Comedy
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ENDING FOR THE SUMMER
The Happy Ending reading series heads off into a summer break with an evening of comedic readings. Jonathan Katz, aka “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist,” lip-synchs excerpts from his new direct-to-tape book “Finding the Disease That’s Right for You.” Joining him are comedians Todd Barry and Jon Benjamin. Tonight, 7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show, Happy Ending Bar, 302 Broome St. at Forsyth Street, 212-334-9676, free.
RIOTOUS RIVERS
Joan Rivers debuts fresh stand-up material at her slate of weekly performances. A portion of the proceeds goes to God’s Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Wednesdays through August 17, 8 p.m., the Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St., between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, 212-691-1900 for information, 212-868-4444 for tickets, $25.
GROUP LAUGHS
etc … (Experimental Troupe Comedy) presents an evening of theater sketches and social commentary. Performers include Seth Cooperman, Anne Johnson, and Gene Perelson. Tomorrow, 8 p.m., the Tank, 208 W. 37th St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues, 212-868-4444, $10.
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