Wednesday, February 27
Invite Them Up
Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale present their final performance at Rififi (for now). Make sure you’re there for special guests and what is sure to be a tear-filled farewell.
Rififi, 322 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 9, $5.
Thursday, February 28
Black Comedy Experiment
Elon James White presents 33 black comedians, including Saturday Night Live alum Dean Edwards and NBC 30 Rock writer Donald Glover in three nights of comedy. Tonight features The Deal with Neil Charles (7:30), Souled Out Comedy (8), The Kid (9), 52 Man Pickup (10).
Feb. 28-March 1, The Tank @ Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; single show passes $5-$8; single night pass $15; weekend pass $25 (includes open bar Sat. night).
Friday, February 29
Family Hour w/Auntie Sara
You get more than just family stories from Livia Scott, Carolyn Castiglia, Tracie Higgins, Margot Leitman, Matt Taylor, Adrienne Iapalucci and others. There will also be free Hillary Clinton cookies by star baker-comedian H. Alan Scott.
Ochi's Lounge at COMIX, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 7, no cover.
TJ Miller
He’s the one holding the camera in Cloverfield. And he tells jokes.
Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; Fri. & Sat. 8:30 & 10:45, $20/$25.
Chocolate Cake City Leap Year Spectacular
We’re told the recipe for Chocolate Cake City involves absurdity, chaos, misfortune and conundrum.
The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 9:30, $8.
Death by Roo Roo: Your Fucked-Up Family
You might recognize Brett Gelman—he’s the man whose face is plastered all over subways and televisions as part of an ad campaign for Take Five lotto tickets. You can watch him and his improv group in action every week at UCB Theatre, where they riff on dysfunctional families from a single audience interview.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 11, $8.
Black Comedy Experiment
Elon James White presents 33 black comedians, including Saturday Night Live alum Dean Edwards and NBC 30 Rock writer Donald Glover in three nights of comedy. Tonight features 30 Years in Africa (7), Black Jesus and His Amazing Black Friends (8), Bag O’ Bitches (8:15), Ebony Chunky Love: 2 (9:30), Dur Air Ache On Dre Shoe (11).
The Tank @ Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; single show passes $5-$8; single night pass $15; weekend pass $25 (includes open bar Sat. night).
Saturday March 1
Lady Rizzo & the Assettes
The singing comedienne hosts an evening of “caburlesque.” So yes, strip tease and clogging. What could be funnier?
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; Sat. 11:30pm; Sun. 9:30, $17/$22.
Dina Martina: Off the Charts
An in-your-face drag act that will be full of surprises—and prizes!
The Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Fri.-Sun. 7:30, $20.
Naked Comedy Showcase
For just $10, you can see comedian Andy Ofiesh perform—you guessed it—in the buff. Will you be laughing with him or at him?
The PIT, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 8, $10.
Black Comedy Experiment
Elon James White presents 33 black comedians, including Saturday Night Live alum Dean Edwards and NBC 30 Rock writer Donald Glover in three nights of comedy. Tonight features Chicks & Giggles (7), Mystery Up at Negro Creek (7), 2 Faced (8), Laughing Liberally (8:30), Shades of Black (10).
The Tank @ Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; single show passes $5-$8; single night pass $15; weekend pass $25 (includes open bar Sat. night).
Sunday March 2
Tearing the Veil of Maya
Eugene Mirman and Michael Showalter are funny. Then when you combine them with their funny pals, it’s a perfect night for uncomfortable humor.
Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $7.
ASSSSCAT 3000
The most popular show in town continues on with Amy Poehler and pals combining their comedic talents for a kooky evening of improv.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30 ($8), 9:30 (free).
Monday March 3
Karaoke Dokey w/ Shandi Sullivan & Timmy (Whitest Kids You Know)
That means you can sing karaoke with the hot chick from America’s Next Top Model since she’s hosting with Timmy from Whitest Kids You Know. What’s next? A Project Runway Tim Gunn with Human Giant?
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 10, no cover.
Friends, Acquaintances & Colleagues
Daily Show producer Rory Albanese presents funny guys from the show.
Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8, $12/$15.
Tuesday March 4
3-Minute Drill
Think you’ve got what it takes? Are you up for three minutes of laughter—or awkward silence? Charlie Kasov hosts open mic night at the PIT.
The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 11, free.
Hot Comix
A night showcasing professional comics, including Michelle Buteau, Baron Vaughn, Ted Alexandro and more. Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; $12-$15.
Wednesday March 5
The 7:00 Workout
It’s time for you to get a drink and see the newest shows getting in shape with the evening’s host, Katie Schorr. UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7, $5.
