April 30th - May 6th
This week's happenings. Live music, comedy, readings, improv, trivia, and much more.
Last weekend was a good reminder that you never know who might show up at our beloved weekly Open Mic (or as our newest merch model).
Whether you’re the Princess of Pop or just a pauper from Manhattan, all shows are free and 21+ to attend (unless otherwise listed), with $10 suggested donation.
THURSDAY 4/30
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).
Ben Callahan & Co
7:00pm
Stand-up comedian Ben Callahan presents some of the funniest comics working in New York. Come see Natan Badalov (Adult Swim), Antoine Nessralla (Boston Comedy Festival), Jared Apper (”Latina Guy”), David Baker (OnlyFriends Comedy), and Alexis Ramirez (Laugh Alert Comedy) for a great show start to finish.
Déa and the Drips
9:00pm
Déa and the Drips are a new Brooklyn-based indie trio that fuses together a gnarly potion of folk, pop, & punk-rock. The coven is made up of Déa, Aspen, and Caro, who met on a moonlit night in a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot. Their hex-proof cauldron is specially brewed to connect queer comrades far and wide. Listen to TransVolution.
The Platonics
10:00pm
Cushy, jazzy lo-fi dream pop instrumentals to accompany you on your walks through the park in the springtime dusk. Listen to Ribbon.
Žaltys
11:00pm
Post-punk tailor made for the Twilight soundtrack. Listen to “Why Buy A Calendar”.
FRIDAY 5/1
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.
Dead Pete’s Society
7:00pm
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race.” If you need a reminder of how human you are, join us for an open mic poetry night on the first Friday of every month. We can sound our barbaric yawps over the rooftops of the world (or just in Pete’s back room). All are welcome! Tune in, turn on, and drop dead.
First Friday of every month. Sign up starts at 7pm, readings start at 7:30pm.
Yes Ma’am
9:00pm
Dive into a deep, dark pool of sound from this grungy shoegaze trio, and listen to What Do They See.
Marcyline
10:00pm
Marcyline creates dark and immersive lo-fi rock rooted in worldbuilding. Get lost in "The Blade”.
The Jaguar
11:00pm
Psychedelic cumbia.
SATURDAY 5/2
Pete’s 21st Annual Kentucky Derby Party
3:00pm
It’s Derby Day!! The time honored tradition is back! Pete’s Kentucky Derby Party is not to be missed. Fit for Dames and Dandies or denizens of OTB alike, this is a throw down for lovers of bourbon, barbecue, and betting, not to mention the Mint Juleps and screaming excitement of racetime!! For the Confectioners and Bakers out there, bring a homemade pie by 5:15 for judging by a panel of experts and the chance to win $$$! Dandified duds encouraged. Bring your gumption and your greenbacks!
This Witch
7:00pm
Four piece emo punk band from South Jersey. Listen to “Spineless”.
Morgan Cole Brown
8:00pm
Morgan Cole Brown is a pop-punk singer-songwriter from Boston. Listen to “Every Conversation” from his collective project, Infinite Weekend.
Modern-day Machines
9:00pm
Modern-day machines is an alternative rock band from New York City incorporating progressive rock, post-hardcore, and indie/emo rock into their sound. Listen to “Mayfly”.
The Parallel Lines
10:00pm
Indie emo space rock from NYC. Formed in 2018 by brothers Andy & Aaron Mac, they later added Matt Foronjy on bass and Angel Munoz & Jeremy Dirzis on guitar.
SUNDAY 5/3
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.
Maggie Monaghan
8:30pm
Indie-folk singer-songwriter from Boston inspired by the likes of Noah Kahan, FINNEAS, Lizzy McAlpine, and Mt. Joy. Listen to “Catastrophizing”.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
Teyla
9:30pm
Gritty slowcore with intimate vocals. Listen to Crimson Joy.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
St. Terrible
10:30pm
Heartfelt musician, story-teller, and artist based out of Boise, ID. Ranging from experimental folk to ambient minimalism, St. Terrible is a multi-instrumentalist who uses live looping and improvisation to create rich, emotionally charged songs. Listen to Sleepless.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
MONDAY 5/4
Biology on Tap
7:00pm
Bio and beer blend at the biology on tap speaker series, featuring talks, trivia, and prizes! Come learn all things invertebrates this month.
Samantha Marie
8:30pm
Indie-pop by way of Florida and Los Angeles. Listen to “claire”.
Nora Banks
9:30pm
Brooklyn singer and producer brewing dark, emotional pop ranging from cynical to dreamy. Listen to “coping”.
Marie Batzli
10:30pm
One half of the indie-pop and folk project LINE, artist Marie Batzli weaves singer-songwriter sensibilities with moving multi-genre arrangements. Listen to The Woodside Sessions.
TUESDAY 5/5
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.
The Girls Room
7:00pm
Presented by Mind Palace Poetry, hosted by Betsy Studholme.
The Whiskey Biscuits
8:30pm
Southern grit with city swagger. New York City country-rock band blending outlaw legends, ’90s country classics, alt-country edge, and classic rock anthems into boots-on-the-bar singalongs.
J. Killen
9:30pm
Los Angeles-based Americana artist and lifelong songwriter. After years spent in Austin, Texas and touring in various projects, he stepped away from music before returning with a renewed sense of purpose. Rooted in country and traditional American sounds, his songs carry an independent spirit - the same one that shapes his debut, Goin’ It Alone.
Star Country (Josh Bolin)
10:30pm
New York City based Star County plays cosmic American music that is steeped in the sounds of folk-rock, country and the American heartland. Fronted by Ohio-raised Josh Bolin, the band features JP Pacelli (guitar), Rob Hellyer (bass), Szecso “Setch” Szendrody (drums), Mike West (piano). Their newest release “Babylon” is out now.
WEDNESDAY 5/6
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.
And that’s the week! This is Pete’s weekly newsletter, so subscribe to stay tuned each week for what’s going on, and more about what makes us the best Biggest Little Venue in NYC.
