UPCOMING SHOWS in 2010

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Tues, July 6 at 9:30pm
The Delancey
168 Delancey (Clinton & Attorney)
$8 at the door

Burlesque and Variety like you’ve never seen it before

This month the return of the original Minsky Girl
CUTLASS SUPREME!!! aka Juliet Jeske
And Burly-Q Favorites
Bea B Heart
Sapphire Jones
Lil Miss Lixx
Minnie Tonka

With Variety Guests
Comedian Jen Kwok
Michelle St. Darling with her spinning baton

And Joe the Shark on Door
Sticky Ricky as the sexy stage python

And Sugar spinning tunes with DJ Cub and Gogo dancers all night long!

Fri, July 9 at 7pm
Splurge
Happy Ending
302 Broome Street (Forsyth/Eldridge)
Free!

Jena Friedman, Matt McCarthy, Rob O’Reilly, Sean Patton, Jen Kwok & Snaked! Hosted by the fabulous Carolyn Castiglia! We gon perform our new song “Take You Home” live! Togethaaaa!

Fri, July 16 at 8pm
Binghamton University Alumni Comedy Night
The Creek
10-93 Jackson Ave (Long Island City)

Pappy Parker Players from the past 18 years get together for a night of comedy! Join other BU Alumni for a comedy reunion at this fun theater, bar and restaurant with open air patio. The show is free and there will be drink specials for Binghamton Alumni! If you remember the Rat, the Brain, and Lois Defleur, come join us!

Sat, July 17 at 7pm
Sulu DC
U Street Music Hall
1115 U Street NW (Washington, DC)
Tix available here

Massive Concert with SNRG, Stone Forest Ensemble, and Magnetic North + Taiyo Na. Hosted by Regie Cabico & moi!

Fri, July 23, 9pm
Mouth to Mouth Open Mic
Featuring Ed Lin and Jen Kwok
Asian American Writers Workshop
110-112 West 27th Street, Sixth Floor
$5 suggested donation; open to the public
Writers/performers – Sign up for a 5-minute slot starting at 8:30pm

Sat, July 24 at 9pm
Music/Comedy at Vox Pop
Vox Pop
1022 Cortelyou Road (Brooklyn)
Freeeee

Allman Bros themed variety show in this adorable cafe.

Sat, Aug 28 at 9:30pm
I’ve Got Munchies
Ochi’s Lounge (under Comix)
353 W. 14th Street
Free, 1 item min

Variety show!

Sat, Oct 16
Sulu DC
Washington DC – Location TBA

Performing a set at this soon-to-be one-year-old DC branch of the Sulu Series.

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Past Shows

…June 2010….

Sat, June 26 at 7pm
Kollaboration NY
Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
$15 Presale, $40 Presale VIP (see link above)

Kollaboration brings the search for groundbreaking Asian American talent to New York City, home to some of the greatest performers in the world.

Wed, June 23 at 8pm
PRIDE PANIC!
Nowhere
322 E 14th St (1st/2nd)

Nowhere and Charlie Vázquez are proud to present (and we mean PROUD) PRIDE PANIC! – a multicultural and queer evening of words—and even music this time! Join host Charlie Vázquez and his assemblage of queer sorceresses and warlocks for an unforgettable evening of queer spell-making like no one else can do.

Fri, June 18 at 9pm
Mouth to Mouth Open Mic
Featuring Ed Lin and Jen Kwok
Asian American Writers Workshop
110-112 West 27th Street, Sixth Floor$5 suggested donation; open to the public
Writers/performers – Sign up for a 5-minute slot starting at 8:30pm

Thurs, June 17 at 9pm
Lasers in the Jungle
Luca Lounge
222 Avenue B, between 13th and 14th
Freeeee – with free pizza/drink specials!

Vince Averill, Jen Kwok (meeee), Mike Lawrence, and Tom Shillue!!!!!!!

Sat, June 12, 5-10pm
2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life
ACS – Asian Initiatives
Bayside Athletic Field
Flushing, NY
Event Directions Map
I’m co-hosting this community event to fight against cancer. American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Visit the Relay for Life website to register to walk at this event.

…May 2010….

Fri, May 21, 9pm
Mouth to Mouth Open Mic
Featuring Ed Lin and Jen Kwok
Asian American Writers Workshop
110-112 West 27th Street, Sixth Floor
$5 suggested donation; open to the public
Writers/performers – Sign up for a 5-minute slot starting at 8:30pm

Sat, May 15, 11pm
soloNOVA Arts Festival – Ones @ 11
PS 122
150 First Avenue
$10

The 7TH Annual soloNOVA Arts Festival’s late-night comedy show, featuring: W. Kamau Bell, Carolyn Castiglia, Christian Finnegan and Jen Kwok.

