# The Best Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

- **Subtitle**: Smart comedy, niche stories and a very Boston kind of Saturday night
- **Category**: Comedy
- **Display Name**: Comedy events
- **Type**: category

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## About

If your group chat is quietly panicking about plans for this weekend in Boston, relax: the city’s comedy and storytelling scene is absolutely carrying the social calendar right now. The numbers back it up—well over a hundred people have already snagged tickets to the buzzy shows—so if you like to feel ahead of the curve (or at least not stuck at the same bar again), this is the weekend to post up in a dark theater and let someone else do the talking.

Start with the big personality stuff. Don Lemon & DL Hughley at the Shubert Theatre Boston has big-night-out energy written all over it: opinionated, topical, and very much for people who live on Twitter a little too much. This is the one you book first if you want a proper event—pre-show drinks, a decent outfit, and a crowd that’s half media junkies, half “my friend dragged me but I’m into it.” Over at The Wilbur, David Sedaris is your move if you like your laughs dry, bookish, and slightly devastating. It’s less rowdy, more “laughing so hard you miss the next line,” with a crowd that probably has strong opinions about independent bookstores.

The weirder, more specific shows are where Boston really feels like Boston right now. Mark Rubin – Jew of Oklahoma is exactly the kind of hyper-niche, culture-meets-comedy storytelling that this city eats up: smart, self-aware, and a little unexpected. When Playwrights K*ll brings a more theatrical, insider vibe—perfect if you collect playwright names the way other people collect Red Sox stats. And the FREE film screening of Saving Face is a gift if you’re trying to keep it low-spend but high-quality: quietly excellent queer cinema instead of yet another night scrolling Netflix.

If your vibe this weekend is “I should probably meet new people,” SpeedBoston Dating | Saturday Night Ages 24–38 | Boston’s Speed Dating is aggressively on-theme. It’s peak structured-social-life energy: lots of mini-conversations, a room full of people who are at least pretending to be open-minded, and the blessed relief of not having to decode anyone’s Hinge prompt for one evening. Between Laugh Boston, The Wilbur and the Shubert, you can basically treat the Theater District and Seaport as your playground—hit a show, debrief over a late drink, and pretend you planned the whole night weeks in advance.

A quick hit list of the strongest bets:
- Don Lemon & DL Hughley at Shubert Theatre Boston – Big-ticket, topical, loud, and very first-text-to-the-group energy.
- David Sedaris at The Wilbur – For people who underline sentences in books and love a perfectly timed, painfully honest story.
- Mark Rubin – Jew of Oklahoma – Smart, specific, and ideal if you like your comedy with actual perspective.
- When Playwrights K*ll – Theater-kid-core, in the best way.
- FREE Film: Saving Face – Zero-dollar, high-quality plan if you’re broke but still have taste.
- SpeedBoston Dating, Saturday Night – If you’ve threatened to delete the apps at least three times this week.

## Comedy Events in Boston

- **Event Name**: Kathy Griffin
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/kathy-griffin/2300029886548611
  - **Venue**: Wilbur Theatre - MA
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Jim Gaffigan at Wang Theatre
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/jim-gaffigan-at-wang-theatre/2400029821702109
  - **Venue**: Wang Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Kathy Griffin at The Wilbur
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/kathy-griffin-at-the-wilbur/2400029904604404
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Craig Robinson at Laugh Boston
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 – Sat Sep 26 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/craig-robinson-at-laugh-boston/2400029721766959
  - **Venue**: Laugh Boston
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Kevin Nealon at The Wilbur
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/kevin-nealon-at-the-wilbur/2400029969327804
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
  - **Description**: InformationDoor Time: 7:00pm Show Time: 8:00pm All Ages *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Bags must not exceed a maximum size of 12"x6"x12". All bags, regardless of size, are subject to search by security. Lighter
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/nikki-glaser-the-stunning-tour/210003086774959
  - **Venue**: MGM Music Hall at Fenway
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Jim Gaffigan
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/jim-gaffigan/2300029806717854
  - **Venue**: Wang Theater At The Boch Center
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Daniel Sloss
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/daniel-sloss/2300029228765205
  - **Venue**: Wilbur Theatre - MA
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Kyle Kinane at Laugh Boston
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/kyle-kinane-at-laugh-boston/2400029726813549
  - **Venue**: Laugh Boston
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Fred Armisen at The Wilbur
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/fred-armisen-at-the-wilbur/2400030022376033
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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- **Event Name**: Ron Funches at The Wilbur
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/ron-funches-at-the-wilbur/2400029731831821
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Hannibal Buress
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Wilbur
🏠 Address: 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116
🌆 City: Boston
📍 Location: 42.3506, -71.0646🎉 Welcome to Hannibal Buress, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Wilbur
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 12:30 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/hannibal-buress/3200029999649559
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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- **Event Name**: Kevin Nealon
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Wilbur
🏠 Address: 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116
🌆 City: Boston
📍 Location: 42.3506, -71.0646✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Kevin Nealon, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/kevin-nealon/3200029599487202
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests
- **Event Name**: Maria Bamford at The Wilbur
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/maria-bamford-at-the-wilbur/2400029327951239
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: DANIEL SLOSS - NEW SHOW - BOSTON WILBUR - 7 AUGUST
  - **Description**: BOSTON! I'm bringing my new show “Daniel Sloss BITTER” to The Wilbur on 7 August and tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Hope you can make it along....
All dates and official links at http://danielsloss.com/tour
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/daniel-sloss-new-show-boston-wilbur-7-august/200029250397415
  - **Venue**: The Wilbur Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Boston?
  - **A:** Kathy Griffin (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wilbur Theatre - MA), Jim Gaffigan at Wang Theatre (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Wang Theatre), Kathy Griffin at The Wilbur (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Wilbur), Craig Robinson at Laugh Boston (Thu Sep 24 2026 at Laugh Boston), Kevin Nealon at The Wilbur (Sat Aug 01 2026 at The Wilbur).
- **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Boston in July 2026?
  - **A:** Ron Funches at The Wilbur (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Wilbur), Kevin Nealon (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Wilbur).
- **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Boston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Boston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Comedy events in Boston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Comedy events in Boston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Boston include Wilbur Theatre - MA, Wang Theatre, The Wilbur.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Boston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Boston include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, LIVE NATION MUSIC.
- **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Comedy events in Boston?
  - **A:** Follow the Comedy category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Comedy events are listed in Boston.

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