April 23rd - 29th
This week's happenings. Live music, comedy, readings, improv, trivia, and much more.
Before we get to this week’s festivities, it’s our pleasure to bring you another special MERCH ALERT! We recently added loads of fun designs to our Merch Store and had some friends show it off for us. Shop for yourself, your lover, or your enemy below!
And now, onto this week’s programming!
All shows are free and 21+ to attend (unless otherwise listed), with $10 suggested donation.
THURSDAY 4/23
Computer Magic
5:00pm
Open writers group! Jokes are out, truth is in. Irony is dead, comedy is alive. Computers are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Poetry, prose, short story, drama, whatever… only rule: tell the truth (PS… truth is subjective).
Chestnut: A Live Storytelling Hour
7:00pm
In the spirit of liberation and celebration what’s a time when you were on top? Prepare a story about your craziest party, a victory you didn’t see coming, or that mountain you finally climbed after 5 years of planning. Think back to that bottle of tequila or a sunny day after a storm. Whether it was a win for the soul or fireworks literally lit up the sky, sometimes we need a reminder to celebrate the big and the small. In case you need anymore inspiration I invite you to think back to those milestones: prom, 21st birthday, that wedding your cousin had in the woods, or the 30th birthday party that was more of a rave. Bring a story, a friend, or simply yourselves.
Ray Rizzo
9:00pm
Ray Rizzo is a percussively-inclined multi-instrumentalist, writer, actor, and maker of live shows and recordings. As a drummer he has worked with Bob Weir, Yo Yo Ma, Josh Ritter, Emmylou Harris, and more.
David Nagler
9:30pm
David Nagler is a Brooklyn-based musician, composer, and teacher. He brings versatility and expertise to every creative endeavor, whether it’s his work in film and TV for shows like Last Week Tonight, his eclectic piano bar show at Sid Gold’s Request Room in Manhattan, or his Brazilian music-inspired collective, As For the Future. Listen to “One of You”.
Sedated Shetland Ponies
10:00pm
Sedated Shetland Ponies is Jonathan Gundel (Amsterdam) & David Marshall (Brooklyn) making music remotely for your indulgence. Listen to Sedated Shetland Ponies.
Church of Magic
11:00pm
Part performance art project, part rock band, and part parody religion. Become part of the movement and listen to Mantras, Vol. 1.
FRIDAY 4/24
Numbskull
5:00pm
Welcome to Numbskull! An open mic for stand-up, characters, clown, and the like. Grab a drink at the bar and put your name in the bucket.
Every Friday at Pete’s at 5pm.
100%
7:00pm
100% is a comedy show hosted by Adrian Frimpong and Dan Fox that invites some of NYC’s hottest comedians to do a “tight five” — their best prepared material — and then a “loose five” — a set inspired by audience suggestions, written on the spot.
Happy hour til 7pm, doors at 7:00pm, show at 7:15pm.
The New Heights
9:00pm
Alt rock band. Listen to “Goldilocks”.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
James MacPherson
10:00pm
Connecticut-based singer-songwriter. Listen to Hell No, I’m Not Proud.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
Becky Crosby
11:00pm
Becky Crosby blends pop-rock and funk, combining sharp hooks, bold arrangements, and biting lyrics. Listen to “Happy Lonely”.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
SATURDAY 4/25
Loose Lips Mic
3:30pm
Loose Lips is a comedy open mic for the most iconic standup, characters and storytelling in NYC! Hosted by Fallon Boles & Vassileia Kazee. More info at @looselipscomedy on Instagram.
Every Saturday at 3:30pm. One drink minimum to perform.
The Shrine Sound
7:00pm
Synth-pop, or self described “sophisticated popular music”. Listen to Endless Summer.
Scotty Malcolm
7:45pm
Visual and indie-rock artist making fun, sunny lo-fi tunes. Listen to The Rise and Fall of Planet Scotty.
Investigation
8:30pm
American rock music. Listen to The Lives and Deaths of American Men.
Paris Archives
9:15pm
Drawing inspiration from American Primitivism, Kirschner’s music captures snapshots of time. His sound is shaped by influences like John Fahey, Hayden Pedigo, MJ Lenderman, and a touch of upstate New York Summers, geese flying in formation, and cold gray sticks. Listen to Altar.
Porch Couch
10:00pm
Chill enough to sink into a couch, lively enough to make you bop on your porch, Porch Couch is an indie alternative rock band hailing from Ithaca, New York. Listen to Free.
