THE MOON

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While the folks uptown are busy getting mad that the mayor didn't personally shovel their private driveways, the rest of us know to waste no time in fashioning make-shift snowshoes out of pizza boxes and heading to the East Village. This Friday, February 7, at 7:30 PM, come warm up your bones and bone up your knowledge at UCB East, with your host, Nat Towsen and his spectacular guests! Click here to reserve tickets, free of charge. This month, Nat is proud to welcome… Richard Sandler 

NYC Street photographer since the 1960s

Shot these fantastic photos

Created the documentaries Brave New York, The Gods of Times Square, and SWAY

Will join Nat for a special edition of Downtown History 

Erik Bergstrom

Cartoonist whose work has been featured in The New Yorker 

Author of Grimmer Tales: A Wicked Collection of Happily Never After Stories

Kyle Supley and Camille Harris

Charismatic crooner and piano prodigy

Presenting the songs of old New York!

Rojo Perez

Hilarious comedian seen in the New York Comedy Festival and LA Riot Festival

Wrote Nat's all-time favorite joke about the subway

Good Parts In Cinema History 

re-enacting scenes from classic New York cinema

presented by Tim Skinner and The Moon Players

This month's show is sponsored by Forbidden Planet NYC, who will give away some free comics!

$5 All ages, but if you're under 16, be cool, man at UCB East 153 E 3rd Street, Manhattan

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Listen to our Incredible Hunk Bob Walles talk comics! The Moon's friends at Comic Book Club invited co-host Bob Walles on their pocast (now part of The Nerdist Network) to discuss comics culture, The Watcher's upcoming murder, the final issue of Locke & Key and alcoholism!

Tune in for an hour of world-class entertainment! Also, be sure to check out the archives for hours of Invincible Interviews and Insight!

For more from Bob, follow @bobwalles on Instagram and Twitter.

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The Moon: Season 5 Finale

The days are short, like the nubby fingers of overworked hands. Time seems even less abundant than energy, which is itself in dwindling supply. You go to the tank for that extra spurt to stay awake riding the subway from office job to temporary retail position and it just isn't there. The energy just isn't fucking there anymore. That's why The Moon is here to fill you up! Come to Union Pool, this Sunday, December 15 at 8PM, for a Special Sunday Moon crammed with enough Music and Holiday Cheer to put you back on F!  With All-Singing, All-Special Guests!

Dave Hill (Author of Tasteful Nudes, Guitarist of Valley Lodge)

The Gregory Brothers (Auto-Tune the News, Billboard Hot 100)

Stuckey & Murray (Last Comic Standing, Guy Code)

John Early (Showgasm, "Literally Me" at ARS Nova)

Andy Burri (Guitarist of Lucius, Friend of Moon)

Reformed Whores ("Ladies Don't Split" LP, CBS' The Doctors)

Matt Starr (Upright Citizens Brigade)

Kenny Pickett (CHIKARA Pro)

Hosted by The Moon Players: Bob Walles, Nat Towsen, Jordan Clifford, Camille Harris, and Tim Skinner! And most importantly, you! We'll have sing-alongs throughout the night, drink deals, The Moon Library, and the Forbidden Planet NYC Comics Give-A-Way, all with your good health and happiness in mind!  So drag yourself out of the cold and dark and come sing with us at the top of your lungs. Because honestly, if you miss The Moon end-of-year special, then it's going to be your fault when you inexplicably start crying into your candy cane latte on Monday morning. $5 / 21+

Union Pool 484 Union Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211

Take the G to Metropolitan or the L to Lorimer. If you are driving, don't forget that Ray Conniff cassette tape, dad.

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Ahhh, December in New York. Falling leaves give way to falling snow, which in turn gives way to alarmingly blackened snowdrifts. Salvation Army Santas ring bells emotionlessly. And thousands of bundled-up tourists wait in the hours-long line to ice skate at Rockefeller Center, unaware that a much cooler scene is happening downtown… Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour, tonight at 7:30 at UCB East! Click here to reserve tickets. With these special guests: Chris Gethard

Host of The Chris Gethard Show on MNN

Now creating a pilot of TCGS for Comedy Central!

The Sabzi Brothers

Iran's #1 R&B duo

presented by Jawnee Conroy & Bardia Salimi

Michael W. Haar

DJs The Ragged Phonograph Program on East Village Radio

will join Nat for a special Downtown History about the history of the barbershop!

The Moon Players

Cast members of Brooklyn's favorite variety show, The Moon

Performing their popular segment "Good Parts in Cinema History" (featuring Jordan Clifford & Tim Skinner)

Plus, the Downtown Variety Hour Regular Features:

NYC Trivia 

Downtown History

Free stuff from a local business!

