Best New York Comedy

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The Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad attempts to save the world through choreography in Faster Than the Speed of Night

Tonight’s recommendations for the best in New York City comedy (in chronological order, with top picks noted and shows over $10 marked with $) include:

[TOP PICK] [$] 7:30 pm ($10 & 2-item min.): Star stand-ups Ted Alexandro, Amy Schumer, Joe Mande, and more in a bargain-priced, slapped-together show that’ll probably be better than the one scheduled for Jackie Mason, who had to bail on tonight’s sold out performance: The Replacements

[TOP PICK] 7:30 pm (no cover, 1-item min.): Top writers and comedians—who tonight include Jane Borden (stellar Comedy Editor for Time Out New York), Jenn Dodd, and Vito Lantz—join hosts Jake Goldman and world-class storyteller Adam Wade (two-time Moth GrandSlam Storytelling Champion and record-breaking 10-time StorySlam Champion; for Adam’s award-winning tale of being an NBC page on Conan O’Brien, please click here) in Ochi’s Lounge to share their favorite personal campus anecdotes at True Tales of College

[TOP PICK] 8:00 pm ($5): One of NYC’s treasures, master sketch comic Kurt Braunohler, debuting a one-man show: Autumn at the Chuckle Shack

[TOP PICK] 8:00 pm ($10): The Audience Favorite winner of the just-completed ANT Festival at Ars Nova returns to again ask the theatrical question, “Can the world be changed by dances choreographed in your childhood basement? Yes. Stretch, hydrate, prepare for Whole World Dance, a concept so revolutionary, it’s stupid:” The Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad in Faster Than the Speed of Night

[FREE] 8:00 pm: Sharp NYC comics Robin Gelfenbien, Carmen Lynch, Keith Alberstadt, Dan Hirshon, Nate Min, Garry Hannon, and dance group Cocoon performing at this free weekly show hosted by Sharon Spell: Shrink

[TOP PICK] [FREE] 8:30 pm: UK comedy star Tom Allen, red-hot rising star Baron Vaughn, Jordan Rubin (Conan O’Brien, Our Massive Planet with Jim Gaffigan), and Gabriel Delahaye performing at a free weekly comedy show at Brooklyn’s Cameo (behind Lovin’ Cup) hosted by Gabe Liedman and Max Silvestri: Big Terrific

[TOP PICK] [FREE] 9:30 pm: Unique, hilarious, and endearing Melanie Hamlett (Moth GrandSlam Champion) spent this summer traveling cross-country in her barely functioning truck to have adventures only she could have. Come tonight to experience her tales of the Testicle Festival (no foolin’), complete with photos. Plus joining Melanie will be four of the finest storytellers in NYC: Kevin Allison (brilliant sketch comic of The State, host of Risk!), Andy Christie (Moth GrandSlam Storytelling Champion, host of The Liar Show), Seth Lind (TOLD, This American Life), and Giulia Rozzi (co-host of Stripped Stories) at The Creek in Queens’ Long Island City: The Hobo Show

[TOP PICK] 9:30 pm ($5): An hour-long play made up on the spot by razor-sharp, passionate improvisors Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Moral Orel) and Christina Gausas (Conan O’Brien, The Colbert Report) at Adsit & Gausas

[TOP PICK] [FREE] 11:00 pm: Host Justin Purnell (The Colbert Report) providing as many as a dozen guests packed into 75 minutes performing stand-up, improv, sketch, and occasionally acts that defy categorization. The level of talent can vary wildly, but for some (like me), that’s part of the laid-back fun; and this is often one of the most amazing comedy shows in town. Come support the experimentation, and periodic magical surprises, that this uniquely organic rollercoaster of a show makes possible—and don’t forget to toss $1 in the bucket on your way out: School Night

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