Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy

NYC's funniest comics light up the LES every Friday. Packed crowds, killer sets, and real New York comedy energy - RSVP before it sells out!
About this Event

Next show July 3rd. Come by for some comedy fireworks! Yep, we went there.

NYC’s funniest comics take over the Lower East Side every Friday night.

Packed crowds. Killer sets. Real New York comedy energy.

Black Cat LES transforms from a cozy downtown café into one of NYC’s most electric stand-up comedy rooms — featuring top NYC comics and standout visiting acts from Los Angeles and across the country.

RSVP early — it's been sold out all year! Literally every week.

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Our next show is• JULY 3rd, 2026 • 9 PM featuring this stellar lineup:

Jenny Tian (Melbourne Intl. Comedy Festival, YouTube special Picture This) @_jennytian

Kate Willett: (Netflix, Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “A perfect blend of smart and filthy” -SF Weekly) @kate.willett

Molly Kornfeld: (Comic to Watch in New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival) @molly_kornfeld

Stewart Fullerton: “(New York Comedy Club, Burbank Comedy Festival) @stewartandchill

Sarah Barnitt (Roast Battle League NYC, Milwaukee Comedy Festival) @sarahbarnitt

Alingon Mitra: (Wrote for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Show with Stephen Colbert) @alingonmitra

Kaytlin Bailey: (Vice, Host of The Oldest Profession podcast) @kaytlinbailey

LizaBanks Campagna: (Gotham Comedy Club, YouTube special “23 and Me”) @lizabanks11

Black Cat LES

172 Rivington St. NYC

Doors + bangin’ playlist: 8:30 PM

Please arrive by 8:45 PM for best seating.

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WHY PEOPLE LOVE BLACK CAT

• Packed Lower East Side crowds

• Big laughs in an intimate room

• A true NYC Friday night atmosphere

• Comics you’ll later brag about seeing early

• One of downtown Manhattan’s hidden gems

Built over 8+ years through pure love of stand-up comedy, Black Cat Fridays has become a favorite among comics, locals, tourists, and comedy fans looking for the real NYC comedy experience.

Perfect for:

• Date night

• Groups

• Visitors exploring NYC nightlife

• Friday night plans in Manhattan

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Preview the vibe:

Promo Video-The One With The Girls

Promo Video-General Show Overview

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Follow for weekly lineups and updates:

Show Instagram:

@blackcatcomedy

Venue:

@blackcat_les

Host/Producer Danny Palmer:

@dannypalmernyc

Please support this one-of-a-kind NYC small business by purchasing a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) during the show.

RSVP now — there’s nothing like Black Cat when the room is packed and electric.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2uGnNL6aejs
Agenda

🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
One of NYC's top independent stand-up comedy shows in a unique downtown space.