Located downstairs
at Comix at 353 W. 14th Street, Ochi's Lounge opens for pre-show hobnobbing
one half hour before the first showtime seven days a week. There is
no cover charge and a one drink minimum purchase for
every performance. Past performers in Ochi's
Lounge have included David Cross, Jim Gaffigan, Zach Galifianakis, Judah
Friedlander, Tom Shillue, Christian Finnegan & other famous faces.
Ochi's Lounge is the next level of Comix and is sure to change the way
you think about underground comedy. Say goodbye to smelly co-ed bathrooms
and run-down, musty venues that are the standard alternative comedy
experience. Everything you love about independent shows produced by
some of the MVPs of the comedy scene is now in a comfortable lounge
with affordable and delicious food and beverages available.
There is no cover charge and a one drink minimum purchase for all shows.
Email Kambri Crews at kcrews[at]comixny.com
with any questions.
MARCH 2010
(Click on links for info)
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WORDS OR LESS - There are lots of great storytellers in the world
of comedy. "Twenty-5 Words or Less" is not the show for them.
Hosted by Matt Goldich, T5WOL features some of New York's best comedians
telling their funniest one-liners. These jokes are the soul of wit!
www.twenty5wordsorless.com. |
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AFTER
DARK - Fellas loosen up those bow ties, ladies let your hair down.
Start your weekend with a comedy night cap as host Harry Terjanian brings
you the swingingest line-up of comedy thrillers and lady killers.
The first half is a swinging variety show featuring the
best mix of club and alternative stand-ups, and sketch characters . Then
we close out the show with a storytelling jam session featuring all of
the nights performers telling real life funny tales of triumphs and failure
(let's be honest mostly failures) based on audience suggestions. Can you
dig that? I knew that you could. Click
here for further info.
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ANONYMOUS
COMICS - The funniest comics you've never heard of. We believe
laughter should be more then an involuntary response to humor. We also hope
that it's a response to having your mind blown. Not saying that we'll do
that but we'll try. Come
out and watch a showcase of New York comedic talent. |
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THE
BACK ROOM - The Back Room is a provocative gay stand-up show featuring
NYC’s best working and up and coming gay, lesbian and sexy comics.
The show is always polished and sometimes a little dirty. We’re
next to a rest room in the Meatpacking District, would you expect anything
less? While in the crowd you can peer over and perhaps meet a hunky man
or a sassy gal to your liking. You never know what will happen in the
Back Room! Click
here for more. |
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THE
COMICAL UNZIPPED -- Come see the Comical Crew Raw and Uncensored
by the FCC the way they are meant to be heard. Stand up each week from Danny,
Myka, Chris and the rest of the crew, plus special guests will be dropping
in that you've heard on the show, exclusive videos from Danny and the crew
and the occasional giveaways of cool free stuff. Tune in to 87.9FM in Manhattan
or Comicalradio.com each week to hear who's playing on the next show. Sponsored
by Stand Up! Records, Myspace Comedy and Punchlinemagazine.com You
can also see our line ups and past live shows at comicallive.com |
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DTMT
PRESENTS: THE LIL' SEANY BOY SHOW! --
Sean Donnelly, the world famous entertainer better known as "Lil'
Seany Boy," has been thrilling audiences for over 3 decades with
his unique blend of tomfoolery, rambunctious antics, and of course, hijinks.
Join Lil' Seany each Saturday night as he and his cohorts from "Don't
Touch Me There" present the city's best comedians AND teach you how
to prepare quick and easy meals that the whole family will enjoy. Visit
thelilseanyshow.com
for more info and www.DontTouchMeThere.com
for short films and commemorative plates. |
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DYKES
ON MIKES - Made up of four hilarious New York based comedians:
Leah Dubie, Jackie Monahan, Amy Beckerman and Gloria Bigelow, the show was
accepted into the 2008 Women's Center Stage Festival. It has also been picked
by Time Out New York as a BEST BET around town. Each “dyke”
brings something different to the table but all are skilled in well-timed
hilarity! It's estrogen-fueled FUN without the cramps and bloating! |
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FAMILY
HOUR WITH AUNTIE SARA - The New York Post calls Family Hour one
of NYC's top alt-comedy shows! The New York Press and Metromix.com also
recommend our magically dysfunctional story-fest featuring comedians from
Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, NBC and the movies talking about family in a manner
that is not at all appropriate for actual families with actual children.
Hosted by Sara Benincasa (Nerve.com, MTV News, Sirius) with Kambri Crews
(The Moth, LoveDaddy.org). Click
here for details.
