Comedy Listing
Thursday, February 21
Comix Spotlight with John Roberts I cant get the sound to play on my computer, but John Robertss YouTube videos still made me laugh. The Christmas Tree was nominated for a broadband Emmy Award and was featured on VH-1s Best Week Ever and Comedy Centrals Insider. Watching Roberts in the flesh (with sound) should be even better. Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8, $12.
Friday, February 22
Rue Brutalia is Literally on Fire Thank goodness you wont need to ask for a light at this show. Were told that Jon Pack and Jason Kalter are literally going up in flames after returning from Chicagos Sketchfest. The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 9:30, $8.
Hot Comix A night showcasting professional comics, including Godfrey, Gregg Rogell, Dan Naturman, Jon Fisch, Leo Allen and more. Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8:30 & 10:45, $20.
Julia Brown Tiaras and Kneepads An evening of comedy performances and music that may just make you blush. Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $25.
Saturday, February 23
Slightly Known People Slightly Known People are now Seeing Other People, at least thats the title of the show. Sketch and musical comedy. What more can you ask for? Oh, and guest stars. Every Sat. Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $5.
Julia Brown Tiaras and Kneepads An evening of comedy performances and music that may just make you blush. Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $25.
Hot Comix A night showcasting professional comics, including Godfrey, Gregg Rogell, Dan Naturman, Jon Fisch, Leo Allen and more. Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8:30 & 10:45, $20.
Standup Hosted by Mike Yard Featuring standup comics Tony Camin, Marc Thobald, Jim David, Dan Naturman. Standup New York Comedy Club, 236 W. 78th St. (betw. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.), ; 9:30, $25.
Sunday, February 24
Sexercise Live! Bridget Everett & Kenny Mellman continue with their Tribute to the Potty Mouthed and Profound Millie Jackson, inspired by the R&B singer famous for her explicit mid-song rants, the show includes the songs Sexercise, and The Phuck-U Symphony, among others. With Bridget, you know shell take potty mouth to the extreme. Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30 & 11:30, $30.
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, February 25 It Is It Fun times hosted by Adam Lowitt of the Daily Show. And great burgers. Yum. Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 8, $8.
Scraping the Bottom Its her night off from Xanadu, so of course the always-funny Jackie Hoffman wants a little more attention. She presents the Most Offensive Songs of Jackie Hoffman, so its funny and mean. Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7:30pm, $30.
Women Arent Funny Four women banded together in 2005, tired of playing the straight roles. They wanted to prove that women can write, perform, and star funny. The Peoples Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.) 212-563-7488; 7, $8.
Jackie Hoffman Scraping the Bottom: The Most Offensive Songs of Jackie Hoffman The singer and funny gal takes her night off from Xanadu for anight of song and comedy.Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7:30, $30.
Tuesday, February 26
3-Minute Drill Think youve got what it takes? Are you up for three minutes of laughteror 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.
Wednesday, February 27
Invite Them Up Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale host five performers from the likes of Late Night with Conan OBrien, The Daily Show and Comedy Central. Every Weds. Rififi, 332 E. 11th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-677-1027; 8, $5.
Hot Comix A night showcasting professional comics, including Bernadette Pauley, Marc Theobald, Pete Holmes, Pat Dixon and more. Comix, 353 W. 14th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-524-2500; 8:30 & 10:45, $12/$15.