Comedy and Comment

The Capitol Steps

The musical and political satire troupe. 703/683-8330, www.capsteps.com

• Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays year-round. $35. 202/397-7328, 202/397-SEAT.

Comedy Sportz D.C.

Ballston Common Mall, Old Vic Arena, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703/294-LAFF.

• Teams of comedians battle each other in competitive improvisational comedy sketches. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday. $8-$12.

DC Comedy: 4 Now

Solly’s Tavern, 1942 11th St. NW, at U Street. Shows 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and first and third Tuesday of each month thereafter. $5. See dccomedy4now.blogspot.com

• “Top Shelf.” Twice-monthly comedy showcase featuring Chris White, Jake Young, Brandon Ivey, John McBride, Larry Poon and Nick Turner, hosted by Aparna Nancherla.

The DC Improv

1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 10:30 p.m. Sunday. 202/296-7008, www.dcimprov.com

• Pablo Francisco. Jan. 24, 26, 27.

• Ari Shaffir. Jan. 25.

• Robert Klein. Jan. 29-30.

• Jackie Flynn. Jan. 31-Feb 2.

• Allan Havey. Feb. 5-10.

George Washington University Lisner Auditorium

730 21st St. NW. 202/994-6800, 301/808-6900 or ticketmaster.com; www.lisner.org

• An Evening with Dave Barry. The Pulitzer-winning humor columnist. 8 p.m. Feb. 6. $21.60-$125.

Warner Theatre

13th and E streets NW. 202/397-SEAT, www.warnertheater.com

• Frank Caliendo. The comedian/actor/impressionist. 5:30, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26. $39.50-$44.50.

• Larry the Cable Guy: “Eat, Drink and Be Larry” with Reno Collier. 8 p.m. Feb. 15-17; 5 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17. $45.75.

Zig’s

4531 Duke St., Alexandria. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. 703/823-2777.

• Comedy Zone featuring national comedians. Every Friday and Saturday.