…April 2010….

Fri, April 23 at 10pm
Up Late with Candy Slice!
Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st Street, 8th Floor
$6

Sun, April 18 at 7pm
Mish Mash Improv
The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios
244 W. 54th Street – 12th Floor
$8

Completely improvised musicals and scenes based on your suggestions. Featuring: Karla Chandler, Jason Delo, Mark Hoglund, Susan Kaessinger, Karin Karlander, Ross Rubin & Michael Venzor, with David Broome on Piano.

Sat, April 17, 9:30am-10:00pm
NYCAASC
Annual NYC Asian American Student Conference
NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South

Fri, April 16 at 9pm
Mouth to Mouth Open Mic: April
Featuring Ed Lin and Jen Kwok
Asian American Writers Workshop
16 W 32nd St, 10th Fl (btwn Bwy & 5th Ave)
$5 suggested donation; open to the public
Writers/performers – Sign up for a 5-minute slot starting at 8:30pm

This is the monthly open mic I co-host with Ed Lin! Join us this month as Ed reads from his new novel, “Snakes Can’t Run” and I premiere my new music video, “Take You Home“!

Tues, April 13 at 8:30pm
Combin-Asian
Laugh Lounge NYC
151 Essex Street
$10 + 2 drink min

Join Air Tabigue and I as we co-host this dope show on the LES with both dope Asian comedians and dope non-Asian comedians…basically all sorts of comedians that are dope and will be in the dope show. Yeahhh!

Mon, April 12 at 6pm
Comedy Show Fundraiser for American Cancer Society
Katra Lounge
217 Bowery (btwn Rivington/Prince)
Admission is $10 but will include a free drink
if you dont drink, its $5 for entry (no drink)

21+ Event
Happy Hour Drink Specials from 6-8pm
2 for 1 drinks(buy 1 get 1 free) selected drinks only. please ask.
$5 beers
$6 wines

All Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society

Sat, April 10 at 3pm
2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life – Flushing Kick Off Event
ACS – Asian Initiatives
Flushing, NY – Location TBA

I’m hosting the ACS Asian Initiatives Relay for Life on June 12 (see below). This is the kick off to put the word out and get people to register to walk!

Fri, April 9 at 6:30pm
hauskonzert die 4.
Private house concert in BK – friends, please contact me for more details!

…March10….

Fri, March 19 at 9pm
Mouth to Mouth Open Mic: March Attacks!
featuring StaceyAnn Chin & Vidur Kapur
Asian American Writers Workshop
16 W 32nd St, 10th Fl (btwn Bwy & 5th Ave)
$5 suggested donation; open to the public
Writers/performers – Sign up for a 5-minute slot starting at 8:30pm

Ed Lin and I have resurrected the popular open mic series at AAWW, THE non-profit that supports and advocates Asian-American writers. Last month, our first show attracted nearly 100 attendees, including a slew of amazing writers and performers. This month we feature the brilliant musings of writer StaceyAnn Chin and comedian Vidur Kapur, who are two truly unique and dynamic performers – you won’t want to miss them! And writers/performers, sign up for a slot to present your work at one of the most supportive mics in town.

Sat, March 6 at 7pm
Matchmaker: Speed Dating with Kavita Ramdya and Jen Kwok
The Asian American Writers’ Workshop
16 W. 32nd Street, Ste 10A
$20+ (prices vary, click event link above for details)

Tired of making eyes at readings and not approaching the hottie next to you? Wondering how you can meet people that’ll compliment your bookcase? Interested in hearing more about love in Asian America? Keep it in the family and let the Workshop help you find the one at our first ever speed dating event. The Asian American Writers’ Workshop presents MATCHMAKER, a special event about how we meet, mingle, and marry in Asian America.

Thurs, March4 at 6pm
Asian Americans for Hope Gala
2nd Annual Soiree for the American Cancer Society
Tribeca Rooftop
2 Desbrosses Street
Tickets are $175 each, more info on facebook event (above)

2nd Annual Soiree honoring Asian-Americans who have devoted their lives to the fight against cancer and for their professional accomplishments. This year’s honorees are: Korean American Community Foundation Steering Committee, Hon. Doris Ling-Cohan, and NYS Supreme Court Dr. Clifford Chao. Event will consist of a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, full dinner, desert and open bar.

