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Sommore reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America’s top funny women. With a winning combination of class and sass, Sommore offers audiences a hilarious, yet piercing look at today's issues from a woman’s perspective. She is frank and fearless in her routines, tackling topics that range from the mundane to the controversial with wit, intelligence and style. Praised by critics, respected by her peers, and adored by a diverse fan base, she performs her stand-up act to sold-out audiences across the country, and she is among the top-grossing stand-up comediennes in the United States and abroad. Oprah Winfrey proclaimed her “a force to be reckoned with in the new millennium.” Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore has had a meteoric rise to the top of her field and has been a trailblazer for women in the comedy business since her beginning in 1995. The comedian, actress, writer, executive producer, entrepreneur, and television host has created an undisputed name for herself as the “Queen of Comedy.” Sommore is incredibly talented, hilarious and has made a mark in every genre of entertainment. The self-proclaimed "Chandelier" can be seen in films such as “Friday after Next", "Soul Plane", "Something New" and television series including the Academy Award-winning series “The Parkers” and "The Hughleys”. She has been a featured guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The View” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.” She was also interviewed on CNN Headline News about her phenomenal artistic and financial success as a comedienne, and was profiled in Comedy Central’s “Special Women in Comedy” program. Sommore has wrote, self produced, and performed in her own one woman Comedy Specials, “The Queen Stands Alone" (2008/Comedy Central), "Chandelier Status" (2013/Showtime), “The Reign Continues" (2015/Showtime), "A Queen with No Spades" (2018/Showtime) and the most recently “Queen Chandelier” (2023/Netflix). She also self produced and hosted “All the Queens Men” (2018/BET), a quartet of her opening acts she hand-picked to feature in a network televised production. With her current success, there seems to be no stopping this Renaissance Woman. Her Chadelier Status is shining brighter than ever from center stage, to the big screen, to behind-the-scenes writing, producing and directing her own path to success. With her fresh approach to comedy, her distinctive style, and her groundbreaking accomplishments in the entertainment industry, she is a true “Queen of Comedy,” – a title she plans to hold for years to come.

THE AUSTIN COMEDY SCENE IS BOOMING - AND THE VELV HAS BEEN AT ITS CENTER FOR OVER 37 YEARS. WE'RE CELEBRATING ALL-STAR WEEKEND WITH THE BEST THIS TOWN HAS TO OFFER, FEATURING COMICS FROM SXSW, MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND MORE! 5 SHOWS, 5 DIFFERENT LINEUPS, WITH ALL HITS, NO SKIPS!

Sommore reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America’s top funny women. With a winning combination of class and sass, Sommore offers audiences a hilarious, yet piercing look at today's issues from a woman’s perspective. She is frank and fearless in her routines, tackling topics that range from the mundane to the controversial with wit, intelligence and style. Praised by critics, respected by her peers, and adored by a diverse fan base, she performs her stand-up act to sold-out audiences across the country, and she is among the top-grossing stand-up comediennes in the United States and abroad. Oprah Winfrey proclaimed her “a force to be reckoned with in the new millennium.” Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore has had a meteoric rise to the top of her field and has been a trailblazer for women in the comedy business since her beginning in 1995. The comedian, actress, writer, executive producer, entrepreneur, and television host has created an undisputed name for herself as the “Queen of Comedy.” Sommore is incredibly talented, hilarious and has made a mark in every genre of entertainment. The self-proclaimed "Chandelier" can be seen in films such as “Friday after Next", "Soul Plane", "Something New" and television series including the Academy Award-winning series “The Parkers” and "The Hughleys”. She has been a featured guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The View” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.” She was also interviewed on CNN Headline News about her phenomenal artistic and financial success as a comedienne, and was profiled in Comedy Central’s “Special Women in Comedy” program. Sommore has wrote, self produced, and performed in her own one woman Comedy Specials, “The Queen Stands Alone" (2008/Comedy Central), "Chandelier Status" (2013/Showtime), “The Reign Continues" (2015/Showtime), "A Queen with No Spades" (2018/Showtime) and the most recently “Queen Chandelier” (2023/Netflix). She also self produced and hosted “All the Queens Men” (2018/BET), a quartet of her opening acts she hand-picked to feature in a network televised production. With her current success, there seems to be no stopping this Renaissance Woman. Her Chadelier Status is shining brighter than ever from center stage, to the big screen, to behind-the-scenes writing, producing and directing her own path to success. With her fresh approach to comedy, her distinctive style, and her groundbreaking accomplishments in the entertainment industry, she is a true “Queen of Comedy,” – a title she plans to hold for years to come.

