Published on 5/10/08
Stand-up clubsShowtimes vary, and lineups are subject to change. It is advisable to call ahead.
Astoria Comedy Club 31-29 Ditmars Blvd at 33rd St, Astoria, Queens (718-278-0444, mezzocomedyclub.com). Subway: N, W to Ditmars Blvd. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri at 9pm. Free–$10 plus two-item minimum. •Thu 1: Improv night. •Fri 2, Tue 6: Pro showcases. •Mon 5: New-talent night.
Broadway Comedy Club 318 W 53rd St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (212-757-2323). Subway: C, E to 50th St. Mon–Thu 9pm; Fri 10pm; Sat 9, 11pm, midnight; Sun 9pm. $10–$20 plus two-drink minimum. •Fri 2, Sat 3: Comics appearing include Al Lubell, Marina Franklin, Sam Greenfield and Dustin Chafin. •Sun 4: Joe Larson, Owen Bowness and Laurie Kilmartin, among others.
Carolines on Broadway 1626 Broadway between 49th and 50th Sts (212-757-4100). Subway: N, R, W to 49th St; 1 to 50th St. Mon–Wed 9:30pm; Thu 10pm; Fri, Sat 8, 10:30pm, 12:30am; Sun 8, 10pm. $15–$35 plus two-drink minimum. •Thu 1–Sun 4: Paul Mooney (see listings). •Fri 2–Sun 4: Jeff Garlin.
Comedy Corner 89 MacDougal St at Houston St (212-777-7532, comedycornernyc.com). Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, V to W 4th St. Thu 9:30pm; Fri, Sat 9:30, 11:30pm, 12:45am. $15–$20 plus two-drink minimum.
Comedy Village 82 W 3rd St between Sullivan and Thompson Sts (212-477-0130, comedyvillage.com). Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, V to W 4th St. Mon–Thu, Sun 9:30pm; Fri, Sat 8:30, 10:30pm, 12:45am. $15–$20 plus two-drink minimum. •Before it was the Village, it was the Boston Comedy Club. On May 10, after being a comedy club for close to 25 years, the space will close due the sale of the building. Catch a show this week to say goodbye.
Comic Strip Live 1568 Second Ave between 81st and 82nd Sts (212-861-9386). Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th St. Mon–Thu 8:30pm; Fri 8:30, 10:30pm; Sat 8:30, 10:30pm, 12:30am; Sun 8pm. $15–$20 plus two-drink minimum. •This week’s performers include John Roy, Wali Collins and Ted Alexandro.
Comix 353 W 14th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (212-524-2500, comixny.com). Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. Mon–Wed 8pm; Thu–Sat 8, 10:30pm; Sun 7:30pm. $15–$30 plus two-item minimum. •Sat 3: MILFS on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown.
Dangerfield’s 1118 First Ave between 61st and 62nd Sts (212-593-1650). Subway: N, R, W to Lexington Ave–59th St; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St. Mon–Thu, Sun 8:45pm; Fri 8:30, 10:30pm; Sat 8, 10:30pm, 12:30am. $12.50–$20. •Thu 1–Sun 4: Patti Rosborough, Kyle Grooms, J.J. Ramirez.
Gotham Comedy Club 208 W 23rd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-367-9000). Subway: C, E, 1 to 23rd St. Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30pm; Fri 8:30, 10:30pm; Sat 8, 10, 11:45pm. $15–$20 plus two-drink minimum. •Thu 1–Sun 4: Juston McKinney.
Laugh Lounge 151 Essex St between Rivington and Stanton Sts (212-614-2500). Subway: F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Delancey–Essex Sts. Tue–Thu 8:30pm; Fri, Sat 8:30, 10:30pm, 12:30am. $10–$15 plus two-drink minimum.
Stand-Up NY 236 W 78th St at Broadway (212-595-0850). Subway: 1 to 79th St. Mon–Thu, Sun 7, 9pm; Fri, Sat 8, 10pm, midnight. $15–$20 plus two-drink minimum. •Fri 2 at 8pm: Just for Laughs festival audition callbacks. •Sat at 8, 10pm: Jamie Kilstein, David Foster and James Smith, among others.
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