Neighborhood Darlings is a standup show, but also a community council meeting with cocktails!

 

Neighborhood Darlings began as a monthly show in February 2022, and has a history of packing out venues across the city including Club Cumming, The Gutter, and StandUp NY.

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As a show, Neighborhood Darlings deeply values community. Neighborhood Darlings strives to feature LGBTQIA+ performers, emerging comedians, and diverse voices across lineups. Neighborhood Darlings is an inclusive space where everyone and anyone is always welcome to make friends and have a laugh! 

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Hosted by Michael Abber, past  line ups have included: Ashley Gavin (Netflix), Jay Jurden (The Tonight Show), Dylan Adler (The Late Late Show), Martin Urbano (The Tonight Show), Vanessa Jackson (SNL), Punkie Johnson (SNL), Devon Walker (SNL), Asha Ward (SNL), Moses Storm (HBO), Alex Edelman (Just For Us), George Civeris (Comedy Central), and Sabrina Wu (JFL). 

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The show has been featured on Timeout NY, @Newyorkers on Instagram, The Comedy Bureau, Comedy Cake, and more! Most recently, Neighborhood Darlings was part of the 2023 New York Comedy Festival.