NYC Small Stages

An overprepared hiker and a not-so-prepared couple are forced to share a rustic lean-to shelter in the woods. Bonding over Britney Spears, shared supplies, and the desire to escape city life for a weekend, these strangers experience a rare moment of authentic connection. But as they come together around the warmth of…

1933 Berlin. With martial law in effect, political activism has become a capital crime. When a young Gestapo officer arrests a philosophy graduate student, her interrogation will endanger them both.

Laced with humor, live music, and pathos, Linda Purl stars in this tour-de-force story of a young girl’s decades-long dream of saving her mother from the soul-crushing grip of mental illness.

Through a series of spectacular falls, a young woman named Star plunges into a cosmic quest for self discovery. This highly visual, expressionist production freefalls from the top of a mountain to the depths of the DMV in a playful exploration of our shared humanity.

Five performers. Four treadmills. One chance to beat the clock. What begins as a simple wager between performer and audience becomes a desperate attempt to complete a series of escalating tasks that push the limits of human ability. BURNOUT PARADISE is part comedy show, part endurance feat, part performance art – but…

The Infinite Wrench is a barrage of 30 short plays the cast attempts to perform within a single hour in a race against the clock. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or even a dance or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now,…

“I think we’re in Spandex now!” Tiffany, the iconic 80s pop queen whose hits “I think we’re alone now” and “Could’ve Been,” became the soundtrack of our lives, leads an all-star cast in the new aerobics-based musical, Spandex. In her NYC theater debut, Tiffany will play Linda Gufstafson, a housewife who befriends a…

New York, your self-improvement journey begins this October! For one weekend only, the creators of Spies Are Forever and Solve It Squad invite you into their new interactive comedy musical, putting YOU in the room where success is sold and where toxic behavior is just another opportunity for personal growth. Join us…

Shitzprobe is a fully improvised musical that features a Broadway star throwing away the script and making it all up on the spot. Every song, lyric, line of dialogue and dance move is totally improvised, accompanied by a live band creating the score right before your eyes. Each performance of Shitzprobe is the…

Please note: This show will be filmed as part of a documentary production. Fifteen years after last sharing the stage, Lauren Engel and Ahna Tessler are back to resurrect the sketch comedy that brought them together, This Thursday! (that's the name of the show.) During that time, they chased the Hollywood dream, they…

Get ready for a night of laughter, community, and unforgettable stand-up at Powder Puff Comedy! The name "Powder Puff" is a playful nod to the long-standing American high school tradition of Powder Puff football, where girls took center stage on the field and the boys had to cheer them on. While our version skips the…

Like your school days spelling bee, but with drinks! Come test your spelling skills in a friendly spelling bee competition. Sign-ups are capped at 30 participants, and you must register in-person at the bar, starting at 7:30pm. First come, first served. Admission: one drink. Official Adult Spelling Bee rules &…

Existential crises are like a persistent rash. There's no cure, but if you're suffering from the Big Questions, maybe the How To Be Book Club can be a salve. Come hang out in Book Club Bar's back garden one Saturday each month, and join us in discussing works of philosophical fiction from across different eras and…

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Amanda Fama. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Zoe Hale. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Sapphic Book Crush is a singles night for queer women and nonbinary readers at Book Club Bar — everyone in the room is single, everyone came to meet someone, and the shelves break the ice. Before the event, register below on Eventbrite and we'll text you a link to our Asaya companion app where you'll be able to tell…

The East Village Wordsmiths is a monthly salon for artists to share their work. Each month will have a different theme. We welcome writers of prose, poetry, memoir, or song to perform a five-minute original work. If you would like to share your work, please email EVWordsmiths@gmail.com. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is a…

Please join us for the very first installment of the Miradouro Reading Series, featuring Henry Koskoff , J anuary Santoso , Sanum Patel , Lydia Liu , and Noah Hale . Hosted by Eric Baker . [A BOUT THIS EVENT : This event is free and open to the public. The rear seating in the store will be used exclusively for this…

"How shy neutrinos power spectacular explosions" Neutrinos are the second most abundant particles in the universe. Yet, thanks to their nature they barely interact and are known as ghostly particles. How is it possible then they are responsible for spectacular supernova explosions? In this talk, Anna Suliga will tell…

From Babylon to Brownsville: Family Sagas, Ancient and Modern presents Michelle Cameron ( Babylon: A Novel of Jewish Captivity ) and Florence Reiss Kraut ( How To Make a Life ), authors of multi-generational novels that explore themes of displacement and trying to make a new life in a foreign land. Cameron’s biblical…

The story of the reinvention of punk rock’s most misunderstood subgenre, featuring Algernon Cadwallader, Title Fight, Modern Baseball, and the dozens of other bands who saved emo from implosion. Emo Revival is a story about countless great records and powerful live shows, but even more so than that, it’s a story…

To celebrate the release of Exit Party , Emily St. John Mandel's highly anticipated new novel, Book Club Bar is excited to announce another edition of the ReReads Book Club. Join author Liv Stratman for a discussion of Station Eleven . All attendees will receive a signed copy of Exit Party . Station Eleven ,…

🎟️ [ PURCHASE TICKET HERE ] OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU…🥃📚♥️ To celebrate the iconic STARZ series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, we’re taking over New York’s favourite Brooklyn bookshop for a very special Outlander-themed singles night. A series all about love stories that transcend time and…

This special edition of Sad Dads Book Club + Surviving New York brings together a lineup of authors whose work explores the complicated, funny, messy, and unforgettable parts of modern life. 🎟️[ RSVP HERE ] FEATURING Jayson Greene is an author, journalist, and former senior editor at Pitchfork whose writing has…

Book Club Bar's in-person poetry discussion group! This month: Metronome, by James Loop, who will be joining the discussion! Whether you haven't read a poem since high school or you live and breathe verse, come to Book Club Bar for a tour of the underground lab where the most brave, unsuccessful, delusional, and…

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Belle Shea. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Sip N Script: Modern Calligraphy for Beginners. This class is for anyone who's never picked up a pen. We teach the basics, and our hope is you leave with ink flowing through your nib and the confidence to keep practicing. Tried it before? It's a great refresher with new supplies from our beginner kit. 🎟️ [ TICKETS…

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2024 A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE Tara Selter, the heroine of On the Calculation of Volume, has involuntarily stepped off the train of time: in her world, November…

Like your school days spelling bee, but with drinks! Come test your spelling skills in a friendly spelling bee competition. Sign-ups are capped at 30 participants, and you must register in-person at the bar, starting at 7:30pm. First come, first served. Admission: one drink. Official Adult Spelling Bee rules &…

Stuck in your writing? In need of a little more time or inspiration? Book Club Bar's Drink 'N Draft writing night is designed to get you out of your head and onto the page. Each night includes a series of visual prompts that will lead you toward new creative choices in your work. This laptop-free/handwriting exercise…

Love is a game of chance in this romantic suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author and American politician and activist Stacey Abrams, writing under her pen name, Selena Montgomery. Dr. Raleigh Foster, an operative for a top-secret intelligence organization, knows that her undercover work has its risks. So…

In a reading rut? Venture off the beaten path and into the wilds of indie publishing! Featuring fiction published within the last six months, we will be reading beyond the Big Five and into the realms of the transgressive and experimental, the fun and the freaky. Join us for a Saturday brunch with Book Club Bar…

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Dominic & Pilialoha. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Want to fall in love in a New York bookshop? We got you. Join us and @boredofdatingapps for wine, coffee, and gorgeous offline socialising. 📍 6PM-8:30PM [EARLY SESSION] 📍 9PM-10:30PM [LATE SESSION] 👯‍♀️ SINGLES’ ONLY SOCIAL 🎟️ [ TICKETS HERE ] See you there for conversations about books, life, love, and pretty much…

A night of Comedy or Books? At Astigmatism Comedy, we never make you choose. 🎤📚 Brought to you by Black women with poor vision but excellent taste, Astigmatism Comedy —affectionately known as " The Tiny Desk of Comedy "—is a show that perfectly blends a world-class stand-up lineup with chances to win FREE signed…

It's the first day of the MLB playoffs so we'll be doing a tutorial on the nerdiest hobby within the baseball community: scoring a game! After a lesson from our local baseball wonks Nat Esten and Bernie Girman, we'll be showing the 7:05 game (teams TBA) and you can score along. Whether you're a seasoned scorer or…

Marble is the feminist retelling of the life of the Virgin Mary, sharing her story before she became a mother. Out on the edge of the Roman Empire, Maryam dreams of the world beyond her village, her solitude occasionally broken by a mysterious figure named Gabriel. But when Maryam’s father dies and leaves behind…

Due to a private event, the entirely of Book Club Bar will be closed to the public from 5:30pm to 9pm. At 9pm, we will reopen fully to the public.

Book Club Bar's monthly live poetry series. Curated by local poet and playwright Galinsky, with "Five Minute Features" from a dozen poets of all styles. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : The rear half of the store will be used exclusively for this event. The front bar will be open to the public for drinking & chatting. Book…

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Joey Ama Dio. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Plane Station. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

It's Banned Books Week - so we're calling on romance readers to support Authors Against Book Bans and fight back against censorship! Romance readers, unite to fight censorship this Banned Books Week! Authors Ella Dawson and Katherine Grant invite you to join fellow romance lovers to read romance, talk about romance…

Everyone’s welcome at our generative writing party. Just bring an empty notebook and we'll do the rest! Welcome to Written in Brooklyn 's Journal Club ; an in-person writing party that makes you feel like you’re sitting at the coolest lunch table in the cafeteria. With generative writing prompts centered around that…

Stuck in your writing? In need of a little more time or inspiration? Book Club Bar's Drink 'N Draft writing night is designed to get you out of your head and onto the page. Each night includes a series of visual prompts that will lead you toward new creative choices in your work. This laptop-free/handwriting exercise…

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Sophia Stewart. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Zoya Zafar. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Sweet Nothings is a literary salon held the second Tuesday of every month at Book Club Bar in Bushwick. It's a place for writers to share their work with a friendly and supportive community. We can't wait to have you! You can submit to perform your work HERE . [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is a free event. The rear part…

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Nick Chiapparino. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Tim Falvey. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Barry Oreck. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Our weekly acoustic music series, featuring Dominic & Pilialoha. [ ABOUT THIS EVENT : This is non-ticketed event, free and open the public. The musician will be playing in the rear of the store, but we remain open for book browsing.]

