Mike Stanley

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Union Stage in Washington, D.C. presents a free stand-up comedy evening headlined by comedian Mike Stanley. Stanley, a Detroit native who now makes his home in Denver, is described as a nationally touring headliner with a sharp, witty, and sometimes crass style that also carries genuine warmth and heart. He will be joined by Will Abeles, known as "The Pride of Hagerstown," and rising star Samson Shete, making for a lineup that the venue promises will be one of the most talked-about stand-up shows in the capital.

Stanley's road to this performance has taken him from Detroit to Chicago, where he spent a decade honing his craft, and then to Denver. He has been a touring headliner both domestically and internationally since 2006. His credentials include being named "Best Chicago Stand-up Comedian" by the Chicago Reader's People's Choice poll and "Best Detroit Comedian" by HOUR Magazine, and Vulture has recognized him as a "Top 10 Comic You Should and Will Know." Over the course of his career, Stanley has shared the stage with a long roster of notable comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Dave Attell, Doug Stanhope, Al Madrigal, Hannibal Buress, Demetri Martin, Brad Garrett, Brad Williams, and many others, a testament to his standing in the comedy world.

When: Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Showtimes: Not specified on the event page.
Tickets: Free admission.
Lineup: Mike Stanley (headliner), with Will Abeles and Samson Shete.
Venue: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Run time: Not listed.
Ages: Not listed.