February 26th - March 4th
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 2/26
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!
Every Thursday at 5pm. 5:15 PM sign ups, 5:30 PM playtime. Free with a $5 minimum purchase at the bar.
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.
Ángela Varo and Family
9:00pm
Ángela Varo Moreno is an Andalusian violinist, performer, and composer recognized for her distinctive voice at the intersection of jazz, flamenco, and contemporary music. Listen to Dança del Áire.
Nick Aiello
10:00pm
Nick Aiello (I-L-O) draws from indie, pop, and folk influences. His debut EP stays rooted in intimacy and honesty, each track capturing a specific moment in time, tracing how perspective changes as experience accumulates. Listen to ILO.
FRIDAY 2/27
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 5pm. One drink minimum to perform.
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.
Kate Grahn
9:00pm
Self-describes as “if the cast of Rent sang Led Zeppelin. Listen to “Scot Free”.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
Zach Day
10:00pm
‘Yallternative’ Kentucky boy with smooth vocals that’ll get you where it hurts. Listen to his recent Live from Salt Licks Session.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
Josh Tepper
11:00pm
Josh Tepper is a New York pop artist with clean melodies with lyrics about connection, timing, and what it means to show up for people. Listen to “Giving Tree”.
$10 Advance, $15 at the door.
SATURDAY 2/28
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.
Nasty Bureaucrats
7:00pm
Duo of M. M. Parker and Max Chomet, joined by surf pop artist Maya Dae. Listen to sorry you feel that way.
Cara Lorraine
8:00pm
Emotive pop and classic rock covers and originals with soulful vocals. Listen to Live at The Bitter End.
Pobre Rey
9:00pm
Hailing from Queens, Pobre Rey is influenced by Gipsy Kings, Pixies, and salsa music alike. Listen to “Into the Arms of the Fray”.
ELEANOR
10:00pm
Peter Cernauskas on drums, Brendan Morris on bass, guitar, and vocals, with Kate Rivera on additional guitar and vocals. Listen to Favorites - Vol. 1 for a selection of albums Someone Else (2010) & Praise Infinite Light (2012).
SUNDAY 3/1
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.
Yoko Nips Takoyaki Pop Up Kitchen
6:00pm
Food pop-up from 6pm to 10pm in the front bar room. Takoyaki, keychains, beverages, etc...
Jesse Torres Trio
8:30pm
Jesse Torres is a versatile singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator based in NYC. He performs solo and with The Jesse Torres Trio, with bassist Pete Coco and drummer Paul Ceglio. Listen to So Damn Close (Live).
Teddy Kumpel and Nome Sane?
9:30pm
Nome Sane? is the hilariously entertaining, guitar driven, brainchild of Teddy Kumpel. They combine roots, funky psychedelia, progressive compositional mystery and improvisation into a tight entertaining package that offers something for everyone.
Anyon Elder
10:30pm
“An artist, like you.” For fans of acoustic-drenched, lo-fi sadness for a chilly day. Listen to "River of Black”.
MONDAY 3/2
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.
Heartbreak Open Mic
8:30pm
Hosted by artist Lyd Marie, songwriter and a member of the world folk group Ley Line.
TUESDAY 3/3
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.
Jon Titterington
8:30pm
You might know Jon Titterington as the piano player in Father John Misty, but his other musical interests have led to composition work for FX’s “The Bear,” years as a session player for hire, and many collaborations in the folk rock scenes of Hollywood and New York City. All of these experiences inform his debut solo album, See You at the Finish Line.
Brad Wilson
9:30pm
Brad Wilson was supposed to be a drummer. But you should be glad he’s writing these stirring, indie-folk tinged songs instead. Listen to Never Wrong, Never Right.
Patrick Collins
10:30pm
Patrick Collins is a guitar player and songwriter based in the Hudson Valley. His songs invite listeners into a physical space where feelings are laid bare and humor prevails. Listen to “Roses To Bed”.
WEDNESDAY 3/4
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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