Past Events

Just For Laughs

Just For Laughs

We were born to make you laugh. From our humble beginnings in 1983 at the Saint-Denis Theatre in Montreal to laughing our way to become the largest global player in the humour industry, we’ve made funny our business. Each year we make millions of people laugh with festivals at home, in Montreal and abroad. We’re home to some serious talent. We’ve hosted comedy’s greatest and watched up-and-comers skyrocket right before our laugh-so-hard-we’re crying eyes. We’ve staged our own comedy, musical and touring shows. We’ve broadcasted digital and television content. We know how to throw a party. And we’re not even close to leaving the spotlight.


Don’t Ask Tig

Don’t Ask Tig

Talent Booker

Need advice? Comedian Tig Notaro doesn’t have all the answers, but that won’t stop her from fielding your questions on life’s many challenges. With the help of her friends and the occasional expert, Tig gives her best inexpert guidance on everything from lost love to giving yourself a haircut with toddler scissors. We’re warning you now: Don’t Ask Tig.

Listen to Don’t Ask Tig


Chris Gethard’s Beautiful/CONonymous

Chris Gethard’s Beautiful/CONonymous

Beautiful/Anonymous is a podcast hosted Chris Gethard. He receives calls from random humans. He tweets out a phone number. One person gets through. They never  say their name. He isn’t allowed to hang up for an hour. That’s it.

Beautiful/Anonymous first began in 2016 and has amassed a large, dedicated, and interactive fan base over. The podcast was featured on This American Life and was recently named one of the best podcasts of the decade by Paste Magazine.

We could think of no better, more logical event surrounding an intimate, one-on-one, anonymous podcast than with a FOUR DAY CONVENTION, aptly titled Beautiful/CONonymous.

Fans are invited to descend upon Brooklyn, New York this May so they can congregate amongst one another, enjoy live tapings of the podcast, meet previously ANONYMOUS callers in the flesh, watch some of the best comedians in the world ply their trade, enjoy live music from past callers and friends of the podcast, and party amongst other introverted fans of intimate audio.

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¡Jajaja! A Night of Latinx Stand-up Comedy in Benefit of Mixteca

¡Jajaja! A Night of Latinx Stand-up Comedy in Benefit of Mixteca

¡Jajaja! A night of Latinx stand-up comedy in benefit of Mixteca, a non-profit Brooklyn-based community organization that seeks to empower Latinx immigrants by providing them access to services that enhance their quality of life and allow them to reach sustainable economic development.

The evening will featuring performances (in English) by comedians Matteo Lane, Carmen Lynch, Shane Torres, Martin Urbano, Rojo Perez & more!  Arrive early to enjoy a special happy hour at the front bar from 5-7pm with discounts on select beers, wines, margaritas, and $2 off personal pizzas!

All proceeds will benefit Mixteca Organization Inc., a non-governmental, non-profit community-based organization located in Sunset Park. To learn more about Mixteca, or to make a direct donation please visit https://www.mixteca.org/

Wed, October 5 at 8:00pm
The Bell House (149 7th St, Brooklyn)
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Maybe This Is Something: A Workshop Series with Your Kooky Friend Aparna

Maybe This Is Something: A Workshop Series with Your Kooky Friend Aparna

Due to events personal, professional, and global, Aparna Nancherla has not done stand up in a dangerously long time, so long the craft is but a distant memory of a winking emoji.

But, guess what? She’s making a soft comeback. Will it be triumphant slash fine? Oh heck ya. Witness the half-baked ideas and the almost-jokes in real time.

Plus: She’s calling in many favors, so her talented friends will also pop by with standup and emotional support. Come be a PART OF THE ARTISTIC PROCESS!

Wed, Sep 14 • 7:30 PM
Thurs, Oct 6 • 10PM
Thurs, Oct 13 • 10PM


Sheng Wang Live

Sheng Wang Live

Sheng Wang is a comedian originally from Houston, TX. He will film his first Netflix special to be produced/directed by Ali Wong in June. He was a featured stand-up on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and also wrote for the ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat.” Sheng resides in Los Angeles and in his time off, he enjoys visiting botanical gardens and discovering new ways to snack.

Tuesday, May 31 • 8pm • Littlefield, Brooklyn [SOLD OUT]
Wed, June 1 • 8pm • Littlefield, Brooklyn [SOLD OUT]


David Cross: I’m From The Future

David Cross: I’m From The Future

Executive Producer

Live Comedy Special Taping

David Cross tapes his new stand up special, “I’m From The Future” live at The Bell House in Brooklyn’s favorite SuperFund Site. Attending this taping will go towards credit for your G.E.D. so bring any necessary paperwork to have notarized.


