comedy this week

63 comedy events this week
😂BASSEM YOUSSEF: THE BELLY OF THE BEAST TOUR
Fri, Sep 18 at 7:30pm
The Town Hall — Midtown stand-up
Egyptian satirist and TV host Bassem Youssef brings his political stand-up tour to The Town Hall in Midtown, a 1,500-seat landmarked venue.
😂Josh Sharp: An Hour Of Crowd Work In The Round
Sun, Sep 20 at 3:30pm
Bell House — Gowanus improv / crowd work
Josh Sharp performs a full hour of unscripted crowd work staged in-the-round at Bell House, Gowanus.
😂The Wayfaring Strangers
Sun, Sep 20
The PIT — Midtown West improvised musical
Fully improvised bluegrass musical at The PIT, performed with live traditional instruments and zero pre-written script.
😂Sotto Voce & Friends
Sat, Sep 19
The PIT — Midtown West improvised musical
Sung-through improvised musical at The PIT with zero spoken dialogue — every line, including transitions, performed as song.
😂BROTAKU: MARVEL TOKON TOURNAMENT AND COMEDY ROAST SHOW
Thu, Sep 17 at 8pm
OS NYC, 50 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA — Chinatown comedy roast / gaming tournament
Marvel fighting game tournament paired with a live comedy roast show at OS NYC in Chinatown, $15.
😂Sam Taggart: Special Taping
Sat, Sep 19 at 7pm
Bell House — Gowanus comedy special taping
Sam Taggart records a live comedy special taping at Bell House — one-night event where the audience becomes part of the finished product.
😂Dizzy's Comedy Hypnosis Show
Sun, Sep 20 at 8:30pm
The PIT — Midtown West hypnosis show
Australian comedian Dizzy performs live audience comedy hypnosis at The PIT, Midtown West — one-time show.
😂The Benny Winner Show
Tue, Sep 15
The PIT — Midtown West talk show / comedy
Live comedy talk show at The PIT structured as a spoof of Jerry Springer and Maury, with recurring chaos built into the format.
😂Funny Moms
Mon, Sep 21 at 8pm
C'mon Everybody — Brooklyn stand-up / showcase
Stand-up showcase at C'mon Everybody in Brooklyn featuring an all-mom comedian lineup.
😂Facts Machine Science Comedy Trivia
Thu, Sep 17
Caveat — LES trivia night
Science-themed comedy trivia night at Caveat on the LES, a venue known for blending intellectual programming with performance.
😂The Stand Presents: The Sklar Brothers, Reg Thomas, Jourdain Fisher, &
Tue, Sep 15 at 9pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Seven-comedian showcase at The Stand headlined by the Sklar Brothers, a veteran identical-twin stand-up duo, $30.
😂Jenny Tian: Ripe
Thu, Sep 17 at 7:30pm
Bell House — Gowanus stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedian Jenny Tian performs her named hour 'Ripe' at Bell House, Gowanus.
😂Ben Schwartz
Sat, Sep 19 at 7pm
Beacon Theatre — Manhattan Community Board 7 stand-up comedy
Ben Schwartz — known for Parks and Rec and Sonic the Hedgehog — performs stand-up at the 2,800-seat Beacon Theatre.
😂EIFFEL TOWER MIC
Tue, Sep 15 at 8:30pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg free open mic
Mixed-format open mic at Brooklyn Comedy Collective combining stand-up, clown, character work, and music, free entry, with an enforced no-bigotry policy.
😂CHICKEN BIG
Wed, Sep 16 at 7pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg variety/character comedy
America's Got Talent alum Chicken Big holds a weekly comedy residency at Brooklyn Comedy Collective in Williamsburg.
😂PEOPLES SKETCH REVUES presents: TOPICAL
Fri, Sep 18 at 8:30pm
The PIT — Midtown West sketch comedy
Topical sketch revue by the We The People comedy team at The PIT, updated weekly to reflect current events.
😂Awkward Family Dinner
Sat, Sep 19
The PIT — Midtown West improv
Fully improvised 45-minute play at The PIT built entirely around family dinner scenarios, recurring format.