Join Book Club Bar in our East Village store for a MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY for Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Splintered Harmony. Romance, danger, and intrigue await you in the stunning sixth installment of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series. 🎟️ [ TICKETS HERE ] Your ticket includes : Hardcover edition of…

Join Book Club Bar in our Bushwick store for a MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY for Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Splintered Harmony. Romance, danger, and intrigue await you in the stunning sixth installment of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series. 🎟️ [ TICKETS HERE ] Your ticket includes : Hardcover edition of A…

Seven Wonders is a theatrical magic show featuring curated magic and intimate illusions presented by award winning magician Ryan Phillips . Exploring his personal relationship to the Art of Magic, this one man immersive experience features unbelievable true stories, unique magic ephemera, and audience participation…

Weekly on Mondays - the Nuyorican Poets Cafe's famous slam series at the Bowery Poetry Club. Hosted by JRose & Luna Rosa.

A play by Al Groppi

with Special Guest Gianmarco Soresi!

Presented by Cirkus Moxie, in residence at Brooklyn Art Haus

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars. 📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "The Neuroscience of Auditory Perception" 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Pascal Wallisch, PhD Join us for a fascinating evening as Prof. Dr. Pascal Wallisch unpacks how the brain…

Wake up and smell the chemtrails, sheeple! Join our convention of free-thinkers as we uncover everything the global elites want to keep hidden from us. Four comedians will present their own unique conspiracy theories, connecting dots that you never knew existed. After each presentation, their findings will be peer…

Arguments & Grievances is a live comedy debate show where comedians argue about ridiculous topics with the audience deciding the victor. The show has been featured in countless comedy festivals earning praise such as “smart, high-stakes tomfoolery disguised in a brilliant, faux-brainy conceit… This show is a riot.”…

Comedians go on job interviews with real life hiring professionals in an effort to get the job. The catch? They'll be assigned terrible fake resumes that they won't see until the show. Will these performers successfully crank up their corporate charisma and defend some truly terrible credentials, or will their…

Ever see a famous work of art at a museum and wondered, what does that painting even mean? Modern Whitney is a comedy panel show that attempts to answer that question. Join our comedians as they try to guess what famous art from different museums mean. Afterwards, a real art expert explains what that art actually…

What happens when one terminally online man tries to discover the cause of internet psychosis? He loses all touch with reality - and he makes a film about it. The film will be presented by Michael Burns and followed by a short Q&A with Michael Burns co-director Gregory Elek. It feels like the internet is turning us…

BOOKS AND BURLESQUE, Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 pm–11:30 pm. Doors 9:00 pm. Show: 9:30pm-11:30pm with an intermission If the show is sold out there will be a waiting list at the door We are excited this fall to bring you naughty new literary novels, a gay immigrant love story and a queer coming of age story as…

**Patient advocacy panel to follow.** In this one-act play, absurdist humor, clowning, puppetry, music, and animation bring to life the very real struggles and triumphs of navigating the three-ring circus that is the American healthcare system. We join Sharon, a middle school teacher (and the colorful cast of cancer…

A new topic every show! This time we're laughing about navigating a career transition. Our last show was covered by The New York Times! Whether you’re exploring changing industries, are searching for a new job, going to grad school, aspire to be self-employed, feel worried that AI is going to leave you collecting…

This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they've always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more! This week **Ikechukwu Ufomadu** interviews **Stuart…

Celebrate the biggest night in television at Caveat! The watch party will feature a live stream of the award ceremony with live performances during commercial breaks. Join us for an evening filled with pop culture, comedy, burlesque, music, and interactive games! Hosted by Christopher Morucci and featuring surprise…

If you want to submit to be a contestant, please buy a ticket and [fill out this form!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR9FmkhRmRk5IZBkkayHsFs4vQFzyFFZ7FYw27iMG7mUl0Tg/viewform?usp=publish-editor) The Jewish Dating Game is the hilarious interactive dating game show with delicious prizes. Hosted by modern…

Part karaoke, part confessional. STORY-OKE invites performers and audience members alike to share a true story about their connection to a song - or the song itself - then sing the hell out of it. Every song has a story. For our next show, we'll have song storytellers from The Onion, Biology on Tap, the CW's Katy…

Come celebrate with a special edition of Pitch Roast Live: Pitch Roast en Vivo - Hispanic Heritage Month! This month we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Hispanic cast of founders, comics, and more. Pitch Roast Live️‍ brings comedy, startups, and venture capital together. A Shark Tank and comedy roast…

SORRY WE'RE HERE is an NYC-based sketch group founded by Caleb Alexander, Edward Barbini, Leah Windahl, and Kevin Turner. Sorry We're Here invites their favorite performers to join them for a hilarious original hour of comedy. With new creative voices joining the mix every performance, each show promises a unique…

Facts Machine is a science comedy show (and science trivia showdown) by and for people who are curious about everything–but especially the things that make them laugh! Scientists by day and pub trivia hosts by night, co-hosts Em, Noah, and Rob leverage their scientific curiosity and delight in obscure minutiae to…

Major Fix is a PowerPoint lecture series where New York City’s brightest creative minds share a presentation on a personal obsession, followed by an audience Q&A. Previous lectures include: Critical Height Theory™, The Subtle Art of Online Stalking, and New York City Etiquette Tips From a Native New Yorker for…

Featured on BBC Scotland. It's Love Island meets Whose Line Is It Anyway. Two singles are blindfolded. Will it be love at first sight or a slow-motion car crash? One blind date. Four comics. Unscripted, unhinged, unforgettable. Hosted by Douglas Widick (North Coast) and Kaila Mullady (Freestyle Love Supreme) '*A…

Join us on September 18th at Caveat for a night of bold, playful, and wildly funny ASL improv. It’s the kind of energy that makes the night feel DEAF. Featuring returning performers Kailyn Aaron-Lozano, James Caverly, Dickie Hearts, and a newcomer Sandra Mae Frank.

Join Trans Voices Cabaret for an evening of fabulous music and powerful joy with some of NYC's brightest transgender and nonbinary musical theater stars! Featuring Ernest Allen. Roachee Babee, Sam Campos, Rylynn Davis, X Hernandez, Jalen Jones, Natalia Ramos, Jett Roberts, and River Tricarico. Musical direction by…

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars. 📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "The Cinematic Witch: Power, Gender, and Fear" 🎙️ Speaker: Professor JR Pepper From wicked child-snatchers to feminist icons, the witch has haunted cinema since its…

Fun in Moderation is BACK with all new sketches! Fun in Moderation is a New York City-based sketch comedy team comprised of Austin Elias-de Jesus (UCB), Kendall Bowden (Nick’s girlfriend), Nick Ryan (Kendall’s boyfriend), and Syd King (Good Girls Gone Sad). The group has performed at SF Sketchfest, New York Comedy…

As America began descending into authoritarianism, comedy writers Ginny Hogan and Carlos Greaves knew there was only one thing to do: cash in. That’s why they wrote Obey In Advance: How To Survive and Thrive Under Authoritarianism, the complete guide to living in a kleptocratic police state. Join the authors for an…

This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they've always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more! This week **Asher Perlman** interviews **Weiji Ma** about how…

Actors are given a scene & learn their lines, improvisers are given nothing & must make it work. New York top improvisers and actors from Broadway, TV and beyond perform in scenes from Mamet to Moliere and everything in between. The actors will know their lines and the improvisers will improvise with no prior…

The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman serves up a unique Whine List of the audience’s past gripes, moans and misdemeanours, while also dishing out some of his premier erotic poetry. The show has played to packed audiences all around the world. Expect louche musings, dry wit and Gallic superiority. ★ Winner:…

Join improv troupe The Bisque as they serve up a delicious comedy variety show featuring New York's finest, all to raise money for abortion access. Hearty comedy for a good cause? Say it with us: I'll Have... the Bisque! Hosted by improv troupe The Bisque, The Bisque: Comedy for Charity features some of the best…

An often hilarious and always heartfelt New York City focused storytelling show where comedians share some of their most personal, improbable, over the top, yet totally true - Impossible New York Stories!

Science Tonight! is a late-night comedy talk show with guests scientists who are prepared, and improvisers who are not, to talk about science. Host Dr. Mark Popinchalk and the Science Tonight! reporting team are going to have their hands full keeping the show on the road as scientists and literal forces of nature…

A 2000's-tinged sketch comedy hour, featuring standup from NYC favorites. Post-9/11 in a tasteful way. Featuring: Lydia Paris, Michael Colton, Mo Macsai Goren, David Colton Special Guests: Saidah Belo-Osagie and Carly Kane

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars. 📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "Champagne: A Story of Widows, Women, and Wine" 🎤 Speaker: Professor Torrey Grant Join us for a sparkling evening as Professor Torrey Grant uncorks the surprising…

For people who wonder "What if Wendy Williams was a comedian with a political science degree?", there's Do It Live w/ Chika. Do It Live features funny, candid conversations with New York political leaders and organizers, musicians, local business owners, comedians, and more. The show explores the city that we live in…

**Abolish Everything** is a fast-paced, low-stakes comedy debate show! Comedians roast their pet peeves. A panel of improvisers grills them with questions. The audience decides what gets abolished—and the most persuasive lobbyist receives the ultimate corrupt bribe: a bag of coins with a dollar sign on it. This is a…

**Abolish Everything** is a fast-paced, low-stakes comedy debate show! Comedians roast their pet peeves. A panel of improvisers grills them with questions. The audience decides what gets abolished—and the most persuasive lobbyist receives the ultimate corrupt bribe: a bag of coins with a dollar sign on it. Hosted by…

Imagine a world... where several popular mythology podcasters who all talk about the same book series on the internet.... UNITE for GOOD in REAL LIFE. That's right, we are linking up the Seaweed Brain, Newest Olympian, Monster Donut, and Demigod Debut podcasts, not for a fight to the death, but for comedy and…

**THEME: SEX WORKER RIGHTS** What happens when the master builder of New York, Robert Moses, loses his power and attempts to host a late night talk show? The Power Joker is one hour of driving comedy inspired by that horrible "genius" Robert Moses and his 1974 biography, The Power Broker by Robert Caro. Come see RM…

Mystery Science Theater meets Animal Documentary at Drunk Planet Earth. Hosted by Brian Morabito (Dropout) and Stephen Buckley (UCB), the twist of the show comes when the audience tries to stump the hosts with animal questions. Come for the animal facts, stay for the drunk hosts trying to remember what they know…

On The Watchlist with Jay Servedio is a late-night comedy series. We dive headfirst into the week’s headlines, media manipulation, and political theater. Smart, silly, and unapologetically weird, each episode of On The Watchlist features character interviews, investigative desk pieces, a topical deep dive, and wild…

This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they've always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more! This week **Padma Lakshmi** interviews **Lisa Miller** about…

Three-Day Champion is a comedic storytelling show wrapped inside a game show that asks, where comedian guests compete to tell their favorite, funniest, most revealing stories for bragging rights and weirdo prizes! Host Christine Walters, with the help of an expert Celebrity Judge, determines who wins, and who "least…

Using sports drafting methods, historians Claire Aubin (This Guy Sucked) and Patrick Wyman (Past Lives), along with commentator Manny Fidel (No Such Thing) assemble a crack team of America’s evil-est dead people and pit them against each other in a race to the bottom.