DAVID CROSS: SHOOTIN’ THE SHIT SEEIN’ WHAT STICKS.2

DAVID CROSS: SHOOTIN’ THE SHIT SEEIN’ WHAT STICKS.2

2022

Hi, I’m working on new(ish) material for my next tour. Please join me and let me know what’s fucking hilarious, or lame, or just regular ol’, “stabbable” material. Need to know how much security to hire this time around. *These shows have ended

2018 – 2021

David Cross will be working on new(ish) material for his next show. Come join him for an exploration of what the everloving fuck could possibly be funny in this horrific brave new world. And as always, if you are “Q” you get in for half price. *These shows have ended


Jenny Zigrino Comedy Special Taping

Jenny Zigrino Comedy Special Taping

Presented by New York Comedy Festival

November 2021

Jenny Zigrino (Comedy Central, Conan, MTV, Bad Santa 2) is a comedian, actress, writer, and aging millennial. Her brand of knife sharp wit, unabashed silliness on serious topics, and ability to make you question everything can be seen at her new hour taping on November 14th at Littlefield in Brooklyn as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Her new hour entitled “Jen Z” looks at life from the perspective of a woman in her 30’s falling short of expectations as she watches Gen Z thrive and the boomers refuse to die. Single, unmarried, and now with a roommate, Jenny is coming to grips with being in a generation that never had a chance to live up to their potential. With her own sister a Gen Z’er and her parents boomers, Jenny takes a few cues from the coming generation on how to stand up for yourself, self care, and using witchcraft for everything. As she sprinkles in advice for the younger generation, she comes to the realization that, like her boomer parents, she might not be cool.

Jenny Zigrino has been featured on Comedy Central’s Stand up Half Hour, MTV Girl Code, TruTV Adam Ruins Everything, and many other networks. She has been featured in films including Bad Santa 2 and the 2021release Too Late, starring Ron Lynch and Fred Armisen. She was featured in Just For Laughs New Faces of 2016 and was a regular on the Conan O’Brien show. She performed in festivals all over the world including Telluride Blues Festival, Just for Laughs Montreal, Fly Over Comedy Festival, and this will be her 2nd time at the New York Comedy Festival.


The Antidote

The Antidote

Talent Booker

The world is a dumpster fire. Work wives, best friends, and TV writers/producers Amy Aniobi and Grace Edwards want to help. In response to the madness in the news, they share the culture that lights them up and activities that bring them joy, plus strategies they use to cope with these wild times.

They also invite inspiring special guests to share their own self-care strategies. And since Grace and Amy are comedy writers, they bring a level of casual, edgy fun to it all. During these trying times we all need a show that focuses on joy. This is The Antidote.

Listen to The Antidote


Hey Mayne with Kenny Mayne

Hey Mayne with Kenny Mayne

Talent Booker

Longtime ESPN host Kenny Mayne brings his curiosity and wit to 2400Sports in a new flagship conversation podcast.

Each week, Kenny will talk to someone he knows… a little, and is fascinated by a lot. Athletes, musicians, writers, and celebrities who he’s had encounters with, been inspired by, and generally thought “I wish I knew more about that person.” This is his chance, and yours too.

Hey Mayne will deliver a weekly podcast that blends the sports culture with entertainment, politics, music, comedy, and beyond.

Hey Mayne will deliver a weekly podcast that blends the sports culture with entertainment, politics, music, comedy, and beyond.

Listen to Hey Mayne


Tig Notaro’s Bentzen Ball

Tig Notaro’s Bentzen Ball

October 2019

The Bentzen Ball began in 2009 when comedian Tig Notaro teamed up with Brightest Young Things to create and curate a fun and exciting new way of highlighting comedians while at the same time developing an environment where every person felt taken care of and valued both onstage and off. In additional to presenting the best established and up-and-coming comedians, Bentzen Ball also aims to offer a platform to voices and non-profit partners who are making an important impact in the world around us. Bentzen Ball was proud to donate a portion of sales to World Central Kitchen, a non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters.

Guests included: Maria Bamford, Roxanne Gay, Pete Holmes, The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle, Los Espookys Live, Jamie Lee, Dulce Sloan, Catherine Cohen, Aparna Nancherla, Yamaneika Saunders, Rory Scovel, Jay Pharoah, Jermaine Fowler, Sasheer Zamata, Jaboukie Young White, and more.