Invite Them Up
Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale present their final performance at Rififi (for now). Make sure you’re there for special guests and what is sure to be a tear-filled farewell.
Rififi, 322 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 9, $5.
Thursday, February 28
Black Comedy Experiment
Elon James White presents 33 black comedians, including Saturday Night Live alum Dean Edwards and NBC 30 Rock writer Donald Glover in three nights of comedy. Tonight features The Deal with Neil Charles (7:30), Souled Out Comedy (8), The Kid (9), 52 Man Pickup (10).
Feb. 28-March 1, The Tank @ Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; single show passes $5-$8; single night pass $15; weekend pass $25 (includes open bar Sat. night).
Friday, February 29
Family Hour w/Auntie Sara
You get more than just family stories from Livia Scott, Carolyn Castiglia, Tracie Higgins, Margot Leitman, Matt Taylor, Adrienne Iapalucci and others. There will also be free Hillary Clinton cookies by star baker-comedian H. Alan Scott.
Ochi's Lounge at COMIX, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 7, no cover.
TJ Miller
He’s the one holding the camera in Cloverfield. And he tells jokes.
Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; Fri. & Sat. 8:30 & 10:45, $20/$25.
Chocolate Cake City Leap Year Spectacular
We’re told the recipe for Chocolate Cake City involves absurdity, chaos, misfortune and conundrum.
The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 9:30, $8.
Death by Roo Roo: Your Fucked-Up Family
You might recognize Brett Gelman—he’s the man whose face is plastered all over subways and televisions as part of an ad campaign for Take Five lotto tickets. You can watch him and his improv group in action every week at UCB Theatre, where they riff on dysfunctional families from a single audience interview.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 11, $8.
Black Comedy Experiment
Elon James White presents 33 black comedians, including Saturday Night Live alum Dean Edwards and NBC 30 Rock writer Donald Glover in three nights of comedy. Tonight features 30 Years in Africa (7), Black Jesus and His Amazing Black Friends (8), Bag O’ Bitches (8:15), Ebony Chunky Love: 2 (9:30), Dur Air Ache On Dre Shoe (11).
The Tank @ Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; single show passes $5-$8; single night pass $15; weekend pass $25 (includes open bar Sat. night).
Saturday March 1
Lady Rizzo & the Assettes
The singing comedienne hosts an evening of “caburlesque.” So yes, strip tease and clogging. What could be funnier?
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; Sat. 11:30pm; Sun. 9:30, $17/$22.
Dina Martina: Off the Charts
An in-your-face drag act that will be full of surprises—and prizes!
The Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-352-3101; Fri.-Sun. 7:30, $20.
Naked Comedy Showcase
For just $10, you can see comedian Andy Ofiesh perform—you guessed it—in the buff. Will you be laughing with him or at him?
The PIT, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 8, $10.
Black Comedy Experiment
Elon James White presents 33 black comedians, including Saturday Night Live alum Dean Edwards and NBC 30 Rock writer Donald Glover in three nights of comedy. Tonight features Chicks & Giggles (7), Mystery Up at Negro Creek (7), 2 Faced (8), Laughing Liberally (8:30), Shades of Black (10).
The Tank @ Collective: Unconscious, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; single show passes $5-$8; single night pass $15; weekend pass $25 (includes open bar Sat. night).
Sunday March 2
Tearing the Veil of Maya
Eugene Mirman and Michael Showalter are funny. Then when you combine them with their funny pals, it’s a perfect night for uncomfortable humor.
Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $7.
ASSSSCAT 3000
The most popular show in town continues on with Amy Poehler and pals combining their comedic talents for a kooky evening of improv.
UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7:30 ($8), 9:30 (free).
Monday March 3
Karaoke Dokey w/ Shandi Sullivan & Timmy (Whitest Kids You Know)
That means you can sing karaoke with the hot chick from America’s Next Top Model since she’s hosting with Timmy from Whitest Kids You Know. What’s next? A Project Runway Tim Gunn with Human Giant?
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 10, no cover.
Friends, Acquaintances & Colleagues
Daily Show producer Rory Albanese presents funny guys from the show.
Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8, $12/$15.
Tuesday March 4
3-Minute Drill
Think you’ve got what it takes? Are you up for three minutes of laughter—or awkward silence? Charlie Kasov hosts open mic night at the PIT.
The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 11, free.
Hot Comix
A night showcasing professional comics, including Michelle Buteau, Baron Vaughn, Ted Alexandro and more. Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; $12-$15.
Wednesday March 5
The 7:00 Workout
It’s time for you to get a drink and see the newest shows getting in shape with the evening’s host, Katie Schorr. UCB Theatre, 307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-366-9176; 7, $5.
