7-CAROLINE'S COMEDY CLUB ON BROADWAY. 1626 Broadway. Phone: 212-757-4100. Rating: 5 STARS. Genre: Comedy. Clientele age: From 25 to 50. Dress code: Smart casual.

New York’s most famous comedy club, for it hosts the top notch names in the comedy and satire entertainment business. This place launched the career of world famous performers. They started right there on the stage of the Caroline's!  Entertainers, comedians and performers like Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Kathy Griffin, Janeane Gorofalo and Chris Rock. The interiors and seating areas are comfortable. The food is all right. The drinks are reasonably priced. The club offers comedy entertainment for kids and children every Saturday and Sunday at 2: 00 pm. Admission fee is around $25 with two-drink minimum. A fun place! You will love it. It is hilarious!

8-COMEDY CELLAR, 117 MacDougal Street. Phone: 212-254-3480. Rating: 4 STARS.  Genre: Comedy. Clientele age: 25 to 50+. Dress code: Smart casual

Comedy Cellar crowns Greenwich Village. This is the New York's Mecca for funny stuff and funny people.  Expect to see sitting next to you some superstars, world famous comedians and motion pictures legends such as Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Shawn Wayans and John Stewart. By far, this is the most appealing and delightful comedy venue in New York City. Two drink minimum. The show schedules are:  9: 00 pm and 11: 00pm from Sunday to Thursday.  Friday:  8: 30pm, 10: 00pm, 11: 30pm and 1: 00am; Saturday 7: 00pm, 9: 00pm, 10: 45pm, and 12: 30am. Roster of previous performers included: Mark Curry,William Shatner, Wanda Sykes, Robin Williams, Ray Romano, George Wallace, Howie Mandel, Gabe Kaplan, Eddie Griffin.             Photo: Colin Queen, at the Comedy Cellar.

 

      9-BIRDLAND. 315 W. 44th Street. Phone: 212-581-3080. Rating: 5 STARS.  Genre: Jazz. Clientele age: 30 to 50+. Dress code:  Get comfy.

One of the world's best spots to hear jazz. It is a real treat and a delight to be at the Birdland. Just before your very eyes, you will enjoy the performances of America's greatest jazz musicians, one after another. The shows begin around 9: 00 pm and God knows when the musicians stop playing. Sometimes, they got so excited and pumped up, they keep playing until sun-up. Big time musicians paraded and performed at the Birdland, to name a few: Count Basie, Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. In brief, this is your initial and final destination for world's jazz. Great show every single night.  And if you are hungry, try their delicious Southern cuisine and spicy specialties. This nightspot is fabulous! A lot of fun and good time.