| Venue name: | Joe's Pub at the Public Theater | Contact: |
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| Address: |
425 Lafayette St New York 10003 |
Cross street: | between Astor Pl and E 4th St |
| Transport: | Subway: N, R to 8th St–NYU; 6 to Astor Pl |
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MusicBridget Everett and the Tender Moments
The astonishing, totally fearless Bridget Everett has been playing more comedy shows these past few years, including opening for Amy Schumer, and she never fails to shake up a room with hits like "Boob Song." The towering sex goddess's triumphant set...
Cabaret and standards Tuesday July 25 2017 - Wednesday July 26 2017 -
ComedyUnitard: Tard Core - There Are No Safe Words
Satanic and satirical sketch-cabaret trio Mike Albo, Nora Burns and David Ilku launch their twisted residency at Joe’s Pub. Delight in tongue-in-cheek chokes about Ann Coulter, protest culture and our current president from a crew of ball-gagged performers...
Sketch shows Wednesday July 26 2017 -
MusicOkkervil River + Jesse Hale Moore
To create last year's Away, Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff decided to forgo his backing band, the lineup of which had been in flux over the years, and instead enlisted the help of jazz, classical and folk studio musicians. The resulting album is personal...
Rock and indie Thursday July 27 2017 -
MusicThe Dan Band
Remember the wedding-reception scenes in Old School and The Hangover, in which the band’s singer keeps tossing out obscenities? That's L.A.’s intrepidly funny Dan Finnerty and his Dan Band, who bust out tongue-in-cheek, yet intensely passionate, pop covers...
Rock and indie Friday August 4 2017 -
ComedyCole Escola: Help! I'm Stuck
Some stars are made to shine over New York, and in the case of the Cole Escola, the disturbingly talented character incubator was meant to rule downtown. Witness the Difficult People star as he unleashes new and beloved characters like "Oh, Jeremiah"...
Character Wednesday August 16 2017 -
LGBTIsaac Oliver Won't Stand for This
If David Sedaris and Fran Lebowitz had a baby who wrote about subways, theater patrons and blow jobs, he might be a lot like Isaac Oliver. The hilarious and poignant comic essayist is also a deft deliverer of his own work; at Joe's Pub he shares new work...
Thursday August 17 2017 - Tuesday October 10 2017 -
DanceDance Now Festival
Dance Now's 21st season offers a massive festival of short works by 40 dance makers of every stripe, all challenged to create five-minute pieces for the teeny stage at Joe's Pub. The best of the fest (chosen by the producers) return for a special encore...
Contemporary and experimental Wednesday September 6 2017 - Thursday September 28 2017 -
ComedyNightcap by Ike
Stand up and musical dynamo Ikechukwu Ufomadu takes over Joe's Pub for a night of dry and witty sets, charming songs and special guests. After crushing it at UCB, Ars Nova and Under the Radar Fest, Ike is on a roll, and you don't want to miss him before...
Character Thursday October 19 2017
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This Astor Place venue is a great place to stop in for a concert. It's located in the Public building, which is also home to a niche theater (where Hamilton got it's start). It's intimate but the acoustics are great, and the shows are relatively inexpensive. Unless you come with a big group you'll be seated at a communal table, and the shows have a food and drink minimum. The drinks are good, and the food is tasty but the portions are super small for the price (not surprising for a music venue, but still). Be prepared to rush out at the end of your show, there are performances back to back and they clear the venue pretty quickly.
Joe's Pub is a super cool venue to catch some great live music. The cozy and intimate setting really make for a unique experience. All the seats are communal, so you even may pick up some new friends next time you are there. Keep in mind there is a twelve dollar food or two drink minimum spend per person. The menu offers a great variety of food such as mini lobster rolls, and fried macaroni and cheese for appetizers, or fish and chips, smoked cauliflower cassoulet, and grilled hanger steak for main course. Joe's Pub is truly a one of a kind place for a fantastic night out.
