Open To Work: An Unemployed Comedy Show
Mar
21

Open To Work: An Unemployed Comedy Show

A hilarious comedy show about surviving Linked-In, layoffs, and late-stage capitalism. Featuring a line-up of comedians who have been there. Come get the corporate catharsis you need. Hosted by Amanda Has Bangs (Reductress) and Cat Montesi (Wolfpack).

Saturday’s Lineup includes

Micah Eames

Caleb J. Clark

Bini Yamin

Carolina Montesquieu

ALL SALES FINAL

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SAZONAO
Mar
27
to Mar 28

SAZONAO

This Friday is all about Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, and Cumbia. So pull up to ,SAZONAO, where we've always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora at FnL with special guests alongside Spuddy Roots on percussion from 10pm until late.

$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*

* =No Requests

$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM
*

* =No Requests

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Cabaret for a Cause: ICE OUT NYC
Mar
29

Cabaret for a Cause: ICE OUT NYC

Burlesque. Live DJ. Auction. And more.

Performances by Painted Ladies, The Cabaret Burlesque, DJ X2sea + special guests. Attire: something hot you can hit the dance floor in.

How it works:

1. Donate to Immigrant Defense Project via the link above. All donations go directly to the organization.

• $50 – RECOMMENDED DONATION

• $38 – ACCESSIBILITY PRICING

• $25 - EARLY BIRD - SOLD OUT

2. RSVP

3. Show your receipt at the door, grab a drink, and dance.

If you can’t attend, please consider donating or sharing with someone who’d love this vibe.

See you on the dance floor ;)

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Feel the News w Marcela Onyango
Apr
4

Feel the News w Marcela Onyango

Feel the News is an anti-capitalist, anti-fascist comedy experience where comedian and writer Marcela Onyango tells you how to feel about the news, cultural moments and other random things that are happening to us. There will be books, inspirational guests, and general chaos that will have you asking why aren’t we revolting! Each month will cover a different topic of concern and raise funds for mutual aid. January is all about open borders.



April’s lineup TBA

Alex Berr
Winter
Stephon Bishop
Sammy Anzer
Shiv Shanks

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SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Apr
11
to Apr 12

SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige

Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes you to 641 Classon Ave every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guest Duane Harriott as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!

Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.

$10 general admission*

$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *

*= No Requests

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Silly Time (Live Comedy)
Apr
17

Silly Time (Live Comedy)

Every time we are in relation to other people that is a relationship.

This is the night when we bring our relationship queries into the fold. We need to bring them into the fold.

Submit your questions night-of for the opportunity to discuss them on stage with host Audrey, or submit quandaries anonymously and be gifted musings in proverbial absentia that some professionals might call "misguided."

Our dialogue will be enhanced by the offerings of some of the SILLIEST people in the UNIVERSE!

BTW we want to hear about ALL kinds of relationships. What's going on with you and your coworker? Is your roommate ever going to pay you back for that dish soap? And what does the soap represent emotionally anyway?

Pay-what-you-can ticket sales go to the Sameer Project.

Door 7:00pm Show 7:30pm 

Friday’s lineup includes

Audrey Fromson

Sami Schwaber

Lindsey Hines

Josh Danielson

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Casa Mantequilla (Live)
May
1

Casa Mantequilla (Live)

Get ready to dance with Casa Mantequilla, a high-energy and cross-cultural New York band featuring musicians from America, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Belgium, and Congo. We mix West African, Latin, and American beats, singing in multiple languages for an unforgettable concert experience. Don’t miss the rhythm, the energy, and the vibe!

Oscar Debe: Drums,  Vocals

Mark Righter:  Congas, vocals

Thierry Royo: Bass, Vocals

Mario  Cancel-Bigay: Cuatro guitar, Vocals

Hawk Smith: Sax, Vocals

John Carlson: Trumpet

+ Claudia Tshibangu: Guest  Vocalist

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SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Mar
14
to Mar 15

SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige

Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes you to 641 Classon Ave every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guest Duane Harriott as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!

Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.

$10 general admission*

$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *

*= No Requests

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Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)
Mar
14

Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)

Part thought-provoking, part foolish: Discount Philosophy gathers some of the brightest minds in comedy to discuss life's most pressing ideas—one joke at a time.

What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.