😂One Man Funeral
Sat, Sep 19 at 10pm
The PIT — Midtown West solo show
Solo comedy hour by social media comedian Noah Castillero at The PIT, limited run.
😂Marty's Party
Wed, Sep 16 at 8pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Seven-comic stand-up showcase at The Stand with a named host format, $25.
😂Slow Play
Sat, Sep 19 at 7pm
The PIT — Midtown West long-form improv
WILDCARD: Long-form improv set at The PIT built around a single continuously explored fictional world — 'Slow Play' is an earnest antidote to sketch-style punchline comedy.
😂BLAISE'S NOT-SO-LATE-NIGHT BIRTHDAY SHOW
Tue, Sep 15 at 7pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg variety show
Birthday variety show with Blaise Santi and comedian friends.
😂HOME TEAMS
Tue, Sep 15 at 7pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg improv
Six rotating indie improv teams in a weekly house showcase.
😂The Stand Presents: Red Richardson, Jamie Wolf, Jourdain Fisher, & Mor
Tue, Sep 15 at 7pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Five-comic stand-up showcase headlined by Red Richardson and Jamie Wolf.
😂Free Pure Chaos Open Mic Comedy
Tue, Sep 15 at 7pm
ALPHAVILLE open mic
Free anything-goes comedy open mic night.
😂The Stand Presents: Jamie Wolf, Nataly Aukar, Mary Santora, & More!
Tue, Sep 15 at 8pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Six-comic stand-up showcase featuring Jamie Wolf, Nataly Aukar, and Mary Santora.
😂PUMP UP: THE JAM
Tue, Sep 15 at 8:30pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg free improv mic
Free improv mic where comedians are randomly grouped into mash-up ensembles.
😂Wild Card Comedy Free Every Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15 at 8:30pm
ALPHAVILLE stand-up
Free weekly stand-up showcase with rotating comedians.
😂The Stand Presents: Harry Settel, Josh Ocean Thomas, Natalie Cuomo, &
Tue, Sep 15 at 10pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Late-night six-comic stand-up showcase with emerging NYC comedians.
😂The Wednesday Show MIC
Wed, Sep 16
The PIT — Midtown West variety show
Mixed-format variety night with stand-up, sketch, and improv
😂Wednesday Night Scene Jam!
Wed, Sep 16
The PIT — Midtown West improv jam
Open improv scene jam, drop-in format
😂Grad Show: Level 1 Improv | Outlaw
Wed, Sep 16 at 6pm
The PIT — Midtown West improv
Level 1 improv students perform their graduation showcase
😂The Stand Presents: Steph Tolev, The Sklar Brothers, Modi, & More!
Wed, Sep 16 at 7pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Six-comic showcase with Steph Tolev, Sklar Brothers, and Bonnie McFarlane.
😂FRAT BOYZ
Wed, Sep 16 at 7pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg improv
Improv night with a frat-house theme and college-reunion energy.
😂The Gotham All-Stars
Wed, Sep 16 at 8pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Rotating stand-up lineup under the Gotham All-Stars umbrella.
😂NO CONTACT TRIES NEW STUFF
Wed, Sep 16 at 8:30pm
Brooklyn Comedy Collective — Williamsburg improv
Improv group No Contact workshopping and testing new material live.
😂PIT ENSEMBLES
Thu, Sep 17
The PIT — Midtown West improv showcase
House ensemble showcase of long-form and musical improv
😂ThursYAY Improv Jam
Thu, Sep 17
The PIT — Midtown West improv jam
Afternoon improv jam hosted by Lane Napper
😂The Stand Presents: Jim Florentine, Esther Povitsky, Jamie Wolf, & Mor
Thu, Sep 17 at 7pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Multi-comic stand-up bill headlined by Florentine, Povitsky, and the Sklar Brothers
😂The Gotham All-Stars
Thu, Sep 17 at 8pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Rotating stand-up lineup under the Gotham All-Stars umbrella.
😂The Stand Presents: Onika McLean, Oscar Aydin, Torey Cole, & More!
