Funny Days in Beacon
June 8-20
This month, the Towne Crier Cafe launches Funny Days in Beacon, a standup comedy series featuring a mix of established performers and rising talent. The series kicks off June 8 with Michael Ian Black, known for “The State,” “Stella,” and Wet Hot American Summer. On June 15, Gary Vider brings his dry, observational style, recently featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and in his podcast #1 Dad. Chloe Radcliffe, named a “Comic to Watch” by Vulture and Deadline, headlines June 20.
Mark Gagnon at Laugh It Up Comedy Club
June 14
Best known as Andrew Schulz’s podcast partner on Flagrant, Mark Gagnon brings his surgically absurd comedy to Laugh It Up in Poughkeepsie on June 14. Having toured internationally as Schulz’s trusted opening act, Gagnon brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his stand-up performances. His comedic style seamlessly intertwines insightful commentary with laugh-out-loud moments, making for an engaging and memorable show. Gagnon’s stand-up walks a tightrope between irreverent and insightful, with the offhand confidence of a guy who’s been touring big rooms—and writing killer bits—for years. If you like your laughs delivered with the precision of a scalpel and the vibe of a guy you’d trust to fix your
Wi-Fi, this is your night.
Married, Single, & A Baby at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
June 28
Three comics. Three life stages. One night of laughs. Married, Single, & A Baby brings together stand-up veterans Joe Bublewicz, Vanessa Hollingshead, and Chris Monty for a comedy showcase exploring the chaos of love, dating, and parenthood. Bublewicz offers newlywed observations from the over-50 set, Hollingshead mines the modern single life for sharp laughs, and Monty delivers dad jokes with vintage flair. Whether you’re swiping right, settling down, or sleep-training a toddler, this trio’s mix of punchlines and perspective promises something for everyone.
Sarah Sherman at MASS MoCA
July 19
Comedian Sarah Sherman brings her fearless, absurdist comedy to MASS MoCA this July. A breakout star from the recent season of “Saturday Night Live,” Sherman is known for her off-kilter characters, deadpan delivery, and delightfully surreal sketches. She’s also a rising voice on the stand-up circuit, blending bizarre imagery with sharp social observations. Expect a one-of-a-kind live experience as Sherman performs her latest material in the museum’s industrial-chic commons. Whether you’re already a fan of her “SNL” creations or discovering her for the first time, this show promises unexpected laughs and a vivid reminder why she’s one of comedy’s most exciting new talents.
Sandra Bernhard at Bearsville Theater
July 24
Legendary comedian Sandra Bernhard returns to the Bearsville Theater with “Shapes & Forms,” her brand-new live show blending incisive social commentary, musical interludes, and her signature fearless wit. Bernhard—whose career spans groundbreaking standup specials, “The Larry Sanders Show,” and cult classic film roles—will riff on celebrity culture, politics, and the absurdities of modern life.
Kumail Nanjiani at Tarrytown Music Hall
July 27
Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Emmy-nominated actor, and stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani brings his sharp wit and wide-ranging credits to Tarrytown. Known for his breakout role in “Silicon Valley” and co-writing The Big Sick, Nanjiani has since starred in Marvel’s The Eternals, Hulu’s “Welcome to Chippendales,” and the latest Ghostbusters installment. He recently won a SAG Award for “Only Murders in the Building” and has a new stand-up special on the way—his first in over a decade. With roles upcoming in James L. Brooks’s Ella McCay and Season 2 of “Poker Face,” Nanjiani remains one of comedy’s most versatile voices.
Borscht Belt Festival in Ellenville
July 26-27
The spirit of Catskills comedy gets a fresh spin at Borscht Belt Fest, a two-day celebration in the heart of Ellenville. Once a playground for stand-up legends, the region now hosts a new generation of Jewish comedians redefining the form with bite, wit, and heart. The festival features rising stars from the New York comedy scene alongside New Yorker cartoonists and authors like Gary Shteyngart. The streets of Ellenville will come alive with Jewish food vendors (yes, there will be knishes), klezmer music, comedy performances, intriguing panels, and a few punchlines your bubbe might not approve of.
Tom Segura at MJN Convention Center
September 27
Standup superstar Tom Segura brings his “Come Together” tour to the Hudson Valley this fall. Best known for his Netflix specials—“Sledgehammer” debuted at number one in 2023, following hits like “Disgraceful” and “Ball Hog”—Segura combines sharp storytelling with deadpan delivery. He’s also co-creator and star of Netflix’s dark comedy series “Bad Thoughts.” On September 27, catch him live at the MJN Convention Center, where he’ll share his latest material drawn from life on the road and observations on modern culture. A portion of platinum ticket proceeds benefits World Central Kitchen.
This article appears in June 2025.
