LYGO DC

Washington, DC, United States

4.4

9 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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+1 888-234-9936
Website:
www.lygodc.com
Address:
Washington, DC 20009
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 miFarragut North
0.3 miFarragut West
0.4 miMTA Bus Stop
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Accepts Credit Cards
No
Parking
Street
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
No
Best Nights
Wed
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
No

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Before he was a household name, Dave Chappelle and many other of the biggest names in comedy cut their comedic chops in D.C.‘s bars and clubs. Who knows which future stars you’ll catch with today’s deal from LYGO DC for $ 5 off on stand-​up comedy shows at The Bier Baron Tavern, and Shaw’s Tavern.

Recently profiled in The Washington Post, LYGO DC shows are one of the hottest things to do in DC for a night out. These DC shows strike a balance between a hit-​or-​miss open mic and the premium prices of comedy clubs, showcasing both nationally touring performers and the best in up-​an-​coming local talent.

Rated an «A» by the discerning «Bitches Who Brunch» — «There was no doubt that the comedy was perfection: The lineup was excellent, and it was easy to see that they knew exactly what they were doing,» LYGO DC is what to do in DC…

History

Established in 2012.

LYGO DC presents professional comedy shows in DC-​proper.

Presenting top DMV and touring comedians since May 2012.

Register for shows on our website to ensure you have a seat. Reservations are free and deals/​vouchers will be redeemed at the door. www​.lygodc​.com

Our website also provides additional information, such as time, location, performers, etc.

Meet the Manager

DC Comics X.

Manager

We are a comic-​run, community-​oriented group that includes over 15 or more members at any given point in time pitching in to entertain DC. The participating members change from time-​to-​time, but we’re always family.

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«BLB is… fantastic food, wonderful staff (like family), locals and artists gathering spot, and LYGO DC home base for hatching ideas over libations.»

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9 reviews of LYGO DC

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Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
A quirky cozy space, reminiscent of european pubs + a fantastic beer list + extremely funny comedians = a perfect night out.
I was totally impressed by the quality of the comedians last night, you can probably hear me snort laughing in the video they took.
The smaller space is excellent for comedy as it gives you an intimate feel and with the L in the seating, one of the comedians was even able to work in the «sides of the room» against each other.
I highly recommend coming to a show here.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
I went to the LYGO comedy show at Desperados and had the best time. Most of the comedians were great, the headliner was exceptional, and the host was hilarious. After the show, my face was sore from laughing so much. This is a perfect way to spend an evening with friends or possibly a third date. Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
The LYGO show at Desperados was an impressive, high quality show at a small intimate venue. The scene reminded me of the type of stories you hear from your parents when they say things like «Yeah! I saw Robin Williams before he got big in a tiny little shack of a restaurant, he was hilarious!»
LYGO has some really outstanding performers from who knows where (does it matter?), and Desperados has surprisingly good food. The ticket and experience were worth far more than the price of the ticket. I will be going again.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
I saw a show at Desperados with Sampson McCormick as the headliner, and it was great! There are some hit-​and-​miss comics in the lineup, but by the end of the night my face hurt from laughing so much. If you like amateur comedy, you’ll definitely like these shows. If you’ve never been, this would be a good opportunity to try it. You will see much more honest, personal comedy in small venues like this than at big venues or on TV. For ten bucks, you can’t go wrong.
The venue is good, too. Desperados transforms into a comedy club when the LYGO show comes, so there’s no noise to compete with and no distractions. The staff quietly handles drink and food orders without interrupting the show.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
I’m usually pretty skeptical of stand-​up comedy shows, and honestly have relatively little experience with them (aside from Louis CK and Aziz specials on Netflix instant watch), but I have to say this was a lot of fun! All the comedians were hilarious (especially the emcee and the headliner) and the audience was really enjoying themselves. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday evening, and I’ll definitely be back soon! I highly recommend trying it out!
Place rating: 4
Arlington, VA
As an amateur local DC comedy show goer, I enjoyed adding LYGO’s Codmother show to my repertoire on Wednesday. A few girlfriends of mine went via the Living Social $ 10 for 2 special, and it was an unbeatable deal. There was a wide variety of comedians, the location was stellar, and the crowd was fantastic. Not to mention pretty quick service at the bar. Great comedy and great times! Definitely recommend checking out a LYGO show if you’re looking for a good laugh!
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
A few friends and I purchased tickets to a show at Codmother through the Living Social deal. With the deal, you got two tickets for $ 10. It ended up being a sold out show and this particular venue is a bit small, so you definitely need to get there early to get a good seat. For the most part, the comedians were funny. I liked some of them more than others. It just depends on your sense of humor. It was also nice that it was set up so that there were only a few comedians scheduled. Other comedy shows in DC seem to let in an unlimited number of acts so they go on forever. At this show each comedian was able to perform for a decent amount of time and it still ended at a reasonable hour. The bartender was also great. He was friendly and poured strong drinks. My only complaints are that the drinks might be a bit pricey for this type of bar and the hand dryer in the ladies room was broken. Other than that it was a great night!
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
I bought the living social with some friends and we went on a Wednesday night. It was very funny and well worth the $ 10 living social voucher. It was packed — so get there with plenty of time if you are with a large group. The comedy is a little raunchy, so if that’s not your thing — I’d skip this. Overall, great night out and very funny comedians and emcee.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
I should preface this review by saying my friend is the host of this show so I already think it is amazingly funny. My biases aside, it is definitely still a great show! I bought my ticket (two for the price of one) through LivingSocial and got to pick a date over the course of a month. You have to pick your date early, though, because they fill up fast! It is also a really small venue so get there early if you’re going with a group like we did. The comedians were good, some better than others, but I think that all depends on your sense of humor and how they play off of the crowd. I like that it was only a few comedians because I’ve been to other shows where there were like 30 and I wasn’t a fan. In short, I would definitely go back again (even if my friend wasn’t hosting).
Also, the bartender pours a good drink so that is always a plus! That could also be because he told me he was Russian so I said «Nostrovia!» when he gave me my drink and he instantly loved me. Feel free to give it a try and see if it works for you!