Life is depressing, people are depressing, and we’re all going to die. Let’s see cheap comedy that’s really really good, OK? Here’s a rundown of some of the best weekly and monthly independent shows in the city. More
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When Michael Ian Black comes to Johnny D’s this Friday, May 30, it will be as a stand-up comedian. But that’s only one of many suits Black wears. He’s also an actor in sitcoms (he’s currently waiting to hear if the retooled pilot for Jim Gaffigan’s sitcom will be picked up), a talented essay writer (his book “You’re Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations” was a breakthrough), an author of kids’ books (he released his fifth one, “Naked!,” in April), and podcaster (he co-hosts “Topics” with his State-mate Michael Showalter). And he had a cameo as himself in the first episode of “Maron” season two. More
We don’t blame you for wanting to snuggle up on the couch, cue up some Netflix, and stay in all weekend. But just hypothetically, let’s say someone spots your doppelgänger committing a crime, then the cops ask where you were and all you can say is, “I was home. Alone.” We’ve all seen enough “SVU” marathons to know that’s pretty suspicious. Besides, there’s free alcohol and chocolate to be had. Go get some and avoid jail time in the process. More