• New Year, New Jokes

    It’s the first week of 2018, which means it’s time for a beloved annual tradition to return to the Bell House. Now in its 12th year, 50 First Jokes, which gathers 50 established and upcoming standup comics to present the first jokes they’ve written in the new year, is back on Friday night starting at 8pm. The lineup includes names like Emmy Blotnick, Janelle James, Jo Firestone, Mary Houlihan, Matteo Lane, and host John F. O’Donnell. Tickets are $15 if you buy them in adv
  • First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum

    Target First Saturdays is kicking off its 2018 programming this Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum from 5-11pm. As always, this month’s installment has got something for everyone, including a screening of I Am Not Your Negro, a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s current Rodin exhibit, a comedy show hosted by Ophira Eisenberg, a performance by the Brooklyn Dance Festival, as well as poetry, music, and panel discussions. Admission is free, but certain events in the lineup have limite

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