NYC Laughs

A new addition to Mayor Bloomberg's press conferences: Someone to add a drum flourish to his jokes, so reporters know to laugh, instead of laughing at the Mayor all the time!

The drummer was really there to help the Mayor announce the first New York Comedy Festival this November. Over 50 comedians will perform at a number of NY venues, from small clubs to Madison Square Garden. NY1 reports that 15,000 tickets will be offered to the public, for an expected revenue of $18 million. The Mayor said, "�If you like to make people laugh, New York is the comedy peak you've just got to climb. And that's because whatever your profession or art, this is the place that attracts the best and the brightest.� And Gothamist agrees.

A great NY comedy event on Mondays: Eating It. And a NY few comedians we love: Eugene Mirman, Jon Benjamin, Demetri Martin, Andy Blitz, Jessi Klein, anyone from Upright Citizens Brigade, and Todd Barry.

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By Jen Chung in Arts and Events on March 9, 2004 9:07 AM

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Karen Sneider

While it is true I am totally hilarious, I am not the creator of "Why Can't I Meet One Nice Guy?!" That blog is written by fellow (somewhat frightening) comedian Stacey Nightmare.

Mase

During his most recent appearance on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," Marc Maron mentioned his apartment and neighbors in Astoria. Hope he hasn't relocated, but am not sure.

Jen

I love Marc Maron, but I think he relocated to L.A.

Mase

have to agree with Jack that Sarah Silverman is one of the best as well. She is also one of the most daring comics I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

K. Thor Jensen

Sarah Silverman is atrocious. She's got nice gams but her material is terrible. You can't laugh with your dick - AND BELIEVE ME, I'VE TRIED.

Ron Mwangaguhunga

Jeesi Klein is the perfect mixture of sexy and funny.

Matt

Jessi Klein is the reason I love that VH1 show "Best Week Ever". And Rachel Harris.

(I hope they're reading this)

Blah blah

Don't forget about Faceboyz Open Mike (the offbeat granddaddy of the Lower East Side alt-comedy open mikes), which often features strangely-good experimental comedians. Sunday nights for three bucks at 145 Ludlow Street.

jen h.

Jessi Klein is the bomb.

(I know "the bomb" is very 1997, but I brought it back just for Jessi Klein. She is also funky cole modina.)

K. Thor Jensen

Karen Sneider is one of the funniest comedians in New York, and I'm not just saying that because I punched her in the face and made her feel bad. Read her blog

http://staceynightmare.blogspot.com

Mase

no New York comics list is complete without Marc Maron. His "Jerusalem Syndrome" one-man show was fantastic. He is occaisionally a preformer at "Eating It."