Go Touch Grass is the Internet’s not-so-nice way of telling someone to log off and get outside. On this very online comedy podcast, hosts Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales will recap the whole week in trending topics so listeners can do just that.

Were You Raised By Wolves? cordially invites you to an evening on the hilarious how-to's for any slippery social situation with hosts Emmy Award-winning journalist Nick Leighton and stand-up comedian Leah Bonnema (Late Show with Stephen Colbert & Don't Tell Comedy) who will discuss personal pet peeves, mortifying…

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2 the same way the T-800 would: by ripping the film a new one. Come experience a (much funnier) version of T2, narrated by your favorite comedians and novelized by some of TV's funniest writers. Plus, behind the scenes interviews with the people who actually made the film…

At Good Work_ Live, Dan Toomey and his news associates bring their YouTube channel to the live stage – tackling one surprise news topic each show with a panel of guests, experts, and hopefully one animal. Dan Toomey is a comedian who hosts the Good Work YouTube channel.

Moms Against Sketch Comedy performs entirely original, never-before-seen sketches. And they do it all on stilts! Moms Against Sketch Comedy is comprised of a group of friends from college and the period after college when you still make friends. Their work has been featured in: NY Comedy Festival's Comics to Watch,…

Lucie Pohl’s Immigrant Jam Comedy features NYC’s funniest immigrant and 1st gen comics, who will make you laugh so hard you’ll wish you were born somewhere else. Guaranteed not to have stolen any of your jobs, Immigrant Jam celebrates the beauty of everything cross cultural, deliciously different and not from here.…

**Roomies LIVE!** returns to Caveat with the premiere of a brand-new episode. This interactive comedy brings an original 90s sitcom to the stage with the help of its Live Studio Audience. Part immersive theatre, part live sitcom taping, Roomies LIVE! is a nostalgia-soaked night of laughter. One of the show’s…

Some of the greatest performers you will ever hear are NOT on the stage - but in the office, hospital, café, or even working from home. For one night, we want to put a spotlight on the talents of those who are working regular (or even irregular) jobs and are NOT working in the entertainment industry. We're clocking…

Tom Delgado, a certified NYC tour guide and comedian, takes you on an entertaining tour through different aspects of New York each month with history, his comedian friends, trivia with prizes, and special guests. Special Guest: **DAVID CONRAD-PEREZ** (author, Fire in the Heart of the City) **About Tom** Tom has a…

Ben Tumin, the satirist profiled in The New York Times, returns for one last romp through The Power Broker. After sold-out runs of Parts One and Two, Ben concludes his trilogy by exploring how Robert Moses fell from power—how New Yorkers, like the Knicks, slayed Goliath. Ben weaves in author Robert Caro's story to…

This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they've always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more! This week **Negin Farsad** interviews **Wyna Liu** about how…

Raised by a devout Catholic mother and witch grandmother, Vanessa Gonzalez shares hilarious stories of growing up on the Texas border, family chaos, cultural expectations, and finding the courage to chase her own dreams.

Come watch the funniest comedians and finest scientists in NYC go head-to-head-to-head-to-head the Caveat way: by creating presentations from audience suggestions and delivering them live on the spot. SageMatch is a powerpoint comedy gauntlet hosted by Ben Taylor (Nerd Nite NYC) that challenges the city's funniest…

Next Slide Please invites comedians to prepare and present PowerPoints about whatever they want. That could mean a data-driven ranking of the best Manhattan street corners for first date make-outs, pitches for start-up investment opportunities that are *probably* not scams, or a passionate defense of the 2003 Jessica…

After touring North America for the past four years with his solo show Case 84: Adopted in the U.S.A., for the first time ever, Edward Yoo Pokropski is taking his show back to where it all began; Seoul, Korea! Before he embarks, he is performing two special send off shows in NYC. Come out and catch these special…

______________________________________________________ *At Vocabaret, New York City’s most-decorated wordsmiths come together for an eclectic variety hour (and a half) of raucous wordplay, etymological deep dives, and alphabetic absurdity that investigates the intersection of language and everyday life, inspired by a…

Hot aur Single is not your typical dating event. ig: @hotaursingle This is not speed dating. It’s more like your funniest friends turned dating apps into a live game show. Expect: ✦ get seated at curated tables with potential matches ✦ the best wingman comedian hosts ✦ blindfolded dating rounds ✦ a chance to go on…

Comedians go on job interviews with real life hiring professionals in an effort to get the job. The catch? They'll be assigned terrible fake resumes that they won't see until the show. Will these performers successfully crank up their corporate charisma and defend some truly terrible credentials, or will their…

You'll be revved up and purring like a kitten at Nerd Nite NYC on Saturday October 10, 2026 at Caveat NYC as we bring you three fun-yet-informative presentations about weird animal sex, the magic of vitamins, and using drag queens as a vehicle (pun intended!) to learn about Formula One racing. That wet spot isn't an…

A staged reading of excerpts from NOVEL, Caroline Rothstein’s new novel in progress. NOVEL is a split-timeline literary fiction novel—think Sliding Doors (1998) meets My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, with the punch and snark of Elif Bautman’s The Idiot. It’s lockdown. Ariella Lynne Levkoff (Ari!)…

Mission to Zyxx LIVE is back at Caveat to tickle your ears and serenade your funny bone. Watch and listen as the cast creates a brand new, very canon episode of the show, complete with special guests, live immersive sound design and Fresh surprises galore.

This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they've always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more! This week **Ophira Eisenberg** interviews **Andrea Love**…

The formula is simple: 1. Experts give fun talks 2. Comedians improv/e them, sight unseen The Result: A night where big ideas meet big laughs Talks by: **Lizabanks Campagna** *(Overheard Happy Hour)* **Mick Szal** *(And Scene)* **Lina Zikas** *(CRISPR The Musical)* Comedy by: **Brielle DeMirjian** *(The Daily Show)*…

Performed by Dani Faith Leonard, this part TED Talk, part one-person show about sex and extremism blends deep research with sharp humor and wildly entertaining visuals. Dani has spent the past decade studying the history of sex. At the same time, she’s been directing a documentary about extremism in America.…

Three-Day Champion is a comedic storytelling show wrapped inside game show format that asks, if you were a three-day champion on a game show, what three stories about yourself would you choose to tell? In each episode comedian guests compete to tell their favorite, funniest, most revealing anecdotes for bragging…

The NYC Magic Ensemble presents a night of world-class magicians and mentalists at the Caveat Theater in Manhattan. Witness an evening of sophisticated illusion and psychological mystery that will have you questioning your own senses. Perfect for a remarkable date night or an unforgettable evening with friends. Just…

WordOut Theater presents **un/reality**: a selection of six new one-acts from rising playwrights performed over two days. Each work considers opposing views on an often startling shared reality. Plays were chosen via a submission process and developed through a series of collaborative workshops over the past year.…

WordOut Theater presents **un/reality**: a selection of six new one-acts from rising playwrights performed over two days. Each work considers opposing views on an often startling shared reality. Plays were chosen via a submission process and developed through a series of collaborative workshops over the past year.…

This show is exactly what it says. Every week one of your favorite comedians interviews an expert on a topic they've always wanted to know more about. Every Sunday come hear the funniest interviews about neuroscience, astrophysics, mental health, and more!

From the hashish hotboxes of antiquity to that time Willie Nelson smoked a joint on the roof of the White House, prepare to experience 10,000 years of cannabis history in this highly-entertaining live multimedia show. Whether you're new to cannabis or a true OG, you'll get high on history while hearing incredible…

WHAT! IS! UP, EVERYONE?! WELCOME to JO MARCH MADNESS: LIVE! - the March Madness where YOU decide who gets to marry Ben Langhorst (host) and save him from his sad, little life. JO MARCH MADNESS!!!! There are a bevy of beautiful male celebrities that Ben would let absolutely destroy his life. He sets up the matches,…

EconLOL is an economics-themed comedy show that will teach you nothing about the economy, but will give you lots of opportunities to laugh at it. EconLOL brings together comedians, writers, and sometimes real life economists to make fun of economics (or something at least somewhat, remotely econ/money/finance…

Scholars across time have struggled to define Yesterday’s Horoscope, but it’s simply a two-woman comedy show with an astrological bent in which Kristina Gustovich and Jane Mitchell play the all seeing, all knowing, and occasionally withholding Skies. Inspired by all one-woman shows, this two-woman show features more…

The Story Collider is a storytelling show dedicated to bringing true, personal stories about science to audiences around the world. Each month we bring five storytellers to the stage to tell their stories of how science impacted their lives in touching, funny, and interesting ways.

Comedy meets all your gripes about living in this godforsaken and beautiful city. This variety show, fundraising money for the New York Working Families Party, will feature sketches, improv, stand-up, and singing (for some reason)! Follow us on Instagram at @wfpsketchshow. Here are our guests: TIPTOE. ALEX KUMIN.…

A funny and heartbreaking play about love, loss, and discovering what we're really holding onto. **Synopsis:** When Mackenzie receives an eviction notice just months after the end of a four-year relationship, she has 72 hours to pack up the apartment where she built a life she thought would last forever. As the hours…

Join us for a night of science-themed fun and games at Caveat right before Halloween! Carnegie Science, one of the world’s most renowned scientific research institutions, will host a social on Thursday, October 29, at Caveat NYC on the Lower East Side. But not just any social...a slightly spooky social. Something is…

Celebrate Meowloween with Catbaret, NYC's cat-themed cabaret presented by **Weruva**, hosted by Gemma Smith and packed with comedy, music, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque). *"You pawsitively won't want to miss Catbaret." — Time Out NY* **Highlights include:** * Burlesque, musical and comic variety acts from some of…

It’s time to be loud and proud, sweet Transylvanians!✨ 💋It’s Rocky Horror Picture Show! And since it’s pride month, you can expect a queer as Hell show!🏳️‍🌈 Come watch the cult classic the way it was meant to be seen; with a full shadowcast of actors and an audience yelling Asshole/Slut! Party poppers and snapping…

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DOOMERS is coming to Austin after runs in San Francisco, Sydney, Manhattan and Stockholm.

