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If you like Comedy Central Roasts, youвЂ™ll like Roast Battle. After the show, you can usually see a huddle of comics youвЂ™ll recognize hanging out at the Olive Tree CafГ© upstairs or running to do another set at the CellarвЂ™s sister club, the Village Underground, around the corner. It doesnвЂ™t really matter which show you see - the lineups are well curated - though the late-night show is known for seeing bigger drop-ins. If watching the opening credits to Louie hasnвЂ™t already made you want to make a trip to the Cellar, maybe the reminder that you can actually see Louis C.K. If you like Louie, youвЂ™ll like the Comedy Cellar. Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., Brooklyn f irst Tuesday of every month. Hosted by the father-daughter duo of Fred and Jo Firestone, itвЂ™s become a huge hit, selling out every month to a pun-loving Brooklyn crowd. Punderdome 3000 not only showcases some of New York CityвЂ™s finest punsters, it turns wordplay into a competitive sport, with audience applause determining who moves forward in this multi-round contest. Puns are often disparaged in comedy, but done well, they can be exquisite. Union Hall, 702 Union St., Brooklyn e very other Wednesday at 8 p.m. A recent New York Times article said the duoвЂ™s вЂњonstage chemistry suggests they have the potential to be the next formidable breakout team.вЂќ Hosted by stand-up comedian and Vulture contributor Phoebe Robinson and Daily Show correspondent Jessica Williams, the duo mix up their social and political commentary with personal stories and invite a selection of their favorite comics to perform in their bi-monthly shows. Д¬anвЂ™t get enough of The Daily ShowвЂ™s smart take on the issues of the day? 2 Dope Queens will hit the spot. If you like The Daily Show, youвЂ™ll like 2 Dope Queens.

JoeвЂ™s Pub at the Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St.

She almost always features a comedian (recent guests include Sarah Silverman and David Cross), and she has the amiable curiosity of a fellow comic with the research and well thought-out questions of a serious interviewer. ДЄ comedian and writer, Catie Lazarus has been hosting talk shows for nearly a decade, and each month, her late night-style show welcomes guests to talk about their careers, whether glamorous or just unusual. If you like WTF With Marc Maron, youвЂ™ll like Employee of the Month.

Sketches often involve violent deaths and dildos, cast members in various states of undress, and a descent into the darkest corners of humanity. вЂњWe are Murderfist and we are here to fuck you!вЂќ they declare over thumping music and strobe lights at the beginning of every show. Дo you prefer your comedy weird, dark, and/or gross? Murderfist is the sketch group you want. If you like Adult Swim, youвЂ™ll like Murderfist. Only a few months old, the show has already included guests like Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj and NY1вЂ™s Pat Kiernan who knows what brave, familiar faces will step up next. Charlie Todd and Cody Lindquist invite comedians, journalists, and various thinkers to chug a couple of beers onstage and get into politics. Political roundtables can be great with the right balance of host, panelists, and topics, but theyвЂ™re always more fun with booze. If you like The Nightly Show, youвЂ™ll like Two Beers In. Here is what comedy to see and where to see it in New York, based on your televised or streamed comedy preferences. One solution? Let your binge-watching guide you. Point is, as a comedy fan, it can be hard to decide which comedy shows to check out, especially when there are consistently funny, surprisingly cheap shows going on every night of the week. And this one show where they use Tinder in real time. New York City is home to some of the best stand-up comedy in the world. Today we have guides for comedy fans seeking good shows in each city. Yesterday comedian Chris Gethard wrote about his decision to stay in NYC.

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This week Vulture is running a series of stories about the comedy produced in, and inspired by, New York and Los Angeles. Photo-Illustration: Vulture and Photo by Getty

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