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INTERMISSION
- Are you the kind of person who can't decide between the comedy
tent or the music tent at Bonnaroo? Then stop by Intermission, Mo Diggs
and Matt Nagin's monthly showcase of comedians and musicians. Intermission
is a stand-up comedy show with two musical intermissions by the musical
guest for that month. It's like SNL with stand-up instead of sketch. |
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LAUGH
IN LIMBO WITH CALISE HAWKINS The
most interesting part of a comedian's success story is in the middle. We
are the up and coming comedians that have been featured on Comedy Central,
NBC's "Stand Up for Diversity", VH1, Montreal's "Just For
Laughs" and more. We have the talent to rise to stardom! It will happen
at any moment. But in this moment we are unknown. Life is funny that way.
Click here
for info. |
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MAJOR
MAYHEM KARAOKE (hosted by Sabrina) provides the opportunity to
create (and destroy) music. Release yourself into the wild vocal abandon
along side a cross section of uniquely talented humans doing the same. There's
a spot on the stage and a song in the book for everyone (seriously, the
catalogue is huge). In case you had any doubt, "this IS what it sounds
like when doves cry."
Sabrina has hosted karaoke for ABC's Good Morning America
Karaoke Marathon (on air), parties for Saturday Night Live, and performances
on Central Park Summerstage.
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NO
COLLAR COMEDY - Southern Sophistication re-defined! If you imagine
Southerners as slow talking yokels with mullets, 3rd grade educations, and
beer bellies - this ain't the show for you. This line-up of all-Southern
comedians will have you snorting beer out of your nose with their quick-wit,
southern charm, and - ok - maybe a beer belly or two. |
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NO
NAME & A BAG O' CHIPS SPOTLIGHT AT OCHI'S - ERIC VETTER hosts
OPHIRA EISENBERG, JOANNA PARSON and a SUPER SECRET MYSTERY GUEST! The performers
are encouraged to play, the audience is invited to hang out afterwards to
share feedback, and the show always concludes with a Cheap Door Prize giveaway.
All winners also receive a - whatwhat - bag o' chips. ERIC VETTER is the
MC and SUPER SHANI is the Stage Manager. |
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NOUVEAU
POOR - Economy got you down? Don't worry, we've got just the thing
for you! Calvin S. Cato (Game Show Network, Naked Comedy Show) presents
a wonderful blend of comedy and music with a speakeasy vibe. There are comedians
who've been featured on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and top comedy clubs in
the city as well as musicians who've played at the top indie venues in New
York City. Oh, and did we mention that everyone who comes to the show gets
a free resume? So if you're unemployed, overemployed, or looking to hire
someone who knows Microsoft Office, come by and check out the only show
that has 100% Talent, 0% Health Insurance. Click
here for more. |
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OCHI'S
MOTEL - A weekly workout room hosted by Sean Donnelly & Blaine
Perry and Chelsea White & Aalap Patel. Ochi's Motel has rooms aplenty
for anyone with 4.5 minutes of talent looking for a warm microphone. From
touring pros to NYC's freshest stand-up, improv & sketch artists, the
Motel has earned its reputation as "a stand-up place" for 6 years
running. Email motelme[at]gmail.com
to get put "in the hat" for the weekly, randomly drawn cast list.
(Performers donate $5 to the week's prize kitty, 1 item minimum for all.) |
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ODD
BAGGAGE - Grant Gordon and Helen Hong host a hodgepodge of alternative
and mainstream comedians who don't quite "fit in." A fresh assortment
of NY's funniest gather every other Thursday. The show also features “The
Hot Minute”, where a volunteer comedy newbie gets 1 minute to make
the room laugh for a free round of drinks for their friends. |
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PERFORMANCE
ANXIETY OPEN MIC - Edward Tyll (Mad Boys Tour 2008, Progressive
Radio Network, ABC-TV) hosts this pro-show style, supportive open mic for
developing talent to work out new, original comedy ideas or polish their
set for a gig! Click
here for booking info. Walk-ins welcome. |
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PLEASE
SOMEONE KILL ME - Emotionally Inappropriate Comedy that isnt scared
of the dark hosted by Mama Spell with special guests Rena Zeger and Tom
Nevin, video funnies and extended sets by Hilary Schwartz and Rachael Parenta.
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REAL
CHARACTERS – Some people have amazing stories of wild nights
and daring feats. Others have to make it all up. Andy Ross hosts the city’s
best stand-ups and storytellers, some presenting written characters, others
just characters themselves. |
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ROSIE
THE RIVETER is a cultural icon of the United States of America,
representing the six million women who entered the workforce for the first
time during World War II. Rosie the Irreverent is a cultural uprising, representing
women who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is and speak their minds.
Like her fore mothers, she is strong, independent and will get the job done!
She will also leave you laughing long after the show is over. We can do
it! Click here
for more. |
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SIDESHOW
GOSHKO - Step right up and grab a seat as the freakish hidden lives
of New York's top comedians and storytellers are exposed and put on display
by host Leslie Goshko. There's live accordion music, a challenging trivia
game, and a free wine giveaway where one lucky audience member will walk
away with their very own bottle of Sideshow Sauce! Click
here for more. |
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Come
to SISTER KATRIN'S CONFESSIONAL! A night of raunchy secrets
revealed, embarassing issues to get of your chest. Don't have a therapist,
or can't afford one? Come to Ochi's to bare your soul and get un-solicited
non-professional advice and penance from your fake nun host! It can be anything
at all. Bring your journal to read directly, or make up something on the
spot. HONESTY is the best policy...and it's funny as hell. |
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SNC:
THE VIRGIN CHRONICLES. You and your loved one. Sweaty. Nervous.