Thu, Sep 17 at 10pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Late-night six-comic stand-up showcase of emerging voices
😂Wigs!
Fri, Sep 18
The PIT — Midtown West character comedy / storytelling
Character-driven narrative storytelling comedy show on its feet.
😂Looking For Laughs
Fri, Sep 18
Caveat — LES stand-up
Stand-up comedy showcase at Caveat.
😂Friday Feel-GOOD IMPROV JAM
Fri, Sep 18 at 5pm
The PIT — Midtown West improv jam
Open improv jam session with rotating performers.
😂The Gotham All-Stars (The Vintage Lounge)
Fri, Sep 18 at 6:30pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Gotham All-Stars stand-up set in the smaller Vintage Lounge room.
😂The Stand Presents: Josh Ocean Thomas, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Jon Rudnits
Fri, Sep 18 at 7pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Six-comic stand-up bill featuring SNL alum Jon Rudnitsky
😂PLAIN SLICE COMEDY SHOW
Fri, Sep 18 at 7:30pm
Industry City — Brooklyn stand-up
Stand-up showcase featuring established NYC comics and rising talent.
😂The Gotham All-Stars
Fri, Sep 18 at 7:30pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Rotating stand-up lineup under the Gotham All-Stars umbrella.
😂The Stand Presents: Esther Povitsky, Mike Vecchione, Paul Virzi, & Mor
Fri, Sep 18 at 8pm
The Stand — Union Square stand-up
Six-comic stand-up showcase with established names Povitsky, Virzi, and McFarlane
😂SOMEWHERE FUNNY, NOWHERE SERIOUS!
Fri, Sep 18 at 8pm
Somewhere Nowhere NYC stand-up
Stand-up comedy show at a rooftop bar and venue.
😂Premier Pit
Sat, Sep 19
The PIT — Midtown West improv showcase
World premiere showcase of new emerging improv teams
😂Your Father and I
Sat, Sep 19
The PIT — Midtown West sketch comedy
Multi-performer sketch comedy show by the Violent Diamonds
😂DUCK SHOW
Sat, Sep 19
The PIT — Midtown West comedy showcase
Multi-act comedy showcase mixing stand-up, characters, music, and a raffle.
😂Zany Cats Comedy
Sat, Sep 19
The PIT — Midtown West stand-up showcase
NYC stand-up comedy showcase with rotating local comics
😂The Gotham All-Stars
Sat, Sep 19 at 6pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Rotating stand-up lineup under the Gotham All-Stars umbrella.
😂Ladies Stand-Up! (Men Sit Down) Open Mic
Sat, Sep 19 at 6:30pm
The PIT — Midtown West stand-up open mic
Stand-up open mic exclusively for women and gender minorities.
😂The Setup - Speakeasy Comedy
Sat, Sep 19 at 6:45pm
Revision Lounge stand-up / speakeasy comedy show
Speakeasy-format stand-up comedy show in a lounge setting
😂Emerson Laughs Back
Sat, Sep 19 at 7pm
The PIT — Midtown West stand-up
Stand-up showcase celebrating Emerson College's comedy alumni.
😂BRAD WILLIAMS: THE TALL TALES TOUR
Sat, Sep 19 at 7pm
The Town Hall — Midtown stand-up
Brad Williams performs stand-up on his Tall Tales national tour.
😂The Gotham All-Stars (The Vintage Lounge)
Sat, Sep 19 at 7pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Gotham All-Stars stand-up set in the smaller Vintage Lounge room.
😂CRYING LAUGHING
Sat, Sep 19 at 9:30pm
The PIT — Midtown West storytelling
Comedic storytelling show mixing laughter and emotion
😂Mixtape Comedy Show
Sun, Sep 20 at 7pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up
Mixed stand-up bill with rotating performers at Gotham Comedy Club.
😂Gotham's New Talent Show
Mon, Sep 21 at 7pm
Gotham Comedy Club — Chelsea stand-up showcase
Open showcase of emerging stand-up comedians at a major NYC club.
😂The Bisque Comedy For Charity
Tue, Sep 22
Caveat — LES charity comedy show
Comedy show raising funds for charity at Caveat.
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