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Old York Cellars Launches 11th Season of Wine & Comedy Nights

(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars is bringing the laughs back to Hunterdon County as the award-winning winery kicks off the 11th season of its popular Wine & Comedy Nights. The popular event pairs nationally touring stand-up comedians with Old York Cellars wines and chef-driven cuisine in an intimate setting inside the winery's heated vineyard tent.



 



Art House Productions and Naked Eddie present "Can't Cancel Stoopid" - Live Comedy Show

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions and Naked Eddie present "Can't Cancel Stoopid" - a live comedy show on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. The lineup includes Naked Eddie, Gina Dee, Dan Finegold, Dan Franks, Amanda Giles, and VJ Preziosi.




One-of-a-Kind Joke Lab Launches Monthly at Newark Culture Club

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Ha! or Nah: A Joke Lab, an inventive comedy series that invites audiences into the behind-the-scenes process of joke creation, is launching as a monthly event every fourth Thursday at Newark Culture Club. The series begins on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.











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NYC

NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents "Copper Kettle" and "1756-Making America"

Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624



Jordan

Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools

Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



Cedric

Cedric the Entertainer

Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



Manhattan

Manhattan Comedy Night January

Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960










FEATURES


McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.




MPAC presents Jessica Kirson on February 19th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Jessica Kirson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. She is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability.




State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Nimesh Patel: With All Due Disrespect Tour on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nimesh is a comedian and Emmy®-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy's biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing.









 

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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Cristina Mariani from January 30 to February 1, 2026. Cristina is a rising stand-up comedian, with a quirky, dark sense of humor.



    (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Concert Venue at Harrahs Atlantic City presents comedian Joe List on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Known for his sharp wit and hilarious takes on everyday life, Joe brings his signature style to the stage for one unforgettable night.



    (NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready for a wild night of comedy as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Alfred Robles on Friday, February 6, 2026 at midnight. Originally from East Los Angeles, Robles is a stand-up powerhouse known for his sharp humor and unforgettable audience interactions.