New York Live Comedy Show Listings: December 8 – December 14, 2016

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Live Comedy in New York City This Week:

New York features some of the best live comedy in the world every single night, from Manhattan to Queens, Brooklyn and beyond. But with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to find them all and nearly impossible to decide which shows to see. Every week, Christine Marie Evans and Emily Cohen curate this list, carefully reviewing dozens of shows every night, to select the live stand up comedy shows you need check out. Comedy producers can submit their show for consideration for our listings each week.

Just email us at nylistings@theinterrobang.com or fill out the form below follows this week’s picks.

THURSDAY 12/8

 

Show: Kevin Nealon
Venue: Carolines on Broadway
Location:
1626 Broadway NYC
Time:  7:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

As one of the longest running cast members on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (1986- 1995), Nealon created some of the show’s most memorable characters, including ‘The Subliminal Man’ and ‘Hans and Franz.’ Nealon’s recurring role as an anchor on ‘Weekend Update’ made the sketch a show staple. In 1988 Kevin earned an Emmy Award nomination as part of the SNL writing team. Last year, Nealon hosted TBS’s Funniest Commercials of the Year for the fifth time. This special highlights the most outrageous and ridiculous commercials from around the world. In late 2009, Nealon’s first one hour stand up special, “Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!” aired on Showtime to rave reviews. It is currently available on DVD.A sought-after guest star on television, Kevin has made a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland. Franklin & Bash, Monk, Fat Actress, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing. In 2008, Nealon released his first book, Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me? – a comical look at the male perspective of pregnancy. The book is available in bookstores.
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/kevin-nealon/
*SHOWS FRI 12/9 & SAT 12/10 AS WELL

 

Show: Fat Baby Live
Venue: The Stand NYC
Location:
239 3rd Avenue NYC
Time: 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Featuring Giulio Gallarotti, Ricky Velez, Ben DeMarco, Josh Wesson, Molly Austin, Larry Beyah, and the rest of the Fat Baby gang!
Ticket Link: http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=474182&cart

 

Show:  It’s All Happening
Venue: Frank’s Cocktail Lounge
Location:
660 Fulton Street Brooklyn
Time: 7:30
Description of Show and Lineup:
Come on out for this month’s awesome lineup paired with homemade Chicken Piccata! In the heart of Fort Greene, Brian Parise hosts some of the best stand up comics in NYC.
 
Will Miles (The Chris Gethard Show)
Mike Brown (Adult Swim)
Blair Socci (MTV)
Rae Sanni (New York Magazine)
Mike Eltringham (Adam & Mike Show)
Ticket Link: $5 at the door, but email allhappeningshow@gmail.com to join the mailing list and get monthly free ticket deals!

 

Show:  Lasers in the Jungle
Venue: UCB East
Location:  
153 East 3rd Street
Time: 7:30
Description of Show and Lineup:  
Featuring:
Christian Finnegan (Black & White)
Joyelle Nicole (Bonnaroo)
Django Gold (The Late Show)
Sydnee Washington (The Unofficial Expert Podcast)
Comedian-In-Residence: Jeffrey Joseph (Night Train)
Ticket Link: https://east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/50479

 

FRIDAY 12/9

 

Show: SHITSHOW
Venue: Union Hall
Location:
702 Union Street Brooklyn
Time: 7:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Some comedians are unwise enough to breed – and tonight, they will mine the fallout of that decision on stage. None of the children of the performers are likely to be present, which is a good thing, because they’re probably gonna say really mean things about them.
with Ophira Eisenberg, Emily Flake, Ritch Duncan, Dava Krause, Michele Laikowski, Matt Goldich, Eli Reed
Ticket Link: http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1385097

 

Show: Comic Sans – The Final Show

Venue: The Experiment Comedy Gallery
Location:
272 Grand Street (Basement Level) Brooklyn
Time: 9:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

We find out it was Bob Newhart’s dream from the other show. Ross and Rachel wind up together. Donna Martin graduates. Jesse Pinkman drives off into the night. And, on December 9th, Darin Patterson and Evan Morgenstern bring you the finale of “Comic Sans”! After the emotional penultimate show at the wonderful but soon-to-be departed Over the Eight, Comic Sans will do our final stand up show ever at The Experiment Comedy Gallery! The Virgin Chronicles Podcast will go on but our live performances, after years of fun and free candy, will come to a close.
Join us for candy, comedy, and love!
Featuring:
James Hamilton, Ken Schultz, Chris Lamberth, Carolina Hidalgo, Neil Charles, and Brett Duck as we pour one out for Comic Sans!
Ticket Link: http://theexcomedy.ticketfly.com/event/1390313