Standup and New York stories from your host, Nat Towsen

This month's show is sponsored by 8 Bit And Up Video Game Store!

$5 All ages If you're under 13, sit on another child's shoulders and wear a trench coat. at UCB East 153 E 3rd Street, Manhattan

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Thank You

In the spirit of the season, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported us over the past five years. As we near the final show of our fifth season, we know we couldn't have made it this far without all of you. So thank you to everyone who has every come out to The Moon, laughed, cheered, booed, and hopefully had a great time. Thank you to everyone who has performed with us. And thank you to all the people who have worked hard behind the scenes to make nearly 100 shows over the past five years possible. We'd also like to specifically thank all of the people who made our 82nd Show possible. First, let us thank our fantastic guests, Jim Tews, Boat, Cocoon Central Dance Team, Seaton Smith, and Kenny Pickett. Thank you to all the members of the Moon Logistics Squad, including Paul at the door, Brandi at the merch table, Christine on tech, Dan on video, and Alex Fischer on photos (including the beautiful one above).

Thank you to the good people at Union Pool, specifically Ed behind the bar, Taylor on the sound board, and Harry and Bravo on security. Thank you to our sponsors, Forbidden Planet NYC, Prestone Printing, and Herradura Tequila.  Once again, thank you to everyone who took a chance on a weird show and ended up liking it. We're honored that you've chosen to spend your time with us.

We'll see you on December 15 for the last show of the year!

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The Moon: 82nd Show

Ahh, November: that special month when we wear scarves over our ears and pump extra pumps of pumpkin syrup into our pumpkins; we don't shave our Guy Fawkes mustaches until Black Friday and we give thanks to our municipal government by voting in the gymnasium of a public middle school. So do your civic duty this Tuesday, November 19 at 8PM and come to The Moon at Union Pool!

With these blustery guests...


Seaton Smith
 (Just For Laughs)

Kenny Pickett and his band

Jim Tews (Just For Laughs, SF SketchFest)

Cocoon Central Dance Team (MoMA PS1, BAM)

Boat (UCB Sketch comedy)


And these cinnamon-spiced special features...


Good Parts in Cinema History


The Forbidden Planet Comics Giveaway


Free tequila from Herradura Tequila


Kenny's Beanie Baby of the Month Club

Featuring The Moon Players: Nat Towsen, Bob Walles, Tim Skinner, Camille Harris, and Jordan Clifford

Doors at 8, show at 8:30
 21+ 
$5

at Union Pool
 484 Union Ave, Brooklyn

Take the G/L to Lorimer/Metropolitan. If you're driving, make sure not to get distracted by the majesty of nature's bounty as once-green leaves give way to warmer hues and float gracefully onto the road.

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Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour is this Friday!

Halloween may technically fall on a Thursday, but any real New Yorker knows that Halloween in the city lasts for two weekends, five parties, and at least one parade. So don your best Zombie Joey Ramone costume this All Saints Friday and head down to UCB East at 7:30 to meet that prince of the night (he sleeps in), Moon co-host Nat Towsen!

Be sure to reserve your tickets (free of charge) by clicking on these creepy, slanted words. This ghoulish evening shall also feature these creeps: Joe Garden

co-founder of and former columnist/editor for The Onion

writer and producer at Adult Swim

co-author of The New Vampire's Handbook: A Guide for the Recently Turned Creature of the Night

proprietor of Joe's Cold Beverages

Anthony Atamanuik

writer and silent actor for 30 Rock

member of the legendary improv troupe Death By Roo Roo

frequent performer at UCB's ASSSSCAT 3000

Bridgid Ryan

contributor to Hello Giggles

appears in the upcoming Coen Brothers film, Inside Llewyn Davis

skilled ukelele player

And be prepared for these terrifyingly fun features:

Downtown History (eerily informative)

NYC Trivia (win haunted prizes)

Actual ghosts of real dead people (invisible)

Sponsored by Forbidden Planet NYC (the planet is forbidden because it is full of ghosts). $5, all ages If you're younger than 16, just don't freak out.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East 153 E3 Street at Avenue A Manhattan

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THE MOON CMJ SPOOKTACULAR

Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 8PM

Union Pool 484 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The College Music Journal Music Marathon is here again, which is normally a very SCARY time for The Moon. This year, however, we've been invited to participate. So we're going to make it a very SPOOKY time for YOU! 

We've booked a bone-chilling bunch of punkers, ghouls, rock-boys and witches to scare and impress! Tap toes with us and terror at staggering talent you will never possess...

