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New York City to host a variety of comedy events this week

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Published on October 28, 2019
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Looking to get some laughs?

When it comes to comedy, there's plenty to keep you busy this week, from sketch comedy to a Halloween impersonation "spooktacular."

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Super Sketch Tuesday!: The Peoples Improv Theater's Sketch Comedy Night

From the event description:

Every Tuesday, join two of the best Sketch comedy house teams in the city as they drop a knockdown hoedown of comedic insanity all over The PIT Striker Stage. It’s Super Sketch Tuesday, y’all! Teams include Church Social, Hallway Baby, Kennedy’s Mistress, Like Butter, Main Squeeze, Option 7, Savage and Steve’s Hard Milk.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The PIT, 123 E. 24th St.
Price: Free (General Admission)
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Live Comedy at The Stand Restaurant

From the event description:

Stand-up comedy showcases featuring NYC's best comics.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: The Stand Restaurant and Comedy Club, 116 E. 16th St.
Price: Free (Complimentary General Admission)
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Illuminati Party

From the event description:

If you're here, you must be special. Illuminati Party is NYC's only by-invite comedy party. You're invited to a free night of comedy and partying at the new and secret Illuminati Den. Admission is invite-only. You are here, so you've received the invite.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Gelso & Grand (Cellar), 186 Grand St.
Price: Free (General Admission)
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EastVille Comedy Club

From the event description:

EastVille Comedy Club, at its new home where it is the only comedy club in Brooklyn, prides itself on featuring the funniest and most experienced comics in the biz for a surefire night of laughs. There are no drink or food minimums, and the 125-seat retro club regularly hosts comedians seen in film and on television's Comedy Central, HBO, "The Tonight Show" and "Late Show." Janeane Garofalo, Judah Friedlander, Jim Gaffigan and Todd Barry are among the top comics who've recently played the EastVille, and up-and-comers often share the bill, so you can see the comedy stars of tomorrow, too.

When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
Where: EastVille Comedy Club, 487 Atlantic Ave.
Price: Free (Complimentary General Admission)
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The Dozen Divas Halloween Spectacular

From the event description:

New York’s favorite female impersonator, Dorothy Bishop ("Spamilton," "Mommie Dearest the Musical," "The Dozen Divas Show"), brings you her annual spooktacular Halloween show, with special guest Charles Osborn ("Forbidden Broadway," "Spamilton") and drag artiste Summer Orlando, for an evening of spot-on impersonations of your favorite icons, including Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Ozzy Osbourne, Maleficent, Stevie Nicks and many more. Spectacular costumes, live vocals and, of course, we will dance the “Time Warp.” Costumes strongly encouraged.

When: Thursday, Oct. 31, 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Triad, 158 W. 72nd St.
Price: $12
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