The Red Zone
By Aryana Herz & Gino Saroli (Okay, Nada steps in sometimes too)
WHY LIMIT YOURSELF to just one town, when you can get out there and PAINT THE WHOLE DAMN ISLAND RED? Welcome to the Red Zone—that “merry” part of “eat, drink & be merry.” Each month we’ll offer you a showcase of places you can hit to get on the pulse of Long Island, Nassau to Suffolk, so make sure you come back and visit us here, there’s plenty to know.
McGuire’s Comedy Club
1627 Smithtown Ave, Bohemia
(516) 467-5413
This Irish-style establishment is rocking every Thursday through Saturday night. Live comedians perform Fridays and Saturdays, while future talents give the open mic a shot on Thursdays. McGuire’s dinner and show package is a must if you’re looking to mix up your great date experience. Dress casual, sit back and enjoy the show.
Governor’s Comedy Cabaret & Restaurant
90 Division Ave, Levittown
(516) 731-3358
Governor’s is a comedic academia. This club offers a comedy college, an intensive 8-week crash course that’s designed to drop some serious knowledge on its students. As for shows, expect nothing but the comic cream of the crop—chances are your favorites from Comedy Central have performed here. So give your abs a workout. There’s a two-drink minimum, but the laughs are always on the house.
Brokerage Comedy Club
2797 Merrick Rd, Bellmore
(516) 785-8655
The Brokerage is all business when it comes to making the world a funnier place. They offer an open Thursday night improv class at 6pm. There’s also a slew of shows to choose from—The Comedy Shop: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 & 10:30pm; Benefit Shows: Sunday 8:30pm; Comic $5 Night: last Thursday each month; Open Mic: first Thursday each month. Adult and kid parties are available.