Terrazzo
11:00pm
Hearty indie rock group debuting a fresh lineup and new songs.
SUNDAY 4/26
Creep Mic
3:00pm
I’m a creep! I’m a weirdooooo… I DO belong here! A comedy open mic for anybody who’s ever been described as slightly off-putting.
Every Sunday at 3pm. 3 minutes for standup, 4 for characters, and 5 for everybody if Mark Duplass shows up. One drink minimum to perform.
Open Mic
5:00pm
The Open Mic at Pete’s has been running for almost 25 years and has provided a springboard for many a New York performer, now booking gigs around the city and beyond. Join host Bruce Martin in Pete’s intimate music room for a lively night of performances.
Every Sunday at 5pm. Sign up is at 4pm and music starts at 5pm. One drink minimum to perform.
Meg Wall and The Manic Pixie Dream Band
8:30pm
NYC cover band melting faces and breaking hearts. Known for their eclectic mix of soulful melodies, indie-pop vibes, and a sprinkle of magic, this band will have you grooving all night long.
Von Bondo
9:30pm
Von Bondo is a Brooklyn-based electronic art rock duo. Listen to their “demo tracks”.
Nick Llerandi
10:30pm
Nick Llerandi has been at the forefront of progressive metal and progressive jazz since 2010. With his more recent projects, Llerandi looks to further merge the boundaries of jazz and metal, bringing more elements of improvisation to the music. Listen to Hinge.
MONDAY 4/27
My Body Is Falling Apart And I’m Not Sure What To Do Anymore
6:30pm
Emily/Bubeck writes and performs in this theatrical work, with music by Xander Browne and production by Henry Lombino. A performance ritual based on the structure of a Catholic mass, it uses found poetry and original music to ask the question: what would your spiritual practice look like free from the trauma of organized religion? What does healing feel like in your body?
Tickets are free and available here, with suggested $10 donation.
Sophia Lena
8:30pm
Sophia Lena is a singer-songwriter based in New York City fusing mellow pop with jazz and soul. Listen to Kisses from the Sky.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
Nia Marie
9:30pm
Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Nia Marie has a sound rooted in honesty, soul, and storytelling, evident in her debut EP Because You Said I Love You, on which she explores heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery with a fresh pop and R&B edge.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
Christina Jones
10:30pm
Christina Jones is a musician, actress, writer, and voiceover artist. From starting out on church and school stages to competing and performing on national television and professional stages, Jones is paving a way for herself as a multi-faceted performing artist. Listen to “Old News”.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
TUESDAY 4/28
Silent Writing Happy Hour
5:00pm
Taking inspiration from the infinite canon of literature past and present, we present weekly short readings, inspiring 30-minute exercises, offering writers the space and direction to write silently and hone their skills. Writers may share their writing, as the spirit and time dictates. The last portion of the evening is devoted to self-directed work on whatever project you have that merits such.
We Love a Theme: A Storytelling Show
7:00pm
Bailey Swilley presents We ❤️ a Theme: A Storytelling Show. This month’s theme? RAIN ON ME. Don’t miss funny, heart-warming, and cringe tales from performers Adrianne Frost, Mary Ross, Smita Russell and Michelle Warner.
Spare Room & Friends
8:30pm
Spare Room is the Brooklyn-based indie duo made up of Miranda Rozas and Mandy Rodio. Their sound blends Mandy’s midwest rock upbringing with Miranda’s southern roots, giving you a unique twist on alt rock and pop. Listen to spirals
Vaden Landers
10:30pm
The yodelin’ country bluesman from eastern Tennessee. Listen to “Steak Knife Boogie”.
WEDNESDAY 4/29
Trivia
7:30pm
NYC’s finest trivia beckons. Got the brains? Bring your friends and wrack your noodles with six rounds of clever, fun, HARD trivia. The most experienced trivia hosts in the city will test your mental mettle in areas of General Knowledge, Music, Top Tens, and Visual Identification. First Prize is a $75 bar tab, Second Prize is a $40 bar tab and Third Prize is a $15 bar tab. But the real prize (besides bragging rights for those who place, and a berth in the twice yearly finals) is the time honored social scene of the Quizz-Off crowd. Give it a try smart guy! And come early for a good table.
Funhouse Comedy
10:00pm
Comedians Gabe Pacheco and Sameer Naseem host this legendary weekly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians from NYC and beyond!
Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm sharp.
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