 

Show: Relationsh*t December Holiday Sparkle Edition
Venue: Q.E.D. A Place To Show and Tell
Location:
27-16 23rd Avenue Astoria
Time: 9:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Hosted by Lynn Bixenspan and Morgan Pielli, Relationshit features a mix of stories about all kinds of relationships and good old-fashioned new-fangled advice from REAL-LIVE THERAPISTS ONSTAGE.
Be a voyeur into one person’s therapy session!
This show featuring:
Myka Fox
Wilson McDermut
Erin Rose Chan
AND MORE TK
Ticket Link: https://qedastoria.com/collections/lynn-bixenspan-and-morgan-pielli/products/relationsh-t-10

 

Show: Center City Comedy
Venue: The Standing Room
Location:
27-38 Vernon Blvd LIC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Each month the guys behind The Center City Comedy Podcast host their live stand up showcase. Comedians Derek Gaines, H.Foley, Kevin Ryan, Tom Cassidy and Andrew Schiavone welcome some of the best comics in New York City for this FREE stand up comedy show. Reserve your seats now.
Ticket Link: http://standingroomlic.com/event.cfm?id=474799&cart

 

SATURDAY 12/10

 

Show: Bowery Comedy at the Bowery Electric
Venue: Bowery Electric
Location:
327 Bowery NYC
Time: 6pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Giulia Rozzi (This Is Not Happening on Comedy Central)
Tim Dillon (Tim Dillon is Going to Hell podcast)
Sally Brooks (Sirius XM Radio, Comedy Central’s UP NEXT)
Emily Winter (Feminist Bro)
Rae Sanni (Keith and the Girl podcast)
Lucie Steiner (Writer for Jon Stewart’s Show on HBO)
And Hosted by Chelsea Taylor and Carolyn Busa
Ticket Link: http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/7028125/boweryelectric

 

Show: The Human Citizen Comedy One Year Anniversary Show
Venue: The Art Café
Location:
884 Pacific Street Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

One-year anniversary show and celebration of the Human Citizen Comedy Show, a standup showcase in Brooklyn taking place every 2nd and 4th Saturday monthly. For our anniversary we have pulled out all the stops and invited back some of the most amazing comics ever to grace our stage! We’re thrilled to be welcoming back:
Jeffrey Joseph (HBO, The Tonight Show, In Living Color)
Aparna Nancherla (Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, Conan, Hosts Whiplash)
Andy Sandford (Conan, Adult Swim)
Anthony DeVito (Adam DeVine’s House Party, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live)
Matt Koff (Emmy Winning Writer for The Daily Show)
Amber Nelson (Murderfist, Comedy Central’s Mash-Up)
Victor Varnado (Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central)
Billy Prinsell (Comedy Central Comics to Watch, Hosts Hindsight comedy show)
Subhah Agarwal (PBS’ Modern Comedian, MTV, TruTV)
Christian Polanco (MTV, Host and producer, Knockin’ Boots comedy show)
Mike Brown (SF Sketchfest, Creator and star of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop web series)
Rae Sanni (Hosts The Three A-Negroes podcast)
Lawrence DeLoach (Hosts Memory Bankshots Basketball podcast)
Aimee Rose Ranger (Hosts The Ranger Zone)
Wanjiko Eke (Cinder Block Comedy Festival)
Freddy Sheffield (Hosts Home Cooked Comedy Show)
Jason Burke (Boston Comedy Festival)
Ticket Link: http://tinyurl.com/hzpchs6

 

Show: Mike Yard
Venue: Gotham Comedy Club
Location:
208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Time: 8 & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Featuring Rich Aronovitch, Veronica Mosey and More!
Mike Yard: Mike Yard is a stand-up comedian and a contributor to Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. He is also the host of podcast “Yard Talk with Mike Yard.” He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=473529
*SHOWS FRI 12/9 AS WELL

 