Saturday's lineup includes

Frankie Benz

Lauren Davis

Yasmín

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Friday Night Flava: Delaceiba & Friends
Mar
13
to Mar 14

Friday Night Flava: Delaceiba & Friends

Friday Night is overflowing with Flava March 13th with Delaceiba alongside special guests Felice Gee and DJ Phantom all night long from 10PM until late as we rock through the latest and greatest danceworthy classics whether it’s Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul Dancehall, or R&B!

So pull up on us with a friend or a lover in Crown Heights to experience a night in BK on a dancefloor you can trust.

This is most definitely something you do not want to miss!

$10 general admission before 12am*

$5 online (limited supply)

*=No Requests

ALL SALES FINAL

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Boyz in the Woods Comedy
Mar
13

Boyz in the Woods Comedy

A comedy show hosted by Tawanda Gona, Joshua Stokes, Jeff Wright, and Joshua Stokes, Boyz in the Woods comedy brings you the best stand-up comics you’ve seen on HBO, SNL, Netflix, and more. 

Think you’re an expert on the latest pop culture news?

Audience members at Boyz in the Woods can win free drinks at our shows by answering pop culture and hip-hop trivia questions in between comedian’s sets.

March’s lineup includes

Kate Sisk (Don’t Tell)

Jenae Boston (Apollo Theater)

Shiv Shank (Amazon Prime)

Talent Harris (Comedy In Harlem)

& Special Guests

Hosts

Tawanda Gona

Josh Stokes

Jeff Wright

Join us at Friends and Lovers, for great vibes and seasonal cocktails, along with world famous DJs to keep you moving and grooving after the show. Perfect for meetups, after work, birthdays, and big groups. Come laugh with us! 

And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Boyzinthewoodsny for updates on more drink deals and special drop-in guests.

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FRIED DYNAMITE: Specks’ Soulful Birthday Bash
Mar
12
to Mar 13

FRIED DYNAMITE: Specks’ Soulful Birthday Bash

Thursday , March 12th, come celebrate Specks’ bold and beautiful bday bash while you get right with Fried Dynamite. Come enjoy the warmer weather cuz we’re serving up $10 classic cocktails all night long!

Kick it like karate with the crew our as we hold you down on the dancefloor until 2AM with special guests playing the latest and greatest Rare Groove, Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip-Hop, and more with Blacktastic MC, Specks “Funky” Johnson, and drinks by CAM!

Featuring residents: Run P., and Trevor Banks

Free Admission w/ RSVP*

*=No Requests

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Meeting of the Minds (Live Comedy)
Mar
12

Meeting of the Minds (Live Comedy)

Meeting of the Minds is an eclectic stand-up variety show lampooning the stereotypes of masculinity and femininity hosted by Brooklyn's leading experts in stoner film bro culture and being a straight brunette girl. Claire Siemietkowski and Ryan Ciecwisz kick off the show by each presenting a Powerpoint on a topic of their choice. Past topics have included the Jackass films, being a woman on the Internet, and Leonardo DiCaprio's Pussy Posse. The show will also feature additional stand-up sets from comedians from Comedy Central, Adult Swim, SNL, and more!

Thursday’s lineup includes

Claire Siemietkowski

Ryan Ciecwisz

Jonnea

Charlie Flynn

Michael Green

Lizzie High

Myq Kaplan

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Quickies: Singles Event
Mar
11

Quickies: Singles Event

Are you single and living in NYC? Let Jen Barrett fix that at her speed-dating/singles mixer hybrid! Drink, flirt, laugh and more!

Welcome to the hottest NYC-based singles event! Hotties everywhere are calling this event "better than hinge".

Quickies is a loosely structured speed-dating/singles mixer aimed to help the lonely, sexy, slutty folks of NYC find someone for the rest of their lives (or at least one night).

Every 5 minutes there will be a conversation starter and you will be free to talk to anyone in the room!

Quickies is queer friendly. Feel free to write your preferences on your name-tag so others can know what to expect when chatting with you.

THIS EVENT:

Enjoy the FREE welcome drink, and enjoy the minigame: Santa's Secrets.

Stay late for music and dancing as well.

DETAILS:

Wednesday, March 11th at 7PM. Speed dating starts at 7:30 PM promptly.

21+ (It's at a bar...)

