Marianne Ways and Wyatt Cenac have put together a top-notch night of New York standup. Expect to see local favorites like Eugene Mirman, Dave Hill, W. Kamau Bell and Al Madrigal. Monday, 8pm • $5/ $8
Whiplash. Up-and-comers and established comics trying out new stuff. With recent drop-ins including Chris Rock, Aziz Ansari, and David CrossMonday, 11pm • Free, but reservations recommended
Sweet. Seth Herzog’s long-running standup show. Tuesday, 9pm • $5 in advance, $7 day of
Big Terrific – Hosted by Max Silvestri. John Mulaney and Jessi Klein can be seen regularly, while visitors like Sarah Silverman make a point of swinging by when in town. Wednesday, 8:30pm • Free
Comedy as a Second Language – Host Chesley Calloway and producer Rebecca Trent give lesser-known comics a chance to shine in an enthusiastic environment. Thursday, 9pm • Free
The Stepfathers – One of the biggest headlining improv shows at UCB, described as a "supergroup of improv veterans," including Chris Gethard, Zach Woods, and Will Hines. Friday, 9pm $10
The Weave – “The only rule is there are no rules”. Six improvisers, in teams of three, blend two parts together in impressive and unpredictable show. Saturday, 7:30pm $10
Trike – Two-man improv, when done well, is a spectacular feat. Nick Kanellis & Peter McNerney. Saturday, 10:30pm • $10
ASSSSCAT 3000. This improv show remains unchallenged for best improv show in the city. Also includes an interesting guest monologist. Sunday, 7:30pm -$10 • 9:30pm – Free, tickets distributed at 8:15pm
Get It Out There – Curated by producer extraordinaire Caroline Creaghead, it's featured big names like Sarah Silverman and Wyatt Cenac. Monthly, 9pm • Free
TJ & Dave – As seen in Trust Us, This is All Made Up, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi's two-man improv is truly incredible to watch. Varies • $20
MTV Free Comedy Showcase – The crew behind MTV's Nikki & Sara Live hosts this free showcase of local and headlining talent in the upstairs studio of historic Webster Hall. Every other month • Free
Splitsider and Tumblr’s Dog & Pony Show – Splitsider-ette Halle Kiefer hosts a standup show with some favorite NY comics. Varies • $5-10 • UCB East
Famous from Louie, Comedian, & stories told about this legendary room. Booker Estee Adoram. Drop-ins Chris Rock,Dave Chappelle,Lou CK, NY’s best comics.Not for the sensitive. Classic NY comedy exprnc
Hosts some of the country’s best headliners when they visit the city, as well as local comics. Also hosts local shows like Comedy Juice, Homo Comicus, Gotham Comedy Live, and a new talent showcase
Management CringeHumor. Upstairs: a top notch restaurant, no drink minimums. Downstairs: network showcases, podcast tapings, traditional standup shows
A classic comedy club on the Upper West Side. A popular tourist destination that gives time to many local comics. Mix of styles as well as drop-ins from locals like Judah Friedlander, Jim Gaffigan
One of the longest running comedy clubs in NYC. Nightly showcase-style shows on the UES. Credit for launching Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy. continues to feature promising young standups
Standard 2 drink minimum, the only real draw of the club is the comedy itself. hosts excellent standups: Janeane Garofalo, Christian Finnegan, Gary Gulman + younger comics
ANNIBAL BURESS HOSTS, SPECIAL GUESTS EACH WEEK. PAST PERFORMANCES HAVE INCLUDED UNANNOUNCED SETS FROM CHRIS ROCK, ROBIN WILLIAMS, SARAH SILVERMAN, LOUIS CK. Sunday 9pm. free
