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The Tiny Desk of Comedy💅🏾
Comedy + Book Giveaway
Hosted by Alexis Bradby + Kristal Adams + Isabelle Pierre + Katrina Davis
Next live show 5/16
Produced by Maha Management

Last month’s vibes. 🎤📚Throwing it back to February at Astigmatism Comedy. High-energy sets and even better conversations...
03/24/2026

Last month’s vibes. 🎤📚

Throwing it back to February at Astigmatism Comedy. High-energy sets and even better conversations. We don't just host a show; we host a community of people who stay curious.

Did you grab a copy of last month’s Book of the Month? Let us know what you thought in the comments! 👇

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the authors who have made Astigmatism Comedy more than just a show. They a...
03/19/2026

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the authors who have made Astigmatism Comedy more than just a show.

They aren’t just writers; they are the architects of the stories the big outlets often miss.

Swipe to see some of our previous authors of the month (read: buy their books!) and join us this Saturday at 6:30 PM as we welcome our newest featured author, Soraya Palmer, to the lineup.

✨Live Stand-up Live Author Q&A Free Book Raffle✨

Come for the jokes. Leave with the gems.

📍 | Saturday, 3/21 Get your tickets now!

The lineup is officially stacked. 🎤👓Photo 2: when we watch you hesitate over the "purchase ticket" buttonWe are excited ...
03/18/2026

The lineup is officially stacked. 🎤👓

Photo 2: when we watch you hesitate over the "purchase ticket" button

We are excited to announce that the sharp and hilarious Ian Levy () is joining the Astigmatism Comedy stage next Saturday!

We don’t just do stand-up; we do substance. We’ll be diving into our Book of the Month, The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter, with a live Q&A featuring author Soraya Palmer.

Plus, every ticket is a chance to win a free copy of the book in our signature raffle! 📖🎁

Come for the jokes. Leave with the gems.

📍 Saturday, 3/21 | Doors at 6:30 PM |
🔗 Link in bio to secure your tickets!

03/18/2026

You know that feeling when you want to go out, but you also kind of want to go to a bookstore? We solved that. At Astigmatism Comedy, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between a high-level punchline and a high-level read.

We’re bringing the smartest room in NYC to next Saturday. Don’t just watch the clip—be in the room for the vibes.

Remember to buy our February Book of the Month, Choreplay by and grab your tickets for the next show on Saturday

✨ Come for the jokes. Leave with the gems.

🎟 Saturday, 3/21 | Link in bio for tickets!

The energy just went up. 🚀🎤Photo 2: when we have to comfort you because you forgot to get tickets. We are thrilled to a...
03/17/2026

The energy just went up. 🚀🎤

Photo 2: when we have to comfort you because you forgot to get tickets.

We are thrilled to announce that the hilarious Alex Babbitt () is joining the Astigmatism Comedy lineup next Saturday at ! If you’ve seen Alex on HBO’s All Def Comedy or tearing up clubs across the city, you know he brings an unmatched, electric energy to the stage.

But don’t forget: we’re "Reading Rainbow for adults," so we’re pairing those punchlines with some serious substance. 👓✨

We’ll be featuring our Book of the Month, The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and by Soraya Palmer, including a live Q&A with the author and our signature free book raffle! 📖🎁

Come for the jokes, leave with the gems.

📍 Saturday, 3/21 | Doors at 6:30 PM |
🔗 Link in bio to secure your tickets!

Saturday Night. LES. The smartest room in NYC. 🥂Photo 2: when we see the ticket numbers going up!We are back next Saturd...
03/16/2026

Saturday Night. LES. The smartest room in NYC. 🥂

Photo 2: when we see the ticket numbers going up!

We are back next Saturday at P&T Knitwear with another heavy-hitter lineup featuring the hilarious Veronica Kwiatkoski ()!

Veronica brings the kind of sharp, unexpected wit that Astigmatism Comedy was built for. Come see why we’re the only show in New York that feeds your brain and your funny bone in the same 90 minutes.

🎤 Lineup: Kenice Mobley, Veronica Kwiatkoski & more!
📖 Live Q&A: Author Soraya Palmer
🎁 The Perk: Free Book Raffle

🎟 Tickets: $20
🔗 Get yours before they’re gone!

Slide 2: actual footage of how exited we are that the brilliant Kenice Mobley () is joining us next Saturday for the Ast...
03/15/2026

Slide 2: actual footage of how exited we are that the brilliant Kenice Mobley () is joining us next Saturday for the Astigmatism Comedy vibes! If you’ve seen her on The Tonight Show or HBO, you know you’re in for a masterclass.

But remember: we’re “Reading Rainbow for adults,” so the jokes come with a side of gems. 💎

We’ll also be raffling off copies of our Book of the Month, The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter by Soraya Palmer. It’s a stunning dive into folklore and family—and you could go home with it for free.

🎟 Next Saturday, 3/21 | 6:30 PM |
🔗 Tickets in bio

In just two weeks, upgrade your book event experience with Astigmatism Comedy. We’re serving an incredible line up of st...
03/06/2026

In just two weeks, upgrade your book event experience with Astigmatism Comedy.
We’re serving an incredible line up of stand up comedy, free book giveaways and a one of a kind author Q&A.

Our standup comedy lineup features
Kenice Mobley
Veronica Kwiatkowski
Alex Babbit .babbitt
Ian Levy

Hosted by &

📍:
⏰: 6pm doors / 6:30pm show start
🎟️: $20 & a chance to win signed copies of Soraya Palmers book “The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter”

Slide 2: you, just discovering incredible us 💅🏾

Our next Book of the Month is here, and it is an unforgettable one 🕷️🕷️🕷️. 📖✨We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be f...
03/05/2026

Our next Book of the Month is here, and it is an unforgettable one 🕷️🕷️🕷️. 📖✨

We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be featuring Soraya Palmer and her stunning debut, The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter. This isn’t just a book—it’s a journey through Jamaican-Trinidadian folklore, family secrets, and the power of the stories we tell to survive.

But at Astigmatism Comedy, we don’t just recommend the book. We bring you the author. 🎤👓

Soraya will be joining us live for our one-of-a-kind Q&A to dive deep into her work before we pivot to a night of elite stand-up.

Come for the jokes, leave with the gems (see: free books 🤤). 🎟️ where the things are 😘

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