Upcoming Shows
- Saturday May 11th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Monday May 13th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 201 with Wali Collins
- This Advanced 6-week course will focus on writing techniques, stage presence, and help you continue to hone your unique comedy voice. Every week you will have the opportunity to get onstage and receive feedback in order to level-up your 5-minute set. The class concludes with a show at West Side Comedy Club, providing students the opportunity to perform onstage in front of a live audience, and receive a professional recording of their set (please note recordings are subject to be used on our social media platforms). All of our instructors are working comics themselves with credits to their name; they are able to speak directly to the industry as it is today.This course is intended for comedians who are already working at their craft and have a strong understanding of joke writing and a five minute set they are looking to refine and polish. Session Schedule: Monday, May 13th, 7 pm – 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, May 20th, 7 pm – 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, June 3rd, 7 pm – 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, June 10th, 7 pm – 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, June 17th, 7 pm – 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, June 24th, 7 pm – 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: TBD at West Side Comedy ClubAbout Wali Collins: Wali Collins is an international headlining stand up comedian. One of the original hosts on Comedy Central. Wali performed for 2 American Presidents and1 First Lady. He is also an award winning corporate comedian. Wali is a curator at Lincoln Center. He produces a show called Jokes & Jazz, which is in its 6th season. Wali decided to share his knowledge of stand up by teaching and tutoring stand up comedy. He was also asked to give seminars in other countries including China and Hong Kong.Testimonials From Previous Students:"I took Wali's class around 2014 and have done private coaching with him from 2020 to 2024 and counting, he's one of the winners of many coaches that I tried. Wali is great at joke tuning including burning off fat, recommending better word and sound choices and predicting what the audience will think. He does it all in his head without reading it. Wali also lives to teach; he loves it." - Gregory Hold - Stand Up CEO"Wali is one of THE BEST! Super smart joke writer and hilarious performer. 1 looked up to him when I first started standup and I still look up to him (partly cuz I'm real short, but also cuz he's awesome.)"- Helen Hong (Comedian-Actor)"Wali is very professional, amazingly funny. And kills it with his simple and clean material!"- Jami Gong, (Owner of the first full-time comedy club in Asia)Policies: Class is for 18+No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Students who enroll are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club.Graduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Tuesday May 14th 03:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Clean Comedy, a Seminar with Jason Salmon
- Clean Comedy is not only a rising subgenre of standup comedy. It is a way to broaden your income, enhance your joke writing, and expand your opportunities in show business. This seminar teaches about how to use clean comedy to multiply your opportunity and income without sacrificing your comedy edge. Jason teaches the X’s and O’s of writing clean jokes as well as the ways it can even help you expand material that might not be clean, all while maintaining your own distinct voice.Even if you think clean comedy is not your style, this seminar will help you learn how to enhance that style to make all of your comedy better.Available to Stream Online About Jason Salmon:Jason Salmon has headlined all over the globe including multiple tours performing for the US troops in Europe, Central America, and AfghanistanHe has two standup comedy albums and two specials. His most recent special - BISCUITS and GRAVitY has over a half million views on YouTubeHe’s been featured on Red Dead Redemption 2, Orange is the New Black, Wu Tang, Amy Sedaris, 30 Rock, Girls5Eva, on HBO & Comedy CentralHe's Texas born, and NYC based and his comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.”Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesCurrently enrolled students may participate in open mics at WSCC for free, as long as they register in advance - please reach out to [email protected] for a discount code.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Saturday May 18th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Sunday May 19th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 for Teens with Joe Matarese Graduation Show
- For the last six weeks, Comedian Joe Matarese has been working with a group of very funny teenagers as they craft their first 5-minute comedy set. This show is their final performce, so come out, have a laugh and support the next generation of Standup Comedians!
- Sunday May 19th 08:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Clayton Fletcher and Friends
- For the past four weeks, club favorite Clayton Fletcher has been leading our very popular Stand-Up Comedy Intensive. This performance showcases Clayton and his students doing their very best material alongside some of our other hilarious club regulars.
