TGIF Comedy Nights Featuring Arvin Mitchell

Irving Arts Center is pleased to introduce a new standup comedy series coming this summer: TGIF Comedy Nights.  Thank goodness it’s Friday. And thank goodness it’s funny! As the name implies, the shows will take place Friday evenings at 7:30PM (June 23, July 28 and September 22) and will be headlined by standup comedians Kristin Key, Arvin Mitchell and Eliot Chang.

Please note: Shows are recommended for adult audiences.

July 28, 2023 @ 7:30PM                        
HEADLINER:  Arvin Mitchell
Support Act: Aaron Aryanpur

ARVIN MITCHELL
Being one of 13 children, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St. Louis with nine sisters and three brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers, Arvin had no choice but to do standup, because his butt hurt so bad after that, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and explosively silly comedy has kept him in demand in more arenas than one!

With an array of impressions, stories, gestures and faces, Arvin’s memorable performances are sure to please. As the former cohost of BET’s Club Comic View, Arvin has been featured on Kevin Hart’s “One Mic Stand”, Tony Rock’s “The Funny Spot” as well as entertaining our troops abroad. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics, Arvin continues to tour colleges, clubs, cruise ships and churches.

In 2019, Arvin was a cast member of the comedy web series hit STUDIO C for 3 years.  Arvin’s TWO Dry Bar Comedy specials have been seen by millions of people via TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.

AARON ARYANPUR
Funniest Comic in Texas 2012 Winner Aaron Aryanpur has appeared in comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, festivals, arenas, bars, boardrooms and (literally) living rooms across the country.  Recently making his national TV debut on FOX’s Laughs and a frequently requested comedian and headliner in his own right, Aaron was also a Semifinalist in both Comedy Central’s Up Next Talent Search and NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity. His album In Spite Of (through Stand Up! Records) debuted at #7 on the iTunes Comedy Chart and quickly reached #1. The following week, it placed on the Billboard Comedy Albums Top 10.

Box Office Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to performances
Contact: 972.252.2787 (ARTS)

FUTURE TGIF COMEDY NIGHTS

September 22, 2023 @ 7:30PM
HEADLINER: ELIOT CHANGz
Support Act: TBA