Open Comedy Night: Where Newcomers Hit the Stage 🎤
We're bringing the laughs to the BG Clubhouse in NoMad on Thursday, April 16th with an open comedy night spotlighting some of the freshest voices in New York City's comedy scene.
Whether you're a comedy lover or just looking for a fun night out, this is the show you don't want to miss. Grab your crew, bring your own drinks, and get ready for a night full of unfiltered humor and good energy.
Think you're funny? Prove it. We're opening the mic to comedians looking to sharpen their set, test new material, or step on stage for the very first time.
This is your room — no gatekeeping, no judgment, just a supportive crowd and a real stage to find your voice. If you've been waiting for a sign to try stand-up, this is it.
You get 90 seconds to do your thing. Once you wrap your set, our featured comedians will turn the spotlight on you — getting to know you, digging into your life, and breaking down your comedic style. It's part performance, part masterclass, part conversation. The kind of feedback and stage time most newcomers spend years chasing.
Sign up for an open mic slot and show us what you've got.
Priority access includes a discount.
We'll have beverages but feel free to BYOB.
Meet the Comedians:
Shounak Vale is a comedian based in New York City. After starting comedy in Washington D.C., Shounak moved to New York City and has since performed all across the city. He entices the audience with his energy and witty takes about being a first generation Indian American, and has been featured as Forbes Top 12 AAPI Comics to Watch.
Humzah Choudry is an New York City-based comedian. He was named a Creator to Watch by New York Comedy Festival for his viral TikTok and Instagram reels. He comes from Oklahoma City where he grew up as a Pakistani Muslim and his comedy strikes a balance between both worlds, bringing a fresh viewpoint to the comedy scene.
Divya Gunasekaran is a New York-based writer and standup comedian who has previously been seen on the Netflix is a Joke Festival, the NY Comedy Festival, and PBS. She has also written for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and The Onion. Outside of comedy, Divya’s life goals include cage diving with great white sharks and winning a pie eating contest.