NYC Comedy Calendar – Ongoing Stand-up, Improv and Sketch Comedy

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Photo: Alexander Thompson Hannibal Buress. Photo: Mindy Tucker Courtesy, Carolines on Broadway Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Photo: Ari Scott Adam Ferrara. Photo: Brian Friedman Improvisers (left to right) Jessica Elaina Eason, Abby Sher and Jason Mantzoukas. Courtesy, Magnet Theater email print Tweet more in arts & entertainment/ Must-See NYC Arts & Culture Chelsea Gallery Guide Find a Broadway Show to See Schedules and Admissions Highlights NYC Art Calendar NYC Concert Calendar New York's Longest-Running Play 15 New Yorkiest Episodes of 'Seinfeld' events in nyc/ Fall Guide to NYC Don't Miss: September Events Free Events in NYC Art Calendar Fashion Calendar Nightlife Calendar recently/ Fall Guide to NYC Don't Miss: September Events NYC Zoos and Aquariums Every night, comedy clubs throughout the five boroughs host famous, soon-to-be-famous and hilarious-but-will-never-be-famous comedians performing stand-up, sketch and improv comedy. For a rundown of some big upcoming headline sets, along with popular recurring shows and classes, see below. Upcoming Shows Recurring Shows Classes Richard Lewis September 12–13, Carolines on Broadway One of the world's leading pessimists, the sometime Curb Your Enthusiasm star is best known for his stand-up act. For tickets, visit carolines.com . David Alan Grier September 25–27, Carolines on Broadway In Living Color star David Alan Grier has also done dramatic work and appeared in Broadway theater productions. During this stint at Carolines, he'll perform stand-up. For tickets, visit carolines.com . Aziz Ansari October 9, Madison Square Garden Aziz Ansari, recognizable from Parks and Rec and movies like Funny People , is a funny guy and—as evidenced by his gig performing an arena show—more popular than ever. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Tim and Eric & Dr. Steve Brule October 11, Best Buy Theater The kings of surreal sketch comedy with public-access production values bring their show to the stage. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Kevin James October 19, The Beacon Theatre Need a Kevin James fix but can't wait for the April 2015 release of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 ? Here's your chance to see him do his stand-up routine. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Tig Notaro November 6, The Town Hall This comic—best known for delivering an emotional set after having been diagnosed with cancer—has also appeared on the likes of The Sarah Silverman Program and Conan . This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Dane Cook November 6–7, The Beacon Theatre Dane Cook is among the more polarizing comedians of our time—having been accused of such crimes as joke stealing, arrogance and lack of wit—but he might also be the most popular. And, to his credit, he has addressed his alleged shortcomings head-on in an appearance on Louie that even the most dedicated Cook critics grudgingly admitted was great television. These shows are part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Hannibal Buress November 7, The Town Hall The cerebral Hannibal Buress —who has written for Saturday Night Live and made memorable appearances on 30 Rock —gets laughs out of subjects like pickle juice and the "fire SUV." This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Marc Maron November 7, Skirball Center Best known for his WTF podcast and Maron on IFC, Marc Maron has also appeared on the radio (where he hosts The Marc Maron Show and other programs) and as a guest on other comedians' television shows (notably Louie, The Late Show with David Letterman and, most frequently, Conan O'Brien's various forums). This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit nyu.edu . Amy Schumer November 7, Carnegie Hall There are tons of positive things to say about Amy Schumer, who is at the center of one of the funniest sketch-comedy programs on television, but we'll just put all of our eggs in one basket and recommend that you watch her spot-on Aaron Sorkin parody . This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit carnegiehall.org . Maria Bamford November 8, The Town Hall You may have seen Maria Bamford on Arrested Development , @Midnight , Louie or other television shows. Tonight, she brings her self-deprecating act to the Town Hall stage. This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . Bill Cosby November 8, Carnegie Hall One of the most influential stand-up comics of all time—and among the most beloved television personalities, to boot—performs at one of the world's most famous concert halls. This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit carnegiehall.org . Bill Maher November 8, The Beacon Theatre Currently the host of Real Time and formerly of Politically Incorrect , Bill Maher is smart, funny and completely unconcerned about offending his audience's sensibilities with pointed political and social opinions. This show is part of the New York Comedy Festival. