# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 29 Nov, 2026 at 09:45 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: He has been called one of the most original stand-up comics in the country and his performances leave audiences laughing in tears. Michael Blackson aka ‘The African King of Comedy' has been entertaining audiences all across the country and around the globe for more than a decade. Inspired by the stand up comedy of Eddie Murphy Blackson began to develop his comedic talent in 1992 in the unkind comedy clubs of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Blackson’s comedic appeal grew from his involvement with BET’s ComicView series HBO’s Def Comedy Jam Showtime at Harlem and Live in Hollywood. However it was in a Los Angeles comedy club where Blackson got his big break. Blackson was performing at the Comedy Store where actor/director Ice Cube was in attendance to see comedian Mike Epps perform. But after experiencing Blackson’s performance Ice Cube invited the young comic for a reading…and the rest is smash hit history! Blackson’s outstanding and unforgettable performance in the smash hit comedy Next Friday drew praise and a fan following like no other.

After his scene stealing performance in Next Friday fans wanted more and in 2005 Blackson would not disappoint. He released his top-selling sketch comedy CD entitled Modasucka Welcome to America. With Blackson the work never stops. Along with special guest appearances on some of the hottest music videos Blackson stole the stage on P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO and starred in a commercial for the Chappelle Show on Comedy Central. There’s no mistaking Blackson for any other comedian when he takes the stage.

And what about those Dashikis? When he takes the stage clad in the finest Dashikis the Motherland has to offer “The African King of Comedy? is born! Along with his film and television endeavors Blackson continues to entertain his fans as the headliner for live shows at comedy clubs universities and special events bringing his one-of-a kind must-see stand-up performance to audiences all across the country and around the world.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/michael-blackson-at-the-houston-improv/200030265152837
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Improv Houston
- **lat**: 29.785581395321
- **long**: -95.464123785496
- **full address**: Improv Houston, 7620 Katy Fwy, #45,Houston, Texas, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv being held?
  - **A:** Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv takes place on Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 29 Nov, 2026 at 09:45 pm at Improv Houston, 7620 Katy Fwy, #45,Houston, Texas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv?
  - **A:** Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv is organized by Improv Houston.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Michael Blackson at the Houston Improv sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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