SKITS & IMPROV BEYOND THE COMFORT ZONE Steve Bird’s one-character ...

Steve Bird's one-character extravaganza with "a sexually demented theater critic, a white trash closet queen & a tormented new age environmentalist"; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-561-9740; Fri. & Sat. at 10, $10 [through 10/28].

 

CHAINSAW BOYS

Improv group returns to Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202 or www.chainsawboys.com; Thurs. at 10:30, $10.

 

CHICAGO CITY LIMITS

Long-running comedy revue pres. "Chicago City Limits Turns 20" at Chicago City Limits Theater, 1105 1st Ave. (61st St.), 212-888-LAFF; Weds., Thurs. & Mon. at 8, Fri. & Sat. at 8 & 10:30, $20, Mon. shows are $5.

 

FACEBOYZ OPEN MIC

Everyone's favorite bald & bisexual art-star runs riot which can last hours, just like its host?I mean, he's there the whole time; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182; Sun. at 8, $3.

 

FLYING QUEENS

Apparently all-female sketch comedy at Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-636-9203; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 10/31].

 

FREE BREAD & WINE

Improv & sketch based on interviews w/the audience; St. Mark's Theater, 94 St. Mark's Pl. (1st Ave.), 212-387-2029; Sun. at 8, free [through 12/1].

 

GERSHWIN HOTEL

Patrick Borelli & Jen Kirkman's weekly night of stand-up, improv & sketch comedy for "NYC's Most Beautiful Performers" w/new house band, The Disturbed; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 718-832-3822; Thurs. at 8, free w/1 drink min.

 

GRINDHOUSE-A-GO-GO

Martin Beauchamp & Jonny McGovern pres. "Dirty Matrix," sensual mockery of Keanu Reeves masterwork; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182; Fri. at 12, $6 [through 10/27].

 

KLAATU

Skits & audience-driven games, such as "Strip Charades" in which secret phrase must be guessed by a cast member removing articles of clothing as time runs out; The Producers Club, 358 W. 44th St. (9th Ave.), 212-501-2905; Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30, free [through 12/16].

 

MINUTES LATER

Suspense thriller combines video & live performance; The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery St. & 2nd Ave.), 212-477-1114; Mon. at 8, $10 [through 10/30].

 

REV. JEN'S SECOND ANNUAL "MR. LOWER EAST SIDE PAGEANT"

Saint Jen Miller strips Jonny McGovern of his title & all comers of their dignity in uproarious talent showcase/meat market?there's a prize for Best Male Tits & speedos are encouraged; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; Weds. at 8, $3.

 

SHIRLEY CHICKENPANTS

"Finger-lickin' funny" sketch at Here, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Fri. at 10:30, $12 [through 10/27].

 

TOM SOTER'S SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV

Long-running "jam" feat. members of Chicago City Limits, Chainsaw Boys, Hiatus, First Amendment & NY Improv Squad; HomeGrown Theater, 2628 B'way (betw. 99th & 100th Sts.), 212-353-7716; Sun. at 7, $7.

 

TV HEAD 2056

Sketch quartet feat. video, puppets & "even mullets," at Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-539-7686; Tues. at 8, $10 [through 12/12].

 

UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

"Disturbing" five-member troupe performs improv & sketch, along w/an open jam segment called "Freeze For All"; Surf Reality, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-4182; Sat. at 10, $8, $6 st. [through 11/11].

 

UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE

A plethora of events from some of the strangest, yet sanest, people around. McCartney & Tolan in "2 Irish Jerks" (Weds. at 9:30); "Harold Night" double feature (Thurs. at 8 & 9:30); an open improv jam (Fri. at 12 a.m.); "Taught" (Weds. at 8); "Mobile Assault Unit" (Sat. at 8); "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, free); 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.), 212-366-9176 or www.uprightcitizens.org for info; most performances $5.