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COCOON CENTRAL DANCE TEAM PRESENTS 'FROM GRINDSTONE TO RHINESTONE: THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW' AT THE BELL HOUSE (Friday, 8 p.m.) Collectively, Eleanore Pienta, Tallie Medel and Sunita Mani (above, from [...]

'LAS CULTURISTAS LIVE: I DON'T THINK SO, HONEY!' AT THE BELL HOUSE (Saturday, 8 p.m.) Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (above, from left) host this pop culture podcast, which has [...]

Byline: Sean L. McCarthy Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows happening this weekend and in the week ahead. BRIDGET EVERETT AND THE TENDER MOMENTS at Joe's Pub (April [...]

BRIDGET EVERETT AND THE TENDER MOMENTS AT JOE'S PUB (Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.) The city's cabaret scene is more vibrant than ever. Thank Everett (above) for showing all the [...]

DOLPH ZIGGLER AT CAROLINES ON BROADWAY (Friday and Saturday, 11:59 p.m.) For the unofficial preparty of WrestleMania 35, which is throwing down on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, Ziggler (right), a [...]

Comedy [Read about the events that our other critics have chosen for the week ahead.] CAPTION(S): PHOTO: THE JASON SÁENZ BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA AT ARLENE'S GROCERY (Monday, 9 p.m.) In December, [...]

'LAYING IT DOWN WITH CAROLYN & SHALEWA' AT MADAME X (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.) Shalewa Sharpe and Carolyn Castiglia (above, from left) have joined forces to start a new live showcase [...]

'VINTAGE BASEMENT WITH MAX & NICKY' AT KRAINE THEATER (Monday, 9 p.m.) Every third Monday of the month, the twins Max and Nicky Weinbach (above, from left) host an old-school [...]

'ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING' PRESENTS: MIND PARASITE LIVE WITH ADAM CONOVER AT THE BELL HOUSE (Saturday, 8 p.m.) Conover (right), the host of the TruTV comedy series that reveals the truth [...]

WEEK AT THE CREEK WITH JORDAN TEMPLE AT THE CREEK AND THE CAVE (Friday, 7 p.m.; through March 8) This comedian (right) not only performed stand-up on ''Conan,'' but also [...]

RAMY YOUSSEF & FRIENDS AT UNION HALL (Monday, 7:30 p.m.) This may be your last chance to see this young comedian (above center) headline a live show before he becomes [...]

'RUNNING LATE WITH SCOTT ROGOWSKY' AT SUBCULTURE (Thursday, 10:15 p.m.) With his dad as his sidekick, this comedian (right) fashioned himself as a modern-day Johnny Carson. But he's found his [...]

As much as anyone says to beware the ides of March, the ides of February bring more trepidation to more people than the midpoint of any other month, thanks to [...]

'#ADULTING WITH MICHELLE BUTEAU AND JORDAN CARLOS' AT UNION HALL (Sunday, 5 and 7:30 p.m.) Buteau (above right), who co-stars in the forthcoming BET reboot of ''First Wives Club,'' and [...]

'YOU HAD TO BE THERE' AT Q.E.D. (Friday, 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, 9 p.m.) What if the comedian and musician Dave Hill (right) experienced all of human history? For this [...]

THE BIRD LUGER EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BELL HOUSE (Friday, 7:30 p.m.) This showcase is an all-star tribute and fund-raiser for the late Kevin Barnett (right), who died suddenly this week [...]

LIL REL HOWERY AT CAROLINES ON BROADWAY The only reliably hilarious voice of reason in the hit horror movies ''Get Out'' and ''Bird Box,'' this Chicago-born comedian and actor (above) [...]

'WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE' AT THE BELL HOUSE Time is not kind in many ways, but as it passes for these ladies, they only get funnier. And the producer [...]

BASSEM YOUSSEF AT JOE'S PUB This thoracic surgeon, inspired by the Arab Spring at home and by ''The Daily Show With Jon Stewart'' on television, started his own humorous news [...]

DAVID AMRAM There's no more suitable send-off for the Cornelia Street Café -- which will close next week after 41 years as a home of offbeat poetry, jazz, cabaret and [...]

Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows happening this weekend and in the week ahead.DAVE ATTELL at Carolines on Broadway (Dec. 27 and 30, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 28-29, 7:30 [...]

JESSICA KIRSON AT THE CREEK AND THE CAVE This stand-up (left) helped Robert De Niro find his inner insult comic for the 2017 film ''The Comedian'' and is finally taping [...]

'MISANDRY WITH MARCIA AND RAE' AT UNION HALL Marcia Belsky (above right) garnered headlines worldwide in 2017 when Facebook suspended her account for 30 days after she sarcastically posted ''Men [...]

TED ALEXANDRO AT THE CREEK AND THE CAVE Alexandro (right) released one of the best stand-up comedy specials of the year with ''Senior Class of Earth.'' The comedian practices what [...]

THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW AT UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE THEATER HELL'S KITCHEN Could you imagine if the creator of ''Star Wars'' decided to leave Skywalker Ranch to host a live [...]

JANELLE JAMES COMEDY FESTIVAL AT THE BELL HOUSE After a decade of putting on his own spin on comedy festivals for his friends and neighborhood, Eugene Mirman has departed Park [...]

SCHTICK OR TREAT AT THE KNITTING FACTORY BROOKLYN Can you imagine a comedy show lineup that included not only Amy Schumer and Jimmy Fallon, but also George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, [...]

2018 GOLDEN PROBES AT THE TOWN HALL Old comedy formula, meet the new comedy formula: Tragedy plus #TimesUp equals comedy. Lizz Winstead (left), a creator of ''The Daily Show,'' started [...]

The article presents the discussion on upcoming events, including concerts by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Queens and a comedy show by Kate Sisk in Brooklyn including Kate Sisk's comedic career and recent controversy and ticket details for the events.

The article focuses on the Battery Dance Festival, a week-long event in Manhattan showcasing a diverse array of international and domestic dance performances, including world premieres and special features.

The article focuses on the Cat Video Fest 2024, a 73-minute film festival showcasing a variety of cat videos across different genres, which opens this weekend in multiple theaters nationwide.

The article reviews various concerts to be held in Mnahattan, New York in July 2024 including "Maiya the Don", "Ziwe" and "WNYC's Public Song Project: The People's Concert."

The article highlights a range of cultural events in Brooklyn and Manhattan, including comedy, jazz, and dance festivals, as well as family-friendly activities across the city.

The article highlights free summer activities in New York City, from outdoor concerts to giant sandboxes, featuring events like comedy shows, music festivals, classical concerts, film screenings, and interactive puppet performances.

The article focuses on Josh Thomas' comedic exploration of his neurodivergent experiences in "Let's Tidy Up," where he humorously navigates challenges stemming from his ADHD and autism, extending the show's run due to its popularity.

The article focuses on Matthew Starr's solo show "Dark Matter," which explores how he coped with emotional darkness after a breakup by delving into mysteries of the universe, touring seven cities in the path of the Great North American Solar Eclipse in April.

The article focuses on Kevin James Thornton, a comedian who gained viral fame on TikTok and Instagram for his confessional vignettes about growing up gay in a religious community, now attracting large audiences with his stand-up special "Be Yourself" and live shows reminiscing on life in the 1990s.