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Comedy
BACKFAT at Caveat (Dec. 13, 9:30 p.m.). Emily Winter, a contributor for NPR’s “Ask Me Another,” and Larry Mancini, bass player for the Brooklyn punk band the Tracys, have hosted this variety show since 2012. They celebrate their seventh anniversary with this month’s offering of stand-up, music and storytelling. Guests include Mike Drucker, Shane Torres, Meg Stalter and Dylan Adler.
212-228-2100, caveat.nyc
ANDREW DICE CLAY’S CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL SHOW at the Stand (Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m.). Thirty years after this infamous character comedian recorded his double album “The Day the Laughter Died,” which was a surprise performance for an unsuspecting audience, the stand-up returns to New York City for the holidays. This time, fans know what to expect. The Diceman may not shock like he once did, when he sold out Madison Square Garden in 1990, but might he still rhyme?
212-677-2600, thestandnyc.com
A FAMILY FRIENDLY HANUKKAH STANDUP COMEDY SHOW at Q.E.D. (Dec. 14, 3 p.m.). The Jewish festival of lights begins with some early jokes appropriate for audiences of all ages in this stand-up showcase presented by PJ Library. The event is free for children under 10 years old, with comedy provided by Caitlin Brodnick, and Michelle Slonim, Freddy G and Sandeep Sen.
347-451-3873, qedastoria.com
‘LIC COMEDY’ at the Plaxall Gallery (Dec. 13, 10 p.m.). Approaching its 50th anniversary in […]