SKITS & IMPROV BURN MANHATTAN Improv multimedia comedy; Nada 45, 445 W. ...
Improv multimedia comedy; Nada 45, 445 W. 45th St., 4th Fl. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 502-0868; call for schedule, $8.
CARMEN MOFONGO'S FIESTA DE AMOR
Catch Carmen & her incredible, edible hats before the WB takes her out of the LES forever; 172 Allen St., 2nd Fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Thurs. & Sat. at 8, $8. [though 2/12]
CHARLIE VICTOR ROMEO
Techno-thriller derived from actual "black box" transcripts of six real life airlines emergencies; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 539-7570; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $8. [though 4/1]
CLAY ALLEN VS. REV. JEN
Debut stand-up for the shampoo kid at Rev. Jen's Anti-Slam; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 539-7570; Wed. at 8, $3.
FREE BREAD & WINE
The Brain Trust returns with improv based on audience interviews; The Red Room at KGB Bar, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 1st. & 2nd Aves.), 387-2028, Fri. at 10:30, free.
GERSHWIN HOTEL
Patrick Borelli hosts weekly night of stand-up comedy, improv & sketch comedy for "NYC's Most Beautiful Performers" at the Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 718-832-3822; Thurs. at 8, free & 1 drink min.
Love directions
Ten eclectic performers do the love thang; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 539-7570; Thurs.-Sat. at 10, $8.
PLAN B
The so-called twisted child of Mummenschanz & Mr. Show; Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 800-246-1390; Mon. at 8:30. [through 2/28]
PLAY IT BY EAR
Improv opera ensemble collaborates with audience for their "In The Moment" theme; the Producer's Club, 358 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 330-7790; Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st.
7 1/2 SECRETS OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP
Epstein & Hassan, the ultimate "inter-" couple, share their marital secrets; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd Fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Mon. at 8, $8. [through 2/28]
THE SEX SHOW: FEATURING LIVE SKETCH ACTS
The Circle in the Squirrel Co. unzips & whips out the truth about sex & relationships; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St., 2nd Fl. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Fri. at 8, $8. [through 2/11]
SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV
Weekly improv comedy jam based on audience participation, incl. performers from Chicago City Limits, Chainsaw Boys & others; Homegrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 353-7716; Sun. at 7-9, $7, $6 adv.
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
A plethora of events from some of the strangest, yet sanest, people around. "Who Do You Think You Are?" (Weds. at 8) followed by "Icky" (9:30); "Herald Night" double feature (Thurs. at 8 & 9:30) & "Bogus Sting" (11, free); Friday, Delaney & Dave's first sketch comedy, "Marooned" (8); "Piledriver" (Fri. at 10); Open improv jam (Fri. at 12 a.m.); New scenes from Comedy Central's "The Hand of Adonis" (Sat. at 8); "The Real Real World," skits MTV too fraidy-cat to air (Sat. at 10), "Feature Feature," improvised movies, (Sat. at 11:30); "A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T. 2000" long-form improv show is still running (Sun. at 7:30 & 9:30); "Lylice" (Tues. at 8); Students of UCB get a chance to practice in "New Team Harold" (Tues. at 9:30); Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 366-9176 or www.uprightcitizens.org for info; most performances $5.