Comic Strip Live

club

Long-running showcase stand-up comedy club on Manhattan's Upper East Side, billed as New York City's oldest stand-up showcase. It has hosted and helped launch notable comedians (e.g., Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler) and regularly holds audition nights and weekly shows.

Comic Strip Live, 1568, 2nd Avenue, Upper East Side, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10028, United States
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Comedy~30 events/monthUSD 15–50

Upcoming Events (13)

The Brown Show with Dean Obeidallah

Todayat4:00 PM

Dean Obeidallah brings sharp, topical humor to Comic Strip Live in New York. This stand-up night offers political takes, witty crowd work, and a classic nightclub vibe at a beloved NYC venue.

Stand-Up Night at Comic Strip Live

Mon, 20 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

Experience an iconic NYC stand-up night at Comic Strip Live in New York City. An 8:00 PM show on April 20, 2026 with rotating headliners in a classic club setting—casual, high-energy comedy for adults.

Barry Weintraub & Caroline Hanes at Comic Strip Live

Tue, 21 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

A night of stand-up at the iconic Comic Strip Live featuring Barry Weintraub, Caroline Hanes, and a rotating roster of NYC comedians. Expect sharp takes on pop culture and city life in a classic New York comedy club.

Gladys Presents! With Connor O’Brien

Wed, 22 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

Join Gladys Presents! With Connor O’Brien for a night of sharp stand-up at Comic Strip Live in New York. Expect witty material, bold punchlines, and crowd-work from a rising comedian in a classic NYC club setting.

Mike Rikossi Show!

Wed, 22 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

Mike Rikossi hits Comic Strip Live in NYC for a stand-up night at 8 PM on April 22, 2026. Expect sharp observational humor in a classic club setting, delivering rapid-fire jokes to a lively crowd.

Tobin Miller, Thash Mose & more at Comic Strip Live

Fri, 24 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

A lively New York City stand-up night at Comic Strip Live featuring Tobin Miller, Thash Mose, and more. Expect sharp punchlines, witty crowd work, and a classic comedy club vibe in this storied venue.

Thank Comedy It’s Friday with Akeem Woods!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026at6:30 PM

A late-night stand-up show headlined by Akeem Woods at Comic Strip Live in NYC. Expect sharp, energetic punchlines in a classic comedy club setting—perfect for an adults-only Friday night of laughs.

Tom Van Horn, Elyse DeLucci & more at Comic Strip Live

Sat, 25 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

A high-energy stand-up night featuring Tom Van Horn, Elyse DeLucci, and more at the iconic Comic Strip Live in New York City. Expect sharp observational humor from a mix of established and rising comedians in an intimate club setting.

DF Sweedler, Caroline Hanes & more at Comic Strip Live

Sun, 26 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

A night of stand-up at Comic Strip Live in New York City featuring DF Sweedler, Caroline Hanes and a lineup of top comedians. Expect sharp jokes, quick crowd-work, and the intimate club vibe that makes NYC comedy nights feel special.

Mike Yard: The Nightly Show

Mon, 27 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

Mike Yard headlines The Nightly Show at Comic Strip Live in New York, delivering sharp, topical stand-up with brisk crowd work and his signature storytelling. The intimate NYC club atmosphere promises a lively, late-evening showcase of contemporary humor.

Sheba Mason, Al Lubel & more at Comic Strip Live

Tue, 28 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

Join Sheba Mason, Al Lubel and more for a lively stand-up showcase at New York City's Comic Strip Live. Expect sharp punchlines and a classic NYC club vibe from this late-evening lineup.

Mike Burton, Rachel Lenihan & more at Comic Strip Live

Wed, 29 Apr 2026at4:00 PM

A night of stand-up at Comic Strip Live in NYC featuring Mike Burton, Rachel Lenihan, and a lineup of bold comics as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Expect sharp punchlines, NYC club energy, and a classic late-evening comedy experience.

Kicked in the PaulZach 3!

Thu, 14 May 2026at4:00 PM

Experience a lively NYC stand-up night at Comic Strip Live with Kicked in the PaulZach 3!, featuring PaulZach and guest comedians. The intimate club setting promises sharp jokes, audience banter, and hearty laughs in downtown Manhattan.