Tim Barnes

THE CENSORSHIP SHOW With Tim Barnes to be Presented by QPL's Culture Connection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

QPL's Culture Connection will present a comedy show (yes, ha-ha) on a serious subject: censorship. Learn morea bout the upcoming show and see how to purchase tickets.

Test Your Knowledge at THE STAR WARS MOVIE QUIZ At Caveat NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2022

On “Star Wars Day” this year, Jedi, Sith, Rebels and Imperials alike are invited to test their knowledge of a galaxy far, far away at THE STAR WARS MOVIE QUIZ. 

Chicago Show TALKIN' FUNNY Throws Some Serious Money On The Table
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2020

For the last 26 weeks, the live streaming revival of a cult classic Chicago CAN-TV call-in show has been courting some serious guests.

HOFF'S HORRORFEST is Returning to the Brooklyn Comedy Collective in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020

Laugh until you scream at this month's exciting edition of HOFF'S HORRORFEST at 8:30pm on Sunday, March 15th at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective! Host Hoff Matthews (Comedy Central) and co-producers Ian Goldstein (The New Yorker), Tim Barnes (All That) and Andrei Alupului (Come Ova, UCB) present a full screening of Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, interspersed with comedy bits, host segments and prize giveaways.

Hoff's Horrorfest Presents H.P. Lovecraft's FROM BEYOND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020

Hoff's Horrorfest presents H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond, A Live Comedy Show and Horror Movie Screening on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Brooklyn Comedy Collective at Cantina Royal.

BWW Review: CREATURE: A FRANKENSTEIN PUPPET ADAPTATION at Suspend
by Keith Waits - Nov 12, 2018

This review includes a longer than usual list of credits in the header, and that may point to a deficiency in the posting of other reviews, but the exception made here is to indicate the particularly balanced collaboration among the team members.

Krautrock Legends faUSt to Tour North America Summer 2018!
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 12, 2018

German Krautrock legends faUSt will be embarking on their Vagabondages in North America tour in July 2018! faUSt is an experimental rock band which came out of the Hamburg music scene in the late sixties. Formed in Wümme in 1971, faUSt were the first band to have the term “krautrock” applied to their music, and to the genre that ensued. German for “fist,” and also the protagonist of Goethe's eponymous play, faUSt were one of the first bands to use the recording studio as an instrument. Their live appearances were explosive (literally), as the pinball machines and jack-hammer legends detail.

September Shows, Classes and Events Announced at QED!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2017

QED can't believe summer is already winding down, but they're is here to help you forget all about that! They have a couple of exciting new shows: Truth Serum with Zoe Yellen, a live late night talk show turned podcast, and Greetings From Florida, a showcase of hilarious comedians who managed to escape the state of Florida and live to tell about it!

ARGUMENTS & GRIEVANCES: Bushwick Comedy Debate Show Returns to Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2017

After a sold out New York City debut at Union Hall, Arguments & Grievances is excited to announce it's comedy debate series and podcast have found a new home at Pine Box Rock Shop (12 Grattan St.) in Bushwick. In addition to a new venue, the show will now be free! Arguments & Grievances has appeared at numerous festivals and was recently added to the Audible.com podcast network. This month's debate topics will include:

BWW Review: Louisville Year End - What We Saw On Stage This Year
by Keith Waits - Dec 28, 2015

BWW LOUISVILLE YEAR END REVIEW: What We Saw On Stage This Year

Transcendent Ensemble Theatre Presents LIMELIGHT, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015

LIMELIGHT is a highly entertaining variety show held periodically throughout the year in Wicker Park! Every production of LIMELIGHT has it's own unique host for the evening. Each show features a fabulous headliner, which could be a comedian, musician(s), aerial artists, slam poets, or well, you get the idea!

