New York Live Comedy Shows: January 12 – January 18, 2017

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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.

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LIVE COMEDY THURSDAY 1/12

Show: Plan B: A benefit for Planned Parenthood
Venue: The Bell House
Location:
149 7th Street Brooklyn
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Phoebe Robinson
Michelle Wolf
Matteo Lane
Janelle James
Julio Torres
Jo Firestone
DJ Sadie Dupuis and more!
Ticket Link: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1406465

 

Show: On The Offensive
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:
241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 11:15pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

“On The Offensive” is one of the most unique comedy shows running in New York City. O.T.O combines stand-up and off-the-cuff riffing on popular internet videos featuring the best comedians New York City has to offer. After each comic finishes their set, the audience will then screen an online video clip that the comic will provide ruthless commentary on. This show is not for the politically correct.
Hosted by Mike Feeney.
Featuring:
Luis J Gomez
Adrienne Iapalucci
Dustin Chafin
Evan Williams
Ticket Link: http://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/on-the-offensive-01-13-2017

 

Show: Stand NYC Showcase
Venue: The Stand NYC
Location:
239 3rd Avenue NYC
Time:  8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Ron Bennington
Dan Soder
Mike Vecchione
Roy Wood Jr.
Rich Vos
& more!
Ticket Link: http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=477819&cart

 

Show: #PartyThursday
Venue: Stand Up New York
Location:
236 W. 78th Street NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Drink specials with college ID.
Phresh jokes with New York’s hottest comics.
Monroe Martin
Alexis Guerreros
Chloe Hilliard
Leah Bonnema
Sam Morril
Ticket Link: http://standupnyc.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=477883&cart

 

LIVE COMEDY FRIDAY 1/13

 

Show: Louie Anderson
Venue: Caroline’s on Broadway
Location:
1626 Broadway NYC
Time: 7:30 & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the two-time Emmy award winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics; named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” His career has spanned more than 30 years. He is a best selling author, star of his own standup specials and sitcoms, and he continues to tour the country performing to standing room only crowds worldwide.
In 2016, Louie was cast to co-star along with Zach Galifianakis and Martha Kelly in the hit FX series, “Baskets.” Anderson’s extraordinary new role is Christine Baskets, the matriarch of the Baskets clan. The character is based on both his mother and his five sisters, who were a major presence in his life.
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/louie-anderson/
*SHOWS FRIDAY 1/13 & SUNDAY 1/15 AS WELL

Show: Petey’s World
Venue: The Creek and The Cave
Location:
10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time:  10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Fresh out the Bronx and live in Long Island City, Petey DeAbreu invites you to join him and three of his funniest friends as they tell jokes and rip each other to shreds. It’s like The Creek’s stage is Petey’s living room, and the audience are all his peoples. He’s got stand-up comics, sketches, characters, commercials, dudes on god mics, maybe a magician, anything could happen in Petey’s World!
Jon Laster, Blair Socci, Kevin Iso, Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin & Sam and Bill.
Ticket Link: http://creeklic.com/events/peteys-world-2017-01-13/

 

Show: Center City Comedy LIVE
Venue: The Standing Room
Location:
47-38 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, and Andrew Schiavone welcome some of the best comics in New York City for this stand up comedy show.
Ticket Link: http://standingroomlic.com/event.cfm?id=478952&cart

 

Show: Gentrify
Venue: UCBeast
Location:
153 E. 3rd Street NYC
Time: 10:30pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

GENTRIFY is a weekly variety show that brings comedy’s hottest stand up, improv and sketch groups to the part of the city where no one would ever dare go: The East Village. GENTRIFY is the exposed brick of comedy, the working fireplace of laughter and the roof deck of fun at UCBeast.
Ticket Link: https://east.ucbtheatre.com/performance/51220

 

Show: Race & Sex
Venue: The Standing Room
Location:
47-38 Vernon Blvd LIC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Best and Tracey Carnazzo host and welcome Mo Vida, Langston Kerman (Insecure on HBO), Jordan Perry, Barry Ribs (Apollo Theater), Will Miles (Comedy Central), Paul Virzi , Phileo Shacor (Sydney Comedy Festival), and More!
Ticket Link: http://standingroomlic.com/event.cfm?cart&id=479361

 

LIVE COMEDY SATURDAY 1/14

 

Show: Louie Anderson
Venue: Caroline’s on Broadway
Location:
1626 Broadway NYC
Time: 7:30 & 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the two-time Emmy award winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics; named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” His career has spanned more than 30 years. He is a best selling author, star of his own standup specials and sitcoms, and he continues to tour the country performing to standing room only crowds worldwide.
In 2016, Louie was cast to co-star along with Zach Galifianakis and Martha Kelly in the hit FX series, “Baskets.” Anderson’s extraordinary new role is Christine Baskets, the matriarch of the Baskets clan. The character is based on both his mother and his five sisters, who were a major presence in his life.
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/louie-anderson/

*SHOWS FRIDAY 1/13 & SUNDAY 1/15 AS WELL

 

Show: Dean Edwards
Venue: Gotham Comedy Club
Location:  
8pm, 10pm & 11:45pm
Time:  208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Description of Show and Lineup:

With a dynamic energy and an almost tangible onstage presence, Dean Edwards remains one of the comedy world’s most in demand performers across the globe. Armed with a razor sharp wit, an arsenal of characters and spot on impressions, it’s no wonder that he’s become such a favorite, garnering media attention as well as a legion of fans.
As one of the stars of MTV2’s hit show, GUY CODE, Dean has helped the show become the network’s most successful show in its history. He also just completed hosting TV One’s clip show, VIDIOTS and serves as a correspondent on BET’s new program, DON’T SLEEP, hosted by TJ Holmes.
A talented Actor/Comedian, Dean Edwards has been making his mark in comedy following two successful
seasons as a cast member on “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE With such memorable impressions as Don Cheadle, Michael Jackson and Denzel Washington, as well as such original characters as “Man in Elevator” and “Cop#2”, Dean always pushed himself to the limits of creativity and exhaustion. Always the multi-tasker, Dean found the momentum to juggle his SNL career, his numerous standup appearances and multiple television appearances.
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=474079

*SHOWS FRIDAY 1/13 AS WELL

 

Show: Last Podcast On The Left
Venue: The Creek and The Cave
Location:
10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time: 10pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Henry Zebrowski, Ben Kissel, and Marcus Parks of Cave Comedy Radio’s Last Podcast On The Left invite you to join them as they explore the dark recesses of humanity both real and imagined live onstage once a month, featuring short films, clips from our favorite features, and audio spookiness
Ticket Link: http://creeklic.com/events/last-podcast-on-the-left-2017-01-28/

 

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

This month’s lineup:
Ayanna Dookie (Keith and the Girl podcast)
Noah Gardenswartz (Comedy Central Half Hour)
Rob Haze (Comedy Central)
Julia Shiplett (NBC)
Mike Brown (Vice)
and
Hosted by Chelsea Taylor and Carolyn Busa
Ticket Link: http://www.ticketweb.com/fb/7028125/boweryelectric

 

LIVE COMEDY SUNDAY 1/15

 

Show: The Mixtape Comedy Show
Venue: Gotham Comedy Club
Location:
208 W. 23rd Street NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Comedian Royale Watkins brings you an original mix of the funniest comics, the Livest music and a guaranteed good time! Four comics, one of NY’s most incredible DJ’s, a live band and a guest music act to close to show. Past performers include Tracy Morgan, Tom Papa, Sherri Shepherd, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld to name a few. But what really sets The Mixtape Comedy Show apart from other shows is your presence. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=474063&cart

 

Show: Ready To Crumble
Venue: The Creek and The Cave
Location:
10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time: 9pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Ready 2 Crumble brings all the excitement and passion of the definitely real “sport” of professional wrestling to stand up comedy. Your clueless announcers, Kelsey Caine and Jack Comstock, invite you to get up and throw down for this monthly comedy show that is sure to be a bloodbath. Watch as the best of New York Comedy enter the ring hoping for glory! Who will survive? Who will be there? Who actually cares about wrestling? Come on out and get Ready 2 Crumble!!!
Ticket Link: http://creeklic.com/events/ready-2-crumble-2017-01-15/

 

Show: Who Dis? FREE SHOW Hosted by Christina Galston and Rufat Agayev
Venue: The Standing Room
Location:
47-38 Vernon Blvd LIC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

New show, who dis? This weekly comedy show hosted by childhood friends Christina Galston (MTV) and Rufat Agayev, features some of the absolute best comics you’ve never heard of but should totally know! Every Sunday at 8pm. Not to mention the seductive ambiance of The Standing Room which is free just like this weekly comedy show FREE!! So get a seat while you can because they don’t call it The Standing Room for nothing!
Casey James Salengo
Marie Faustin
Aaron Berg
Ethan Simmons-Patterson
and more!
Ticket Link: http://standingroomlic.com/event.cfm?id=478746&cart

LIVE COMEDY MONDAY 1/16

 

Show: Side Ponytail
Venue: Friends and Lovers
Location:
641 Classon Ave, Brooklyn
Time:  7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Side Ponytail is a Time Out Critic’s’ Pick comedy show featuring comedians you’ve seen on TV. On Monday 1/16, join the Side Ponytail crew at Friends And Lovers in Crown Heights to see…
Myq Kaplan (David Letterman, Last Comic Standing), Jon Laster (Comedy Cellar), Courtney Maginnis (MTV2) and Lynn Bixenspan (MTV). Hosted by Carolyn Busa (Good Day New York)!
Ticket Link: Free at door

 

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

The best FREE show in all of Manhattan! Featuring club regulars, up & coming talent, and surprise special guests…this Is Frantic!    Hosted by Aaron Berg and featuring Adrienne Iapalucci, Ron Bennington, Roy Wood, Jr., Christine Meehan, Vladimir Caamano, Duncan Trussell, Sean Patton, and More!
Ticket Link: http://thestand.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=477502&cart

 

Show: Basic

Venue: The Standing Room
Location:
47-38 Vernon Blvd.

Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Featuring New York’s funniest comedians who happen to be female.

Ticket Link: http://standingroomlic.com/event.cfm?cart&id=478085

 

Show: The Thirst
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:
241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 11:15pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Classic New York City Late Night Comedy! The Thirst features a rapid-fire rotation of hot young comics and superstar drop-ins – it’s fun, funny, weird and wild. You never know what’s going to happen!
Ticket Link: http://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/the-thirst-free-comedy-01-16-2017

 

LIVE COMEDY TUESDAY 1/17

 

Show: The Duncan Trussell Family Hour
Venue: The Bell House
Location:
149 7th Street Brooklyn
Time:  8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian and podcaster who most recently co-hosted Syfy channel’s “Joe Rogan Questions Everything” and appeared on Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening”. Duncan’s popular podcast, “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour” (www.duncantrussell.com), is known for its blend of humor, fringe ideas, eclectic guests, and great interviews. He regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian and has performed at Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin. In addition, Duncan has appeared on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, “Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time”, Cartoon Network’s “Adventure Time”, and Funny or Die’s “Drunk History”.
Ticket Link: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/1387337

 

Show: Comedy Juice

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

ComedyJuice is one of the top live comedy brands in the world, producing hundreds of All-Star stand up comedy events each year.  Every Tuesday night at 9:30pm.  You never know who will drop in, but you always know you will get the best in live comedy.
Dan Soder
Chris DiStefano
Seaton Smith
Michelle Buteau
Lisa Curry
Alex Pavone
Chris Millhouse
Ticket Link: http://gothamcomedyclub.com/event.cfm?id=468048&cart

 

Show: The Dump: A Goddamn Storytelling Show
Venue: The Creek and The Cave
Location:
10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time:  8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

No one likes you…….GOOD!  Welcome to The Dump!: A Goddamn Storytelling Show! This is where Jake Hart(RISK!; Nights of Our Lives) hosts NYC’s funniest storytellers & YOU! Get 8 MINUTES of stage time to tell any ONE true story y’all want.  No themes, no judgments.  Just a room full of shitty people scrambling for a reason to live.
Ticket Link: http://creeklic.com/events/the-dump-a-goddamn-storytelling-show-3-2017-01-17/

 

Show: Michelle Wolf: So Brave
Venue: The Village Underground
Location:
130 W. 3rd Street NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Michelle Wolf from “The Daily Show” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” headlines The Village Underground
Ticket Link: http://www.comedycellar.com/events/michellewolf.html

 

Show: CandyBox: A Free Comedy Sampler
Venue: New York Comedy Club
Location:
241 E. 24th Street NYC
Time: 11:15pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

Classic New York City Late Night Comedy! Candybox features a rapid-fire rotation of hot young comics and superstar drop-ins – it’s fun, funny, weird and wild. You never know what’s going to happen!
Ticket Link: http://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/candybox-a-free-comedy-sampler-01-17-2017

 

LIVE COMEDY WEDNESDAY 1/18

 

Show: Todd Barry Does His Hour
Venue: The Village Underground
Location:
130 W. 3rd Street NYC
Time: 8pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

FROM “LOUIE” CK SHOW, “THE WRESTLER”, “FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS”, “THE LETTERMAN SHOW”, “THE CONAN O’BRIEN SHOW”, AND COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS.
Ticket Link: www.comedycellar.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 Hadiyah Robinson (BET), Emma Willmann (Colbert), Alingon Mitra (Comedy Central), Mike Lebovitz (Last Comic Standing), and more! Hosted by David Drake.
Ticket Link: https://cysknyc.eventbrite.com/

 

Show: Carolines Comedy Madness Comedy Competition
Venue: Caroline’s on Broadway
Location:
1626 Broadway NYC
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

qualifying round – January 18
Let the madness begin!  Taking a page from the NCAA college basketball tournament “March Madness,” Carolines on Broadway is proud to present the fifth annual Carolines Comedy Madness stand-up tournament.  64 of New York City’s best young comedians step into the spotlight to take their best shot and go head-to-head in a five-round tournament in which each week the field will be narrowed down to 32, the Sweet 16, the Elite Eight, then down to the Final Four.  A panel of industry judges will determine who advances and is eventually crowned champion and the winner will receive a cash prize and a chance to perform in the 2017 New York Comedy Festival this November.  You don’t want to miss out on all the fun and games, so get your tickets now!
Past winners include Nate Bargatze, Dan Soder, Michael Che, Adam Newman, Mark Normand, Gary Vider, Anthony DeVito & Neko White.
Ticket Link: http://www.carolines.com/comedian/carolines-comedy-madness-stand-up-competition/

 

Show: Week At The Creek: Dan Perlman
Venue: The Creek and The Cave
Location:
10-93 Jackson Avenue LIC
Time: 7pm
Description of Show and Lineup:

One Artist. 7pm.  The Creek and The Cave is proud to present a Week at The Creek.  A hand picked, organically grown free range comedian will cook up an hour before your very eyes.
This Week’s Artist:  Dan Perlman
Ticket Link: http://creeklic.com/events/week-creek-dan-perlman-2017-01-18/