School Pictures is a playful and sharp musical exploration of the New York City School system written and performed by Milo Cramer and directed by Morgan Green. Through ten vivid portraits of New York City students chasing admission to competitive schools, Cramer explores ambition, anxiety, and adolescence with humor…

Two Girls revisits one of the 2000s’ most viral shock-porn videos, using verbatim dialogue to construct a strange, irreverent examination of sex, disgust, and the body.

“The aftermath of 9/11 is not over.” Andrea Assaf’s 11Reflections: NYC is a multi-disciplinary performance that centers long overlooked voices in the national conversation on the impact of 9/11. Through music, dance, poetry, and performance, 11Reflections: NYC asks how we commemorate, what happens after, and whose…

The forces that would have us turn away from each other, that would have us distrust our neighbors and fear the unfamiliar, are louder than they have been in a long time. Gathering around art, song, dance, and story has always been how people metabolize the unbearable, imagine the impossible, and reach across great…

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Our new season celebrating living writers’ new work, starts off with a community parade for one of our influences- the great French lesbian philosopher,

Soon A New Musical by Nick Blaemire Presented by Out of the Box Theatrics in association with Bella Vita Entertainment and Red Horse LLC What do you do with the time you have left? While twenty-something Charlie waits for the end of the world, Jonah waits for her to start living. But before time runs out, Charlie…

It’s a disorienting and fractured world - history is manipulated, documents are shredded, and even knowledge is lynched. As the trash piles up, how do you find connection in a system created to isolate? Better hold onto your neck . WE'LL JUMP OFF THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE GET THERE is a theatrical event that blends…

In a society filled with algorithmic dead ends, deepfakes, and trends like biohacking and min-maxing, what makes a human a human is freshly up for debate— again. Online and in life, we are shown potentials for optimizing the human body at an exhausting rate. Let Me Be An Animal is about slowing down, giving up some…

In THE CHARNEL HOUSE, shadow puppetry and toy theater explore memories of past lives reflected in every corner of our city. The artifacts of history pile up and are crushed beneath our feet. Look, we continue to love in the time of apocalypse and search for a human and humane world amongst the rubble.

An evening devoted to nonsense in all its musical forms: songs, sounds, improvisations, wrong turns, and happy accidents. Where musicians take their cues from the audience, from each other, and occasionally from nowhere in particular. Come feast your ears on an evening of songs, sounds, tangents, interruptions, and…

Uh Oh Manifest(o)ing! is a declaration of varied intentions and the weaving of a spell in the shape of a one-night-only performance. This night could never and will never be able to happen again. With a slew of trusted collaborators, Theresa Buchheister serves up an evening of impossibility, delight and challenge.…

Target Margin Theater Gala Burlesque honoring: Dominique Bravo and James Tigger! Ferguson Monday, October 19th Doxsee Theater This year we take it all off for the TMT Gala. Strip off your artistic habits, unwrap your cloak of shame, drop your prejudices around your ankles—and help us remake the TMT world of glorious…

This intimate and image-rich work combines dance, music, live camera work, and projection within an interactive sonic sculpture, weaving personal and ancestral memory into a mirage-like environment. Through sweat, breath, and shadow, the work physically reclaims the stories of invisible labor, ultimately asking: What…

Open Installation Hours (4pm to 6pm) for [ ] give you—the audience—the opportunity to engage with the interactive world of [ ] up close. Enter the multi-sensory environment, move through the sonic sculpture, and use your own touch to activate the work’s shifting sonic worlds and visual landscapes. [ ] is an intimate,…

Bring yourself, bring your family, and come ready to dive more deeply into the multi-sensory world of [ ] with co-creators Adrienne Westwood and Angélica Negrón. This hands-on workshop invites participants into the artists’ creative process, exploring some of the themes, choices, and tools that shaped [ ] . Through…

The Brick presents PRISM: A Festival of New Queer Musicals by The Makers’ Ensemble playing September 8-13, 2026 at The Brick Theater running time 90 minutes tickets $25-50 PRISM: A Festival of New Queer Musicals Produced by The Makers’ Ensemble in partnership with The Brick Theater & Brooklyn Art Haus Find them…

The Brick presents The Wreck of the Unbelievable by Sleth playing Sep 17-26, 2026 at The Brick Theater running time 70 minutes tickets $25-50 Art world megastar Damien Hirst has died! Suddenly, scandalously, suspiciously! He leaves behind hundreds of dead animals in formaldehyde, one diamond-encrusted skull and a…

The Brick presents Im Dunkeln sieht man besser (translation: you can see better in the dark) by Leonie Bell with LOCAL GRANDMA playing Oct 1-18, 2026 at The Brick Theater running time 70 minutes tickets $25-50 In a town where the living and undead cohabitate: Birthday girl Biggi performs a cabaret and attends a…

The Brick presents I Can Steal Your Mother written, performed, and illustrated by Max Wittert playing October 30-November 15, 2026 at The Brick Theater running time 65 minutes tickets $25-50 I Can Steal Your Mother is a fully-illustrated comedy hour from artist and comedian Max Wittert. Composed of over 1,200…

La Ventana de los Chévere follows the Chévere family—Machucha, Maruchi, Felipe, and Felipito—through the years between 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis. Playwright Iván Acosta witnessed, photographed, and filmed the attacks from his Hell's Kitchen apartment window, and that experience became the s

"La ventana de los Chévere" es una tragicomedia que narra la historia de los Chévere: una familia hispana cuya vida queda marcada desde los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001 hasta el colapso de la burbuja inmobiliaria que devastó la economía del país en el 2008.

SPECIAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: "La ventana de los Chévere" es una tragicomedia que narra la historia de los Chévere: una familia hispana cuya vida queda marcada desde los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001 hasta el colapso de la burbuja inmobiliaria que devastó la economía del país en el 2008.

Department of Transformation: Sunday Sessions! Studio 309 RSV P here It's time to come together! Starting this month, join DOT for Sunday Sessions —experimental Sunday morning gatherings to help people connect with something larger than themselves. Each session features karaoke (note: singing

Department of Transformation: Sunday Sessions! Studio 309 RSV P here It's time to come together! Starting this month, join DOT for Sunday Sessions —experimental Sunday morning gatherings to help people connect with something larger than themselves. Each session features karaoke (note: singing

Department of Transformation: Sunday Sessions! Studio 309 RSVP here . It's time to come together! Starting this month, join DOT for Sunday Sessions —experimental Sunday morning gatherings to help people connect with something larger than themselves. Each session features karaoke (note: singing i

An exploration of the side effects of toxic masculinity ("machismo") on men of color and their families, "Dominant Animals" focuses on Felix Burgos, a Puerto Rican man living in Queens, who is currently in anger management in an attempt to rectify his wrongs and better the personal relationships in his life,…

By Communal Theater Company Director & Playwright Elizabeth Ostler, Production Stage Manager Lee Monahan, Scenic Designer & Projection Designer Riley Lathrom, Lighting Designer Jessica Greenberg, Costume Designer Candice Nielsen, Composer Nick Luna, Sound Designer Joshua Moore, Props Designer Samantha Tutasi,…

A RADICAL AND REVELROUS LIVE ALBUM EXPERIENCE. New York City. Tonight. The Stardust Club at The Flea is electric with the spirit of intergalactic royalty who've come here to...well...to put it simply, honey, shake off all that shit going down and stay in the groove. Conceived by Flea Artistic Director Niegel Smith…

By Et Alia Theater After 7 years of celebrating the voices of international women+ in NYC, we will gather again at this special event with festivities and fundraise for another year of theater programming. Come join us, or... expect to be haunted by some very extraordinary aliens. Here are some ~dangerously~ exciting…

Thursday, September 24 | 7PM Forget your basic date night. For one night only, The Stardust Club opens its doors for DISCO INFERNO , an unforgettable VIP performance and afterparty. Expect an open bar, delectable bites prepared by our Culinary Artist-in-Residence, a live DJ set by The Illustrious Blacks, and…

Produced by Skylight Productions Theater Written by Paul David Young; directed by Danilo Gambini; starring Baize Buzan; costume and set design by Jimmy Stubbs; lighting design by Nicole Lang McDonald; sound design by Liam Bellman-Sharpe The late Roman Empire is in chaos. Livia longs for her lover, who left Rome to…

Justin Vivian Bond performs at Joe's Pub!

A deeply reassuring night about charisma, community, and absolutely nothing to worry about.

Mai-Elka Prado Gil performs at Joe's Pub!

Villalobos Brothers perform at Joe's Pub!

A MUSICAL FOR HENRIETTA by Lisa Stephen Friday is a romantic comedy about a middle-aged trans woman, Henrietta, and her high school sweetheart, Alan.

CHRISTEENE, feral icon of the NYC underground, descends upon Joe's Pub to face the new year of 2026 head on!

Generation Women is a multigenerational storytelling night that invites a woman or non-binary performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme.

In HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent dares to rescue himself from the “slings and arrows” of his past.

Danny Lipsitz leads The Brass Tacks in a dynamic ride of hit mid 20th century music in spectacular style.

Marley Gotterer brings her absurdly hilarious thoughtful show to Manhattan *snaps*.

Following its blowout premiere at La Mama, PLANT OF THE PEOPLE returns to Joe’s Pub for a special concert event.

MacArthur Fellowship-winning icon Taylor Mac reunites with Obie Award-winning composer Matt Ray to share songs from their epic rock-opera meditation on queerness, BARK OF MILLIONS, featuring special guests and performers from the original production.

Pooja Reddy performs at Joe's Pub!

To celebrate Unprofessional’s fifth year, Maya Suess has invited a lineup of some of the best and most beloved performers to join her on the Joe’s Pub stage.

An afternoon of surprising sounds, beautiful songs and fantastic compositions, from a world traveling composer Sxip Shirey and his surprising guest artists.

Back by popular demand! Following her sold-out Joe's Pub concerts, Broadway's Linedy Genao returns with an all-new solo show celebrating Latinx Heritage Month.

Acclaimed Argentine singer-songwriter Federico Aubele returns to Joe’s Pub for a special intimate acoustic performance.

Cristin Milioti sings songs at a piano for you and others.

Rogê performs at Joe's Pub!

Spanning more than three decades, GOOD TIME CHARLIE is a multigenerational story of gay men growing up, falling in love, and cherishing the arts.

Tiresias perform at Joe's Pub!

Sandra St. Victor, Audrey Wheeler Downing, and Karen Bernod showcase the music of Chaka Khan and their chart-topping hits as solo and featured artists.

Join Oliver Richman—corn popsicle enthusiast and lover of the TV show Lost—on day 1000 of writing a song.

