Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday August 21, starring Matt Ruby, Featuring Haywood Turnipseed Jr, Alex Tyminski
Friday, August 21, 2026
8pm (Doors open at 7)
Crystal City Sports Pub – 3rd Floor Lounge
Arlington, VA
Come early for full Dinner and Drink Service
Headliner: Matt Ruby
Matt Ruby is a comedian from New York City. His smart and dark brand of standup is “button-pushing” and “funny” according to the NY Times. His comedy has been filmed by Comedy Central, MTV, NBC/Seeso, and FOX. His newsletters (The Rubesletter and Funny How) have over 17,000 subscribers combined. He also hosts the podcast Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby. He’s a regular at the legendary Comedy Cellar and tours around the country and internationally too.
Standupworld.com: “Matt’s a New York comedy beast. He’s sharp, dark, and funny. BOLO is his awesome special on YouTube, that’s something truly worth checking out. It’s Matt at his best: raw, real, and ripping into life’s absurdities with a signature edge the New York Times called ‘button-pushing’ and ‘funny.’ His style’s a mix of cerebral gut-punches and pitch-black humor. He’s one of the smartest voices in standup right now.”
Featuring: Haywood Turnipseed Jr.
Haywood is a DC-based comedian with sharp wit, an infectious laugh, and a knack for turning everyday chaos into smart social commentary. With 17 years on stage, he balances comedy, family, community, and his day job—proving that daydreams and day jobs really do mix.
Alex Tyminski:
Alex is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington, D.C. Born in and adopted from Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, her comedy blends dry storytelling with candid reflections.
Alex in on the rise and performing, & hosting regularly throughout the DMV, with appearances at Room 808, The DC Comedy Loft, DC Improv, The Port Comedy Club in Baltimore, and Don’t Tell Comedy shows across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. She has performed with national headliners including Aaron Chen, Jourdain Fisher, Martin Amini, Lea’h Sampson, and Winston Hodges.