THE AUSTIN COMEDY SCENE IS BOOMING - AND THE VELV HAS BEEN AT ITS CENTER FOR OVER 37 YEARS. WE'RE CELEBRATING ALL-STAR WEEKEND WITH THE BEST THIS TOWN HAS TO OFFER, FEATURING COMICS FROM SXSW, MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND MORE! 5 SHOWS, 5 DIFFERENT LINEUPS, WITH ALL HITS, NO SKIPS!

Sommore reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America’s top funny women. With a winning combination of class and sass, Sommore offers audiences a hilarious, yet piercing look at today's issues from a woman’s perspective. She is frank and fearless in her routines, tackling topics that range from the mundane to the controversial with wit, intelligence and style. Praised by critics, respected by her peers, and adored by a diverse fan base, she performs her stand-up act to sold-out audiences across the country, and she is among the top-grossing stand-up comediennes in the United States and abroad. Oprah Winfrey proclaimed her “a force to be reckoned with in the new millennium.” Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore has had a meteoric rise to the top of her field and has been a trailblazer for women in the comedy business since her beginning in 1995. The comedian, actress, writer, executive producer, entrepreneur, and television host has created an undisputed name for herself as the “Queen of Comedy.” Sommore is incredibly talented, hilarious and has made a mark in every genre of entertainment. The self-proclaimed "Chandelier" can be seen in films such as “Friday after Next", "Soul Plane", "Something New" and television series including the Academy Award-winning series “The Parkers” and "The Hughleys”. She has been a featured guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The View” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.” She was also interviewed on CNN Headline News about her phenomenal artistic and financial success as a comedienne, and was profiled in Comedy Central’s “Special Women in Comedy” program. Sommore has wrote, self produced, and performed in her own one woman Comedy Specials, “The Queen Stands Alone" (2008/Comedy Central), "Chandelier Status" (2013/Showtime), “The Reign Continues" (2015/Showtime), "A Queen with No Spades" (2018/Showtime) and the most recently “Queen Chandelier” (2023/Netflix). She also self produced and hosted “All the Queens Men” (2018/BET), a quartet of her opening acts she hand-picked to feature in a network televised production. With her current success, there seems to be no stopping this Renaissance Woman. Her Chadelier Status is shining brighter than ever from center stage, to the big screen, to behind-the-scenes writing, producing and directing her own path to success. With her fresh approach to comedy, her distinctive style, and her groundbreaking accomplishments in the entertainment industry, she is a true “Queen of Comedy,” – a title she plans to hold for years to come.

THE AUSTIN COMEDY SCENE IS BOOMING - AND THE VELV HAS BEEN AT ITS CENTER FOR OVER 37 YEARS. WE'RE CELEBRATING ALL-STAR WEEKEND WITH THE BEST THIS TOWN HAS TO OFFER, FEATURING COMICS FROM SXSW, MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND MORE! 5 SHOWS, 5 DIFFERENT LINEUPS, WITH ALL HITS, NO SKIPS!

Main Course features a secret lineup of the best comedians in Texas at the iconic Sunset Strip Comedy Club. Our comics have been featured on Netflix, HBO, SNL, Kill Tony, and The Joe Rogan Experience. This is gonna be a fun one.PLEASE NOTE: This event is for guests 21+ 2 drink minimum Bar tabs over $100 will include a 20% service charge. No refunds at any time.

