Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy

TONIGHT 9PM -- NYC's favorite Friday underground comedy show eight + years running. Always electric. New York’s best comics, downtown vibes.

Tix run out before showtime! Please arrive by 8:45PM for best seating as show is General Admission.. Doors: 8:30PM. Gonna be fun!

Every Friday night on the Lower East Side, Black Cat LES transforms from a cozy café into one of NYC’s most electric comedy rooms. The city’s best comics take the stage — alongside top visiting acts from Los Angeles and across the country — in an intimate, high-energy space that's become a favorite among comics and crowds alike.

Built over EIGHT + years (every Friday!) with passion, grit, and a love for stand-up, Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy has grown into a true NYC comedy institution — equal parts funny, warm, and unpredictable. Come see why comics call it one of the most authentic rooms in the city.

Doors/Bangin' Playlist at 8:30. Please arrive by 8:45 pm to ensure best seating!

Follow us on Insta for show lineups and updates: @blackcatcomedy

Promo videos where you can preview the space and the show:

Promo Video-The One With The Girls

Promo Video-General Show Overview

Our next show is TONIGHT! Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9PM! Featuring this stellar lineup:

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

Chris Barnes: (Barstool Sports, Comedy Central, US Weekly) @christopherbarnes

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

Adam Strauss: (New York Fringe Festival’s Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance) @atomstrauss

Flora Manon (The Stand Comedy Club, Brooklyn Comedy Club) @floramanon_

Malorie Bryant (Upright Citizens Brigade, weekly shows at Grisly Pear Comedy Club) @maloriebryant

Tom McCaffrey: (Adventures in Comedy film with Janeane Garofalo, Michael Che and Jim Gaffigan) @tommccaffrey722

Show producer and emcee Danny Palmer's Instagram: @dannypalmernyc

Join us for a greaty night of laughter and entertainment! Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy guarantees a memorable experience.

Don't miss out on authentic downtown entertainment! Grab your friends, family, or that special someone and come join us for a night of laughter and good times.

RSVP now--every Friday fills up fast, and there's nothing like being in the room when it's packed and electric!

Please purchase a beverage to support this one of a kind NYC small business.

172 Rivington St. NYC. Black Cat LES. 9PM on Fridays.

Black Cat Insta: @blackcat_les

Show Insta: @blackcatcomedy

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