March 9–11: Michael Blackson A stand-up comedian in the vein of Eddie Murphy, this funny man was discovered by Ice Cube a decade ago and is also known as “The African King of Comedy.” March 16–18: D.L. Hughley This comedian’s creative arsenal is non-stop; he’s starred in reality series, S.O.B.: Socially Offensive Behavior, and D.L. Hughley Breaks the News. Showtimes: Fri. 7:30/9:45 p.m., Sat. 7/9:30 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m., $30-$35. Nyack Levity Live, 4210 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, 845.353.5400; www.nyack.levitylive.com
March 10: The Borowitz Report Live with Andy Borowitz Join this best-selling author and comedian, who has written satirical news for The New Yorker since 1998, as he takes his show on the road. In 2001 he created the Borowitz Report, a satirical news column that has garnered him a large following. 8 p.m., $55+. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St, Tarrytown, 914.631.3390; www.tarrytownmusichall.org
March 16: The Irish Comedy Tour A clever group of comedians, whose ancestors have called the Emerald Isle home, have brought their boisterous Irish humor to the Hudson Valley. Comedians include Derek Richards, Mike McCarthy, Damon Leibert, and Derrick Keane. 8 p.m., $20+. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, 914.739.0039; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com