I live in Harlem, and I saw a sign a while back, outside of Alke Cafe, about free comedy shows…read moreevery Monday at 8:00 pm. This show is really dope with solid comedians. They also have food and drinks/cocktails. Me and my friends became regulars. It is a fun activity to do in Harlem, just one block away from Central Park North. They also host a paid show on Saturdays with a secret lineup.

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Comedy in Harlem is hands down one of the best-kept secrets in the city. A friend put us on to it,…read moreand once we found out tickets were next to nothing, we jumped on it. Boy, did we have an amazing time! The comedians were hilarious both times we went (yes, twice in one month--that should tell you something). The vibe is intimate, the energy is warm, and the laughs are nonstop. The food is another reason to go. Everything we tried was A1--fried catfish, salmon, mac and cheese, yams, cabbage, potato salad. The drinks are strong and tasty, and prices are more than fair. They do have a per-person minimum, but it's easy to hit because the food and drinks are that good. Service is wonderful, and the owners are such beautiful, welcoming people. They even went out of their way to meet a need we had, which made us feel extra comfortable. The club is set up with a DJ, gender-neutral bathrooms, and a full open bar on display. It's Black-owned--the only Black-owned comedy club in New York--which makes supporting it even sweeter. This spot works for everything: girl's night, date night, or even solo if you just want to vibe out. It's right in the heart of Harlem with plenty of street parking, and if you're taking the train, the subway lets you out practically at the door. Tickets are usually under $25, which is a steal for the experience. Sometimes they even run specials--our second visit had no cover at all. Definitely sign up for their emails so you don't miss out. Kudos to the owners for creating such a gem. Comedy in Harlem has become a go-to for me, and I'll be back again and again.

So fun! This place has a low key vibe, with good food and hospitable staff. Open mic is a great…read moretime to go and hear some dope voices. The drinks are good and not watered down.

I came here for a game night with a Meet Up group. The spot is cute, a bit divey, but they have a…read moregood assortment of alcohol and enough space to host group events. They have a happy hour until 9pm. Dwanna (bartender) makes a great rum punch (I had two) and was able to recommend a vegan/vegetarian friendly meal. The service was great from start to finish.

I wasn't aware that there was a cafe at the Apollo! It is located above the main theatre…read more We did have to go through a metal detector. I think we went up two flights of stairs. Everyone from security and staff were friendly and professional! When you enter the room, it is first come, first served. You choose from tables for four or high tables that sit two. They will inform you that if you are a party of two and sitting at a table for 4, two more people may sit next to you. You order and pay for your food and drinks with the QR code and it is delivered in minutes. Great live music! Great staff! Great vibes! I Plan on returning !

So the queen of soul died. So I went to the Apollo and paid my RESPECTs to Aretha Franklin…read more The Apollo always has a celebration of live when a legend passes on. They play music and fans stop by and leave photos , flowers, trinkets. Fans just feel the love and comfort from like minded peeps. I've seen concerts here too. Really the inside is pretty fab. Beautiful. Enjoy the photos of the world BEST ENTERTAINERS that have performed here!!. Such history!! They have theater tours and you can take lots of pics and hear the stories!! Make sure you see The Tree of Hope!!

Please be mindful that this is a tour of the Apollo theater at an alternate location as the actual…read moretheater is under construction til at least 2026. We were a group of 10 and joined another large group. The tour/presentation was led by the legendary Billy aka Mr Apollo. There are no words to put into how transformative this experience was! Please book a tour of the Apollo. Even not physically On site they do their very best to preserve the history. Everyone was So helpful and friendly. High spirits And they truly care about not only The theater but the neighborhood as well. Great for all ages and super interactive!

I love coming here! The contestants are always entertaining, and the crowd is super diverse--people…read moreliterally come from around the world to see where so many entertainers got their start. Honestly, there's not a bad seat in the house, but I always go for the center mezzanine. Great view every time. Tonight was the grand finale: the Stars of Tomorrow (kids) winner took home $5K, and the adult winner--a saxophone player--won $20K! The show is hilarious because no one is safe from the crowd. If you don't bring your A-game, you're getting booed off stage. Only downside: the venue is currently under renovation, and the air conditioning was barely on--borderline uncomfortable. But even that couldn't ruin the experience.

