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 31st! Last week was packed!

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

A room that vibes. 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 FRIDAY• JULY 31st, 2026 • 9 PM featuring this stellar lineup:

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

Krystyna Hutchinson: (Guys We F* Podcast, One-woman show August debut at Edinburgh Fringe Fest) @krystynahutch

Corinne Fisher: (Guys We F** & Without A Country podcasts) @philanthropygal

Olivia Stadler (Just For Laughs New Faces 2025, Letterkenny writer) @ostadz

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

Clare Donaher: (Comedy Fight Club champ, Wednesday show “Baby Shoes” at Black Cat LES) @clareytail

Darlene Bereznicki (Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest) @dar.finkle

Alex Murdoch: (Reductress, Wednesday show “Baby Shoes” at Black Cat LES) @alexgmurdoch

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.