- Saturday June 1st 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Sunday June 2nd 12:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- EDDIE BRILL COMEDY WORKSHOP
- Join comedian Eddie Brill for a 5-hour intensive workshop where you will receive individual coaching on the spot from Eddie, as well as from fellow classmates. This workshop allows for a unique student-teacher perspective in the process of building a firm foundation for you to easily understand how to truly be yourself onstage.Please come prepared with at least 5 minutes of material. About Eddie Brill: Eddie Brill is a well respected and very funny stand up comedian here in the USA and abroad.For seventeen years, he worked on The Late Show with David Letterman. He was the audience warm-up and for eleven of those years he was the Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator. Eddie has taped more than 100 TV shows in six different countries, including ten appearances on The Late Show and on an Emmy nominated episode of the FX hit series, “Louie.”He has been seen in many films including, “30 Years To Life” with Tracy Morgan. A 3-time MAC award winner for Outstanding Male Comic in NYC, Eddie was the architect and Creative Director of The Great American Comedy Festival which honors Johnny Carson in his hometown of Norfolk, NE.Along with Norman Lear, Eddie helped create the comedy writing program at Emerson College in Boston.He has hosted his own podcasts and is now the interviewer for the American Comedy Archives.Student Testimonials:"Just wanted to thank you for a great workshop yesterday.Your feedback was really helpful, incredibly encouraging, and lifted my spirit!I really really appreciated it. I feel extra motivated to keep putting in the work.”"Just wanted to reach out and thank you again for doing your workshop. I had a great time and learned a lot. It was very cool to see other comedians and help them with their bits while also getting a lot of great feedback on my own set."Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies. If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling & location subject to change
- Sunday June 2nd 02:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
- Are you interested in becoming a comic? Do you need to brush up on your skills? Join us for Comedy 101, where our instructors focus on the basics, and students begin to find their voice and define their style onstage.Our 6-week course reviews topics including where to find material, joke structures, writing skills & stage presence, the basics of crafting a set, and how to be in the moment. The course concludes with a show at West Side Comedy Club, providing students the opportunity to perform their 5-minute set in front of a live audience. Please note: Final Performances are recorded and subject to be used on our social media platforms. Our instructors are all working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today. Chanel Ali will teach this session.Please note Comedy 101 is a prerequisite for all of our advanced classes; following the student showcase, teachers will make their recommendations regarding a student’s advancement. At FUNY, The StandUp Comedy School, we are passionate about being funny. About Chanel Ali:Chanel is a standup comedian who blossomed on the Philadelphia circuit before taking her commanding stage presence to NYC. She has two Comedy Central specials, she was a Just For Laughs New Face, and she’s passed at most NYC comedy clubs. Testimonials about Chanel’s Teaching:“As a big fan of standup comedy, I’ve always wanted to try it but felt insecure about my ability to do so, so having Chanel guide me along the way was extremely helpful. She is kind hearted, vulnerable & open about her own experiences, and, most importantly, knows the ins-and-outs of being hilarious in a way that is easy to understand. If you’re looking for a safe space to let yo freak flag fly and explore the hilarious person you think you are, you won’t find a better teacher or class in NYC”“Taking Chanel’s class was so awesome! I’m a little more experienced in comedy and was still able to get awesome insights from Chanel.”“Incredible. I’ve wanted to be a comedian forever and now I get to be, thanks to Chanel. I never would’ve worked up the nerve without her guidance. She made my comedy dreams come true and I will never be the same.”Session schedule: Sunday, June 2nd, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at 131 W 72nd St (Ripley-Grier Studios)Sunday, June 9th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, June 16th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, June 23rd, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, June 30th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, July 14th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy Club****please note we skip the weekend of July 7th - enjoy the long weekend!Performance date*: July 27th, 6 p.m at West Side Comedy ClubPolicies: Class is for 18+No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Students who enroll are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club.Graduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Tuesday June 4th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- VIRTUAL Comedy 101 with Mina Hartong
- Are you interested in becoming a comic? Do you need to brush up on your skills? Are you located away from New York, or simply want to remain in the comfort of your own home? Join us for a Virutal session of Comedy 101, where our instructors focus on the basics, and students begin to find their voice and define their style onstage. Our 6-week course reviews topics including where to find material, joke structures, writing skills & stage presence, the basics of crafting a set, and how to be in the moment. The course concludes with a virtual show, providing students the opportunity to perform their 5-minute set in front of an audience. Please note: Final Performances are recorded and subject to be used on our social media platforms. Our instructors are all working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today.Please note Comedy 101 is a prerequisite for all of our advanced classes; following the student showcase, teachers will make their recommendations regarding a student’s advancement. At FUNY, The StandUp Comedy School, we are passionate about being funny. Session Schedule: Tuesday, June 4th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on Zoom Tuesday, June 11th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, June 