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Laughter optional
Usually, when comedy hawkers beckon for me to see their free and supposedly hilarious shows, I say I’m busy. Or running late. Or another one of a myriad of excuses. It’s not that I don’t enjoy comedy; there’s just something about those guys that provokes an automatic “no” (in a polite way, of course).
But this weekend, some pals and I took up a street promoter on his offer of free laughs (2 item – food/drink – minimum).
Down the steps of the Village Lantern (167 Bleecker St., 212-260-7993) we went. Though upstairs the Lantern is just a regular bar, the comedy lounge is pretty cool — a decent-sized performance space with cozy tables.
Five or six comedians performed throughout the hour, and unfortunately the talent varied greatly. The funniest performer was NYC’s Jonathan Randall — definitely someone to keep tabs on. Everyone else was pretty unmemorable (I won’t name names because I can’t remember them!).
But for $12 (salad and a glass of wine), I’d recommend swinging by one night. Some of the jokes were really funny — and a little laughter never hurt anyone.
Call for a schedule of shows.
— Julie Gordon
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