Drag queens, stand-up comics, singers & sexy teases come together for this show at Pluck a Rose Burlesque, Times Sq., 711 7th Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-981-8709; Fri. & Sat. at 12:30, $20.
BLOCK THIS KICK
Comedy variety show w/changing theme. This week: "The New Deal"; Barrio, 99 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-533-9212; Tues. at 8, $5 contrib.
CRUEL & UNUSUAL
Death penalty gameshow satirizes America's Obsession w/capital punishment & audience gets to decide whether Timothy McVeigh & Mumia Abu-Jamal live or die (not bad for a Fri. night); Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182 or www.surfreality.org; Fri. at 12, $8. [through 6/22]
EATING IT
Comedy-driven variety event at Luna Lounge hosted by Jon Benjamin & Jon Glasser; 171 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-260-2323 or www.eatingit.net; Mon. at 8, $7, incl. free drink.
FACEBOYZ OPEN MIC
Everyone has ten-minute time limit at weekly open mic, hosted by bald & bisexual art-star?Faceboy; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-330-6856 or www.surfreality.org; Sun. at 8, sign-up at 7:45, $3.
FUNNY...SHEESH
Improv comedy game show w/audience participation & prizes; Sidewalk, 94 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-473-7373; Sun. at 7:30, 2 drink min.
GERSHWIN HOTEL
"Turn It Down a Notch" (Weds. at 10); Patrick Borelli hosts "Great $5 Comedy," night of stand-up, improv & sketch comedy (Thurs. at 10); "The Laffeteria" (Fri. at 10); The 10:17 Comedy Night (Sat. at 10); The Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-447-6466; $5 for all shows.
GOTHAM CITY IMPROV
Improv is their specialty. "Cow Revolution" (Fri. at 8); "Fidget" (Fri. at 10); "Gotham Beyond" (Fri. at 10); Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222 or www.gothamcityimprov.com; most performances $5.
HIGH FIFE
Sketches, improv, audio & video blend to create new brand of comedy (not Miller's "champagne of beers"); Freaks Local 413, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-981-9384; Thurs. at 8:30, $5.
IMPROVISION
Audience & cast collaborate to make next season's television hits in improv comedy show; John Houseman Studio Theatre, 452 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-4324; Thurs. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10, $15, $5 st. [through 7/28].
JUDY SPEAKS: GUMM'S LAST TAPE
Uplifting play explores mind of Judy Garland as it falls apart; Here, 145 6th Ave. (Spring St.); 212-647-0202 ext. 301, Thurs. at 7 & 9, free.
MEMBER DRIVE: SKETCH COMEDY GOES PUB(L)IC
Network executive saves PBS by introducing sleazy shows; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; Tues. at 8, $7 [through 6/12].
SOME OF MY PARTS
Party girl Pat Galante tells all in her one-woman comedy extravaganza; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; Weds. at 7, $12 & 2 drink min.
THEATERSPORTS
Freestyle Repertory Theater pres. improv comedy at The Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 323-595-3258; Sun. at 7, $5 [through 6/17].
TOAST
Sketch comedy w/performers trained at UCB Theater; Freaks Local 413, 413 W. 44th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-946-1827; Sat. at 10:30, $5, incl. Dixie cup of champagne.
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
A plethora of events from some of the strangest, sanest people around feat. "The Sarian Show" (Weds. at 8); "Mr. A$$/Manson Roast" (Weds. at 9:30); "Harold Night" (Thurs. at 7, 8 & 9:30) "Cagematch (Thurs. at 11); June shows offered in collaboration w/Toyota Comedy Festival incl. "Best of NYC Sketch Comedy" (Fri. at 8); "The Swarm" (Fri. at 10); "When Amish Attack" (Fri. at 12 a.m.); "May I Help You Dumbass?" (Sat. at 8 & 10); "Ali Farahnkian: Word of Mouth" (Sat. at 11:30); "Asssscat 3000" (Sun. at 7:30 & 9:30); "Entertaining Mr. Fear" (Mon. at 8); "Two Irish Jerks" (Mon. at 9:30); "Pranks: The Art of Joey Skaggs" (Tues. at 8 & 10:30); Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, 161 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-366-9176 or www.uprightcitizens.org for info; most performances $5.
WHITE TRASH FAMILY FEUD
Improv troupe "Scrambled Eggs" serves up spoof on classic game show, wait a minute?how is this different from normal Family Feud?; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-460-1813 or www.surfreality.org; Weds. at 7:30, $8.