Tues, March 2 at 7pm
Amnesia Wars
Parkside Lounge
317 East Houston Street
No cover, 2 drink min

Improv from hilarious improv group Amnesia Wars, with music and funniness by Jen Kwok!

…Feb10….

Tues, Feb 23 at 8pm
Positively Awesome!
Cellar 58
58 2nd Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th Sts)
No cover, 1 drink min

A very fun new comedy show I’m co-producing! Featuring top comedians with a relaxed party vibe! Abbi Crutchfield hosts, and soce, the elemental wizard performs a freestyle. My other favorites, Hari Kondabalu and Vidur Kapur are on the line-up as well – “yeah, I’m down with the brown, don’t even get me started…”

Sat, Feb 20 at 8pm
“If My Vagina Could Talk….”
V Day: A Benefit at Hunter College to Stop Violence against Women
$12 at Door, $10 advance tickets at Brown Paper Tickets
$10 at Door w/ student ID

Come support the other V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Produced by Madhatters Cabaret (MC) to benefit The Audre Lorde Project, Sanctuary for Family and New York Asian Women’s Center (NYAWC), featuring some truly amazing poets and DJs!

Fri, Feb 12 at 9pm
Mouth to Mouth Open Mic: Celebrate Your Lunacy on Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day!
Asian American Writers Workshop
16 W 32nd St, 10th Fl (btwn Bwy & 5th Ave)
$5 suggested donation; open to the public
Writers/performers – Sign up for a 5-minute slot starting at 8:30pm

graphic desgin by Diana Ho

Ed Lin and I are resurrecting the open mic series at AAWW, THE non-profit that supports and advocates Asian-American writers. This is our first show to kick off the series, so come out to celebrate the Year of the Tiger…and love! (Ed and I will also be on Asia Pacific Radio to talk about the series – tune into WBAI on Feb 9 at 7pm.)

Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9pm
Jen Kwok, Tinkerbel Tompsin and Juliet Jeske
Jalopy
315 Columbia Street
Red Hook, Brooklyn
F train to Carroll St (more detailed directions)
*SUBWAY NOTE: the G Train normally goes there, but it is not this weekend*
$10

graphic design by Donna Kwok

Join me and my favorite gals for songs, stories and sassafras in my favorite Brooklyn venue – FAVORITE! Check out the last time we performed here. I will be playing the full Kwok repertoire with my awesome band (Marco Buccelli, drums & Matt Butterman, guitar) at my favorite venue in NYC with my favorite fellow lady performers! Tink opens with her unique-as-hell Southern belle-on-Viagraandqualudes cabaret act (seriously dig this woman). Hosted by the indominatable accordionist/burlesque star extraordinaire, Juliet Jeske (indominatable). If you ever wanted to see three hot girls playing ukulele, banjo and accordion, this is the show for you!

…Jan10….

Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 7:30pm
The Shameless Self Promotion Show
Ochi’s Lounge (under Comix)
353 West 14th Street
Free, 1 item min

Ash Louis promotes his book, Soce The Elemental Wizard promotes his one-of-a-kind gay hip hop, Evan Morgenstern promotes his Jew beard and I (Jen Kwok) promote the show below (see below).

…Nov09….

Sat, Nov 7 – Time TBD
Asian American Writer’s Workshop’s
First Annual Asian American Literary Festival
powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street
Brooklyn, NY

Sat, Nov 21 – Time TBD
AAA Culture Shock
Columbia University
New York, NY

…Oct09….

Fri, Oct 9 at 8pm
Charm Face Album Release Party

FREE show! 21+over
Blarney Stone, 2nd Floor
410 8th Ave (Right outside of Penn Station/MSG by the corner of 31st)
New York, NY

The party starts at 8pm
The Jen Kwok experience will start at 8:30
The Comfort Food music video premiere will be at 9:30
and Charm Face will start at 9:45

Tues, Oct 20 at 8pm
ANT Fest with Soce, The Elemental Wizard
Ars Nova
511 W 54th St
$15 – Tix available here

The Elemental Wizard is your guide on this hip-hop adventure through music, dance and 8-bit video games. Created and Performed by Soce the Elemental Wizard. I’ll be rapping and doing other performance-y things with my good friend and the genius producer behind my song, “Date an Asian”.

…Sept09….

