8:50 AM
WHY IT'S A PICK OKAY - wait... so there's comedy, a house band, and PIES!?!?!?? ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER Join ...
WHY IT'S A PICK
OKAY - wait... so there's comedy, a house band, and PIES!?!?!??
ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER
Join host Boris Khaykin and his sidekick Uncle Jawnee Conroy for a late night show like none other. They'll sit down and get weird with their interview guests, followed by some of the city's best improvisers "breaking down" the interview. If all that ain't enough, their house band is a beatboxer because it's DOPE and super easy to deal with compared to a full band.
Sponsor
*Three Babes Bakeshop*
LINE UP
Ted Alexandro (Letterman, Conan, Kimmel, Two Half-Hour Comedy Central Specials)
Eric Levitz (NY Magazine's Daily Intelligencer)
House Band:
Exacto
*LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
HOST
Boris Khaykin
COST
$7 adv / $10 door + 2 drink min - PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE
VENUE
The Red Room at KGB
85 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003
10:38 AM
WHY IT'S A PICK: Comedy + cocktails + bowling alley. RIIIIIIGHHHHT!? ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER The Buffet! Is a mont...
WHY IT'S A PICK:
Comedy + cocktails + bowling alley. RIIIIIIGHHHHT!?
ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER
The Buffet! Is a monthly comedy variety show, featuring Stand-Up, Sketch, Music and more!! Hosted by Jack Comstock, Harris Alterman, and Sallie Smith-Fitch! It is the 2nd Tuesday of every month!
COMICS <click the names for more info>
Nathan Macintosh
Eliza Hurwitz
Carmen Christopher
Alon Elian
Dylan Adler
+more!
*LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
HOSTS
Jack Comstock, Harris Alterman, and Sallie Smith-Fitch
COST
F R E E E E E E! (support the venue, willya?)
VENUE
4:19 PM
WHY IT'S A PICK Not only are Rachel and Jacq stellar comics, they are kick ass producers, which is why this show is packed mont...
WHY IT'S A PICK
Not only are Rachel and Jacq stellar comics, they are kick ass producers, which is why this show is packed month after month!
ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER
Venus Fly Trap is teaming up with the Bad Bitch Revolution Comedy Tour. A night of slutty funny feminism!
COMICS
Jax Dell'Osso
Esther Chen
Sarah Hartshorne
Carolyn Castiglia
Krystyna Hutchinson
*LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
HOSTS
Rachel Green and Jacq The Stripper
COST
$10! - PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE
VENUE
CRYSTAL LAKE
647 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
12:15 PM
WHY IT'S A PICK Candyce and Meagan are running a Brooklyn comedy empire! Consistently killer line ups at groovy venues -- you ...
WHY IT'S A PICK
Candyce and Meagan are running a Brooklyn comedy empire! Consistently killer line ups at groovy venues -- you should go.
ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER
BROOKLYN'S #1 WEEKLY COMEDY SHOW!
COMICS
Suzanne Lea Shepherd
Boris Khaykin
Linette Palladino
Alex Pavone
Bronwyn Ariel Isaac
Rob Paravonian
Selena Coppock
Jason Salmon
*LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE
HOSTS
Candyce Musinksi and Meagan Walsh
COST
FREEEEEEE support the bar and enjoy!
VENUE
SODA BAR
629 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
CLICK HERE FOR THE MAP
11:56 AM
WHY IT'S A PICK: Grab your long johns, your gigglepants and a friend - this show will be a masterclass in comedy and you can sa...
WHY IT'S A PICK:
Grab your long johns, your gigglepants and a friend - this show will be a masterclass in comedy and you can say you were there!
ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER
Hosted by New York comedy darling Anya Volz, Thirst Trap brings comedians you've seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, MTV & more right to a stage right in your neighborhood every Thursday! A show you have to see to believe, every week Anya will bring in big as well as up and coming names in comedy for a night of standup comedy, games, and one hell of a party.
12:56 PM
WHY IT'S A PICK Hot off their one year anniversary, this lineup is packed with enough comedy heat to keep you warm and laugh...
Hot off their one year anniversary, this lineup is packed with enough comedy heat to keep you warm and laughing all night!
ABOUT THE SHOW - FROM THE PRODUCER
Three chuckle monsters descend on Littlefield every Monday at 8pm, clutching with them a horde of the freshest, silver-tongued comics and phone sex operators this city has to offer. Legends in their own right, these three friends, Aparna Nancherla, Maeve Higgins and Jo Firestone combine forces to host the funniest and best show in Gowanus! Accompanied by the musical stylings of DJ Donwill and the sensual silence of a rotating Idris Elba impersonator, you won't want to miss it. Plus, find out which parts of this blurb are bold, unapologetic lies!
COMICS <click the names for more info>
*Lineup subject to change
VENUE
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BROOKLYN, NY 11217
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8:16 PM
WHY IT'S A PICK Look it, I dunno how you feel about writer/director Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha, Squid and the Whale), but he just...
WHY IT'S A PICK
Look it, I dunno how you feel about writer/director Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha, Squid and the Whale), but he just did a very quiet little movie for Netflix (now streaming) called The Meyerowitz Stories. I was skeptical when I saw the star-power in this movie, but Baumbach captures Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, and journey-woman actress Elizabeth Marvel at the absolute height of their powers. The good lord knows we’ve had enough of dysfunctional family movies, but this one reaches a pitch of hysteria and misery that is as hilarious as it is troubling.