PLEASE SIGN UP WITH YOUR LEGAL NAME AND HAVE AN ID TO SHOW AT THE DOOR.

Capacity will be limited to 75 participants so make sure you and your hot friends RSVP.

FYI:

Please be respectful, communicative, and consensual. All a*sh*les will be removed for the safety and wellbeing of the participants.

Refunds will not be issued for this event.

DISCLAIMER: By attending this event, you agree to being photographed for marketing materials. If you object, please let me know and we will try our best to not to post any photos or videos taken of you.

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Pisces Parade: Disco, Soul, Funk, and more
Mar
7
to Mar 8

Pisces Parade: Disco, Soul, Funk, and more

Sat., Mar. 7th get ready for our birthday bash in all its glory because we're celebrating Pisces season at FnL as special guests Ellen.J and Dirtyfinger join resident dj Taj in lighting things up with heavy hitting heat and pristine vibes all night long. Expect Global Rhythms, Soulful House, Disco, New York City classics and more!

$5 early bird admission* (limited supply)

$10 general admission*

$5 w/ proof of RSVP before 11pm*

*= NO REQUESTS

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WHO’S DANCING? No-Phones Live Funk Dance Party
Mar
7

WHO’S DANCING? No-Phones Live Funk Dance Party

WHO'S DANCING?™ presented by X&ND is a viral no-phones funk dance party for women, queer people, and trans people where there is NO CAMERAS whatsoever. We've ditched phones and cheap marketing for real connection to each other - and the power of funk.

Headlined by funk and soul revivalist, X&ND and their band, The Liberation. Come dance like no one is watching, leave with a new group of friends, and dance the night away to nothing but live funk music.

FUNK IS BACK, WHO'S DANCING?

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Friday Night LIVE: feat. Levar (dba) & Baydriana
Mar
6
to Mar 7

Friday Night LIVE: feat. Levar (dba) & Baydriana

Friday Night is all the way LIVE at FnL February 6th from 10PM until late as Dickbyair shakes the room alongside Baydriana playing classics cuts spanning Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Disco, Funk, Soul and more!

So pull up on BK’s most trusted dancefloor, throw on your finest threads, and flex with the best at 641 Classon Avenue in Crown Heights, BK all night long!

This is most definitely something you do not want to miss!

$10 general admission*

$5 early bird tickets (limited supply)*

$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*

*=No Requests

ALL SALES FINAL

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Feel the News w Marcela Onyango
Mar
6

Feel the News w Marcela Onyango

Feel the News is an anti-capitalist, anti-fascist comedy experience where comedian and writer Marcela Onyango tells you how to feel about the news, cultural moments and other random things that are happening to us. There will be books, inspirational guests, and general chaos that will have you asking why aren’t we revolting! Each month will cover a different topic of concern and raise funds for mutual aid. January is all about open borders.



March’s lineup includes

Atheer Yacoub
Winter
April Body
Kendall Allison
Carolina Montesquieu

ALL SALES FINAL

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Dyketopia (Live Comedy)
Mar
5

Dyketopia (Live Comedy)

Beloved cult comedy show, Dyketopia, is back after their last sold out show! Strap on your birks for a dazzling night of stand up comedy.

Join us on Thursday, March 5th for an iconic standup comedy show featuring NYC's best queer and trans comedians. Everyone is welcome at the show, except TERFs!

Starring:
Julia Shiplett!
Alex Murdoc!
Jonnea Herman!
Esther Fallick!
Olivia Levine!
Nora Jeffries!
Lee Robinson!

Tickets are cheaper online and will sell out quick so grab them asap.

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Mar
1

Dog-Friendly Comedy Show

Howl with laughter at this Dog-friendly event!

Bring your pup to the comedy show! Join Must Love Dogs and Comedy for an unforgettable stand-up comedy show. Enjoy top-notch comedy while your furry friend makes new friends, all while supporting a great cause.

Details

📆: Sunday, March 1st

⏰: 2:30pm - 4pm; Doors Open: 2pm EST

📍: Friends and Lovers (641 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238)

🎟️: General Admission: $20 - includes entry to the comedy show and a donation to an animal rescue organization

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Shea Butter Entertainment w/ Run P.
Feb
28
to Mar 1

Shea Butter Entertainment w/ Run P.