Sat-Mon, Sept 26-28 at 8:30pm
Big Girls Club (The Formula Play)
Here Arts Center
145 Avenue of the Americas (entrance on Dominick)
$15 Tickets – Onsale now at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/685565

An “American Girl Narrative” with a ticking-time bomb. Nancy, an ex-Quaker from the wrong side of the tracks wants to become a cheerleader at her new school. Will she, with the help of Jen her quirky sidekick Jen, be able to overcome the wrath of Lindsay Mack, the most popular girl in school? More importantly- will star athlete Brad ever love her back? A girly narrative is interrupted by moments of gut-wrenching ugliness, pacified with uncomfortable pleasures and simple honesty. Free goodies at the door from a fairy princess. Written & Directed by Leah Winkler. http://www.everywheretheatre.org

Sat, Sept 12 at 10pm
SNC Anniversary Show
Sage Theatre
711 7th Ave
$5 (no drink min)

Fundraiser for the NY Coalition for Hunger. Hosted by Evan Morgenstern, Rachel Axelrod, Jay Hoskins and Devin Sanchez. Featuring Mark Normand, David Cope, Ali Wong, and Leslie Goshko plus the SNC reunion of the band Tijuana Yacht Club And, very special guest: Walli Collins!

…August09….

Sun, Aug 16 at 8pm
DATE AN ASIAN World Premiere!
Sulu Series
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (btwn Houston and Bleecker)
$8/$5 for students with ID

This is the world premiere/live screening of my new music video, Date an Asian! Featuring some of the most talented Asian-American performers and artists in NYC, the video is an ode to the merits of dating that oft-forgotten group of hotties – Asian men. The premiere will also include performances from some of the comedians who appeared in the video: Phil Nee, Tommy Hudson, Narinder Singh, Eugene Chang, Keith Huang, Jamaal Sedayao, Binu Paulose and Joel Arandia.

Thurs, Aug 20 at 9:30pm
K-DATE COMIX
Comix
353 W 14th St (at 9th Ave)
$15 online, $20 at the door

The one and only matchmaking comedy show! Comics perform, then pair up members of the audience! Hosted by comedian Helen Hong!

Sat, Aug 8 at 9pm
Dirty Girls in Brooklyn!
Jalopy
315 Columbia Street (btwn Woodhull/Rapeleye)
F/G Trains to Carroll St
$10 Cover

Come down to Red Hook, where the girls are dirty, the times are old time-y, and the drinks flow all night long! Tinkerbel Tompsin brings the sultry Southern blues, and ukulele comedian Jen Kwok plays 99% new songs with a band (Marco Buccelli & Matt Buttermann + Another Guy)! Leslie Goshko opens and performs between sets with stand-up/character/sketch awesomeness. A little funny, a little dark, and pretty f***in dirty!

…July09….

Sun, July 19 at 2pm
Laughter in the Park
Central Park – Mineral Springs
(please visit website for a map)
FREEEE

Anthony Jeselnik! Leo Allen! Hari Kondabolu! Rob Lathan! Bobby Miyamoto! Me!

…June09….

Sat, June 27
Kollaboration New York
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 La Guardia Pl (at Washington Sq S)
BUY TICKETS!

Kollaboration New York brings the search for groundbreaking Asian American talent to New York City. Performances range from hip hop dance to acoustic vocals to rock bands – all competing to walk away with the title of New York’s #1 breakout Asian American talent.

…May09….

Sun, May 3
Asian Pacific Heritage Festival
Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza
47 St and 2nd Ave
Free. FREEFREEFREE. Outside!

30th Anniversary of the annual APA Heritage Festival, the largest Pan Asian outdoor event on the East Coast. Features live music and dance, martial arts, film screenings, children’s activities, arts and crafts and over a hundred participating organizations. Air Tabigue and I are co-hosting the latter part of the afternoon.

Tues, March 17
SRSLY LOL
9pm at Metropolitan
559 Lorimer Ave (btwn Devoe/Metropolitan)
Free + buy a drink

Three self-proclaimed “twisted fags”—H. Alan Scott, Garry Hannon and Bryan Wilson—host Metro’s new bimonthly comedy hour, which should loosen everybody up before Queer-a-oke.

Sat, March 14
The Jump
9pm on MNN
Channel 56 or www.mnn.org

I’m the co-host of this show that highlights New York’s best musicians.

Thurs, March 12
Asian American Writer’s Workshop
16 W 32nd St, 10th Fl (btwn Bway& 5th Ave)
7pm
$5 suggested donation

An evening of Asian American comedy co-curated by Laurel Fantauzzo and The Workshop including stand up by Jen Kwok, Kevin Nadal,Sheela Shrinivas and Ali Wong, and improv by Barkada: Kirk Damato, Terry Jinn, Erik Tanouye, Risa Sang-urai, and Becky Yamamoto.

