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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.

3 of 82 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

🎤 Comedy$

Comedy Cellar

📍 Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Closed · opens at 1:30 PM today (NY time)

The famous basement club where big names often drop in unannounced. Shows are phone-free, and seats go fast on weekends.

PAID Tickets $15 (Mon–Wed), $18 (Thu & Sun), $25 (Fri–Sat), plus a 2-item minimum

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

117 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 · Map

Sun1:30 PM–11 PM
Mon7:30 PM–11:30 PM
Tue7:30 PM–11:30 PM
Wed7:30 PM–11:30 PM
Thu6:45 PM–10:45 PM
Fri6:45 PM–12:30 AM
Sat6:45 PM–12:30 AM

First to last show start at the MacDougal St room (Sunday has a 1:30 PM matinee).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎤 Comedy$

Gotham Comedy Club

📍 Chelsea, Manhattan

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A big, comfortable Chelsea club with nightly stand-up line-ups and headliners on weekends.

PAID All-Stars shows about $28, New Talent shows $16, plus a 2-drink minimum

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

208 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 · Map

HoursSee note below

Shows nightly, roughly 6–10:30 PM starts; times change daily, so check the calendar.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎤 Comedy$

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

📍 East Village, Manhattan

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Stand-up shows most nights. Expect a cover and usually a drink minimum.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

303 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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