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1. Stoked Comedy!

Photo courtesy of Stoked Comedy.

April 4 at 8 p.m. at Mad Tropical

Stoked is a free comedy show the first Thursday of every month hosted by Amber Rollo at Mad Tropical! Every month producer and host Rollo invites some of her favorite comedians to perform for audiences who will spend a low low price of $0 and enjoy some laughs.  Get there early for happy hour and enjoy deals on drinks and food, which include their $10 for two tacos and a Pacifico, $6 cocktails, $5 drafts. They also promised free pizza! Try out your fresh material at pre-show open mic at 7 p.m.


2. Butt Dream

April 6 at 7 p.m. at The Rack Shack

Butt Dream is a sex-positive comedy show hosted by comedians Brian Bahe and Julie Bootleg, who are both seasoned performers having been featured in festivals like SF Sketch Comedy Festiva and well-known humor blog McSweeny’s. Butt Dream is located at The Rack Shack, an all-inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly bra boutique in Bushwick, that aims to empower all shapes, skin tones and genders. This comedy show will feature up-and-coming comedians in New York City bringing you laughs, inclusivity and your next set of sexy lingerie.


Aunt Sassy Comedy and Variety Show

April 6 at 8 p.m. at Friends and Lovers

Aunt Sassy Comedy and Variety Show is an ode to all our wacky, sassy, and completely crazy aunts in our lives. Hosted and curated by sassy friends Schuyler Robinson and Marissa Solomon, the night will feature an all LGBTQ+ and female lineup. Come for laughs and stay for the drinks, while we smash the patriarchy.


Hey! It’s a Comedy Show

Image courtesy of Yoko Haraoka.

April 6 at 7 p.m. at The Palace (Secret venue, DM for address)

Hey! It’s a Comedy Show is a nomadic stand-up comedy show from comedian and producer Will Abeles. Each month, he brings you one of the country’s best new headliners as well as the cities hottest up-and-comers at various music venues around New York City. This month’s headliner is Stavros Halkias who has been seen on Comedy Central and Cum Town Podcast. The show will also be located at a secret location in Bushwick they have named, “The Palace.” Five dollar tickets can be purchased at the door, but to join the fun DM Abeles here for location information.


The Honeymoon Phase

Photo courtesy of JT Anderson

APRIL 18 AT 9 P.M. AT LITTLE SKIPS IN BUSHWICK

The Honeymoon Phase is a monthly comedy variety show for sweeties and cuties, hosted by John Farnsworth. Honeymoon Phase lives at Little Skips’ main location in Bushwick, an intimate art-filled coffee house offering coffee and sandwiches.

The show will include a live band and all proceeds go to rotating charities. This month all funds will be going to The Trevor Project.


Queers N Peers Variety Show

Photo courtesy of Sean McCready.

April 29 at 9 p.m. at Pine Box Rock Shop

Queers N Peers is a variety benefit show hosted by Cassidy Dawn Graves and Comrade Barbie featuring LGBTQ+ performers and allies. Each month they give to different organizations predominantly focused on queer and trans rights and socioeconomic justice for marginalized communities. April’s show will benefit the Reclaim Pride Coalition and cannabis justice group Equity First Alliance.


Cover photo courtesy of Sean McCready.

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