Close out February this Saturday in strong fashion with Shea Butter Entertainment featuring Run P. on the set all night long on Brooklyn’s most trusted dancefloor. He’ll be playing the latest and greatest danceworthy classics across House, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Afrobeat, and more in the name of Black American club culture for all to enjoy from 10pm to 4am at 641 Classon Avenue!

$10 general admission before 12AM*

$5 online*

*=No Requests

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Iced Ink + Nite Music (Live)
Feb
28

Iced Ink + Nite Music (Live)

Iced Ink (say it 5 times fast) is an instru-mental guitar/bass/drums trio out of Brooklyn, New York whose music is a pop culture stream of conscience neatly crammed into unique music meatballs for your ears. Our music is thoughtfully composed and succinctly arranged allowing each performance to be free and in the moment. We have so much fun playing these tunes, and we hope you'll get a kick out of hearing them!

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Family Biz: A Daytime Dance Party for Kids + Their Grown-Ups
Feb
28

Family Biz: A Daytime Dance Party for Kids + Their Grown-Ups

Think of it as the ultimate dance party for people who love music and have kids. You don’t have to trade your groove for nap schedules—just bring the kids along.

Groove hard, nap later. See you there!

Hosted on your favorite Brooklyn dance floor (the one where you’ve spent late nights with epic beats), this time it's all about the kids and the grown-ups who love them.
Expect booty shaking favorites from your fav Family Biz DJs.


We’ve got:
Light snacks for the little snackers (don’t worry, parents, we’ve got drinks for you too).
A vibe that’ll have you saying: “Who needs a sitter when we’ve got this?”
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Ave, Crown Heights BK

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SAZONAO
Feb
27
to Feb 28

SAZONAO

This Friday is all about Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, and Cumbia. So pull up to ,SAZONAO, where we've always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora at FnL with special guests alongside Spuddy Roots on percussion from 10pm until late.

$10 general admission
$5 online
*

* =No Requests
ALL SALES FINAL

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Awkward Sex...And The City
Feb
27

Awkward Sex...And The City

Awkward Sex is exactly what it sounds like: comedians reliving intimate tales about their sex life and breaking barriers about sex and dating.

Hosted by Natalie Wall, the show pairs sexual inclusion with humor and sheds light on the awkward universal experience we all know and love.

Awkward Sex is about taking taboo subjects and creating a safe space for people to feel seen and heard.

From cocaine infused one night stands to IBS flare ups during cunnilingus, you and your friends will be hanging on to every word and excited to go out and have a sexual misadventure of your own.

“Good sex is always good sex, but it takes a special person to turn bad sex into something amazing. And that’s where our New York comedian and podcaster Natalie Wall comes in.” -Philadelphia Gay News

“The voyeur within will delight.” – Refinery29

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Open Decks: ALL NIGHT LONG (USB Only)
Feb
25
to Feb 26

Open Decks: ALL NIGHT LONG (USB Only)

Calling all USB (Rekordbox) deejays!


Come throw it down all night long from 7PM to 12AM and bring your biggest blends and cherished cuts for our open deck session and happy hour.

It’s your time to shine so slide through with friends, fam, and then some to bring your flavor to the mix for all to hear, it’s open decks for DJs this $10 classic cocktail happy hour* from 7pm


Equipment: XDJ1000MKII (2x) + DJM S9


1 Drink minimum to participate (Zero proof //Non-Alcholic options available)

This event is for USB (Rekordbox) djs only*

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Algo Riddim: Epic B feat. Melo-X & MPeach
Feb
21
to Feb 22

Algo Riddim: Epic B feat. Melo-X & MPeach

Come Bussa wine for Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK as we ride for the people with Epic B and Uproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. They’ll be bringing all the smoke alongside special guests to serve up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.

Pull up Saturday, February 21st, as we welcome special guests Melo-X and MPeach from 10pm to late!

Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).

$10 general admission before 12AM*

$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*

* = No Requests

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Friday Night Flava: Delaceiba feat. Mitchfactorial & DJ Phantom (Happy BDay)
Feb
20
to Feb 21

Friday Night Flava: Delaceiba feat. Mitchfactorial & DJ Phantom (Happy BDay)

Friday Night is overflowing with Flava February 20th with Delaceiba and special guests all night long from 10PM until late as we rock through the latest and greatest danceworthy classics whether it’s Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul Dancehall, or R&B!

