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The Drunk Texts: Forsooth, Jaws!
Sat, Jul 5th 2025
9:00pm to 11:00pm
The RAT NYC
The legendary quest to rid Amity Island of the most famous shark in history gets the Shakespearean treatment in Forsooth, Jaws! or, The Taming of the Shark. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic film and the world premiere performance at The RAT NYC! You’re guaranteed a shark sighting, as well as plenty of booze<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-drunk-texts-forsooth-jaws/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Drunk Texts: Forsooth, Jaws!"</span></a>
Hot Gossip Comedy Show
Tue, Jul 15th 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm
The RAT NYC
Local gossip Jonathan van Halem (Clickhole) pauses his perpetual gab-sesh to host an evening of stand-up comedy at The Rat. Featuring Devon Walker (SNL) and Hotel Art Thief (Vulture)!
Drunk Black History: Museum of Food and Drink Edition
Thu, Jul 31st 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Museum of Food and Drink
Join comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) for a one-of-a-kind, booze-fueled deep dive into the delicious side of Black history. Featuring a stellar lineup of comedians, including Onika McLean (Law & Order), Punkie Johnson (SNL), and LaShana Daniels (For the Cocktail Culture) who will be recounting the stories of overlooked figures and moments in<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/drunk-black-history-museum-of-food-and-drink-edition/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Drunk Black History: Museum of Food and Drink Edition"</span></a>
The Drunk Texts: Harry the First, or The Knave Who Hath Liv’d
Fri, Aug 1st 2025
9:00pm to 11:00pm
The RAT NYC
Join The Drunk Texts for our annual celebration of Harry’s birthday at Harry the First, or The Knave Who Hath Liv’d Friday, August 1st at 9pm at The RAT NYC. Relive Harry’s first year at Hogwarts like never before – in Shakespearean verse with tons of drinking games! And a portion of proceeds from the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-drunk-texts-harry-the-first-or-the-knave-who-hath-livd/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Drunk Texts: Harry the First, or The Knave Who Hath Liv’d"</span></a>
Hot Gossip Comedy Show
Wed, Aug 13th 2025
7:00pm to 8:30pm
The RAT NYC
Local gossip Jonathan van Halem pauses his perpetual gab-sesh to discuss audience-generated gossip, as well as host an evening of stand-up comedy. Featuring Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride), Nico Carney (Late Night with Seth Meyers), and Caitlin Peluffo (Fallon).
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sat, Aug 23rd 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-23/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sun, Aug 24th 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-24/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sat, Aug 30th 2025
6:00pm to 7:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-30/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>
A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND
Sun, Aug 31st 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
The RAT NYC
“A Pot of Basil, or, Thank You for Being a Friend,” a new surreal comedy by Heather Jeanne Violanti, will play at The RAT NYC on weekends from August 23–31, 2025. In the world premiere of Violanti’s surreal comedy, a would-be writer trying to run away from her unhappy life has her plans put on<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-pot-of-basil-or-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/2025-08-31/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A POT OF BASIL, OR, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND"</span></a>