Who's going to put it in? Was this a bad idea? Are we doing it right? And
you think this is about sex. Twas a flashback of my first time cooking scrapple.
Switzerland Neutral Comedy gathers at Ochi's every month to deliver first-times
of everything - from the first time you went to Europe to the first time
you went to a concert to the first time you went too heavy on the Cuervo.
Come join us for the hilarity that is losing one's virginity to ANYTHING.
And, yes, we are sure that someone will give great details of their two-minute
escapade on Prom Night. Click
here for more. |
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YOU THINK YOU CAN STAND - A bi-weekly competition where today's
hottest up-and-coming comedians compete based on a new topic each show.
The topic is given prior to the performance, and contestants must elaborate
on a point of interest within their set. In the final round, the top two
comics will face a short, completely improvised Q & A which will determine
the winner. Al Alvarez and Jessie Richardson host. Click
here for more info. |
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STAND
UP. LIE DOWN. Ever wonder what's really going on inside the head
of a comedian? Get laughs and insights at the world's first onstage psychoanalysis
of three comedians. Each comic does 5 minutes of stand up followed by a
13 minute "session".
And who better to do the analyzing than Dr. Lisa Levy,
the self-proclaimed psychotherapist and creator of the breakthrough show
"Psychotherapy Live!" "Riotously Funny!"-The London
Times "A shrink with stage presence." -The New York Times www.lisalevyindustries.com
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SUPEREGO
@ OCHI'S - A stand-up comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest
rising stars of the New York comedy scene. Join us downtown for cheap laughs!
It's fantastic! Bring your friends! |
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THIRD
FRIDAYS - Ritch Duncan is a local favorite who has written for
Comedy Central, Public Radio International, and was the founding editor
of the humor magazine "Jest." His monthly variety show will feature
standup, improv, storytelling, music and readings, all specifically designed
to compliment the experience of eating above average bar food in a comedy
club basement. |
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TRIPLE
MINORITY REPORT WITH ROBIN CLOUD is a monthly comedy show for folks
that like their comedy raw and uncensored. Come hear jokes that will make
you think "Did she just say that?" Featuring NYC's finest comedians
who share tales from the front lines of life. Leave your white / brown /
yellow / red / black / beige guilt at home and come and get your laugh on.
The Triple Minority Report- its funnier at the bottom. Click
here for lineup and booking info. |
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TRUE
TALES FROM COLLEGE -- Adam Wade and Jake Goldman present this new
monthly storytelling show with stories ranging from the absurd to the heartfelt,
you'll hear true stories from comics, writers and everyday people. Hosted
by Adam Wade and Jake Goldman - two very nice people. |
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THE
TWEET SPOT - You’ll be all atwitter for The Tweet Spot, the
newest game show in Ochi’s Lounge. Popular Tweeters perform their
best 140 character thoughts live while the audience chooses which Tweets
are the most retweetable, and which performers they want to unfollow. Hosted
by H. Alan Scott (Twitter.com/HAlanScott)
with live Tweeting from Twitter.com/ComixNY
provided by Kambri Crews (Twitter.com/Kambri).
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THE
ULTIMATE EXPERTS PRESENT - The Ultimate Experts are a sketch group
comprised of stand-up comedians: Arthur Carlson, Sue Funke, Raquel D'Apice
and Dan Upham. You've probably seen their sketches on YouTube (If you haven't,
you should http://YouTube.com/TheExpertz).
Now, every second Saturday of the month they're bringing their stand-up
sets to Ochi's Lounge and inviting fellow funny pals to take the mic along
side them. Hosted by Arthur Carlson and Sue Funke. Sketches will also be
served. |
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UNDER
THE STREET IMPROV -- Kim Schultz...actress, comedienne and hostess
extraordinaire hosts this VERY funny, VERY made-up-on-the-spot, VERY influenced
by you improvisation show. It features different VERY funny improvisers
from Kim Schultz Improv and also select guests who will sing and scene themselves
into your funny bone! Come check it out! Did we mention it was funny? Click
here for more. |
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THE
VIRGIN MIC -- VIRGIN MIC NIGHT - Calling all comics!!! Whether
you're a virgin at the mic or you just want to put out some new material,
come and bust it out at "The Virgin Mic." We promise we'll be
gentle. Hosted by NYLaughs.org's Suzette Simon - reality TV producing whore
by day / born-again Virgin Comic by night. Check it out every first Friday
at 7p at Ochi's. Advanced booking required. Email virginmicnight@gmail.com
for info. |
