Located downstairs
at Comix at 353 W. 14th Street, Ochi's Lounge opens for pre-show hobnobbing
one half hour before the first showtime. There is no cover charge
and a one drink minimum purchase for each show.
Past performers in Ochi's Lounge have included Mike Birbiglia, Marlon
Wayans, 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.
JULY / AUGUST 2010
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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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COMEDY
BEE is a show where comedians face off against each other spelling
bee style, except with less spelling and more joking. Who will crack under
pressure? Who will faint? Come joins us for fun (and some spelling)! |
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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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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 Tim Warner'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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I'VE
GOT MUNCHIES POTLUCK VARIETY SHOW - The Manhattan Neighborhood
Network television program, I've Got Munchies http://www.ivegotmunchies.com/,
hosts a "pot luck" variety show on the 4th Saturday of each month
with some of their favorite comedy friends. The show features a mixture
of stand up, song, story telling and media. Join them for their silly and
half-baked brand of humor as they host a night of fun. There will be drinking
games and prizes for all. |
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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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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 the second Thursday each month. 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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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 IRREVERENT 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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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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SO
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 The contestants must elaborate
on a point of interest within their set during a post set, fully improvised
Q&A.. Al Alvarez and Jessie Richardson host. Click
here for more info. |
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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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TRUE
TALES FROM COLLEGE -- Adam Wade and Jake Goldman present this 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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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. |