Ghastly Guests:

Valley Lodge (Rock Music featuring Moon Favorite Dave Hill)

The Story Pirates (Live Theater Written by Children)

Marcellus Hall (Railroad Jerk, White Hassle)

A special appearance by TRAGEDY (An All Metal Tribute to The Bee Gees and Beyond)

Frightfully Featuring:

An All-New Music Video from Camille Harris

The Forbidden Planet NYC Comics Give-A-Way

The Moon Players Jordan Clifford, Tim Skinner & Camille Harris

Good Parts in Cinema 

...and much, much MORE!

Drift on down to Union Pool. Before you know it your bones will be dancing and the rest is sure to follow!

Hosted by Bob Walles & Nat Towsen

$5/21+

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L to Lorimer/G to Metropolitan. If you're driving the Google Maps car, make sure not to Buzz before you Drive.

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Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour is this Friday

Are you freaking out, man? If not, you've probably been spending too much time uptown riding in carriages and ignoring doormen. The East Village isn't dead yet, so join Moon co-host Nat Towsen at UCB East this Friday, October 4 at 7:30 for a taste of lower Manhattan culture past and present.

With some of the best performers in the city:

Wyatt Cenac

long-time correspondent for The Daily Show

wrote for King of the Hill

starred in the film Medicine for Melancholy

mc chris

self-made rap superstar

voices characters for Sealab 2021, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and other Adult Swim shows. 

Plus:

Downtown History (a multimedia educational experience)

NYC Trivia (win fabulous prizes from local businesses)

Standup and New York stories from your host, Nat Towsen

$5

All ages

Reservations are free to make, so make yours today by clicking on these words! 

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Thank you for welcoming us back. Everyone on The Moon had a great time on Tuesday and we'd like to thank everyone who made that great time possible. First are foremost, thank you to our supportive and loyal audience, who came out in droves in spite of our curious but relaxing summer absence. Thank you to our fantastic guests, Hannibal Buress, Kate Berlant, Marina Franklin, and the members of the Camille Harris Band.

Thank you to our hilarious guest cast members, Ishah Janssen-Faith and Jamie Brew! We encourage you to check out their other work by clicking on their names. Thank you to our tech/production crew: Kenny Pickett on tech, Paul Lacen at the door, Steve Conrad behind the video camera, and Alex Fischer behind the photo camera (who took the above photo and many more to come!).

Thank you to the good people at Union Pool: Ed behind the bar, Taylor at the sound board, and Bravo and Harry on security. Lastly, we'd like to thank our sponsors: Forbidden Planet NYC, Prestone Printing, and Herradura Tequila. We'll see you all on October 15!

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Marina Franklin has been added to tonight's show!

We are happy to announce that the hilarious Marina Franklin will be performing on The Moon tonight. You might recognize Marina from her appearances on Chappelle's Show, The Late Late Show, and The Jay Leno Show. She is a fantastic comedian and we're thrilled to have her on board. Marina Franklin joins our already-packed lineup of Hannibal Buress, Jessi Klein, Kate Berlant, and the Camille Harris band. We'll see you at Union Pool, tonight at 8!

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The Moon is Back!

The fall is a time for returning; whether to the Ivy-choked brick halls of a private college campus, or to the silver giants of the financial district after a couple of extra weeks on Martha's Vineyard.

For everyone else, there's The Moon!

  We are glad to announce that The Moon will be returning to Union Pool Tuesday, September 17 at 8 PM to begin another monthly residency! We have a lot of entertainment for you and we've been on vacation with our families, so it's all pent up. We haven't had a chance to release it, so come on down to Union Pool and catch what we've been saving for you!

  With Special Guests:

Hannibal Buress (30 Rock, Comedy Central hour-long special)

Jessi Klein (Comedy Central Presents, Best Week Ever!)

Kate Berlant (Time Out's "Comics to Watch")

Featuring:

Music from Camille Harris's all-new Silly Jazz EP!

The Forbidden Planet NYC Comics Give-a-way

Come catch up with us! On-hand will be The Moon Players, Tim Skinner, Jordan Clifford and Camille Harris, and they have much to tell you about why Summering in the Hamptons just isn't cool anymore! 

  Hosted by Bob Walles & Nat Towsen

  $5/21+  

Union Pool 484 Union Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211

Take the G to Metropolitan or the L to Lorimer. If you are driving, don't forget to put the top up on your convertible.

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Native New Yorkers, transplants, and even god damn tourists: Take a "trip" to Downtown past and present with your "tour guide" Nat Towsen. This southbound "crazy bus" will "make stops" at all sorts of cool scenes, from Comedy Avenue to Poetry Lane, from Animation Alley to Delancey Street. This "wild ride" starts this Friday, August 2, at  7:30 PM at UCB East.

