Where is Black Cat LES located?

Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy turns a cute coffee shop into a Friday night comedy club on NYC's Lower East Side. 172 Rivington St. near Clinton St. You'll see a chalkboard sign outside on Friday nights.

How do you get top NYC comedians to perform here?

The show host and producer Danny Palmer is a 15+ years veteran NYC comic with a deep rolodex of comedians (and long-standing friendships with them). Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy is a very fun, loving vibe of good friends who are great comics.

When should I arrive?

Doors at 8:30 pm! Bangin' playlist starts at 8:35 pm. Please arrive by 8:45 pm to snag the best seats as the show is general admission! Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy starts at 9:00 pm. 172 Rivington St. NYC. See you there!

Why are there multiple tiers of ticket prices available, including free tickets?

We want Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy to be an accessible, affordable option in a chill, downtown coffeeshop environment. So if free tickets make the most sense we want those to be available. If you'd like to help support the arts and venue financially and buy tickets we welcome that, too!

How has this show been running for so long? 8 + years is a long time!

Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy has been around for so long because of a beautiful trifecta: A welcoming space with kind ownership, passion, and grit! We care deeply about stand-up comedy and see it as a beautiful art form. Over the years the show has been honed to be a "well oiled machine."

Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy Tickets, Multiple dates

Name: Black Cat Fridays: Stand-Up Comedy
Start: 2026-05-15T21:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-15T22:30:00-04:00
Location: Black Cat LES

Overview

NYC's funniest comics light up the LES every Friday. Packed crowds, killer sets, and real New York comedy energy - RSVP before it sells out!

Lock down your Friday night plans today! This show (May 15th) is going to be a BANGER! Sold out all year!

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 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 TOMORROW! May 15th, 2026 at 9PM! Featuring this stellar lineup:

Carmen Lagala: (Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Debut special Sweet Batch) @carmstagrams

Shaunak Godkhindi: (Don’t Tell Comedy, Netflix Is A Joke radio) @shaunakg

Sara Huntington (New comedy special Rust Belt Royalty, complains a lot) @sarapoptarts

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

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

Olivia Stadler (Just For Laughs New Faces 2025, Letterkenny writer) @ostadz

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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