18th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, June 25th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, July 9th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, July 16th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomPerformance date*: TBD on ZoomAbout Mina Hartong:Mina has performed at Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Don’t Tell Mama’s in New York City. She was featured at the Montreal Fringe, Minneapolis Fringe, Burbank Comedy Festival at Flapper’s Comedy Club, Provincetown Town Hall and Yass Fest NYC. She headlined at the Diversionary Theater in San Diego, The Magnolia Room in Connecticut, The Rustic Theater in Idywild and numerous national and international Pride Festivals, including world famous Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia.Mina started her comedy career by accident in Amsterdam when she performed at an open mike. She didn’t know it was a contest and she won! She has been writing and teaching comedy ever since. When she is not on stage, she teaches in the public schools, coaches new comics, and dreams of a day when she will only have one day job. Follow Mina on all socials @MinaHartong and @lezoutloudWhat students are saying about Mina’s Comedy Class:“Thank you for the workshop and I took all of your advice… literally life changing!”“I wouldn’t change anything about the class. When I first thought about taking the class I was nervous as I am generally a shy person, but I am so glad I did it. It helped me to come out of my shell and accomplish something I never thought I could do. Thank you so much!""The more I reflected on the experience the more I realized how much I learned. Yes it was definitely outside my comfort zone but it was so worth it. Sign me up for the next one!”Policies: Class is for 18+No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).This is a virtual class, a zoom link will be sent out prior to the start of class We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Students who enroll are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club.Graduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Saturday June 8th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Monday June 17th 02:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 for Teens! Summer Camp / Intensive with Mina Hartong
- Are you interested in trying your hand at comedy? Are you looking for a creative release? Do you have something snarky to say but nowhere to say it? Then Comedy 101 for Teens is for you! This week-long summer camp / intensive will introduce you to the world of standup comedy and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work on their confidence in public speaking. You’ll learn about stage presence, mic handling, the basics of joke structure, and comedy writing skills, leading you to kill your first 5-minute set. The class will conclude with a show at West Side Comedy Club, where students can get on stage and try out their newly minted set in front of a live audience. Everyone who performs will walk away with a professional quality recording of their set to take home.Our instructors are working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today.At FUNY Standup, The Standup Comedy School, we are passionate about helping people find their funny.Please note this course is designed for High School Students (14 -18 years old)A Note from Mina: Hey Funny People! Before our first class, scroll through your Insta feed, your Netflix watchlist or your latest text thread- write down any themes, topics, or content that keeps coming through for you. This is the beginning of your material. Come to class with a written list of topics; things that you like/ are into, what/who annoys you, what scares you, what/who you are obsessed with.See you on stage!Materials: Please bring a composition/spiral notebook and pens/ pencils. We are going old school to write the beginnings of your setsSession Schedule: Monday, June 17th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubTuesday June 18th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubWednesday, June 19th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubThursday, June 20th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: Thrusday, June 20th, 6 pm at West Side Comedy Club (please note your registration includes two tickets to the graduation show)About Mina Hartong:Mina has performed at Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Don’t Tell Mama’s in New York City. She was featured at the Montreal Fringe, Minneapolis Fringe, Burbank Comedy Festival at Flapper’s Comedy Club, Provincetown Town Hall and Yass Fest NYC. She headlined at the Diversionary Theater in San Diego, The Magnolia Room in Connecticut, The Rustic Theater in Idywild and numerous national and international Pride Festivals, including world famous Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia. Mina started her comedy career by accident in Amsterdam when she performed at an open mike. She didn’t know it was a contest and she won! She has been writing and teaching comedy ever since. When she is not on stage, she teaches in the public schools, coaches new comics, and dreams of a day when she will only have one day job. Follow Mina on all socials @MinaHartong and @lezoutloudWhat students are saying about Mina’s Comedy Class“Thank you for the workshop and I took all of your advice… literally life changing!”“I wouldn’t change anything about the class. When I first thought about taking the class I was nervous as I am generally a shy person, but I am so glad I did it. It helped me to come out of my shell and accomplish something I never thought I could do. Thank you so much! “"The more I reflected on the experience the more I realized how much I learned. Yes it was definitely outside my comfort zone but it was so worth it. Sign me up for the next one!”Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).This course is for High School Students (14 - 18 years old)We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason. Open mics are free to attend for currently enrolled students - please register in advance Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Thursday June 20th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 for Teens! Summer Intensive Graduation Show
- For the last week comedian Mina Hartong has been working with a group of High School students as they learn about standup comedy and develop their first five minute routine! Come have a laugh and celebrate their hard work!!!