Julian Velard previews songs from his upcoming EP, No One Goes To The Movies Anymore, along with other classics from his catalog!

Join Angela Travino as she shares her take on motherhood, grief, and the importance of love in all forms.

Sarah Kang is excited to be back at Joe's Pub to play an intimate, acoustic show with her longtime friend and pianist Takahiro Izumikawa.

Hosted by singer and actress Alex Arthur, this perfectly curated evening features comedy, song, magic, and just the right amount of gleeful chaos.

Rite of Strings performs at Joe's Pub!

Join performance artist, translator, musician, and vocalist Haleh Liza Gafori for an uplifting and penetrating night of music and poetry, featuring her acclaimed translations of the 13th century mystic Rumi as well as songs sung in the original Persian.

Don't miss Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge as they present the songs of Squeeze vs. XTC!

Join Kate Douglas to celebrate the release of her latest record Dog Heart, an alt-folk EP about the long process of becoming yourself.

From the mind of composer, vocalist, and playwright Truth Future Bachman comes a glittery, gay, never-before-heard set of songs from their new musical, Team Unicorn.

Seriously Entertaining is House of SpeakEasy's acclaimed series where writers such as Roz Chast, John McWhorter, Sarah Ruhl, Salman Rushdie, and more take the stage to riff and ruminate informally, dinner-theater-style, on the evening’s theme.

Spend an unforgettable evening with Ian Axel of A Great Big World, featuring an opening set by The Wildmans and a special guest appearance by Broadway's Nathan Salstone.

Habibi Festival aims to take listeners on a journey of the sounds wafting through the airwaves and living rooms of cities spanning Marrakech to Baghdad.

Following a highly acclaimed production in London’s West End, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON makes its North American premiere at The Public this fall.

Elissa Mielke performs at Joe's Pub!

The prodigal son, Marc Anthony Thompson, returns to Joe’s Pub

BélO performs at Joe's Pub!

Now in its 23rd year, the New York Arab American Comedy Festival returns to Joe’s Pub!

From the creative team behind Migguel Anggelo’s acclaimed ICONS series comes a dynamic new episode: ICONS: Latin Rhythms.

Join celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly for tea; the brew is piping hot and anything can (and will) happen.

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa performs at Joe's Pub!

Lucibela performs at Joe's Pub!

Noah Britton's birthday bash with Young@Heart Chorus, The Best Thing Ever, Ike Ufomadu, & Bill Taft, with special guest Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields.

Alysha Umphress resurrects her hit spooky kooky sexy mystical crystally musical moment of witchy whatever.

Aaron Jackson likes weird girl music so he’s going to sing some weird girl songs.

C. Anthony Bryant takes an unexpected and thrilling turn in Audacity - A Villain’s Songbook at Joe's Pub.

The latest in Richard Nelson’s The Rhinebeck Panorama, his acclaimed 12-play series about three families in Rhinebeck, New York, WE’LL SEE follows the Apple family on midterm election day, November 3, 2026.

The Skivvies return to Joe's Pub for The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show, a Halloween treat that puts the signature stripped-down, mashed-up Skivvies stamp on the iconic songs from the cult favorite.

The debut concert presentation of the score Ethan Iverson composed for the Mark Morris dance PEPPERLAND, featuring expansions and contractions loosely based on SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND.

This fall, Fiasco Theater and The Public partner to celebrate a hidden American classic: THE VERGE by Susan Glaspell, Pulitzer Prize winner and founder of the Provincetown Players.

The Bowery Boys perform at Joe's Pub!

Featuring: Charlie McCoy; Industry Monk; Nico de Luz; Jamie!

Hosted by Sophia Raza and Maribel Leddy.

Join the Juan Munguia Trio for three hours of live jazz in the KGB Red Room!

An open mic for comedians, musicians, poets, writers and performers of any other inclination.

A weekly comedy show in the heart of the East Village hosted by Emily Wilson with DJ Good Attitude.

We accept all forms of writing. Direct message @kgbmondaynight to sign up or for further inquiries. We accept sign ups the day of. Please be advised, it’s first come, first served. Two drink minimum. Tip required. 21+ event.

Join authors Kavi Yaga and Naheed Phiroze Patel for a reading and conversation celebrating the launch of THE VANISHINGS (TRP, 2026) THE VANISHINGS, Kavi Yaga’s debut story collection, is Kaveh Akbar’s choice for the 2026 George Garret Fiction Prize, published by Texas Review Press. Yaga’s stories explore faith, myth,…

Friday, Sept 18th DOORS: 7:00pm SHOW; 7:30 $20 ($5 OFF w/ CODE: DiscountTALE) 2 drink min, 21+ No hokey gimmicks. No dumb themes – For the past 13 years, TALE brings you the best in NYC’s storytelling! Past storytellers include Roy Wood Jr (Daily Show), Jena Friedman (Borat), John Fugalsang (Sirius XM), and Anthony…

Join Senya for three hours in the Private Curtain!

Join the Brendan Mark Quartet for three sets of live jazz in the Private Curtain!

Featuring: Myles Zavelo; Albertine Clarke; Matthew Gasda; Aaron Barry; Jack Cuthbertson; Victor Florence; Evan Grillon; Quinn Adikes.

7:30 show. There’s been a transporter malfunction and now Cherry Pitz has to find her way back to a universe in which she does not have a goatee. With Cherry Pitz, Handsome Brad, Rosie Cheeks, Brief Sweat, Miranda Raven, Betty Brash, Desiree Desade, Albert Cadabra, and More!

The variety show that tops them all. Since 1999. The original & still the best. Doors 8:00pm. Shows 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00. Featuring Daphne Always, Lydia Vengeance, Rachel Wax, Miss Pretty Smart, Dylan Mary Jane, Albert Cadabara, Tansy, & Corvette LeFace. Full bore fun, non-stop excitement.

New York City's longest running variety show. Since 1999. Doors 8:00pm. Shows 8:30, 9:45, 11:00, 12:15. Featuring Mel Frye, Wilfredo, Miss Pretty Smart, Dos Pajaros, Nikki Bellanova, Veronica Viper, Sam Urdang, Syrena, Puss N' Boots, Tiger Bay! Full bore fun, non-stop excitement.

The variety show that tops them all. The original, since 1999. Doors 8:00pm. Showtime 8:30 with a single intermission. Hosted by Walt Whitman. Featuring Sam Urdang, Miss Pretty Smart, Topher, Tansy, & Rosie Cheeks. Full bore fun, non-stop excitement.

8:00pm showtime. Send summer out with a bang! We've gathered some of NYC's funniest comedians including: Patricia Dinglasan (The Sherri Show), Cameron Leedy (Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour), Helen Wildy (SiriusXM), Grace Lobo (Hill to Die On Pod), Will Purpura (PBS), Nick Ciaccia (NC's Funniest).

Show 8:00pm. Flirty Riot NY presents burlesque, cirque, cabaret & a dance party. Starring Pixel the Drag Jester & those sassy Flirts: Dixie Hollywood , the Dude, Veronica Star, Rani Sahiba-the Queen , CoCo, Roxy Rolla, Mr. Hard Drive, Swagger, Irina Elle, Ty Knotts , Sass E. Frass, & Molly Cumdown

7:00pm doors. 7:30pm showtime. A Variety show that is erudite while at the same time rudimentary, instructive and yet a bawdy ribald romp! Hosted by Borscht belt legend Mel Frye. Live musical accompaniment by Charlie O'Connor. Featuring Michael Momentum, Lydia Wilts, & Pinkie Special!

New York City's longest running variety show. Since 1999. Doors 8:00pm. Shows 8:30, 9:45, 11:00, 12:15. Featuring Mel Frye, Stache Novak, Chipps Cooney, Kyla, Margo Mayhem, Cheeky Lane, Peter Peter, Mantrix, Jenny C'est Quoi, & Stormy Leather. non-stop excitement.

Doors at 7:00pm. Screening at 8:00pm.

Showtime 7:30pm. Join us at Rax Comedy Night for laughs and good vibes. Featuring Antjuan Tobias, BradRax, Janet McNamara, Katherine Duffy, Matthew Broussard, Peng Dang, Sabeen Sadiq and Tocarra Elise. Comedy will be followed by live music from The Cat’s Away.

8:00pm show. The Sage Hotel, an immersive burlesque, drag, & variety experience like you’ve never seen before, vintage vibes & a full live band. Featuring: Chestnut Belafonte, Sister to the Sun, Phoenix Ablaze, Cheetaquila, and Mizzaddy. Hosted by the mysterious matrie d themself, Zennifer Sage!

Showtime 8:00pm. Nerdlesque NYC, New York’s wildest nerds, are stripping off their dust jackets & celebrating their favorite literature, especially banned books. Featuring performances by Queerly Femmetastic, Seedy Edie, Rain Supreme, Rosie Tulips, Miss Mary Cyn, and Persé Fanny.

New York City's longest running variety show. Since 1999. Doors 8:00pm. Shows 8:30, 9:45, 11:00, 12:15. Featuring Lydia Vengeance, Veronica Viper, Andrea Flow, Donna Carnow, Dandy Dillinger, Broody Valentino, Topher, Elizabeth Munn, Audrey Love, & Syrena! Full bore fun, non-stop excitement.

10PM showtime. Skeleton Symphony, a live band tribute show with a different theme each month! Hosted by Lydia Vengeance, with an all-star cast!

New York City's longest running variety show. Since 1999. Doors 8:00pm. Shows 8:30, 9:45, 11:00, 12:15. Featuring an all-star cast TBA! Full bore fun, non-stop excitement.

9:00pm showtime. Dame Stormy Leather presents Erotic City. EJ Garlands & his live band blend funk, soul, rock, & beautifully bad decisions. Featuring Audrey Love, Kyla, & Jack Barrow. Dress to tempt. prepare to misbehave... til the cherry's gone.

7:00pm showtime. HELL YEAH is a decadent celebration of hedonism, burlesque, and sin. Indulge in an unholy night of comedy, spectacle, and thrills. Starring Damien Lenore and Phill Von Awesome

7:30 show. Cherry Pitz has an eerie feeling she’s being watched. Is it someone in the closet? Is it someone in the basement? Hotsy-Totsy's send up of Slasher Films. With Cherry Pitz, Handsome Brad, Mary Cyn, Fem Appeal, Rosie Cheeks, Desiree Desade, Dutch Baby, & Dylan Mary Jane!

7:00pm showtime. This unique show highlights student-created aerial acts with coaching by Body & Pole instructors: Adam Tabellija, Linda Gergye, Kyla Ranney

Showtime 8:00pm. Nerdlesque NYC brings you a blood-drenched celebration of everything that goes bump in the night. Featuring monsters, heroes, and final girls from your favorite horror movies, shows, and video games including Silent Hill, The Last of Us, and Vampirella.