The Meyerowitz Stories depicts the unfortunate and tragic results of playing favorites with your children. Baumbach is a master of claustrophobic storytelling, and watching Adam Sandler lose his mind looking for parking whilst ostensibly parenting his daughter and only friend in the world (newcomer Grace Van Patten) is sheer nerve-racking delight. Can’t wait for Westworld’s return? This movie is made for Sunday night.
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Trailer
GET IT
ABOUT JEFFREY
When Jeffrey started his weekly stand up show, LAp DAnce SAloon, he only knew two other comics. So he had them on every week. They performed at Fresh Salt (at the South Street Seaport) for salty regulars and talkative german tourists to little or no success. Holocaust jokes abounded.
Jeffrey still does LAp DAnce SAloon, (on Time Out NY’s list of Best Free Comedy Nights), now a standing-room-only weekly he co-produces with pal Jill Weiner 9pm Mondays at 2A in the east village. Over 120 shows and counting, audiences have enjoyed the likes of Todd Barry, Josh Gondelman, Liz Barrett, Neko White, and Matteo Lane. Jeffrey stars in the upcoming short “Here Lies A Drunken Asshole” coming to a film festival near you. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and two cats, Mr Fluffy and Mr Leggs.
Select Credits: New York Comedy Club, The Village Lantern, The Stand, Greenwich Comedy Club, and on red hot New York shows Comedy Electric, Panic Attack, The Kevin Sean Show, and Lonebird, among others.
Upcoming SHOWS
April 12th Goodness Greatness 2A, NYC
April 20th 7pm Sinkland Farms Brewery, Christiansburg, VA
May 9-13th Laughing Devil Festival, NYC
FOLLOW JEFFREY ON TWITTER
3:19 PM
by Ashlee Voorsanger You're a comedian. You're writing jokes, doing mics, networking. There are many ways to get your comed...
by Ashlee Voorsanger
You're a comedian. You're writing jokes, doing mics, networking. There are many ways to get your comedy into the world: bar shows, club shows, college gigs, youtube, twitter. . . all of which can be done near or even from home (YAY!), but what about comedy festivals?
Comedy festivals are another way to network, build your fan base, and (sometimes) get seen by industry. With over 175 established festivals happening this year alone, how do you decide when or if a festival is right for you?
The following are a few things to consider, and I've asked an industry pro with a unique insight, both as a performer and a producer, to weigh in.
KINDS OF FESTIVALS
There are different kinds of festivals: competition festivals (Laughing Skull), diverse just for fun festivals (Dallas Comedy Festival, which features stand up, improv, and sketch), and the ever elusive invitation variety (Just for Laughs). Some comedians don't want to be "judged" against other comedians and / or perform under the constraints that some competition festivals impose. Many competition festivals start out with short sets, that increase in duration as you advance to the next round, and many do not allow you to repeat material. In addition to deciding if that format is a good fit for you, think about how many minutes of solid material you have and how you would break it down to perform under these circumstances. There are also festivals that have industry at the shows (Laugh Your Asheville Off). That is another component that may or may not appeal to you. To get the most out of any festival, it's best to know what you want going in.
Once you decide which structure is best for you, you can use that to filter to the next level of differentiators. Some festivals are stand up only. Some festivals celebrate and include all things comedy: stand up, sketch, improv, and some also include comedic content like short films or other media. There are also festivals geared towards women, the LGBT community, alt festivals and others.
STRATEGY
Okay, so you've decided to take the next step, and apply for a festival. Now what? Do your research. Find out more about the festival, the venues, past line ups. That will help you know what to expect and also if you are a good fit for the festival itself. Talk to other comedians about their festival experiences, ask questions - this is an investment in you and your career and putting some work in ahead of time will help you get the most out of the trip and your experience.
If you are applying to your first festival, you might want to target smaller or newer festivals that may have less competition for spots. Find out if there is a festival in your hometown, or another place you've lived. This can help ease anxiety as you will be in familiar surroundings and might have friends of family that would love to see you perform.
COST
Before you haul off and apply to every festival still accepting submissions, there is another rather important thing to consider... COST. The application itself has a cost associated with it, typically $25 - $50. Not too big a hit for one application, but four or five festivals later and there goes a couple hundred bucks. You should also factor in the cost of getting back and forth to the festival, would you need a car, is Uber or another car service a reliable option there (believe it or not SOME places don't have all the options of large metropolitan areas), where will you stay? You may want to price out hotels or other options. This is another good reason to apply to festivals where you may have friends or family with a comfy couch or (gasp) a GUEST ROOM! Of course, don't forget to factor in the cost of food / beverages / related socializing during the trip. There are some festivals that offer travel and / or lodging, but they are largely the exception and not the rule.
AND THEN WHAT
Alright. You researched. You plotted. You planned. You applied. Now what? You wait. Some festivals will let you know during the submission process when selections will be made and announced. Many festivals will send both rejection and acceptance emails . . . some will only send an acceptance emails . . . so that's right, after all this work and research and anxiety - you may hear nothing at all.
SO YOU GOT IN!
Hey HEY! You got that sweet sweet acceptance email. It's time to get started. Decide how much (or how little) you want to do during your trip. Many festivals will create their own private performer groups on Facebook that will allow you to start networking, and serve as good place to get additional information about the festival / the city / the scene. You may also want to look for other groups related to hat city and comedy community to see about mics or shows that are happening while you are there. If time and budget allow, check out some of the local attractions! Museums, dive bars, world's largest ball of twine - who knows what cool stuff you'll uncover.
Finally, and most importantly... have FUN.
Ashlee has featured in the Chicago Women's Funny Festival, Big Little Comedy Festival,
and the 2017 and 2018 Dallas Comedy Festival.
*CLICK HERE for 10 Festival Questions with Comedian and Producer Carole Montgomery