- Monday June 24th 05:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comics Helping Comics! A Panel Conversation
- Join us June 24th at 5:30 pm at West Side Comedy Club for another installment of:Comics Helping Comics! Our panel of industry veterans will offer words of wisdom, anecdotal stories, and provide insight into what has and has not worked for them on their comedy journeys. Attendees will be able to ask questions, and take advantage of our panel's combined wealth of knowledge. We hope to see you there!
- Monday July 1st 06:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- Wali Collins' Catch a Rising Star
- For the last 6-weeks, these comics have been working under the tutelage of comedian Wali Collins to advance their skills as comedians and polish their 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work!
- Monday July 1st 08:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- Wali Collins' Catch a Rising Star
- For the last 6-weeks, these comics have been working under the tutelage of comedian Wali Collins to advance their skills as comedians and polish their 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work!
- Monday July 8th 05:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- VIRTUAL Write a Solid 10 with Jordan Carlos
- Let comedian Jordan Carlos help you put together a solid ten minutes!July 8th - August 12th (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)Price: $395Location: OnlinePerformance Date: TBD at West Side Comedy ClubTake your comedic skills to new heights in this six week course. Jordan will be your guide, helping you perfect your timing, unleash killer punchlines, and connect with audiences for a longer interval of time. In this class, you will learn about callbacks, tags, closers and more. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class is a golden opportunity to polish your comedic talent beyond a tight-five and have a blast along the way.About Jordan Carlos: Jordan Carlos is a stand up comedian, actor and writer based in New York City. He recently co-starred and wrote for the first season of “Everything’s Trash” on Freeform. He has also written for “Divorce” (HBO), written/performed for “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (Comedy Central), and “First Wives Club” (BET). He can also be seen in Black Mirror (Netflix), and the Home Alone reboot on Disney Plus. In addition, Jordan co-hosts the hit podcast “Adulting” on Exactly Right Media with Michelle Buteau. Other notable writing credits include “The White House Correspondents Dinner” (2016) as well as “The Not The White House Correspondents Dinner” with Samantha Bee (2017).Session schedule: Monday, July 8, 5:30pm - 7:30pmMonday, July 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pmMonday, July 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pmMonday, July 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pmMonday, August 5, 5:30pm - 7:30pmMonday, August 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pmPerformance date*: TBDat West Side Comedy ClubPolicies: Class is for 18+No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Students who enroll are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club.Graduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Monday July 8th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Five with Felicia Madison
- Tightening your Five Minute Set & Further Developing your Unique Voice. July 8, 2024 - July 29th, 2024 (7 pm - 9 pm)Price: $350Performance Date: August 5th at 6:30 & 8:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubJoin FUNY Founder, Comedian, & the booker of West Side Comedy Club, Felicia Madison for a 6-week course Friday afternoons.Felicia, along with her invited guest speakers, will work with students on their tight five, getting them club ready, and honing student's unique voice and onstage persona. Scheduled guest speakers Cory Kahaney and Brian Scott McFadden.This class is for students who are working to advance their careers in comedy. Please come prepared to the first week with a 5-minute-set.TESTIMONIALS ABOUT FELICIA: “Felicia and F Comedy have helped me progress as a comic. The mics have been a great place for me to work out new material. The shows are always awesome, they got me seen by the booker and passed at the club. I feel fortunate to have found Felicia when I did because F Comedy club is such a fun club to be a part of.” - OLGA NAMER“F Comedy club got me into West Side Comedy Club, but the reason I love it is the community. It’s very friendly and supportive, which isn’t always easy to foster in this business! Thank you, Felicia.” - SAM MORRISON““F Comedy and Felicia helped me to be seen and passed by club bookers in NYC. It's an amazing, professional, and helpful place to grow as a comic in NYC. It's a resource that more comics should take advantage of every week.” - JAY JURDENSession schedule: Monday, July 8, 7 pm - 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, July 15, 7 pm - 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday July 22, 7 pm - 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, July 29, 7 pm - 9 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: August 5th at 6:30 & 8:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubPolicies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonStudents enrolled in classes are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy ClubGraduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Saturday July 27th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Chanel Ali's Newcomers
- For the last 6 weeks group of comics have been working with Chanel Ali developing their skills as comedians and working on 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work!
- Monday August 5th 06:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- Felicia Madison's Catch a Rising Star
- For the last four weeks Felicia Madison has been working with this group of comics on tightening their five minute set. Come out and have a laugh!
- Monday August 5th 08:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- Felicia Madison's Catch a Rising Star
- For the last four weeks Felicia Madison has been working with this group of comics on tightening their five minute set. Come out and have a laugh!