This event is in the past.It took place on April 2, 2026 at St. Marks Comedy Club.


Thursday night open mic where aspiring comics test fresh material in an intimate basement room. It's a crapshoot: some sets land, others crash, but the two-drink minimum won't break the bank and you'll see tomorrow's headliners before they blow up.
Aspiring comedians
Intimate 50-seat venue
Two-drink minimum
Raw unfiltered humor
Tips
🎤"many more comedians than listed online, which was a pleasant surprise"
😂"the majority (not all) were really funny"
💵cheapest drinks are $5 each to hit the minimum
Laughing Buddha Open Mic
East Village


Thursday night open mic where aspiring comics test fresh material in an intimate basement room. It's a crapshoot: some sets land, others crash, but the two-drink minimum won't break the bank and you'll see tomorrow's headliners before they blow up.
Aspiring comedians
Intimate 50-seat venue
Two-drink minimum
Raw unfiltered humor
Tips
🎤"many more comedians than listed online, which was a pleasant surprise"
😂"the majority (not all) were really funny"
💵cheapest drinks are $5 each to hit the minimum
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