Jan 13: Bobby Collins A comedian for adults, Collins makes astute observations about life and people around him for a quirky look at society’s oddities for a night of entertaining laughter. 8 p.m., $35+. • Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St, Tarrytown, 914.631.3390; www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Jan 19: Gilbert Gottfried A seasoned stand-up comic, he was a cast member on Saturday Night Live and starred in many TV shows and movies such as Problem Child and Beverly Hills Cop II. 9 p.m., $20. • Laugh It Up! Comedy Club inside Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 35 Main St, Poughkeepsie, 845.418.3989; www.laughitup.net
Jan 20: Capitol Steps In 1981, this comedy troupe began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people that employed them. This is political satire at its best as they dig into the headlines of the day, creating song parodies & skits from the absurd world of politics. 5 p.m. show only — 8 p.m. show sold out. $45+. • Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, 914.698.0098; www.emelin.org
Jan 20: Don Jamieson A comic known for sports-themed sketches, he presents his sarcastic take on everyday life and formerly was a host for VH1’s That Metal Show. For years he opened for Andrew Dice Clay and wrote comedy sketches for MTV — launching the careers of Jon Stewart, Kevin James, and Jay Mohr — while developing his own style of comedy. 8 p.m., $20. • Joker’s Comedy Club at G.W.’s American Burgers, 78 Brookside Ave, Chester, 845.345.1039; www.jokerscomedyclubny.com
Our Pick
Comedian Jim Breuer is one of the most recognizable and popular stand-ups in the humor industry known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions, and family-friendly routines. He performed on NBC’s legendary Saturday Night Live for four years, becoming a fan favorite for his original character “Goat Boy” and his on-the-mark impressions of actor Joe Pesci. Jan 12, 7:30 p.m., $32.50. The Chance Theater, 6 Crannell St, Poughkeepsie, 845.471.1966; www.thechancetheater.com