These 70 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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December 12 at 7:30pm
Whiskey Town · East Village • $
Sip rare whiskies while a comedian roasts the holidays between flights. Rachna Hukmani's multisensory tasting pairs four pours with global bites in a speakeasy that feels like a vintage dollhouse.
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:30 PM
Manhattan • $10
You never know who'll show up at this intimate rooftop speakeasy. Comedy Cellar regulars and occasional celebrity drop-ins perform for pocket change in a room that fits 20, with 38 craft beers waiting downstairs.
Hamilton Heights
Liam Nelson curates a rotating lineup of sharp comics in a cozy pub where the laughs come as fast as the drinks. Expect polished sets, good food, and a charming room that feels like comedy should.
Gramercy
The Stand pairs basement comedy with a full steakhouse and Italian-inspired menu; skip the Broadway crowds and laugh with a cocktail in hand instead.
Chinatown
Seven comics, one cozy basement, zero frills: Sesh packs a fast-paced stand-up showcase into an intimate room where the beer is cheap and the laughs come fast. BYOB if you'd rather bring your own.
SoHo
SoHo Playhouse is a 200-year-old townhouse turned intimate theater where experimental shows like Fleabag first found their footing. The speakeasy vibe and close audience-performer connection make every seat feel like the front row.
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Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
The Stumble Inn · Manhattan
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Mon, Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
La Pulpería 44th HK · Manhattan
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Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
The Stumble Inn · Upper East Side
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Tue, Oct 20 · 8:30 PM
Iggy's · Manhattan
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Tue, Oct 20 · 8:00 PM
Somebody's Darling · Upper East Side
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Ernie O'Malley's · Kips Bay
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The Gaf · Manhattan
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Pieces · Manhattan
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Ernie O'Malley's · Kips Bay
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The Greats of Craft · Manhattan
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The Gaf West · Manhattan
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Hardware · Manhattan
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Manhattan
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Upper East Side
$23.83
Manhattan
Manhattan
Upper West Side
Manhattan
Manhattan
$$$
Greenwich Village
East Village
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Manhattan
$
Lower East Side
Chelsea
East Village
$
Greenwich Village
$
Manhattan
Little Italy
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Free
Midtown
Hell's Kitchen
Midtown
$$$
Midtown
Greenwich Village
Manhattan
Upper West Side
Manhattan
Midtown
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Lower East Side
Flatiron District
Manhattan
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Chelsea
$26.56
Harlem
Manhattan
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Greenwich Village
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East Village
Manhattan
Manhattan
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West Village
Manhattan
Theater District
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