Skits & Improv ASS OF SATAN Steve Bird hosts "comedy, ...
Steve Bird hosts "comedy, performance, music & spew" variety show that promises free beer; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-561-9740; Fri. at 12 a.m., $5.
A DUMB GUY ENTERS: THE ANDY DALY SHOW
Rob Corddry joins Andy in reject Mad TV sketches too crazy for tv; Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176, www.uprightcitizens.org/schedule; Weds. at 8, $5 [through 8/14].
GOTHAM CITY IMPROV
Weekly short & long form improv incl. "Cow Revolution" (Fri. at 8); Gotham's newest troupe "Fidget" (Fri. at 10); Fully improvised "Gotham Beyond" (Sat. at 8); Scenic improv "The Quorum" (Sat. at 10); Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222, www.gothamcityimprov.com; all shows $7-$8.
KA-BAAM!
Superheroes & their whimsical lives?hey, what is this business about Kristen Dunst playing Mary Jane in the forthcoming Spider-Man movie? Whatever happened to Angie Everheart?; The Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-5302; Fri. at 8, $10 [through 8/24].
LITTLE COOL PAPA LITTLE BELL
The Special Guest Stars are back w/a vengeance, starring in something new; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), RSVP 212-615-6787, www.specialgueststars.com; Thurs. at 8, $10 [through 8/23].
NEXT MONDAY
Clever characters combine comedic music & parodies to benefit Shriner's Hospital for Children, drinks provided; The Producer's Club Theatre, 711 W. 7th St. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), RSVP 212-604-4463; Weds. & Thurs. at 8, $10 & contrib.
THE RANDOM FESTIVAL III: ON THE BOARDWALK AT THE SIDEWALK
A blend of random thoughts gave birth to this mess of improv, ensuring you'll never see the same thing twice; the Sidewalk Café, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373; Sun. at 7, Free.
SQUIRREL: THE TROUBLE W/BOOTS
Comics from the Upright Citizens Brigade subject audiences to one "nutty tale" after another; 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & Lexington Aves.), 212-366-9176; Mon. at 9:30, $5 [through 8/27].
TRAVIS S.D.'S SEASIDE FOLLIES
"A bevy of uglies & beauties, feat. Trav S.D., Kinko & Philomena Bindlestiff, Rev. Jen Miller, the world famous Bob, Robert Pinnock, Miss Kelly Webb, Miss Lora Marie, Long Tall Elvis & more; Sideshow at the Seashore,1208 Surf Ave., Coney Island, Bklyn., Fri. at 10, $10.