Sommore reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America’s top funny women. With a winning combination of class and sass, Sommore offers audiences a hilarious, yet piercing look at today's issues from a woman’s perspective. She is frank and fearless in her routines, tackling topics that range from the mundane to the controversial with wit, intelligence and style. Praised by critics, respected by her peers, and adored by a diverse fan base, she performs her stand-up act to sold-out audiences across the country, and she is among the top-grossing stand-up comediennes in the United States and abroad. Oprah Winfrey proclaimed her “a force to be reckoned with in the new millennium.” Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore has had a meteoric rise to the top of her field and has been a trailblazer for women in the comedy business since her beginning in 1995. The comedian, actress, writer, executive producer, entrepreneur, and television host has created an undisputed name for herself as the “Queen of Comedy.” Sommore is incredibly talented, hilarious and has made a mark in every genre of entertainment. The self-proclaimed "Chandelier" can be seen in films such as “Friday after Next", "Soul Plane", "Something New" and television series including the Academy Award-winning series “The Parkers” and "The Hughleys”. She has been a featured guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The View” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.” She was also interviewed on CNN Headline News about her phenomenal artistic and financial success as a comedienne, and was profiled in Comedy Central’s “Special Women in Comedy” program. Sommore has wrote, self produced, and performed in her own one woman Comedy Specials, “The Queen Stands Alone" (2008/Comedy Central), "Chandelier Status" (2013/Showtime), “The Reign Continues" (2015/Showtime), "A Queen with No Spades" (2018/Showtime) and the most recently “Queen Chandelier” (2023/Netflix). She also self produced and hosted “All the Queens Men” (2018/BET), a quartet of her opening acts she hand-picked to feature in a network televised production. With her current success, there seems to be no stopping this Renaissance Woman. Her Chadelier Status is shining brighter than ever from center stage, to the big screen, to behind-the-scenes writing, producing and directing her own path to success. With her fresh approach to comedy, her distinctive style, and her groundbreaking accomplishments in the entertainment industry, she is a true “Queen of Comedy,” – a title she plans to hold for years to come.

THE AUSTIN COMEDY SCENE IS BOOMING - AND THE VELV HAS BEEN AT ITS CENTER FOR OVER 37 YEARS. WE'RE CELEBRATING ALL-STAR WEEKEND WITH THE BEST THIS TOWN HAS TO OFFER, FEATURING COMICS FROM SXSW, MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND MORE! 5 SHOWS, 5 DIFFERENT LINEUPS, WITH ALL HITS, NO SKIPS!

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Sommore reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America’s top funny women. With a winning combination of class and sass, Sommore offers audiences a hilarious, yet piercing look at today's issues from a woman’s perspective. She is frank and fearless in her routines, tackling topics that range from the mundane to the controversial with wit, intelligence and style. Praised by critics, respected by her peers, and adored by a diverse fan base, she performs her stand-up act to sold-out audiences across the country, and she is among the top-grossing stand-up comediennes in the United States and abroad. Oprah Winfrey proclaimed her “a force to be reckoned with in the new millennium.” Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore has had a meteoric rise to the top of her field and has been a trailblazer for women in the comedy business since her beginning in 1995. The comedian, actress, writer, executive producer, entrepreneur, and television host has created an undisputed name for herself as the “Queen of Comedy.” Sommore is incredibly talented, hilarious and has made a mark in every genre of entertainment. The self-proclaimed "Chandelier" can be seen in films such as “Friday after Next", "Soul Plane", "Something New" and television series including the Academy Award-winning series “The Parkers” and "The Hughleys”. She has been a featured guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The View” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.” She was also interviewed on CNN Headline News about her phenomenal artistic and financial success as a comedienne, and was profiled in Comedy Central’s “Special Women in Comedy” program. Sommore has wrote, self produced, and performed in her own one woman Comedy Specials, “The Queen Stands Alone" (2008/Comedy Central), "Chandelier Status" (2013/Showtime), “The Reign Continues" (2015/Showtime), "A Queen with No Spades" (2018/Showtime) and the most recently “Queen Chandelier” (2023/Netflix). She also self produced and hosted “All the Queens Men” (2018/BET), a quartet of her opening acts she hand-picked to feature in a network televised production. With her current success, there seems to be no stopping this Renaissance Woman. Her Chadelier Status is shining brighter than ever from center stage, to the big screen, to behind-the-scenes writing, producing and directing her own path to success. With her fresh approach to comedy, her distinctive style, and her groundbreaking accomplishments in the entertainment industry, she is a true “Queen of Comedy,” – a title she plans to hold for years to come.