I came to the Shrine World Music Venue with a few friends after a Friday evening at a cigar lounge…read more I had no expectations and had walked by the Shrine several times not knowing what was there along Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. Unless you know about it, you can easily walk by, given it blends into the general Harlem cityscape, especially during the day. Then at night, especially during the afterhours when I was there, the scene flips and this place becomes turnt up! People were lined up trying to get inside at 0130. The bouncers were searching and patting people down, nothing absurd or overly intrusive. There is a cover charge and they take credit cards for the cover. As you walk inside, the bar in on your right. Keep going and the dancefloor awaits you. It's not that large, but people are generally very courteous. There are a few places to sit, especially in the back in the left corner. That is also where the steps lead you downstairs, presumably to the restroom, which I did not have to use. The vibe is poppin' inside and it is fed by the DJ on a stage in the back, playing Worldbeats, Afropop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Soca. They are setup for live bands here. The volume is high, but not uncomfortably or earsplittingly high. The people here are drawn to this vibe and energy. You can dance here all night and the air conditioning and ventilation are of the capacity to keep you and everyone else comfortable. Stick around until closing time at 0400 when everyone starts walking out and the AC nearly turns the Shrine into a refrigerator. For an unassuming place on the outside, it is clear this is a place you can come to with friends or a date if this is your vibe and it's hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this. Prices are reasonable too at the bar. They have a good selection of draught and bottled beer. Guinness on tap was $9 for a pint. They serve up the cocktails too. Four fun and returnworthy stars!

I have not been here in years, but a wall to wall dance party that is still bumping at 2:30am will…read morealways be alright with me. I didn't see any food, and I didn't see any service because I never even made it to the bar. I only saw the DJ and the packed dance floor and that's all I needed to see. Plenty of potential dance partners and more than enough tunes to break a sweat.

Cozy comedy club in upper west side. They have specials for some days. Also you need to hit the min…read moreof $20 for the show. Come check it out and have some giggles. Most of the comedians were hilarious! The server and security guard were also super friendly.

Good experience! Was able to get rickets the night of which was great. Espresso martini and mules…read morewere good. Would come again

Well, this place is really convenient as it's only a couple of blocks from my apartment- plus, I…read morehave a friend who is a comic and he performs here several times a year. However, besides those 2 things- I would STILL make the trip from anywhere else in the city to come here, especially because of the caliber of comics they have here! I have always gotten free tickets here, or my comic friends have put me on the guest list, so I have no idea of a cover charge or ticket prices. I have also used free ticket ads to gain entry. Either way, there is a "2-item" minimum, essentially 2 drinks or food items, and that even includes water. I stick with beer. I had a martini once, and it was expensive and tasted terrible. Popcorn is good, and pretzels, while microwaved, are also good. There is a bar with a couple of booths up front while you wait, and then once you come in, it is a small room with a stage and a bunch of tables. You are seated in the order that you come in; if you want to be up front, get in early. After you are seated, the servers start taking your food and drink orders. Every time I have gone, there were several comics, it has always been a fun night, and if you want, you can fraternize with the comedians before you go in! This is always a fun night out, there are so many restaurants around that you can either eat first and see the second show, or see the first show and then eat.

LOL? ROTF LMAO!!! Friday night, we had a great time. 3…read morecomedians were so much fun, and the MC kept it all together and was very entertaining also. As other reviews have said, there is a 2 drink minimum, we got pineapple juice with ice. Enjoyed the bucket of popcorn, too. They have an impressive wall of alumni pictures. You will see people you recognize. The size is perfect, not too big or small. Sound was good. Easy to be close to the stage. Our server, Zach was very helpful. A fun night out in NYC! I'll be back! Helpful?

Lots of laughs! Great crew....and drink along with the cast!…read moreFun night, bring a seat cushion...lol

Gifted my son drunk Romeo and Juliet for Christmas and went last nigh in the absolute freezing NYC…read more It was hilarious and clearly these are great actors because even after 7 shots of tequila the lead crushed it. Really funny, cast was absolutely amazing. Had a great time, Don't think, get tickets now.

We came here on a Sunday night - we were four - we wanted laughs. We ordered drinks (alcoholic…read moreand non) and then some fish tacos and guacamole and dips. There were 5 stand ups - a few were funny but one was offensive and terrible. Start talking trash about what's going on in the Middle East and more. They should have yanked him off the stage. I ran into him when I went to the ladies room and he wanted to get into a discussion with me about it (I said something to him). I told him people came here to laugh not to get political. That was such a turn off! My friend went to tell the manager that they should have taken him off the stage - and he said they didn't know this comic and he clearly had an agenda. Next time folks, do yourself a favor - remove a comic like this from the stage. It is downstairs from Playa Betty which I thought was cool.

The ambiance is great for a date or to chill with friends and the food is pretty good as well, had…read moreone of the most amazing nachos and dip ever. The service was very dependable and i do recommend this place