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NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including a night celebrating the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, comedian Todd Glass doing a new solo show, jazz, and more.

Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks.

Steve Sweeney will headline Comedy Night at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA on March 13, 2026. The show also features Howie Mason and host Jack Burke. Tickets are on sale now.

We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week

The Norris Center Auditorium will present the Naples premiere of Stabilized Not Controlled, a dark comedy about a battle between tenants and an evil landlord in NYC.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, TV star Isaac Mizrahi, Jeff Harnar and more.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including jazz, TAXI star Tony Danza, comedy from SNL's Jane Wickline, Valentine's Day shows and more.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone's revival concert Matters of the Heart, Isaac Mizrahi's annual Valentine's Day residency at the Carlyle Cafe, jazz and more.

The Den Theatre will host a series of comedy shows in March featuring Kristin Key, Trae Crowder, Liza Treyger, and more at their Wicker Park location.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Laura Benanti, singer-songwriter Nellie McKay, jazz, a songwriter's response to new work by writer Jennifer Egan (Visit from the Goon Squad) and more.

Hershey Felder Presents has announced a rare and intimate theatrical event with David Yazbek: My Broadway featuring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer David Yazbek. Learn more here!

Raue Center For The Arts will present CIRCUS OF BUBBLES on Thursday, March 5 at 7 PM, a high-flying, 60-minute explosion of bubble magic, circus artistry, and laugh-out-loud comedy.

The Segal Centre will present My Broadway, a new show by David Yazbek, in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the Centre's season, showcasing Yazbek's contributions to musical theatre.

Netflix Is a Joke Fest is back. The week-long extravaganza will once again bring together comedy's biggest names, including Rachel Bloom, Bill Burr, Alex Edelman, Jeff Hiller, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, and many more.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Drury Lane Theatre is partnering with Artists Lounge Live to bring to the stage two incredible concert series in 2026. Kicking off the series is Hello Again: Eric Gutman Sings Neil Diamond.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including original RENT costars, a NieR video game music concert with a full orchestra, and more.

On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, ABC aired the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers, including Kinky Boots writer Cyndi Lauper, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and many more. Take a look at photos from the special here.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more.