Are Monday nights a bore? Come enjoy a free stand-up comedy showcase, at Kelly’s Irish Pub! Mondays are for pints, punchlines, & friends!

THE AUSTIN COMEDY SCENE IS EXPLODING, WITH COMEDIANS FROM ALL OVER THE NATION FLOCKING TO OUR CITY. THE VELV IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING COMEDY CLUB IN TOWN, SHOWCASING THE BEST COMICS AUSTIN HAS TO OFFER FOR OVER 37 YEARS! EVERY THURSDAY AT 8:30 WE ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR GROUP OF COMICS THAT YOU'VE SEEN ON SXSW, THE MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, AND MORE! THESE LINEUPS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY CURATED, FEATURING A GOOD MIX OF ESTABLISHED HEADLINERS AND THE HOTTEST UP-AND-COMING COMICS IN TOWN. WITH THE LATEST UPTICK OF FAMOUS COMICS MOVING TO AUSTIN, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MAY DROP IN UNANNOUNCED! THE VELVEETA ROOM HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PRESENCE IN THE LOCAL COMEDY SCENE, HELPING FOSTER TALENT FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES. IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING CITY, WE EMBRACE THE NEW TALENT THAT HAS EMERGED HERE, WHILE STILL PROUDLY REMAINING A SYMBOL OF OLD AUSTIN. COME START YOUR WEEKEND A LITTLE EARLY AT THE VELV!

Jourdain Fisher has got it all. He is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor. He has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL, AFTER MIDNIGHT on CBS, and has made two appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON where he received a standing ovation both times. In fact, his first performance went so well that Jimmy hired him to be a staff writer. He has also written for VICELAND, NETFLIX and BET. He was a highlight at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as a New Face and was a finalist for Stand Up NBC. Jourdain has also performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, Moontower, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Laughing Skull, and Riot Comedy Fest. Jourdain has gained attention on social media platforms with numerous viral clips racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. His debut Comedy Album “Good For You” can be found on all streaming platforms. When he is not touring he resides in New York City where he is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club.

HUNTER IS A NATIONALLY TOURING COMEDIAN, ACTOR, AND WRITER. HE HAS RELEASED TWO COMEDY CENTRAL FEATURES (2020 & 2023) AND RECENTLY RECORDED HIS NEW SPECIAL WITH DON’T TELL COMEDY IN JUNE OF 2023. HUNTER WORKS WITH NATE BARGATZE, NIKKI GLASER, PAT DEAN, KEVIN NEALON, AND MANY MORE TOP COMICS. AS AN ACTOR, HE HAS STARRED IN MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILMS, AS WELL AS THE FEATURE FILMS “ULTIMATE WORLD” AND “LUCKY DOUG.” ONE TIME HUNTER WENT ON THE NATIONAL CBS SUNDAY MORNING SHOW AND HE SET THE WORLD RECORD FOR “MOST HIGH FIVES DURING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE” KEVIN NEALON DESCRIBED HUNTER AS “A VERY FUNNY COMEDIAN, YOU SHOULD CHECK HIM OUT.”

