Neil Brennan
Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-367-9000; 6/10 at 9 p.m.
The co-Creator of Chappelle’s Show has been busy: Tonight he’s performing alongside Todd Barry, Guy Code’s Andrew Schulz, and more at Gotham’s weekly Comedy Juice Show, but soon you can catch him on SundanceTV hosting The Approval Matrix, inspired by this very magazine’s back page. Want to win tickets to a TV taping? Of course you do. Details here.
Max Silvestri: King Piglet Release Party
Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., nr. Fourth Ave., Gowanus; 718-855-3388; 6/10 at 8 p.m.
The local comedy fixture releases his debut album, King Piglet, discussing, among other things, his love of food. And oh, boy, does he love food. Look out for special surprise guests.
The White Hot Room With Jean Grae
Union Hall, 702 Union St. at Fifth Ave., Park Slope; 718-638-4400; 6/11 at 7:30 p.m.
For her intimate live talk-show, Grae welcomes Adam Mansbach, the author of Go The F*ck to Sleep, among other more literary works that haven’t been translated into 40 languages with a feature film in the works.
A Night at Whiplash Film-Release Concert
The Bell House, 149 7th St., nr. Second Ave., Gowanus; 718-643-6510; 6/13 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday the 13th is a night to celebrate, when H. Jon Benjamin, Jon Glaser, Michael Che, Aparna Nancherla, Jared Logan, and more join host Leo Allen for the release of the concert documentary about the long-running NYC stand-up show.
Dave Chappelle
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., nr. 50th St.; 212-247-4777; 6/18-6/22 and 6/24-6/26 at 8 p.m.
Just a up-and-comer playing a whatever venue. We kid, we kid. Pick your night carefully: For the last three shows, Chappelle will be co-headlining with musical guests including the Roots, Erykah Badu, and Busta Rhymes.
An Evening With Reggie Watts
Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-840-2824; 6/18 at 8 p.m.
A whiz with a loop pedal, the comic improviser’s shows are more like experiences. He plays as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival, with proceeds to benefit JazzReach.org.