Jon Glaser: Come See If This Works

Jon Glaser: Come See If This Works

2018 — 2019

Jon tries out some classic bitz to see if they might work for a live special. Come help him decide if it’s a great idea or a misguided attempt!


Shouting at the Screen

Shouting at the Screen

2013 — 2018

Back in the days before live-­tweeting, the only way to express your thoughts while watching a movie was to yell them out loud to the delight of your friends, and the disgust of the old people two rows in front of you. Wyatt Cenac and Donwill invite you to join them as they recreate the magic of Magic Johnson theaters and guide you through the wonderful world of blaxploitaton and black cult cinema. Every month, Wyatt and Donwill head to the Alamo Drafthouse to screen a fine film specimen from yesteryear, egging you on from the peanut gallery as the non-­‐foam Statler and Waldorf. Each screening starts with a presentation of obscure trivia and the fun continues with drinking games throughout the film.

Guest Shouters: Jason Sudeikis, Questlove, Jean Grae, Janelle James, Jo Firestone, Alzo Slade, Sasheer Zamata, Roy Wood Jr., and more.

 


Sasheer Zamata Party Time!

Sasheer Zamata Party Time!

2016 — 2018

Sasheer Zamata (SNL, This American Life) likes to party, spend time with friends and do shows. Watch her do all three of those things at the same time! There will be laughter, merriment, and probably a lot of booze.

Past Guests: Ilana Glazer, Janeane Garofalo, Michelle Buteau, Judah Friedlander, Baratunde Thurston, Marina Franklin, Jacquelyn Novak, Nico Santos, Say Jay, Thao Neguyen, Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), Madison McFerrin

NEWSLETTER /// INSTAGRAM /// TUMBLR


Everyday Decisions with Jo Firestone

Everyday Decisions with Jo Firestone

2018

Jo Firestone (Tonight Show, Joe Pera Talks With You) hosts this live comedy talk show at Joe’s Pub where special guest comedians, musicians, children, and friends discuss how they make their everyday decisions.

Past guests: Black Thought, Will Butler (Arcade Fire), Janeane Garofalo, Max Wittert, Starlee Kine, Joe Pera, Michelle Buteau, Jermaine Fowler, Tim Dillon, and more.


Jean and John

Jean and John

2017 — 2018

Jean and John are friends. John Hodgman is still on television sometimes. Jean Grae used to rap more often. Just google them. The internet will tell you they have done a lot of stuff and had a lot of adventures and are the funniest, most charming people in the world. This is their variety show. Jean and John own a carnival wheel, and they write topics on the wheel, spin it, and talk about those things. Some topics have included “What Did You Dream Last Night?” “Lin-Manuel Miranda,” “Jean’s Hair,” and “John’s Privilege.” Some topics are suggested by the audience. Others are suggested by Jean and John’s guest. Jean and John know some amazing people from the worlds of music, comedy, books, film, and unscripted television.

Past Guests: Starlee Kine, Richard Kind, Scott Adsit, Jason Sudekis, Hari Kondabolu, Jamilah Lemieux, Michael Che, Travis Mcelroy, and more.


Night Train with Wyatt Cenac

Night Train with Wyatt Cenac

2012 — 2017

Night Train was a weekly stand up show that someone named Wyatt Cenac hosted and Marianne Ways produced every Monday in Brooklyn for five incredible years.  Seeso was a streaming service by NCB that delivered comedy shows to your computer, so that you never had to go to places like Brooklyn.  In 2016 and 2017, Seeso produced twelve episodes of Night Train featuring performances by Michelle Wolf, Sasheer Zamata, Eugene Mirman, Jen Kirkman and — actually if you watch the trailer it can tell you.  Why read, when you can watch… which watching is technically just a different way of reading, but don’t tell that to a librarian.

Past Live Show Guests: Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Phoebe Robinson, Sarah Silverman, Trevor Noah, Zach Galifinanakis, Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Jim Gaffigan, John Oliver, Ronny Chieng, Bob Odenkirk, Kristen Schaal, Marc Maron, Kate McKinnon, Questlove, W. Kamau Bell, Melissa Villaseñor, Gary Gulman, Ron Funches, Eric Andre, Cameron Esposito, Eugene Mirman, Jerrod Carmichael, Ramy Youssef, Dulce Sloan, Aziz Ansari, Tim Minchin, and so many more (500 to be exact!)