Show: No Bad Days
Venue: The PIT Loft
Location:  
154 W 29th Street NYC
Time: 6PM
Description of Show and Lineup:

With Alyssa Limperis: My dad was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in October 2014, died in October 2015 and we are now in October 2016. This show takes you through the impossibly painful journey of saying goodbye while introducing you to his magical, eccentric spirit that has never left. We will cry. But my dad once sent me to school with fake poop to “spice things up in algebra” so we will take breaks from crying as well. My dad always said that there were no bad days. So come, let’s take what would be a bad month, a bad day, and make it into a good one.
Ticket Link: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2016-12-10-no-bad-days

 

SUNDAY 12/11

 

Show: Sasheer Zamata Party Time!
Venue: Union Hall
Location:
702 Union Street Brooklyn
Time: 8:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Sasheer Zamata (SNL, This American Life) likes to party, spend time with friends and do shows. Watch her do all three of those things at the same time! There will be laughter, merriment, and probably a lot of booze. EVERYONE GETS A COPY OF THIS MONTH’S POSTER!
Ticket Link: http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1385591

 

Show: Hairy, Hungry, Horny
Venue: Standard Toycraft
Location:
722 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Is Marie Faustin really a homeless magnet? Does she go on bad dates just because she’s hungry? Why is her hair so freaking big? By sharing her stories through comedy and sarcasm, Marie will make you question everything you thought you knew about hair, first dates and homeless dudes in NYC.
Ticket Link: http://www.thetanknyc.org/storytelling/647-hairy-hungry-horny/

 

Show: Robyn Schall & Friends Holiday Special
Venue: Carolines on Broadway
Location:
1626 Broadway NYC
Time:  7:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Named “1 of the top 5 outstanding comics in NY” listed by CBS.com, Robyn is in demand in the NYC comedy club scene. Besides having her own show here at Carolines called “Ladies Night With Robyn Schall” she has also been in the NY Comedy Festival and won 1st place in the Hoboken Comedy Festival Competition.  You have seen her on TV shows such as The Bethenny Show, Wendy Williams Show, Raising McCain, The Little Couple and Live At Gotham. Robyn was a regular on this past season of The List on the WWE network and has just filmed two pilots; one for the Oxygen network and the other for WE network.  In addition, she is currently a writer for a new sketch comedy show on the WWE Network called Edge and Christian’s Show that Totally Reeks of Awesomeness. Robyn is the star of the Web-series “Not The Sharpest Crayon” and “Dumbbelles” both which can be seen at her website www.robynschall.com
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/robyn-schall/

 

Show: 2nd Annual New York Night Of Laughter!

Venue: The Vintage Lounge at Gotham Comedy Club
Location:
208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Time: 5pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. DDF seeks as its ultimate goal to make the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
Proceeds from event will benefit Debbie’s Dream foundation: curing stomach cancer.
Ophira Eisenberg
Matteo Lane
Emma Willmann
Angelo Lozado
Wali Collins
Ticket Link: www.debbiesdream.org/portal/new-york-night-of-laughter

 

MONDAY 12/12

 

Show: The Chlo Show Holiday Show
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:
241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

SIN Mondays – Service Industry Night Specials!
You work hard for your money, so why not hold on to it!  FREE Admission to any Service Industry Professionals. Bring a biz card, badge, tip jar or battle scar! Plus, WE tip YOU! 20% off drinks all night!
Ticket Link: http://newyorkcomedyclub.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=470985&_ga=1.198566063.1448692829.1480455047

 

Show: Frantic!
Venue: The Stand NYC
Location:
239 3rd Avenue NYC
Time: 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Come experience the best free show in all of Manhattan! Featuring club regulars, up & coming talent, and surprise drop-ins…this is Frantic!
Hosted by Aaron Berg and featuring Damien Lemon, Dina Hashem, Kelsey Cook, Sean Patton, Dean Delray, Subhah Agarwal, and More!
Ticket Link: http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=474173&cart

 

Show:  Night Train
Venue: Littlefield
Location:
622 Degraw Street Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Josh Gondelman
Langston Kerman
Chanel Ali
Frank Garcia-Hejl
Puppeteer James Godwin
Ticket Link: http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/calendar/

 

Show: JP McDade: Half Hour at The Creek  
Venue:  The Creek and The Cave
Location: 10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time: 8PM
Description of Show and Lineup:

