This event is in the past.It took place on March 20, 2026 at St. Marks Comedy Club.
Friday afternoon open mic where aspiring comics test their chops in a tiny East Village room. It's a low-stakes, low-cost entry into NYC's comedy scene: grab a cheap drink, settle into one of fifty seats, and see who's got the chops to make you laugh.
Intimate comedy club
Aspiring comedians
Casual Friday laughs
Two-drink minimum
Tips
🎤"Many more comedians than were listed online, which was a pleasant surprise"
💵cheapest drinks run about $5 each
🚪room holds ~50 people, fills up fast
Laughing Buddha Open Mic
East Village
Friday afternoon open mic where aspiring comics test their chops in a tiny East Village room. It's a low-stakes, low-cost entry into NYC's comedy scene: grab a cheap drink, settle into one of fifty seats, and see who's got the chops to make you laugh.
Intimate comedy club
Aspiring comedians
Casual Friday laughs
Two-drink minimum
Tips
🎤"Many more comedians than were listed online, which was a pleasant surprise"
💵cheapest drinks run about $5 each
🚪room holds ~50 people, fills up fast
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