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Soundtracks Live at SF Sketchfest

Soundtracks Live at SF Sketchfest

2016 — 2017

An all-star assemblage of comedy heroes performs scenes and live songs from a classic 1980s comedy flick with a live band! Featuring David Wain, Amy Miles, Chelsea Peretti, Joe LoTruglio, Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Marisa Ryan, Matt Ballard, Beth Dover, Bobby Tisdale, Wyatt Cenac, Jean Grae, John Roderick (The Long Winters), Zach Rouge (Rouge Wave), Craig Wedren, Dave Hill, Robin Goldwasser, Jon Spurney and Jesse Blockton.


MTV’s The State Reunion

MTV’s The State Reunion

2014

Comedy troupe The State–best known for their mid ’90s MTV program–reunited all 11 original members for the first time since 2009 at Tenacious D’s 2014 Festival Supreme. The show featured Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek, Michael Jann, Kerri Kenney, Thomas Lennon, Ken Marino, Michael Showalter, Joe Lo Truglio and David Wain. Read the Rolling Stone review HERE.


Too Gay for Brooklyn: An Evening of Cabaret with Julie Klausner

Too Gay for Brooklyn: An Evening of Cabaret with Julie Klausner

2013

Join Julie Klausner, host of HOW WAS YOUR WEEK, Vulture.com correspondent, and author of I DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR BAND, as she sings some goddamn songs in her first-ever cabaret show. Don’t expect anything besides complete and utter magic on this very special evening of music and comedic banter. Featuring special guests and Musical Director Jon Spurney.


The People’s Bailout: A Variety Show and Telethon to Benefit the 99%

The People’s Bailout: A Variety Show and Telethon to Benefit the 99%

2013

Join Strike Debt for an updated version of an old classic, the telethon, to launch The Rolling Jubilee, a campaign that buys debt for pennies on the dollar and does away with it. Instead of collecting the debt, we will abolish it and help free the debtors! People shouldn’t have to go into debt for an education, because they need medical care, or to put food on the table during hard times. We shouldn’t have to pay endless interest to the 1% for basic necessities. Big banks and corporations walk away from their debts and leave taxpayers to pick up the tab. It’s time for a bailout of the people, by the people. It will be a wild night of music, comedy, magic, education, and the unexpected. This fast-moving variety show will mix well-known performers, intellectuals and activists from Strike Debt and Occupy Wall Street.

Featuring Lizz Winstead, Hari Kondabolu, Guy Picciotto (Fugazi), Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel), Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), Das Racist, Janeane Garofalo, and more!

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Buggin’ Out! A Cicada Farewell Party

Buggin’ Out! A Cicada Farewell Party

2013

People in New York are notoriously flaky about making plans. None more so than the cicadas—those chirpy flying roach-type things that replied to our city’s collective Facebook invite 17 years ago, promising to burst out of the ground this spring like a crunchy blanket of terror. We expected a buggy apocalypse; we got little more than a few flaccid news headlines. Well, some of us already bought our cicada costumes, so we’re throwing the pests a party anyway. Join us for a farewell bash that will be one part scientific presentations about the insects that stood us up, and one part cicada-inspired comedy by New York’s funniest performers. Plus, stick around after the show for a free screening of 1954′s classic sci-fi film, THEM! An evening of bug-inspired facts, fiction, and comedy.

OUR SWARM OF PRESENTERS / PERFORMERS:
• Louis N. Sorkin, Board Certified Entomologist (American Museum of Natural History)
• “Cicada Tracker” findings presented by the Producers of Radiolab
• The Found Footage Festival
• Cocoon Central Dance Team (UCB, IFC’s “Get it Out There”)
• Ted Travelstead (Sex: Our Bodies, Our Junk, @trumpetcake)
• Lisa Delarios (The Party Machine, Slow Dance)
• Jon Friedman (The Rejection Show)
• Michael Kupperman (Tales Designed to Thrizzle)
• Emily Flake (New Yorker Cartoonist)
• Hosts Steve Heisler, Steve Jacobs and Margaret Lyons (The Jukebox)

Buggin’ Out! is presented by MWAYS Productions and the skint


Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen

Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen

2010 — 2012

Before moving to Los Angeles, Hot Tub had a long and successful run at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY. Hosted by Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal, this weekly variety show featured comedy from New York’s best comics and sketch groups, new music, and the occasionally oddity.

For past lineups, CLICK HERE.