Wed, March 11
Switzerland Neutral Comedy
7:30pm at The Tank
354 W 45th St btwn 8th and 9th Ave
$10

NY’s most laaaaid back comedy collective in new digs!

Mon, March 9
Entertaining the Bartender w/ Jena Friedman
8pm at Public Assembly
70 North 6th St
Free + please buy a drink!

Popular weekly Williamsburg showcase moves from Soundfix to Public Assembly! There are worse things to do on a Monday night than laugh for free and have a few beers. Jena Friedman gets this, and brings you the funny with her weekly standup/variety show, Entertaining the Bartender. Tonight’s guests include Matt Earlbach, from Important Things with Demetri Martin; adorable ukulele-toting (and CNN-approved Octomom parodist) Jen Kwok; and the Young Dads, who are kind of like Flight of the Conchords except they’re not Kiwis and have a weird obsession with making lists.

Sun, March 8
Denial Sundays
8pm at Rouge Wine Bar/Paris Commune
99 Bank St at Greenwich St
Free + please buy a drink!

Awesome line-up of comedians hosted by fellow Binghamton Alum, Matt Rittberg!

Sat, March 7
Ultimate Gossip Girl Summit
9:30pm at The PIT
154 W 29th St
$8

Crazy ridiculous Gossip Girl love fest that sells out FAST!!!

…February09….

Sat, Feb 28
The Jump
9pm on MNN
Channel 56 or www.mnn.org

I’m the co-host of this show that highlights New York’s best musicians.

Fri, Feb 27
Switzerland Neutral Comedy
9:30pm at The Tank
354 W 45th St btwn 8th and 9th Ave
$10

NY’s most laaaaid back comedy collective in new digs!

Tues, Feb 17
Auction!
7:30pm at Ochi’s Lounge
353 W 14th St (basement of Comix)
1 Item (food/drink)

Comedians humorously talk about and auction off an item to audience members.

Sat, Feb 14
The Jump
9pm on MNN
Channel 56 or www.mnn.org

I’m the co-host of this show that highlights New York’s best musicians.

Tues, Feb 10
Switzerland Neutral Comedy
8pm at Stain
766 Grand Street
FREE (buy drinks, though!)

The Brooklyn outpost of NYC’s most laaaid back comedy collective.

…January09….

Sat, Jan 31
The Jump
9pm on MNN
Channel 56 or www.mnn.org

I’m the co-host of this show that highlights New York’s best musicians.

Sat, Jan 31
Gowanus Creative Sessions: homegrown art
8:30pm (7:30pm doors)
478 President St, 2nd Fl (at Nevins St)
FREE + BYOB!!!

GCS is a monthly performance series for artists, comedians, writers, musicians, and people who make things to get together and share what they’re working on. It’s a casual gathering of creative people hanging out and sharing ideas. The mission is to document the art being made now (primarily in brooklyn, ny) and give artists an opportunity to build community. You don’t have to be an artist to attend, everyone is welcome.

Fri, Jan 23
9 Famous Irishmen
8:30pm at Gotham City Improv
48 West 21st Street, 8th Floor
$5 (FREE BEER!)

Hilarious sketch/improv group 9 Famous Irishmen host their friends, fellow sketch, stand-up and musical comedians like us – Tijuana Yacht Club!

Wed, Jan 21
Amnesia Wars
7pm at Parkside Lounge
317 E Houston St

Fri, Jan 16
Switzerland Neutral Comedy
10pm at Sage Theatre
711 7th Ave., 2nd floor between 47th and 48th St
$5

Showcase with NYC’s most laaaid back comedy collective.

Tues, Jan 13
Jammin Asian
8:30pm at Laugh Lounge NYC
151 Essex St
$10 + 2 drinks

Showcase of the best Asian-American performers in NYC.

Thurs, Jan 8
The Chris & Paul Show
9:30pm at Broadway Comedy Club
53rd St btwn 8th/9th Ave
$8 + 2 items (food/drink)

A super-tight show that Tijuana Yacht Club performs with modern vaudeville sketch duo Chris & Paul. Also featuring Geek Dreams. Please come support us, as we are trying to get a crowd so we can keep a regular Thursday night show!

Wed, Jan 7
Stand Up, Lie Down
7:30pm at Ochi’s Lounge (basement of Comix)
353 W 14th Street
1 item (food/drink)

Lisa Levy psychoanalyzes comedians after they perform their sets.

Fri, Jan 2
Rivers of Honey
9pm at WOW Cafe Theatre
59 East 4th Street
$10

A cabaret that features women of color. This month’s theme is manifesting your dream (ala Dr. King / Obama).