New York City's longest running variety show. Since 1999. Doors 8:00pm. Shows 8:30, 9:45, 11:00, 12:15. Featuring an all-star cast TBA! Full bore fun, non-stop excitement.

One year anniversary of Regulars poetry series, co-presented with Spiral Editions

Never open, never closed. Since 2012.

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When a dead body is discovered in a small and incredibly queer town, the audience must decide who committed the murder. Every queer stereotype is a suspect in this whodunnit!

Marfa, Texas. Two women reunite with their childhood best friend, only to find that his politics have gone askew. With uncertainty defining both the present and future, Angela faces the temptation of adopting her old friend’s conservative lifestyle, while Magna seeks (and finds) some certainty about her way forward…

FOMO: Formerly Mormon is the critically acclaimed, two-time award winning solo show by Frankie Lee. FOMO story of a young man discovering his queer identity while signing his life away to the Mormon Church. Frankie Lee genuinely and humorously reflects on the opportunity he took to escape Mormonism and live as a gay…

Rambunctious, daring, hilarious, provoking, and fun. Trust us - You've never experienced a night of improvisation quite like this.

American fashion designer Halston is down on his luck. He's packing up his chic-as-hell Olympic Tower office for reasons he doesn't want to discuss. To make matters worse, Elizabeth I is knocking on his door. Yes, Elizabeth I, whose reign as Queen of England ended in 1603. But it's 1984 in New York City. All that…

A celebrated knight and his loyal squire arrive at a witch’s cave to carry out a righteous execution. What follows is a fast, profane, and increasingly absurd debate about honor, faith, and obedience, as certainty collapses into circular logic and sanctioned violence. 'A brilliantly silly medieval comedy' about how…

'Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!' joins an 8th grade squad on a high-school cross-country team as they run their little hormonal hearts out in the fall of 2011. A frenzied race through the dynamics of sex, love, and growing up, 'Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!' breathlessly begs the big questions: What is boyhood? Why does pain feel so good…

It’s a talk show! It’s a variety show! It’s a late night show at a reasonable hour! Anne Gridley hosts an all-star lineup of Third Ear Theater Co. friends, including dance, performance, music, comedy, and theater, plus an interview with extra-special guest Annie-B Parson! If you don't like something, it’ll be over…

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"Fast and Furious is a show about collective experience. It’s a place to make fun and meaning of all the things we experience together as New Yorkers, internet-scrollers, and happening-noticers, but may not have been given a moment to say, “Wow, that was crazy, right?” In practice, the show is an intimate collection…

"Mom said we were just taking a simple trip to a temple hidden in the mountains of Malaysia. What she failed to mention was that this ""temple"" wasn't quite what it seemed. As the journey grew stranger, it became increasingly clear that mom knew far more than she was letting on—and that this wasn't going to be a…

From Show Boat to Hamilton, Black women's voices have been integral parts of the musical theatre canon. But while the sound of our voices is celebrated, we have had few opportunities to actually tell our own stories. In Caged Bird, creator and performer Zina Ellis weaves together history, sociology, personal stories,…

Remember remember how the fifth of November was about nine months ago? G.B.A.T.P.M.O.A.P.F.T.S.I.T.M.T.T. Stands for Getting Back at the Prime Minister Over A Personal Feud That Started in the Mid-2000's is a show about a guy who wears a mask named G.B.A.T.P.M.O.A.P.F.T.S.I.T.M.T.T. who tries to get back at the…

Four friends are forced to face themselves, how they truly feel about each other and the gossip that divides and unifies them. But promise you won’t tell?

1980. New Haven, Connecticut — Four months before he will attempt to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, John Hinckley Jr. moves into the Colony Inn with a simple plan to make Jodie Foster his girlfriend. In his first night at the hotel, John and meets Eddie, the night concierge, where they discover a shared…

Persephone is an original play that reimagines the ancient Greek myth through the lens of migration, identity, and the intricate bond between mothers and daughters. Moving between Sicily and New York, the story follows a young woman suspended between the life she left behind and the one she is trying to build,…

Come to PUNCH puppet slam - a diverse group of puppet artists use a variety of styles to tell one story, a weird and wonderful puppet experience.

The Two Worlds Project is a verbatim documentary play that explores the urban-rural divide in New York State. Created from interviews with residents of the North Country and New York City, The Two Worlds Project examines the experiences, attitudes, and values of people in both regions regarding their local…

Beach Pageant is an immersive spiritual service dedicated to the healing properties of the ocean. Lead by Pearl Emerson, this bizarre quasi-cultish performance piece will leave audiences with a metaphorical sunburn and sand between their toes. Grab your bathing suit and your iced coffee, and lets make the beach!

Ham, a West Texas meatpacker, longs for a promotion. He will do anything to get it. Beleaguered by his grim career, eccentric libertarian coworker, and stalled long-distance relationship with a woman 30 years his senior, Ham is plagued by the looming presence of his manager and visions of his dead mother. MEAT…

When I was 18, I discovered that my great-grandfather directed 21 films in 1930s China. Why did nobody ever tell me? Where can I find his films? What did he believe in as an artist? Now, I step onstage, searching through fragments for answers—in a world still falling apart.

Running For My Life is a one woman show that blends spoken word, satire and live re-enactments to tell the story of Agnes Tirop a world class Kenyan athlete whose life was tragically cut short by femicide.

Domov is a story about a young Slovak-American woman who journeys to reconnect with her past, discovering old and new friends who help piece together her fractured identity.

When a sad, sensitive 6 year old boy watched Charles Walters' 1953 MGM Technicolor masterpiece Lili about a sad, sensitive French waif who joined a Carnival in search of love on television in 1967, his life changed forever. Now 64, he retraces the steps he took in search of his own Carnival to join, only to discover…

In a dystopian future where humans prolong their lives by replacing their body parts, the poor are dying in the street while the affluent horde wealth so they can live forever. Gray, a disillusioned aristocrat trapped by an overbearing guardian, and Lincoln, the leader of a group of streetwise scavengers struggling…

Get ready to laugh your Face Tape off! Come see The Armory's newest sketch comedy team, led by director Emily Claypoole and head writer Kali Doyle. They’re serving chaos, camp, and deeply funny nonsense. See you there!

“◼️⚫🅾” culminates a four yearslong choreographic exploration of geometric shapes: spatially, geometrically, and physically. While this sounds simple, complexity arises from extremely rigorous application. This hourlong quintet features original sound design by Ross Daniel utilizing the sonic landscape created by the…

SERIALS is a late-night episodic play competition series. Each weekend of performances, five original, never-before-seen 10 minute works are rehearsed, teched, and fully staged, premiered live in front of our audience. The audience then votes on their favorites, which come back the next week with a brand-new episode,…

What happens when a romcom turns dark?

From playwright/director Lisa Naso, Ladies is a fast paced, claustrophobic, dark comedy about family, mortality, and what it means to be (or not to be) a lady.

"In a Toronto loft, a disillusioned professor on the brink of divorce reunites with a former college friend, now a celebrated literary figure. Fuelled by whiskey and memories, their encounter unearths buried ambitions, the sting of aging, and paths not taken. A tender, time-bending exploration of love, regret, and…

Speak ART is USE's annual mainstage featuring a devised piece based on a culturally relevant theme. Speak ART empowers multidisciplinary artists to craft a new theatrical piece merging music, movement, and text. Through improvisation and experimental techniques, artists explore a culturally relevant theme and develop…

One woman stands alone against an oppressive regime. Show Trial turns state propaganda into farce—with choreographed confessions, scripted testimony, and a healthy disregard for reality. Drawn from the real transcripts of the 1950 trial of Milada Horáková, the Czechoslovak dissident accused of treason by a regime…

"A hot witchy summer brews in Astoria Queens but Themi Tsamos, a gay Greek virgin, is stuck working for his Thea at her run-down cat shop. After a psychic reading goes awry, Themi discovers his romantic misfortune stems from a curse, placed by his Thea, repelling all men from being attracted to him. When Themi sets…

Road House is taking over The Tank for two fast-paced, high-energy sketch comedy shows. Experience the latest work from one of The Armory’s resident sketch ensembles. Each performance is a unique, one-night-only event filled the weird characters, crazy premises and other comedy buzz words!

Thunder! Lightning! Nebulous time period resembling a turn-of-the-20th century past! Young scholar Arthur Tuck is on a quest for a mysterious magical artifact when he finds himself lost in the countryside during a thunderstorm — good thing there’s aforeboding Gothic manor happy to let him in! Arthur is warmly…

Frankie is a fuck-up. She dropped out of college; she got fired from Dunkin Donuts; her mom kicked her out and banished her to her annoyingly successful older sister's place. Things are not looking great for Frankie...until she meets John. John is a charming, seemingly put-together-but-not-annoying-about-it…

The Living Room and Death In a farcical domestic setting five family members are dealing with the loss of a loved one as the Angel of Death and Azazel, a fallen angel, bring a surreal and otherworldly presence to the scene. The play’s humor arises from the absurdity of its characters, who grapple with the profound…

An evening of sketch-comedy, drag, music, burlesque, and more! This lively, elegant, and bold duo just keeps getting better with time.

As Halloween approaches and a strangler is on the loose, Devin, a jaded waitress at Butterloafs, a chain restaurant in New England, gets to know Don Franz, her most devoted customer. In this comedy, bananas appear from sleeves, grief is shared, and a story’s resurrection changes lives in the blink of an eye.

8/1 • 2pm • Manhattan • TNC at E. 10th St. & First Ave. 8/2 • 2pm • Bronx • St. Mary’s Park at 147th St. & St. Ann’s Ave. 8/8 • 2pm • Staten Island • Tappen Park btw. Canal & Water Streets 8/9 • 2pm • Manhattan • Central Park Bandshell, 72nd Street Crosswalk 8/14 • 5pm • Brooklyn • Coney Island Boardwalk at W. 10st…

Saturday September 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM Run Time: 90 minutes, No intermission COMMUNITY SPACE

Sunday September 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM Run Time: 90 minutes, No intermission CABARET THEATER

In this post-apocalyptic female revenge thriller, Maya Hawthorne, an “advance” obituary writer for the New York Times, arrives at aging college president Philip Stern’s house to interview him for his obituary. President Stern is hoping this interview will yield him a great obituary in the Times. Maya Hawthorne wants…

Returning to Theater for the New City following last season’s production, Tilted Axes: Necessary Music Only transforms the stage into a constantly evolving landscape of sound and movement. Musicians perform while walking through choreographed formations, creating shifting musical textures that blur the boundaries…

The year is 1959, and Franz’ art dealer, Sidney Janis, refuses to include Franz’ new color abstractions in an upcoming one-man show. Sidney wants Franz to ride out the popularity of his black and white paintings that are selling for record prices. Franz insists on including his two newest color abstractions, and…

A woman in mourning finds renewed purpose in her fake persona for an online mom group—but membership comes at a killer cost.