Dave Hill’s Tasteful Nudes Book Release: A Night of Mayhem and Classy Literature

Dave Hill’s Tasteful Nudes Book Release: A Night of Mayhem and Classy Literature

2012

Comedian/writer/musician/man-about-town Dave Hill tears the world of literature a new one with Tasteful Nudes, his very first collection of essays, which will be unleashed on an unsuspecting public May 22 via St. Martin’s Press. On May 24, Dave will be showing up at the Bell House, where his cousin works, for a night of mayhem that will include performances from some of NYC’s most incredible comedians and musicians and also Dave, who totally does both of those things so good it’s weird. Dave’s book will be for sale and he will sign the f@#k out of that thing for you. The night will also feature explosives, lowrider cars, Little Michael Jackson, and several other things that most people can’t even handle. Also, as the night wears on, Dave will probably try to make out with you. Okay, that about covers it. You’ve been warned.

With special guests John Hodgman, Janeane Garofalo, David Rakoff, Doug Gillard (Guided By Voices, Nada Surf) and TAB the Band


How Was Your Week? Live!

How Was Your Week? Live!

2011 — 2012

Hosted by Julie Klausner with rock star/house band Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

It’s always a magical occurrence when a podcast you enjoy, one day, Pinocchio-like, becomes a real, live event. Join How Was Your Week? host Julie Klausner as she welcomes a slew of special guests and rock star TED LEO, who will be on stage the entire night to play a live, full-length version of the How Was Your Week? theme song, in addition to other music that is important for you to have in your ears.

Past guests include Siggy Flicker, Max Silvestri, award-winning chef Pichet Ong, Chris and Bridey Elliott, Aimee Mann, Tom Scharpling, Zach Galifianakis, Scharpling & Wurster, Kristen Johnston, Gabe Liedman, Martha Plimpton, Jim Gaffigan, Katie Notopolous, Mike Daisey, Sandra Bernhard, Ira Glass, Paul F. Tompkins, Fred Armisen, Billy Eichner, and an original video from Jackée.


Tom Scharpling, Ted Leo and Marianne Ways Present a Very Special Hurricane Benefit Show
Night of the Living with Kurt Braunohler

Night of the Living with Kurt Braunohler

2011 — 2012

Night of the Living is a monthly late night talk show featuring bits and sketches from New York City’s finest comedians, interviews with famous people, and performances by our favorite musicians. We guarantee you an evening of something very cool and very stupid. Because that’s how we like it. Each month features house band Adira Amram and the Experience, Puppets by Anney Fresh and Ambidextrous portraits by Edmond Hawkins. 

PAST LINEUPS

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Krautwerk 1-8 Condensed: Kraftwerk Covered

Krautwerk 1-8 Condensed: Kraftwerk Covered

2012

For those that tried and failed to get tickets to MOMA’s Kraftwerk retrospective concerts, there’s a night for us. Krautwerk 1-8 condensed is better than eight days of Kraftwerk concerts; it’s only one night with all the best songs performed by fans (who also didn’t get tickets). Read the Rolling Stone review HERE.

Featuring:
KIM GORDON (Sonic Youth)
JULIE CAFRITZ (Pussy Galore, Free Kitten)
PETE NOLAN (Magik Markers)
PUBLICISTS (Sebastian Thomson of Trans Am)
DAN FRIEL (Parts and Labor)
MATT MARLIN (Pterodactyl)
JESSE REINER (Jonas Reinhart
CORN MO (.357 Lover)
VAZ (Paul Erickson, Tyler Nolan, Jeff Moodrian Jr.)
DANNY TAMBERELLI (Jounce)
BRITTAIN ASHFORD (Prairie E)mpire)
XADDAX (Nick Sakes and Chrissy Rossetti)
KURT BRAUNOHLER (IFC’s Bunk)
DAVE HILL (Valley Lodge, Children of the Unicorn)
SHONALI BHOWMIK (Tigers and Monkeys, UltraBabyFat)
TODD COLBY (Drunken Boat)


Wet Hot American Summer 10th Anniversary Celebration

Wet Hot American Summer 10th Anniversary Celebration

2011

Hosted by Stella (Michael Ian Black, David Wain and Michael Showalter), with house band Joe McGinty and the Losers Lounge. Featuring JKen Marino, Judah Friedlander, Jon Benjamin, A.D. Miles, Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth, Marisa Ryan, Gabe Millman, Gideon Jacobs, Jake Fogelnest, aneane Garofalo, Mike Doughty, Amy Miles, Chris Anderson, Goldie Goldwasser, Mr. Blue, Jeremy Styles and original videos from Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Joe LoTruglio and more!

Photos by Edwina Hay