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Mon 25
Movie Mondays: The Birdcage; New York Public Library, 67th Street Branch; 3pm; free
Wear shoes that fit for this special Pride season screening of the beloved ’90s farce, starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Hank Azaria and Dianne Weist.
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U2; Madison Square Garden; 8pm; $164–$331
The Irish rockers headline these stadium dates for its Experience + Innocence tour (not to be confused with 2015's Innocence + Experience tour). The occasion?—the recent release of the band's new album, Songs of Experience, the follow-up to the band's 2015's Songs of Innocence (yes, the album notoriously released nonconsensually onto millions of unsuspecting iTunes users' music libraries).
The Roast of Your 15 Year-Old Self; Union Hall; 8pm; $10
If you can’t hate yourself, how in the hell are you going to hate somebody else? Comedians exorcise their shame over their teen years through scorching receipts of the hair, music and bad kissing that once defined them. Alise Morales—NYC’s loveliest roastmaster—welcomes guest-host Milly Tamarez, Carly Ann Filbin, Ayo Edebiri, Mike Drucker and Rachel Pegram to take deep, dark looks into their high school diaries.
Tue 26
Seal at Beacon Theatre; 7:30pm; $49 and up
See the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind hits like “Crazy” and “Kiss From A Rose" at Beacon Theatre this month! Seal will be accompanied by an enchanting 15-piece orchestra for a very special evening you won't want to miss.
STEVIE; Our Wicked Lady; 8pm; free
Very campy hexes abound at this redoubtable night of free comedy, consecrated in honor of supreme witch Stevie Nicks. Hosts Drew Anderson, Sam Taggart and Marcia Belsky summon their funniest friends to join in, with Shalewa Sharpe, Dewayne Perkins, Sandy Honig, Ziwe Fumudoh, Greta Titelman and Natalie Walker taking the stage. Worship your new dark overlords!
Magic After Hours; Tannen’s Magic; 8pm; $65
In this cozy evening of prestidigitation, held upstairs at an old magic shop after closing time, magician Noah Levine shares close-up tricks involving cards, cups and balls.
Wed 27
Sunset Sail Happy Hour; Pier 15; 6:30pm; $30–$35
You’re king (or queen) of the world! Hop aboard Hornblower’s Sensation and cruise along the Hudson while taking in unbeatable views of the Manhattan skyline. Each ticket includes one beer—and access to a nearby cash bar—to loosen you up to hit the dance floor with live DJs on all three of the Sensation's decks. The party also includes light bites, games, giveaways and more. And, yes, we’ll forgive you if you say, “I’m on a boat!” all night long. (We’ll be saying it too.)
All Female Reboot Littlefield; 8pm; $10
Liz Magee and her crew of very funny women give male-starring (and often overrated) movies their own spin in this hilarious and ingenious sketch show. Show up to watch some of the city's top comics rip apart beloved patriarchal films from every generation. This month's show includes Ariel Elias, Tahlia Robinson, Julia Johns, Carmen Lagala, Sarah Lazarus, Alyssa Limperis, Sharron Paul, Suni Reyes, Molly Ruben-Long, Jennie Sutton, Milly Tamarez, Karolena Theresa, May Wilkerson, Emily Winter and Maria Wojciechowski.
The Worst: A Night of Intimate Storytelling; The Jane; 8pm; free
Fierce and fly stand-up Greta Titelman takes her perch atop the Jane Hotel roof for this storytelling showcase. Sit back, grab a drink and listen to the diva's darkest—and most hilarious—personal tales.
Peter Smith & Sandy Honig’s the Bongo Hour; Slipper Room; 8pm; $10, at the door $12, reserved seating $25
Every month, two of our most beloved comedic minds craft a mysterious new night of deranged performances at the legendary Slipper Room, leading us to ask...what madness awaits at the Bongo Hour? The purely joyful Sandy Honig takes the reins of this month's edition and welcomes her sketch and video sisters Three Busy Debras—Alyssa Stonoha and Mitra Jouhari. They're joined by silky-smooth musical director Ben Moss for this off-the-wall night of comedy, variety, music and dance breaks.