An off-NYFW fashion runway + shopping event featuring independent designers inspired by horror, music and alternative culture.

We're bringing the campfire celebrations to The Twisted Spine for the third installment in this bestselling folk-horror series!

A woman's return to Mexico City digs away the layers of her forgotten past and the Aztec gods she awakened in this "blood reckoning".

A twisty, off-the-rails mystery about seven teens, forced to spend a stormy—and deadly—night together.

A woman haunted by the disappearance of her sister and best friend uncovers the urban legend behind the last film they watched together.

The long-awaited follow-up to The Resurrectionist!

Join us for another meeting of the Horror Classics Book Club, where new discussions are had around old favorites.

Join us at The Twisted Spine for an advance preview of the new horror film from Shudder before it releases on September 25!

When the Amityville Horror House is demolished, it unleashes terror upon the surrounding community.

Say his name five times to your mirror and then scream it one final time in your last moments.

A haunting, fearsome story of a father searching for his missing daughter and finding darkness—both human and not—at every turn.

Join us for another meeting of our Dark Romance book club to discuss THE POISON DAUGHTER!

Join us at The Twisted Spine for an advance preview of the new found footage horror film from Shudder before it releases on October 2!

A park ranger becomes obsessed with a missing child investigation and the possibility her brother was taken by the same unnatural force.

A folk horror tale about six college friends who go on a weekend getaway in the woods - and the supernatural deals they make to survive.

Join us for a real-life VHS movie night as we celebrate the reissue of VIDEO NIGHT, the 1980s set creature horror novel!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this October as we explore feminist folk horror & the monstrous sides of love and loyalty.

The spiritual sequel to 2022's wildly successful and acclaimed YOUR BODY IS NOT YOUR BODY is here!

Three friends travel to Addington Isle, inspired by their childhood book "Winterset Hollow," only to discover the fantasy is much darker.

After fearing it all her life, a young woman embraces her ability to see ghosts after a murder occurs that appears linked to her past.

A woman wakes up to find the black hound of Death at her front door in this hauntingly beautiful tale.

Learn how ancient, baby-slaying, loudmouthed demonesses became the defining misogynistic archetype of Western civilization.

Join us for a mystery movie night with special guest host!

Join The Twisted Spine for a special double book launch!

Join us for the launch of the first full -length novel, based on the internationally bestselling comic series!

A funny & frightening short story collection that reimagines classic horror monsters from a feminist perspective!

As fascination turns to obsession, two women drag each other into an academic horror of forgery, murder, and rage.

Widow’s Bay meets Haunting Adeline in this standalone dark gothic horror romance from USA Today bestselling author Karina Halle.

Join us to celebrate with a listening party, pumpkin painting, and swag. Featuring author Mathilda Zeller (IT LOOKS LIKE YOU IN THE DARK)!

Join us for the official launch party of Evil Twin, the new horror imprint from Zando. Horror lives within⁠—and all around.

Motherhood is a horror all its own...

For fans of the macabre and monsters, join us for another meeting of our Spine Chillers Horror Book Club!

Join us for another meeting of the Horror Classics Book Club, where new discussions are had around old favorites.

MOM! WTF!! is a comedy confessional about being raised by a “happy homemaker” in the era of free love and free-range parenting. Mothers in this time period went from June Clever to Gloria Steinem in under a decade, this had to be cultural whiplash. Somehow she still became a mom herself. Carol Johnson delivers sharp…

This evening will feature TWO productions in the Neurotica Festival!

Cl*t Cult is written and performed by Star Stone (Edinburgh Fringe, UCB) , directed by Ryan Cunningham (Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy, Chanel Ali's Relative Stranger) and featuring original music by Star Stone and Charlie O’Connor (FX’s Adults) .

Join us for some delightful short films, meet the filmmakers and make merry!

Gigi Dabrowski is serving the final stretch of her house arrest, and she's determined to use her newfound platform to tell the truth—or at least her version of it. Gigi recounts the events that led to her downfall, reflects on her complicated relationships, and offers unsolicited wisdom on everything from friendship…

Join best-selling author Kurt Andersen, and award-winning actor, author, comic and founder of Neurotica Fest, Iris Bahr, (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks) as they performs excerpts from Kurt's hit new novel, THE BREAKUP.

An OCD, ADHD, Gluten Free, Gen Z, One Woman, Musical Comedy!

400 Miles from Regular is a one-person show about a woman in mid-life who has decided it’s now or never to become who she truly is. Can she finally summon the courage to stand up to her controlling soon to be ex-husband, her toxically positive sister, and her video-game addicted teenage son. Can she surprise herself…

This evening will feature TWO productions in the Neurotica Festival!

Welcome to Mildred Springs! A quaint city in the vague Northeastern United States. A city not unlike other cities. Join us while the bold and the beautiful citizens of Mildred Springs live the days of their lives. Some might be young and restless. Some might be doctors working at Sacred Corpuscle Memorial, a general…

Cravey is a musical comedy exploring the insatiable need for love… and chicken tenders. An aspiring Disney princess moves to New York City and falls in love with a Bar Mitzvah DJ from New Jersey. Will it be the fairytale happily ever after of her dreams or will she be met with a more nightmarish journey of self…

9/14 CAST rebecca warlick as olivia alma pannier as lyric langi tuifua as river anna la roche as vivian tom mcgahern as eddie cristian uriostegui as tony hayden hard as isaac keyian vafai as gabe

The show continues every Tuesday at 9:30 PM EST!

Adam Wade, the 20-time Moth Story Slam winner, creator of the #1 Best Selling Audible Original 'You Ought To Know Adam Wade' and from TV’s 'Inside Amy Schumer' and 'Girls' returns to Under Saint Marks Theater! This monthly storytelling show will feature three to four different stories from Adam’s extensive catalog.…

FRIGID Nightcap September 16th: BOTTOMS UP!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind mic where you can share in celebrating all things Shakespeare and maybe even be crowned Best of the Bards!

A chaotic, 45-minute adult kid’s show hosted by eccentric Oddball Matt!

Choices: New York Stories is an original musical about people who move to New York to start a new life. Each character faces challenges, makes difficult choices, and finds friendship, hope, and a sense of belonging. Through music and personal stories, the show explores dreams, resilience, and the courage to begin…

A double feature with two shows created by Michael Hagins

Spanglish Affair Open Mic

PROJECT PROJECT has spent the past two months interviewing people about everything that’s going on right now. We’ve asked people from all over New York questions about how they feel about what’s happening—from inflation, to climate change, to Jack Antonoff saying “Jackie’s girls don’t pay” in the Lena Dunham book.…

My New Hampshire Diner is a heartfelt coming-of-age play set during the summer of 1991 inside a beloved neighborhood diner in Manchester, New Hampshire. As a socially awkward teenage busboy searches for where he belongs, a once-celebrated hometown sports hero wrestles with an uncertain future, and a young waitress…

True stories about the most gloriously awkward times in our lives - our teenage years! Awkward Teenage Years was born at the 2020 FRIGID Festival just before the pandemic began. We’re bringing you the best storytellers in NYC to relive their joys and traumas for your entertainment - let’s laugh and reminisce…

Psychic medium and stand-up comedian Nelly Reznik will be performing Comediumship, an experimental combination of stand-up comedy and audience readings.

Come catch the best short films of the month with the EAST VILLAGE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL!

Grab your goggles and glitter, Science Night is back! Sins and Stardust Burlesque dives once again into the wild world of science, where curiosity meets cabaret and things get a little sexy, strange, and spectacular. From biology and chemistry to physics, nature, technology, and beyond, our performers are turning the…

Paper Kraine was created in 2016 to bring together works in development, artists, and audiences in support of nonprofits. Monthly, the PK team curates a new works sample platter around a theme and donates all proceeds to a selected nonprofit.

Every month, we remix current events to imagine what a slightly altered world could look like. Five brand-new radio plays, written with inspiration from the news, featuring a rotating cast and creative team, exploring alternate presents. The results range from the absurdly wacky to the poignantly reflective, from…

As part of Under St Marks Theater revival of the vibrant improvisation programming that existed before Covid, Vermillion and her Lovely Shoes improv team will host the monthly Lovely Shoes and Friends variety show.

MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE tells the story of an American peace activist who died in 2003 while attempting to prevent the demolition of Palestinian homes. Adapted entirely from Rachel’s writing, RACHEL CORRIE is a deeply human story that is equal parts moving, witty, heartbreaking, and inspiring.

This is more than an improv show; this is a musical. Based on a suggestion provided by you, the audience, Hell Yeah!'s team of professional actors and musicians will create an entire musical from scratch, right in front of your very eyes. Every line, lyric, move, and melody will be made up live on stage. It will…

Stories from Vermillion's early New York days filled with odd jobs and characters:

A PowerPoint presentation from a little girl who grappling with the question of living life.

A demon burlesque artist. A medium who will grant a wish. A vampire stripper. A pair of bloodthirsty Karens. A ritual that will make heads roll. This off-the-wall queer, hot, sexy, spooky clown show will make you laugh even as you squirm uncomfortably in your seat. Are you ready for Hex Appeal?

This production is a celebration of the Mexican Día de los Muertos, bringing together traditions, poetry, stories, and music in a variety show form. The stage will feature a traditional ofrenda or altar to the loved ones who have passed away. The audience will become part of the experience, they will be able to…

I'm That Witch is a spooky original musical about Clara, a young woman searching for where she belongs. When the Hecate summon her into a magical world where a coven of witches is trapped inside an evil circus ruled by a tyrannical White Rabbit, Clara—guided by a mischievous Black Cat— discovers she's the key to…

Pigs and wolf, a classic tale. We know what happens…but do we really? These 4 clowns reimagine the tale in a new manner, merging the styles of Bouffon and vaudeville with a playful creepiness. Come see them lean into the natural physicality of these beasts, blending the world of human and four legged creatures.

When she got the call the day before Valentine’s Day, she wasn’t surprised to learn of her Dad’s death. What she didn’t see coming was 19 more calls, texts & Facebook messages with the news of the deaths of loved ones of all ages.

