The Best Comedy Events in Atlanta This Month: What’s Actually Worth Your Night Out

Comedy events in Atlanta are having a very real moment right now — not just in a "my friend’s open mic" way, but in a "nearly 2,000 people have already RSVP’d for something this week" way. If your group chat keeps dropping links and you’re trying to decide what’s actually worth putting on pants for, you’re in the right place.

Across the city, the chatter keeps circling around a familiar crew of names and nights: Arnez J. Live in Atlanta, GA pulling in the big-laugh crowd; Laff-A-Lujah: An Evening of Laughter & Praise! for anyone who wants their jokes with a side of church-kid energy; and the already SOLD OUT Club 90’s: Heated Rivalry Night at The Masquerade, which is less traditional standup and more "scream-sing your pop allegiance and then talk about it for a week." On the more indie, comedy-nerd side, you’ve got Close Enough, Noogy, Ether 9, and Borzoi keeping things weird in the best way, plus FROM THE GUTTER: A Standup Comedy Show (Feat. Reid Pegram) on 2/22 for people who like their jokes a little rough around the edges. And if you prefer stories over punchlines, Carapace for February: Head Over Heels is the one you hit when you want to feel things and still laugh about it later at the bar.

The real magic, though, is where all of this is happening. Lore, with its "if you know, you know" vibe, has become one of those spots where you say yes first and check the lineup later — it’s that reliable. Argosy is your move if you want to ease into the night: grab a slice and a beer, then accidentally stay for a show because the back room turned into a mini comedy club while you were debating which IPA to order. And Variety Playhouse is where everything levels up: the "we actually planned this night" venue, perfect when you want a headliner, a real stage, and an excuse to take a Lyft.

If you’re trying to prioritize: Arnez J. is your book-first, big-night-out option; FROM THE GUTTER and those Close Enough/Noogy/Ether 9/Borzoi bills are for people who like being able to say "I saw them before they blew up"; Laff-A-Lujah is ideal if you’re rolling deep with family or church friends; and Carapace is the low-key pick for a Tuesday-ish night when you still want to feel plugged into the city. This, genuinely, is what discovery looks like in Atlanta right now: a little polished, a little chaotic, and very much worth leaving your couch for.