Greetings, from Queer Mountain; Housing Works Bookstore Cafe; 7pm; free
Micheal Foulk welcomes LGBTQ writers, performers and artists to share tales on a given theme at this well-curated storytelling night. For the "Don't Stop Me Now" Pride month edition, George Civeris, Muna Mire, David Goldberg, Jay Jurden, Shannon Matesky and Nico Tortorella share tales of self-affirmation and triumph over the demons of the closet.
The Voidz; Elsewhere; 8pm; $25
Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas plays with his other band, the Voidz, a group's that released two albums of unabashedly weird indie-rock. The crew settles in for a monthlong weekly residency at Elsewhere, with opening sets by rising indie bands including Surfbort, Dilly Dally and Priests.
Thu 28
Yo La Tengo; Rocks Off Concert Cruise (aboard the Liberty Belle); 7pm; $50
As beloved an indie-rock institution as Hoboken has ever spat out, Yo La Tengo combines compendious knowledge of rock & roll, easygoing improvisation and homespun melodicism. Its latest triumph, There’s a Riot Going On, is both compositionally adventurous—pieced together from long, roaming jam sessions—and radically warm and welcoming. The album's ambient sounds, whispered lyrics and dreamy textures will go over well at this waterborne concert aboard the Liberty Belle.
Cool World; A Bar Brooklyn; 8pm; free
Best buddies Mike Abrusci and Diego Lopez come together for some subversive bro time at this monthly stand-up showcase, featuring a diverse range of dope comics. For the June edition, catch sets from Dan Licata, Emmy Blotnick, Carmen Lagala, Fumi Abe and Napoleon Emill.
Handmaid’s Tale: The Musical; The Bell House; 8pm; $12, at the door $15
Could the sheltered, groan-inducing millennial bastion known as Brooklyn become a dystopian terror state? Is New York destined to be the future base of Gilead? Fearless comedians Marcia Belsky and Melissa Stokoski take aim at their generation with Hulu's A Handmaid's Tale as their ammunition in this self-deprecating musical parody of the hit show. They bring Brooklyn's grim future to life with a cast of all-stars: Eudora Peterson, Sophie Santos, Karolena Theresa, Tim Platt, Tommy McNamara, Drew Anderson, Arti Gollapudi, Farah Brook, and Isabel Martin, Jr.
Gathering a Coven: A Talk Show for Witches; Peoples Improv Theater; 8pm; $8–$10
The witchiest women of NYC's comedy scene gather to cast spells, talk hexes and share magical secrets. Host Lauren Maul welcomes her favorite funny sorceresses to unleash all hell on the PIT.
Femme Turf; The Deep End; 8pm; free
The party starters behind XOXA host this weekly soiree that features an array of musicians, performers, artists and vendors. Show up before 10pm for free shots when you mention "XOXA," then stick around for free fries at midnight and dancing until the wee hours.
Iceage + Mary Lattimore; Market Hotel; 9pm; $15
This group of Copenhagen youngsters channeled its messy, impassioned postpunk into a remarkable fourth LP. Beyondless incorporates danceable rock and Springsteen–by-way-of–Velvet Underground flourishes, all of which should pair interestingly with the instrumental harp explorations of opening act Mary Lattimore.
Jenny’s Birthday Variety Show; Union Hall; 8pm; $8, at the door $10
Like a hilarious retrograde amnesiac, Jenny Gorelick seems to think it's her birthday...every month. Celebrate with her and some of her favorite funny comedians at this frighteningly-upbeat show, featuring pizza, pajamas, live music, and sets from Pat Regan, Sydnee Washington, Addie Weyrich and Karen Chee.
Truth Serum; Q.E.D.; 9pm; $7
The hilarious Zoe Yellen turns her late night talk show into a wild, boozy comedy get down, with drinking games, sketches and stand-up every month. For the June edition, she welcomes Ricky Meyer, Hannah Berry and Katie Hutch to play. Stand-up sets come courtesy of Tom Achilles and Bill Schafer, and music comes from La Dynasty.
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