July lies to her parents so she can stay home alone and throw a Halloween party instead of attending the anniversary Mass for her late Aunt Margareth. But when Margareth’s ghost unexpectedly returns, she has plans of her own for the house where Día de la Canción Criolla and Peruvian traditions have always been at the…

The Witching Hour returns this spooky season with a horror-fiction triple-feature. The evening of short horror plays will strike fear into your hearts, and maybe a bit of laughter into your souls. This time around we've got three spooky short plays for you featuring heartstopping housekeepers, supernatural…

Why will you say that I am mad?!?

A sudden apocalypse sends two friends into an unlikely living situation with a stranger. As time passes, they build a new existence within those four walls. But what's happening to the world outside?

At a Halloween after-party that refuses to end, Ana, a young Portuguese woman living in New York, becomes obsessed with finding a missing guest. As the night unfolds through music, desire, inebriation, and fleeting encounters, she finds herself increasingly trapped between reality, memory, and dream. The guests who…

"THE CLARENCE SHOW” is a one-man show set inside a late-night psychic call-in program where the jokes hit hard and the truth cuts deep. Clarence sees ALL— if you're brave enough to show up or call.

Sins and Stardust Burlesque is a spellbinding series from producers Stiletto Sinclair and Jackie Galaxy, featuring a rotating cast of dazzling burlesque stars, high-energy go-go dancing, and unforgettable headliners. From classic striptease to genre-bending surprises, no two nights are ever the same, just…

A story about love, life, and death, No Roses follows two young men - one alive, one dead - as they discover what it means to exchange affection between worlds. Bailey Jones-Wolfe and Calixte Maćon fight fate in this thrilling, romantic tale that forces you to consider what it means to truly be alive.

It’s a typical day at the NYC 311 Call Center: negligent landlords, broken streetlights, bosses that refuse to recognize the humanity of their employees. Standard chaos.

🛼 About Weekend Warm-Up (skate) 🛼 ***Come roll out the week’s stress and warm up for everything the weekend has in store. Your weekend starts at Xanadu every Friday from 4-7pm. Consider us your end of week workout and pre-game for the weekend ahead. We got you!*** Vibe and skate to the music of Top 40, R&B Booth…

***Rhythm & Blades (skate)*** ***r&b, 90's hip hop, house, soul*** ***The ultimate R&B skate night featuring the best R&B hits, line dancing, and special guests.*** ***@oosogifted, @sbsoundsdjs, @iamdjd\_\_*** ***Booth reservations are available for parties 7+ via form: https://www.xanadu.nyc/booking*** ***General…

***Xanadu Day Disco*** ***Get ready for a magical, neon-bright celebration inspired by the legendary spirit of Xanadu! Join us for a glitter-filled daytime disco where music, movement, and imagination collide. Whether you’re 5 or 95, this all-ages event brings the joy of roller-disco vibes, dazzling colors, and…

Mood & Motion (skate) This year, Summer’s Over is dedicated to celebrating women’s empowerment and supporting the incredible women-owned small businesses that help our communities thrive. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with skating, music, shopping, networking, and positive vibes as we close out the…

Saturday Night Adult Skate w/ Silent H & Ali Coleman (skate) genre: r&b, 90's hip hop, house, soul Join us Saturday night for an Adult Skate featuring Silent H & Ali Coleman! Lace up, hit the rink, and enjoy a fun night of skating, music, and good vibes. Grab your crew and come skate the night away! 🚨Important Info🚨…

**🛼 About Sunday Afterglow: (skate)🛼** **Ease into the end of the weekend with a mellow, magical skating session designed for everyone — kids, teens, adults, families, and first-time skaters. Sunday Afterglow blends chill music, soft lights, and easygoing energy to help you unwind, connect, and roll into a brand-new…

🛼 About Skaterobics 🛼 Skaterobics is an all-levels roller skating class for adults ages 21 and up who want to learn how to dance on wheels. The class begins with a fun and dynamic warm-up session to get everyone’s muscles ready and to introduce basic movements and techniques. The main portion of the class focuses on…

Sunday Skate Club: DJ-D vs Miss Gypsy | Club Flush: RATONC1T0 & Ether Pleaser (skate) A love letter to Sunday Skate Club 🫶 Every Sunday from 8–12am, the rink becomes more than a skate session. It’s a weekly ritual where local club kids, industry folks, and NYC’s DJs get their flowers — and skate heads and music heads…

A$AP Ferg Fifty Four Wheels (skate) genre- 90's hip hop, house, soul A$AP Ferg will not be performing 54 Wheels is a celebration of Harlem style and skate culture. The Number 54 comes from my late fathers clothing line Ferg 54. We are keeping his legacy alive and bringing uptown flavor to the world 🌎 Booth…

***🛼 About Wednesday on Wheels 🛼*** ***Wednesday nights are for skating! Whether you’re new to life on wheels or are a seasoned pro, you’re invited to the hottest mid-week vibe boost! Come early for Skaterobics at 6PM (you must purchase a separate ticket) to learn to dance on wheels.*** Vibe and skate to the music of…

ethereal post-punk, darkwave, and trip-hop Bustié (LIVE), MOTIV-A, Nightvvitch (skate) Step into the shadows for a night of ethereal post-punk, darkwave, and trip-hop. Glide beneath dim lights as haunting melodies, hypnotic basslines, and atmospheric rhythms fill the rink. Whether you're dressed in lace, leather,…

Digital Vinyl: A Skate Experience ft. DJ Nile, DJ Rob Scott (skate all night) r&b, 90's hip hop, house, soul Get ready to skate all night as DJ Nile and DJ Rob Scott take over the rink with a nonstop mix of digital sounds, throwback favorites, and feel-good vibes. Lace up, hit the floor, and let the music move you.…

"Roll on the Runway" (all-ages skate + fashion show) NY Fashion Week may have come to a close this past week - but here at Xanadu we love dressing up all year round! We welcome all ages, shapes and sizes to strut their stuff and skate all day. Wear your best dress! Break out the pearls, glamour and couture it up with…

Yacht Rock SK8 ft. Rich Medina (skate) genre: YACHT ROCK, SOFT ROCK, SOUL ROCK (OBVIOUSLY RICH MEDINA PLAYS SOUL, FUNK, HIP HOP, HOUSE, AFROBEAT, BUT THIS PARTY IS A SPECIFIC VIBE…) RICH MEDINA TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOULFUL SIDE OF YACHT ROCK. 🚨Important Info🚨 · Ticket does \*NOT\* include Skate Rental.…

Sunday Skate Club: The Disco Express ft. Bustin' Loose, Roland & Brother Rich (skate) Genres: Disco, Nu-Disco, Soulful House, House, Funk, Soul A love letter to Sunday Skate Club 🫶 Every Sunday from 8–12am, the rink becomes more than a skate session. It’s a weekly ritual where local club kids, industry folks, and…

***🛼 About Wednesday on Wheels 🛼*** ***Wednesday nights are for skating! Whether you’re new to life on wheels or are a seasoned pro, you’re invited to the hottest mid-week vibe boost! Come early for Skaterobics at 6PM (you must purchase a separate ticket) to learn to dance on wheels.*** Vibe and skate to the music of…

🛼 About All-Ages Open Skate (skate)🛼 Get ready for All-Ages Open Skate (skate)– the ultimate way to roll into fun with friends! Whether you're a beginner skater or a seasoned pro, all skill levels are encouraged to lace up and hit the rink. Vibe and skate to the music of 70s/80s Disco, Funk, R&B, and 90s/2000s Hip…

🪩 About Twin Shadow, GLOM (concert) 🪩 🚨Important Info🚨 · This is a NON SKATING EVENT. · All sales are final. No refunds. · Valid Government ID required for entry. Photos of IDs are not accepted · Gum, outside food and drink is not allowed. · All bags are subject to search at the venue entrance. · Xanadu is wheelchair…

Birthday Behavior: Libra Edition ft. DJ Arson (skate all night) ***It’s Libra season, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: good vibes, great music, and skating all night long.*** ***Pull up for Birthday Behavior: Libra Edition, featuring DJ Arson on the decks bringing the energy from the first skate to the…

Sunday Skate Club: DJ Big Bob vs 4AM NYC | Club Flush: Smurfo Udirty (skate) A love letter to Sunday Skate Club 🫶 Every Sunday from 8–12am, the rink becomes more than a skate session. It’s a weekly ritual where local club kids, industry folks, and NYC’s DJs get their flowers — and skate heads and music heads move in…

***🛼 About Wednesday on Wheels 🛼*** ***Wednesday nights are for skating! Whether you’re new to life on wheels or are a seasoned pro, you’re invited to the hottest mid-week vibe boost! Come early for Skaterobics at 6PM (you must purchase a separate ticket) to learn to dance on wheels.*** Vibe and skate to the music of…

🛼 About Happy Hour Open Skate (skate)🛼 Get ready forHappy Hour Open Skate (skate)– the ultimate way to roll into fun with friends! Whether you're a beginner skater or a seasoned pro, all skill levels are encouraged to lace up and hit the rink. Vibe and skate to the music of 70s/80s Disco, Funk, R&B, and 90s/2000s Hip…

Dirty Magazine's Lingerie Skate (skate all night) Dirty Magazine’s legendary Lingerie Skate returns bigger and badder than ever! People of all genders and expressions are invited to strut their sexy stuff in a safe and supportive space curated by New York’s premiere radical smut mag, with dancers, live entertainment,…

**POSTCARD NYC w/ Small Black (LIVE) + more! (skate + concert)** This is a hybrid event with both skating and a concert. Skating will end at 10pm, but that doesn’t mean the party’s over! Stay to witness the roller rink magically transform into a music venue & keep the fun going off-wheels. Small Black Announces…

Sunday Skate Club ft. DJ Shannon | Club Flush: Fortune Signal (skate) A love letter to Sunday Skate Club 🫶 Every Sunday from 8–12am, the rink becomes more than a skate session. It’s a weekly ritual where local club kids, industry folks, and NYC’s DJs get their flowers — and skate heads and music heads move in the…

🎸 About Lettuce 🎸 live - jam band - no skating ✨Booth reservations are available for parties 7+ via form: : https://www.xanadu.nyc/booking General Admission tickets are included in all booth reservations. 🚨Important Info🚨 · This is a NON SKATING EVENT. · All sales are final. No refunds. · Valid Government ID required…

Marie Davidson LIVE, Andi (Synthicide) (concert) 🚨Important Info🚨 · This is a NON SKATING EVENT. · All sales are final. No refunds. · Valid Government ID required for entry. Photos of IDs are not accepted · Gum, outside food and drink is not allowed. · All bags are subject to search at the venue entrance. · Xanadu is…