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com . If You Build It Sundays, 8:30pm; UCB East This stand-up show is massively cheap ($5, with no drink minimum), so it's no wonder it usually sells out. Hosted by local comic Kara Klenk, its lineups have included boldface names like Janeane Garofalo, Colin Quinn and Sarah Silverman alongside a worthy roster of up-and-coming comedians. ASSSSCAT 3000 Sundays, 7:30 and 9:30pm; Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre Perhaps the most famous of all NYC improv comedy performances, this show often draws big names like Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz and others from Saturday Night Live , 30 Rock and The Colbert Report . The 7:30pm performance will set you back $10. If you don't mind waiting in a long line and arriving very early, the 9:30pm show is absolutely free (tickets are distributed at 8:15pm). Comedy Night with Hannibal Buress Sundays, 9pm; Knitting Factory The cerebral Hannibal Buress —who's written for Saturday Night Live and made memorable appearances on 30 Rock —hosts this free weekly stand-up showcase in Williamsburg. Special guests stop by every week, and many of them are famous. Don't bring the kids, though—it's 21-plus. Comedy at Beauty Bar Sundays, Beauty Bar This stand-up comedy showcase may not have a reputation for bringing in huge stars, but it's a good, low-pressure (read: free) option if you're in the neighborhood and looking to check out some new comics. For more info, visit thebeautybar.com . Free Stand-up Comedy Every Sunday; alternating Tuesdays; Three of Cups A lounge attached to East Village restaurant Three of Cups showcases up-and-coming comics. There are shows every Sunday and every other Tuesday. While casual fans may not recognize the performers, the price is right; there's no cover and no drink minimum. Plus, you never know when you'll run into the next Rory Scovel . For more info, visit threeofcupsnyc.com . Frantic! Mondays, The Stand This (free!) weekly show already has some impressive talent lined up: December performers include Sean Patton, Judah Friedlander and Dave Hill. For more info, visit thestandnyc.com . Whiplash Mondays, 11pm; Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre This free stand-up showcase is hosted by Leo Allen (who's written for Saturday Night Live ) and has featured sets from the likes of David Cross and Janeane Garofalo. BATSU! Mondays and Thursdays, Je'Bon Sushi Experience the East Village's comedic Japanese game show that's full of entertaining consequences for the losers. It's guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind outing. For more info, visit faceoffunlimited.com . Chemistry Tuesdays (starting September 16), UCB East From the looks of its first lineup, which includes Michael Che ( The Daily Show correspondent and Saturday Night Live writer) alongside Dan Soder and Mike Vecchione, this weekly free show could be one to keep an eye on. To make reservations, visit ucbtheatre.com . Super Free Wednesdays Wednesdays, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11pm; The PIT Every Wednesday night, the improv comedy shows at The PIT are free to attend. It's a pretty attractive proposition for broke comedy fans. Friday Night Sh*w Fridays, Magnet Theater Magnet Theater improvisers turn anonymous confessions from audience members into comedy sketches at this helpfully titled performance, which does, indeed, take place on Friday evenings. For more info, visit magnettheater.com . Death By Roo Roo Saturdays, 9pm; Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater is famous for developing sharp in-house improv teams, and this is one of the most popular. The 9pm Saturday show frequently sells out. Carolines Stand-up Every night, Carolines on Broadway Unlike Comedy Cellar—which offers more of a comedy sampler smorgasbord—most of the marquee shows here focus on one performer, and you can choose whom you'd like to see far in advance. For a full slate of upcoming comedians, visit carolines.com . Comedy Cellar Stand-up Every night, Comedy Cellar Every night of the week, Comedy Cellar hosts shows from a rotating cast of stand-up comedians, many of them well known. The venue is a favorite of Dave Attell, and such headliners as Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld have been known to drop by from time to time. For up-to-date lineups and showtimes, visit comedycellar.com . Comic Strip Live Stand-up Every night, Comic Strip Live This is another place that hosts big-name acts seven nights a week. Comedians who have graced the Upper East Side venue's stage include Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Carey, Chris Rock and Ellen DeGeneres. For a complete comedy calendar, visit comicstriplive.com . Gotham Comedy Club Stand-up Every night, Gotham Comedy Club Gotham hosts stand-up shows every night of the week. The bigger names perform headline shows mostly on Friday and Saturday nights. Kids and parents, take note: the venue's occasional "Kids 'n' Comedy" show stars teenage graduates of the venue's classes, and the material is appropriate for ages 9 and up. For the full schedule of funny, visit gothamcomedyclub.com . Laughing Devil Stand-up Every night, Laughing Devil This recently opened Long Island City club puts on live shows nightly, often featuring names you may know from television. For more info, visit laughingdevil.com . The Stand Stand-up Every night, The Stand Every night, comedians—some of whom you may recognize from TV—perform at this Gramercy club. For the upcoming schedule, visit thestandnyc.com . Classes No one can teach you how to be funny, but the experienced instructors at NYC's comedy grounds can help you harness and shape the hilarity buried deep within. Here are links for those who'd like to hone their comedy skills (options include kids' classes—check the official websites and call the venues for details): Carolines on Broadway Gotham Comedy Club Magnet Theater The PIT Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre related venues/(4) 1 Gotham Comedy Club 208 W. 23rd St. Manhattan – Chelsea NY 10011 2 Carolines on Broadway 1626 Broadway Manhattan – Times Square NY 10019 3 Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre 307 W. 26th St. Manhattan – Chelsea NY 10011 4 Comedy Cellar 117 Macdougal St Manhattan – West Village NY 10012 check-in date check-out date tools to plan your visit Maps & Guides Boroughs & Neighborhoods Events Getting Around Tours & Attractions Broadway Shows & Tickets Deals TV Show Tapings nyc newsletters. Get deals and recommendations on citywide events for locals and visitors. 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