With special "co-passengers": Christian Finnegan

Internationally touring superstar comedian

Seen on Chappelle's Show, Best Week Ever, and other fine television programs

Reverend Jen

Curator of the Lower East Side Troll Museum

Author of Elf Girl (Simon and Schuster)

Host of the legendary downtown open mic, the Anti-Slam

Paganomation

Stop-motion animators for LEGO

Screening new work, plus a brief Q&A

Moss Clothing

NYC-based independent streetwear label

Partnering with the show this month to give away some cool swag!

Along for the "ride," the Downtown Variety Regular Features:

Downtown History: a multimedia, educational experience

Local Business Swag Giveaway

New York Trivia

Cool music from local musicians

Reservations are free to make and going fast! Reserve your seats today. $5 Most ages welcome. If you're too young to drive, sit on a phonebook or just hang out in the back. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East 153 E 3rd Street (at Avenue A) Manhattan, NY Take the F to Delancey or 2 Ave, the D to Broadway/Lafayette, the 6 to Astor Place, or just hoof it if you live in the area. You could also take the M14A if you're not afraid of the bus.

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Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour returns to UCB East

Join Moon co-host Nat Towsen in the neighborhood of his upbringing for a show that's jam-packed with downtown culture for the native New Yorker or the intrigued transplant, this Friday, June 7 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets sold out last month. Reserve them for free here.

This month's guests and some interesting factoids about them: Chris Gethard

hilarious comedian, storyteller, and improvisor

host of The Chris Gethard Show on MNN 

appeared in the Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg film The Other Guys

Bob Holman

tremendous poet and advocate for poetry

founder of the Bowery Poetry Club

introduced slam poetry to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Ophira Eisenberg

Host of NPR's Ask Me Another

Host for the Moth

Author of Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy

The Downtown Variety Regular Features:

Downtown History: a multimedia, educational experience

Local Business Give-away: Free comics from Forbidden Planet

New York Trivia

Music from local musicians

$5 Most ages welcome. If you're in the single digits, just be cool about it.

at UCB East 153 E 3rd Street, Manhattan

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How to find us at the HOWL! Festival today

We will be performing at the "Beatification Station" in the Northeast corner of the park, by 10th Street and Avenue B, next to the basketball courts. 3PM (really, we can't start late)

with music from Shonali Bhowmik, comedy from Seth Herzog, and juggling from Will Shaw. FREE Click here for more info.

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The Moon at the Howl Festival - Sunday June 2, at 3pm

  "Hard rain's gonna fall means something's going to happen." -Bob Dylan  Whether a Hard Rain's gonna fall or not, The Moon's appearance at The 2013 HOWL! Festival is definitely going to happen! Whether we will it to happen or whether Will will happen to be there, a hard Moon's gonna fall…straight onto Tompkins Square Park! With Special Acts So Outta Sight They'll Have to Re-Name it Tompkins Hep Park:

the hilarious comedy of Seth Herzog

the fantastic juggling of Will Shaw

Featuring The Moon Players: Jordan Clifford and Tim Skinner Hosted by Bob Walles & Nat Towsen! Sunday June 2, 2013

3PM

Tompkins Square Park

Catch us on the "Beatification Station Stage" (this is the name of the stage on which we will perform). FREE! ALL AGES! COME ONE, COME ALL! IMPORTANT: This will be The Moon's last live appearance of the season. Please come enjoy this relaxing Sunday performance with us before we retire to the Sea of Tranquility for the summer to write a novella and spend some much needed time with our kids.

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Thank you for making our 79th show real.

Tuesday's show was a lot of fun, and a wonderful way to say our temporary goodbyes before taking a break for the summer. Thank you to everyone who came out to laugh and dance with us. This was one of the best crowds we've had, and certainly the best looking.

Thank you to our talented guests, Har Mar Superstar, Cocoon Central Dance Team, Myq Kaplan, and Mark Normand.

Thank you to our crew of professionals, tech director Lee Goffin-Bonenfant, live stream director Dan Zimmer, cameraman Steve Conrad, ticket taker/bouncer Peter Naas, and merch pusher Brandi Lacen.

Thanks to our photographers Matt Katz (who shot the above photo) and Alex Fischer. Many more of their photos will be online soon.

Thank you to our sponsors, Forbidden Planet and Prestone Printing. Thanks to our streaming partners DailyMotion. And thank you to the good people at Union Pool (especially bartender Ed Ropke, sound engineer Taylor, and bouncer Bravo).

The Moon will return to Union Pool in September. But you can catch us in Tompkins Square Park on June 2 at 3PM as a part of the HOWL Festival.