Deerhoof's LA ISLA BONITA Out Today; National Tour Kicks Off Tonight in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2014

Deerhoof has released their 12th full length album La Isla Bonita today via Polyvinyl Records. Always entertaining, irresistibly clever and often dizzying, the band has something to say. The AV Club lauds the band for their sly messaging and points out that 'the bile with which it's imbued is slyly obscured by the ebullient twin guitars.' Two decades deep, fans can count on expecting the unexpected both from the record and live show. It has become undeniably clear that Deerhoof will never be watered down with age, nor will that je ne sais quoi ever be identifiable.

Deerhoof Unleash 'Mirror Monster' Video w/ WSJ, New LP Streaming at NPR
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2014

If there is one thing that Deerhoof has consistently achieved over their 20-year spanning career, it is keeping listeners on their toes.

Deerhoof Reveal 3rd LP Track 'La Isla Bonita'; Launch National Tour This November
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2014

Deerhoof have shared “Last Fad”, a new track taken from their forthcoming album La Isla Bonita due November 4 via Polyvinyl Records.

Transcendent Presents LIMELIGHT Variety Show, 10/11
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 4, 2014

LIMELIGHT is a highly entertaining, monthly reoccurring VARIETY SHOW held on the second Saturday of every month! LIMELIGHT is currently hosted by the delightfully ostentatious Maureen SanDiego. Each show features a comedian headliner, music in some capacity, ridiculousness, A Russian Roulette Karaoke-PRE-SHOW and other acts you'll marvel at.

Deerhoof Announces National Tour Dates Kicking Off in Brooklyn
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2014

Deerhoof's defiant attitude has kept fans on their toes for the past 20 years. Their thirteenth full-length album La Isla Bonita breathes the casual, joyous sound of the band at a creative peak.

Bay City Players' HARVEY Runs Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2014

Bay City Players announces the cast for the comedy, 'Harvey' by Mary Chase. The cast will feature John Tanner (Elwood Dowd), Sarah Greene (Veta), Jordan Finn (Sanderson), Mike Olk (Dr. Chumley), Jeff Molby (Judge Gaffney), Rachel Farley (Nurse Kelly), Shannon Bargeron (Myrtle Mae), Tim Barnes (Wilson), Peggy Anderson (Betty), Lori Tomkinson (Mrs. Chauvenet), Melissa Tomkinson (Miss Johnson), and Greg Burke (Cab Driver). Pam Barnes and Judy Harper are directing the production and Susan Ross is the producer.

Full Cast of Bay City Players' HARVEY Announced; Show Runs 3/14-23
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 5, 2014

Bay City Players announces the cast for the comedy, "Harvey" by Mary Chase. The cast will feature John Tanner (Elwood Dowd), Sarah Greene (Veta), Jordan Finn (Sanderson), Mike Olk (Dr. Chumley), Jeff Molby (Judge Gaffney), Rachel Farley (Nurse Kelly), Shannon Bargeron (Myrtle Mae), Tim Barnes (Wilson), Peggy Anderson (Betty), Lori Tomkinson (Mrs. Chauvenet), Melissa Tomkinson (Miss Johnson), and Greg Burke (Cab Driver). Pam Barnes and Judy Harper are directing the production and Susan Ross is the producer.

Mike Lebovitz Headlines New Comedy Show at Double Door Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013

Double Door in Wicker Park (1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.), the historic rock venue that has hosted acts such as The Rolling Stones and Smashing Pumpkins is now home to Chicago's most exciting new comedy show. They've renovated their downstairs space, and will host a FREE weekly comedy show featuring the best of Chicago's burgeoning alternative comedy scene.

Mike Lebovitz to Headline New Comedy Show at Double Door, 10/29
by Molly Tracy - Oct 24, 2013

Double Door in Wicker Park (1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.), the historic rock venue that has hosted acts such as The Rolling Stones and Smashing Pumpkins is now home to Chicago's most exciting new comedy show. They've renovated their downstairs space, and will host a FREE weekly comedy show featuring the best of Chicago's burgeoning alternative comedy scene.