Test Your Mic!
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Improv Arlington, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington, Texas, 76018, United States
Show Info
Test Your Mic!
Are you funny or do you know someone who’s funny? Come “Test Your Mic” and see if you are!
Showcase your talent at the Arlington Improv!
Every Tuesday @ 7:00pm
In person sign up day of show begins at 6:00pm. (Limited Availability)
Any submissions outside of the window will not be considered. In person sign up availability is not guaranteed & will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Sign up by submitting your first and last name to: ArlingtonOpenmic@gmail.com
The final list will be selected on Friday the week before the show, and the list will be sent out that night so make sure to check your emails!!! Don’t want to miss your chance.
We look forward to seeing you there!

DeRay Davis
2026-06-25 19:00 - 2026-06-28 23:00 | Improv Arlington, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington, Texas, 76018, United States
DeRay Davis’ Bio
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be “scene” starring opposite Taraji P. Henson’s “Cookie Lyons” as her go-to hitman/cousin “Jermel” in seasons 1 and 2 of the Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, creative collaboration, Empire on the FOX network.
After his wildly successful 1 hour Showtime Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play that aired to rave reviews, Davis continues to ascend on what can only be described as the Samuel E. Jackson Formula; a path and pattern of consistent, feature film and network television roles! After his first, single card credit, as “Spooner” in John Carpenter’s remake of The Fog (2005), it has been eleven years (and counting) of back to back, prominently featured/starring roles in both film (32+) and television (50+) staring opposite Hollywood heavy hitters. License to Wed opposite John Krasinski, Semi-Pro opposite Will Ferrell, Imagine That opposite Eddie Murphy, Life As We Know It opposite Katherine Heigl, Old Dogs opposite Robin Williams & John Travolta, 21 Jump Street (2012) opposite Channing Tatum & Johnny Depp, G.I. Joe: Retaliation opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – just to name a few.
Between takes, on the afore mentioned nationally released feature films, Davis continued to star and sometimes contribute as producer/writer in a steady stream of network television movies, mini-series, variety shows and sitcoms. One of DeRay’s first credited writer/ Voice Over roles was on Kanye West earlier Albums (and you thought that was Bernie Mac, didn’t you?) Davis contributed 5+ Voice Over Character roles on Multi Seasons of The Boondocks , Adult Swim’s Black Dynamite and continued sharpening his comedic craft by starring on almost every season of Nick Cannon’s Wild n Out from its conception to current airing on MTV as well as Hip-Hop Squares, Short Circuitz and Hosting the game show Mind of a Man on GSN. This led to his currently starring as Host on MTV2’s Joking Off currently in its second season (release date TBA)!
Davis transformed his torridly rough upbringing, status as a working actor and fatherhood into a live show that stays fresh and ever changing according to whatever is happening in his daily life while he continues to develop and hone his streetwise mentality smoothly and efficiently onto the comedy-club circuit. He achieved his career breakthrough at the Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta, GA, and then scored a 3-peat by winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and landing covetable spots in the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival as well as the Budweiser Def Comedy Jam Competition.
From the Hood to Hollywood – nothing is off limits and no one is safe from DeRay’s hilarious, sidesplitting anecdotes. He continues to sell out venues both domestically and internationally. His highly anticipated 1st ever Netflix special “DeRay Davis: How to Act Black” smashed the cultural landscape on November 14, 2017 and was so popular it shut down the Netflix server TWICE! Davis is continuing to ascend. He can currently be seen on the FX hit, Snowfall.

Your Voice Unleashed (YVU) 2026 FREE Summer Enrichment Program
2026-07-06 08:30 - 2026-07-10 16:00 | O.D. Wyatt High School, 2400 E. Seminary Dr, Fort Worth, 76119, United States
Overview
Free YVU 2026 teen workshop (Grades 6–12) in Fort Worth. STEM, arts, leadership, meals included + chance to win 2 WNBA Dallas Wings tickets!

The Your Voice Unleashed (YVU) 2026 Program, hosted by Juneteenth Strong, is a dynamic, week-long summer enrichment experience designed to empower and inspire students entering grades 6–12.
Taking place at O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth, this free program brings together teens from diverse backgrounds to explore their creativity, build leadership skills, and prepare for future success through hands-on learning and collaboration.
📍 Location: O.D. Wyatt High School
2400 E. Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX
📅 Dates: July 6 –10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Daily Workshops)
🌟 Program Highlights
Participants will engage in a wide range of interactive sessions, including:

Robotics & STEM Innovation
Culinary Arts
Business & Entrepreneurship
Health Science
Choir & Music
Dance & Drama
Visual Arts

🎯 Program Focus
YVU is committed to fostering:

Youth empowerment and confidence
Creativity and self-expression
Unity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
Civic leadership and career readiness

🍽️ What’s Included

Free breakfast and lunch provided daily
Hands-on workshops led by experienced instructors
Scholarship opportunities available for participants

🎁 Special Incentive
All registered participants will be entered for a chance to win two WNBA Dallas Wings home game tickets 🎉
📌 Registration Details

Admission is FREE
Spots are limited – early registration is strongly encouraged

Secure your place today and take the next step toward unlocking your voice, your potential, and your future.