So pull up on us with a friend or a lover in Crown Heights to experience a night in BK on a dancefloor you can trust.

This is most definitely something you do not want to miss!

$10 general admission*

$5 early bird available (limited supply)

$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM

*=No Requests

ALL SALES FINAL

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Stand Up, Sit Down
Feb
20

Stand Up, Sit Down

Host Sarah Ross brings together NYC’s comedians for a high energy show featuring stand up comedy followed by interviews. A balance of polished performances, late night talk show fun and the feeling of green room banter between comics!

After each performer's set, Sarah joins them on stage to ask follow-up questions about the comedian’s stories and dig deeper into how the bit was created. A balance of polished performances and delightfully fresh conversations. Plus: games, audience questions, and more! 

The lineup includes

Evan Lazarus

Keara Sullivan

Doria Debose

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Salsa Na’Ma
Feb
19
to Feb 20

Salsa Na’Ma

Nothing but salsa. DJ Woof Thursday, February. 19th

Free. Starts early with special guests

Vamos pa’lante.

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Friends & Lovers Open Jam Session
Feb
18
to Feb 19

Friends & Lovers Open Jam Session

Attention all recording artists, it’s time for Brooklyn to bring the noise this Wednesday for the Friends and Lovers open jam session hosted by Tylor aka Thunderous Caption.

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FUNDRAISER: Join Emily, Eon and Chi to Pass Commercial Rent Stabilization!
Feb
17

FUNDRAISER: Join Emily, Eon and Chi to Pass Commercial Rent Stabilization!

New York is always changing, but what if we could slow it down? For our favorite small businesses and the working class who run this city, surviving in Brooklyn has rarely been harder, but it doesn't have to be that way! Join us on the 17th at Friends and Lovers for three great reasons:

1. To learn about Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and Senator Julia Salazar's NYC Small Business Survival Act, aiming to create rent stabilization for small businesses!

2. To send two socialist champions to Albany--Emily for a fourth term and Eon Huntley (in this very district) for the first time!

3. To raise money and party with all both and the great Councilman Chi Ossé!

Donate here to both campaigns; if you live in either district, your donation could be matched up to 12x by the state!

See you soon!

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SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Feb
14
to Feb 15

SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige

Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes you to 641 Classon Ave every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guest Duane Harriott as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!

Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.

$10 general admission*

$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *

*= No Requests

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Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)
Feb
14

Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)

Part thought-provoking, part foolish: Discount Philosophy gathers some of the brightest minds in comedy to discuss life's most pressing ideas—one joke at a time.

What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.

Saturday's lineup includes

Amanda Gordon

Jatty Robinson

Obi Ehn

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Love Factually feat. Ultra Violet + Fried Dynamite
Feb
13
to Feb 14

Love Factually feat. Ultra Violet + Fried Dynamite

Friday February 13th, get ready for Valentine’s Day and kick things into high gear at Love Factually alongside Ultra Violet and Fried Dynamite playing the latest and greatest love inspired tracks for the club. Whether it’s House, Bass, R&B, or Hip-Hop we’ve got you covered cuz it’s all love.

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Boyz in the Woods Comedy
Feb
13

Boyz in the Woods Comedy

A comedy show hosted by Tawanda Gona, Joshua Stokes, Jeff Wright, and Joshua Stokes, Boyz in the Woods comedy brings you the best stand-up comics you’ve seen on HBO, SNL, Netflix, and more. 

Think you’re an expert on the latest pop culture news?

Audience members at Boyz in the Woods can win free drinks at our shows by answering pop culture and hip-hop trivia questions in between comedian’s sets.

February’s lineup TBA

Daddy (The Fader)

Myke Dédé (Dont Tell Comedy)

Sammy Anzer (The Laugh Factory)

Carolina Montesquieu (Dont Tell Comedy)

Eli Ruffer (The Onion)

& Special Guests

Hosts

Tawanda Gona

Josh Stokes

Jeff Wright

Join us at Friends and Lovers, for great vibes and seasonal cocktails, along with world famous DJs to keep you moving and grooving after the show. Perfect for meetups, after work, birthdays, and big groups. Come laugh with us! 

And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Boyzinthewoodsny for updates on more drink deals and special drop-in guests.

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