Jared and Dayna Thompson’s second-story club showcases local acts as well as big names in comedy touring the U.S. Photo by Angela Jackson But how did such a small-scale, grassroots festival in the ...

The number of comics and comedy clubs in the city has exploded since the pandemic. Students, Joe Rogan fans and ideological misfits are sharing the spoils. By Reggie Ugwu Reporting from Austin Growing ...

Whether you’re smirking at Puck’s schemes in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or cringing at Michael Scott’s antics on “The Office,” the power of comedy is undeniable. But what makes something funny? Let’s ...