December 4th - 10th
This week's happenings. Live music, comedy, readings, improv, trivia, and much more.
All shows are free and 21+ to attend (unless otherwise listed), with $10 suggested donation.
THURSDAY 12/4
Small Batch Improv Jam
5:00pm
A Two-prov Three-prov comedy jam. Put your name in the hat to participate in two person and three person improvised scenes! 5:15 sign ups, 5:30 playtime.
Free with a $5 minimum purchase at the bar.
Closed for private party
6:30pm to 10pm
Pete’s will be closed for a private party from 6:30pm to 10pm.
MacLaine
10:30pm
Listen to their latest single “Dragonfly”.
FRIDAY 12/5
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 5 PM.
One drink minimum to perform.
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. FREE. First Friday of every month at 7:30 pm (sign up starts at 7).
Miko de Leon
9:00pm
Singer-songwriter.
Caroline Claire
10:00pm
Caroline Claire combines catchy pop hooks with thoughtful indie-folk songwriting. After a lifetime of performing, Claire burst onto the scene with her 2025 solo debut, “Young Woman’s Game”. It tells the story of her big leap from traditional corporate success to the scrappy life of a New York City singer-songwriter.
Azwel
11:00pm
Azwel is a project that involves songwriter Jason Perrillo and his live band. For the past 20 years, Jason has gained online success recording and producing independently released albums in his New York studio. He describes the music as melodic, eclectic catchy pop/rock with songs that are influenced by various styles of music. The sound is often compared to britpop/rock artists. The live band consists of Joe Lorge (guitar/backing vocals) Gregg Steele (bass/backing vocals) and Johnny Zaletel (drums/percussion).
SATURDAY 12/6
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.
One drink minimum to perform.
NANA Pop Up Kitchen
4:00pm
A Delicious Nachos & Doughnuts Pop Up!
Chestnut: A Live Storytelling Hour
5:30pm
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.
One drink minimum to perform.
The Hello Stranger
7:00pm
The Hello Stranger is a recording artist based in Brooklyn, NY who has explored various styles in pop, rock and electronic music. His work is rooted in the workflows of modern digital recording, the sound of layered and collage-like multi-tracked compositions, intimate vocal performances, electronic experimentation and melodic songwriting.
nuclear shrub
8:00pm
Jack FU (with Ben DeUrso and Sara Bonne)
9:00pm
Bleeder
10:00pm
Jack McIntosh Thomson, Sheena Ganju, Parth Viswanathan, and sometimes Dylan Thomson are longtime friends and bandmates based in Brooklyn.
Gabriel Cohen and friends
11:00pm
Gabriel Cohen is from Los Angeles and currently based in New York City’s East Village. He is 1/4 of the band Cordoba. His songs vary in genre and instrumentation but vivid storytelling is the focus, drawing inspiration from the lyrics of Leonard Cohen and the delivery of Lou Reed. Since moving to New York, he’s lived a few lives- as an ambulance driver across the five boroughs, a bartender, and a musician navigating the new scene. His first project, Learning to Swim, is out now.
SUNDAY 12/7
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 3:00PM at Pete’s Candy Store. 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. Sign up is at 4pm and music starts at 5pm. One drink minimum to perform.
Yoko Nips Takoyaki Pop Up
6:00pm
Food pop-up from 6pm to 10pm in the front bar room. Takoyaki, keychains, beverages, etc.
Maggie Monaghan
8:30pm
Maggie Monaghan is an indie-folk singer-songwriter originally from Boston, MA and now based in New York City. She recently released her latest single “Write on Red”, which she co-wrote with guitarist Quinn Tuff. She has been songwriting for over six years, drawing inspiration from artists like Noah Kahan, FINNEAS, St. Terrible, Lizzy McAlpine, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mt. Joy, The Lumineers, and Caamp.
Sandrine
9:30pm
Your local Swedish Brooklyn fairy. Singer-Songwriter who’s also one half of @mysamusic.
Eliza Spear
10:30pm
Check out her newest album, The Brooklyn Circus, a live album recorded on the streets of Brooklyn. It’s available here exclusively through Unreleased.
MONDAY 12/8
Lorraine Leckie & Friends
6:00pm
Listen to their new song “Goddamn Outer Space” here.
Bela, the writer
9:30pm
Bela is a Brooklyn based indie/pop artist. Her heart is actually stapled to her sleeve. You can follow Bela on social media @belathewriter.
Oliver Grynberg
10:30pm
Oliver is a songwriter from Santa Monica, CA. He has a twin. Listen to his most recent release is “2028”.
TUESDAY 12/9
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.
BMI Acoustic Lounge - Chloe Southern & Rijah
8:30pm
Intimate showcases, sponsored by Shure, that provide emerging songwriters with a platform to perform new music. BMI’s Acoustic Lounge is open to the public and provides the company’s emerging songwriters with an opportunity to attract new fans and connect with industry VIPs.
Han
9:30pm
Han is a multi-genre producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer based in Brooklyn, New York. Their influences range from Queen and David Bowie to Issues, Outkast, Ne-Yo and Post Malone.
Shay Then
10:30pm
Bedroom pop & lo-fi R&B.
WEDNESDAY 12/10
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.
Closed for private party
10:30pm to 12:30am
Pete’s will be closed for a private party from 10:30pm to 12:30am.
And that’s the week! This is the first of our weekly Pete’s newsletter, so stay tuned each week for what’s going on, and more about what makes us the best Biggest Little Venue in NYC.
