Looking to laugh out loud this weekend?
Philly is hosting some seriously funny folks in the coming days, and Metro has the latest on the top comedy shows around the city and where to find them.
D.L. Hughley at City Winery
Actor, radio host and author DL Hughley is coming to City Winery for a total of six shows this weekend. Hughley, widely known for his comedic chops both on the stage and on the screen, has starred in the ABC TV show ‘The Hughleys’ and the motion picture ‘The Brothers.’ Hughley has long been a part of the stand-up scene. He began his career as the host of the BET stand-up show ‘ComicView’ and has also appeared in Spike Lee’s The Original Kings of Comedy.
Performances are set with one at 6 p.m. and a second show at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, July 19.
3990 Filbert S2t., citywinery.com
Chip Chantry at Next in Line Comedy
Philly’s Chip Chantry is taking the stage at Next in Line Comedy this weekend. Winner of Helium Comedy Club’s ‘Philly’s Phunniest’ tournament, Chantry has been working his way up the comedic ladder for over a decade and is among the fastest risers over the past year-plus. Touring with an opening for such notable names as Dave Chappelle, Bob Saget, and Sarah Silverman, Chantry has performed alongside some of the best in the business. That success led to an appearance on the smash Netflix success ‘Tires,’ created by fellow Philly-area comedian Shane Gillies. Chantry has also released his own YouTube stand-up special: ‘Move Closer.’
Doors open this Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m.
1025 Hamilton St., eventbrite.com
Donnell Rawlings at Helium Comedy Club
This weekend, comedian, actor, and podcaster Donnell Rawlings is heading to Helium Comedy Club for a five-show set. Rawlings saw his rise playing a variety of characters on ‘The Chappelle Show,’ including the unforgettable Ashy Larry. Since, he’s had featured roles in such hit HBO productions ‘The Wire’ and ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,’ and Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul.’
Rawlings is no stranger to stand-up, selling out shows across the country, including at the Hollywood Bowl alongside Dave Chappelle and most recently, his own private show at The Improv. You can catch Rawlings this weekend from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, with 7 p.m. performances on all three nights and an additional 9:30 p.m. showtimes on Friday and Saturday.
2031 Sansom St., philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com
