Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 PM
- Doors open 8:20 PM
- Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Don't be late! (For real, you could lose your seats)
- Please be respectful of the comedians, your fellow audience members, and the staff
- All sales are final
The Long But Important
We know no one likes reading these things, but we strongly encourage you to go through this one. All sales are final and no refunds will be given for failure to read our policies on the website or in this email.
Ticket Information | Wednesday, June 12, 2023 8:30PM - Etch A Sketch |
Where are you located? |
We are located at: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Rails Comedy hosts shows at multiple locations, so be sure you are getting directions to the correct one! |
When do I need to get there? |
Show check in begins 10 minutes before showtime, please plan to arrive no later than 10 minutes before showtime. If you arrive late, you may lose your seats without refund. You do not need to bring your ticket to check in, a person will check you in from the will call list. |
Where will I sit? |
Seating is assigned by staff at check in. All seating assignments are final and refusal to take assigned seats will result in ejection without refund. Seating priority will be given to those checked in at least 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is planned based on tickets purchased in a single transaction. We cannot guarantee that tickets or groups of tickets purchased separately will be seated together. If you are in a group, please email shows@railscomedy.com to be seated together. Groups of larger than 4 may be split among smaller sections. |
Will I get in trouble if I laugh too loud? | The comedians love your laughs and good energy - you help make the show what it is! Every show is unique - a moment in time when a group came together for an amazing shared experience! |
What if I have something helpful to add to the show? |
To help keep your show from being a unique disaster: Please do not talk to or at the comedians unless asked a question Please do not run commentary on the jokes to the rest of your table or the rest of the audience Please no talking amongst yourselves during the show Please respect everyone else in the room who are here to have a good time, just like you! |
Can no longer make it?
- If you are no longer able to attend our show, please email us at shows@railscomedy.com so we can give your seat to someone else.
Parking & Public Transportation
- There is limited street parking available.
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 minutes to drive and park because of traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 10 min
Thank you again for supporting Rails Comedy! Enjoy the show!
Walker Green (he/him)
Producer, Rails Comedy
Wed Jun 12 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsSketch Battle: Scripted Comedy Competition
ABOUT THE SHOW
Two sketch comedy teams battle it out to be crowned the WINNER! This is one night of competitive sketch comedy you don't want to miss.
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!
Performers interested in performing can learn more here.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Sketch Comedy – A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene (you may call these "skits" but we never do). Sketch is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
The DC Art Center’s Etch A Sketch is produced by Rails Comedy.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Thu Jun 13 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsThe Musical Mixer
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of musical improv featuring DC's best musical comedians! It's The Improv Mixer: Musical Edition.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Sat Jun 15 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Duo Show with Jive Turkey
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of improv comedy featuring DC's best duo teams!
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.