JP McDade  records a half hour set live from The Creek and The Cave.
Ticket Link: www.creeklic.com

 

TUESDAY 12/13

 

Show: First Set, hosted by Giulia Rozzi
Venue: Union Hall
Location:
702 Union Street
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Comedians are interviewed as they share rare and embarrassing footage of one of their first sets. Don’t worry, they’ll perform current material, too.
with Giulia Rozzi, Carmen Lynch, Becky Yamamoto, Kyle Grooms, and more!
Ticket Link: http://www.unionhallny.com/event/1380362

 

Show: Comedy Juice
Venue: Gotham Comedy Club
Location:
208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Time: 9:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Roy Wood Jr.
Sean Patton
Matt Fulchiron
Liz Miele
& more!
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=462307

 

Show: Too Big To Fail
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:
241 24th Street NYC
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Ryan Hernandez and Erik Levi host some of the best comics in NYC on “Too Big To Fail”
Ticket Link: http://newyorkcomedyclub.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=474214&_ga=1.165643711.1448692829.1480455047

 

Show: The RoastMasters NYC
Venue: The Stand NYC
Location:
239 3rd Avenue NYC
Time: 10:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Head-to-head competitive roasting hosted by Luis J. Gomez!
Featuring Comedy Central Roast Battle Champion vs. RoastMasters NYC Champion Zac Amico!
Plus the battles of  Vanessa Peruda vs. Jasmine Pierce | Katie Hannigan vs. Sam Evans | Chris Scopo vs. Rosebud Baker | Alex Englebert vs. Jonas Barnes
With judges:
Ari Shaffir, Big Jay Oakerson, Dan Soder, and More!
Ticket Link: http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=475180&cart

 

WEDNESDAY 12/14

 

Show: Tim Dillon
Venue: The Creek and The Cave
Location:
10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

LIVE TAPING of a Half Hour from Tim Dillon
Ticket Link: www.creeklic.com

 
Show: Comedians You Should Know NYC
Venue: The Gutter
Location:
200 N. 14th Street Brooklyn
Time: 9pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Every Wednesday the Comedians You Should Know collective brings their signature Chicago-style stand up showcase to The Gutter in Brooklyn for an intimate night of comedy with NYC’s funniest. This week features Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Grant Lyon (Comics Unleashed), Petey DeAbreu (Petey’s World), Adam Burke (NPR), and Jeff Steinbrunner. Hosted by Mike Lebovitz (Last Comic Standing).
Ticket Link: https://cysknyc.eventbrite.com/

 

Show: Devour Hour Comedy!
Venue: Hank’s Saloon
Location:
46 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

WHAT: DEVOUR HOUR is a free monthly comedy show in Brooklyn featuring some of the best comedians in New York – plus, a different free food every month!
COMEDY FROM:
Ryan Schutt (Gotham Comedy Live)
Maria Wojciechowski (Seeso)
Josh Johnson (Jimmy Fallon)
Jordan Myrick (UCB Tourco)
Rae Sanni (Comedy Central)
Julia Shiplett (Brooklyn Comedy Fest)
Kale Bogdanovs (Melbourne Comedy Fest)
Frank Nelson (Fingerlakes Comedy Fest)
Drew Anderson (Out of Bounds Comedy Fest)
FOOD OF THE MONTH:
Latkes!
Ticket Link: Free

 

Show: Risk!
Venue: The Bell House
Location:
149 7th Street Brooklyn
Time:  8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

RISK! is a live show and podcast “where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public” hosted by Kevin Allison, of the legendary TV sketch comedy troupe The State. The award-winning live show happens monthly in New York and Los Angeles. It’s featured people like Janeane Garofalo, Lisa Lampanelli, Kevin Nealon, Margaret Cho, Marc Maron, Sarah Silverman, Lili Taylor, Rachel Dratch, Andy Borowitz and more, dropping the act and showing a side of themselves we’ve never seen before. The weekly podcast gets hundreds of thousands of downloads each month. Slate.com called it “jaw-dropping, hysterically funny, and just plain touching.”
Kevin Allison, Jerry Franklin, Jeff Hiller, John Early, Janelle James, Tracey Segarra, and more!
Ticket Link: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1368873