Jourdain Fisher has got it all. He is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor. He has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL, AFTER MIDNIGHT on CBS, and has made two appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON where he received a standing ovation both times. In fact, his first performance went so well that Jimmy hired him to be a staff writer. He has also written for VICELAND, NETFLIX and BET. He was a highlight at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as a New Face and was a finalist for Stand Up NBC. Jourdain has also performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, Moontower, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Laughing Skull, and Riot Comedy Fest. Jourdain has gained attention on social media platforms with numerous viral clips racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. His debut Comedy Album “Good For You” can be found on all streaming platforms. When he is not touring he resides in New York City where he is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club.

Jourdain Fisher has got it all. He is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor. He has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL, AFTER MIDNIGHT on CBS, and has made two appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON where he received a standing ovation both times. In fact, his first performance went so well that Jimmy hired him to be a staff writer. He has also written for VICELAND, NETFLIX and BET. He was a highlight at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as a New Face and was a finalist for Stand Up NBC. Jourdain has also performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, Moontower, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Laughing Skull, and Riot Comedy Fest. Jourdain has gained attention on social media platforms with numerous viral clips racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. His debut Comedy Album “Good For You” can be found on all streaming platforms. When he is not touring he resides in New York City where he is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club.

HUNTER IS A NATIONALLY TOURING COMEDIAN, ACTOR, AND WRITER. HE HAS RELEASED TWO COMEDY CENTRAL FEATURES (2020 & 2023) AND RECENTLY RECORDED HIS NEW SPECIAL WITH DON’T TELL COMEDY IN JUNE OF 2023. HUNTER WORKS WITH NATE BARGATZE, NIKKI GLASER, PAT DEAN, KEVIN NEALON, AND MANY MORE TOP COMICS. AS AN ACTOR, HE HAS STARRED IN MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILMS, AS WELL AS THE FEATURE FILMS “ULTIMATE WORLD” AND “LUCKY DOUG.” ONE TIME HUNTER WENT ON THE NATIONAL CBS SUNDAY MORNING SHOW AND HE SET THE WORLD RECORD FOR “MOST HIGH FIVES DURING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE” KEVIN NEALON DESCRIBED HUNTER AS “A VERY FUNNY COMEDIAN, YOU SHOULD CHECK HIM OUT.”

Jourdain Fisher has got it all. He is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor. He has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL, AFTER MIDNIGHT on CBS, and has made two appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON where he received a standing ovation both times. In fact, his first performance went so well that Jimmy hired him to be a staff writer. He has also written for VICELAND, NETFLIX and BET. He was a highlight at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as a New Face and was a finalist for Stand Up NBC. Jourdain has also performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, Moontower, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Laughing Skull, and Riot Comedy Fest. Jourdain has gained attention on social media platforms with numerous viral clips racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. His debut Comedy Album “Good For You” can be found on all streaming platforms. When he is not touring he resides in New York City where he is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club.

HUNTER IS A NATIONALLY TOURING COMEDIAN, ACTOR, AND WRITER. HE HAS RELEASED TWO COMEDY CENTRAL FEATURES (2020 & 2023) AND RECENTLY RECORDED HIS NEW SPECIAL WITH DON’T TELL COMEDY IN JUNE OF 2023. HUNTER WORKS WITH NATE BARGATZE, NIKKI GLASER, PAT DEAN, KEVIN NEALON, AND MANY MORE TOP COMICS. AS AN ACTOR, HE HAS STARRED IN MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILMS, AS WELL AS THE FEATURE FILMS “ULTIMATE WORLD” AND “LUCKY DOUG.” ONE TIME HUNTER WENT ON THE NATIONAL CBS SUNDAY MORNING SHOW AND HE SET THE WORLD RECORD FOR “MOST HIGH FIVES DURING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE” KEVIN NEALON DESCRIBED HUNTER AS “A VERY FUNNY COMEDIAN, YOU SHOULD CHECK HIM OUT.”