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James Adomian (Friday) The exuberant, sharp James Adomian (“Last Comic Standing,” “Comedy Bang! Bang!”) celebrates the release of his debut comedy album, “Low Hangin’ Fruit,” with the stand-up comedians Rojo Perez, Dan Soder, Tom Steffen, Jermaine Fowler, Kevin Barnett and Kate Berlant. At 8 p.m., the Creek and the Cave, 10-93 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, (718) 706-8783, creeklic.com; free. (Megan Angelo)
★ Big Terrific (Wednesday) Gabe Liedman and Max Silvestri, the hosts of this long-running Williamsburg show, welcome Eugene Mirman (“Bob’s Burgers,” Adult Swim’s “Delocated”), Emily Heller and Kate Berlant. At 8 p.m., Cameo Gallery, 93 North Sixth Street, Brooklyn, (718) 302-1180, cameony.net; free. (Angelo)
Comedy Central Corporate Retreat (Monday) This network-organized stand-up show includes, this time around, Joe Pera, Will Hines, Scott Moran, Phoebe Robinson, Ben Kissel and Gonzalo Cordova. Michael Che is the host. At 8 p.m., Upright Citizens Brigade Theater East, 153 East Third Street, East Village, (212) 366-9231, east.ucbtheatre.com; $5. (Angelo)
‘An Evening With Kirk Douglas’ (Saturday through Monday and Wednesday) This New York International Fringe Festival entry, a duet of one-act plays, features characters on both sides of the actor’s (completely fictional) death: the newlyweds who accidentally struck him with their car, and Saint Peter, who is tasked with welcoming Kirk Douglas at the pearly gates. Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1:45 p.m.; Monday at 3 p.m.; and Wednesday at 9:45 p.m., First Floor Theater at La MaMa, 74A East Fourth Street, East Village, (212) 279-4499, fringenyc.org; $15 in advance, $18 day of show. (Angelo)
Livia’s Castle of Enchantment (Thursday) Livia Scott, a city favorite and character extraordinaire, presents her monthly variety show, which is always inspired by a dead celebrity. On this night, Ms. Scott will play Billie Holiday, Sherman Hemsley and Truman Capote; she will be joined by the stand-up comic Jason Saenz and the band Happy Lives. At 7:30 p.m., Upright Citizens Brigade Theater East, 153 East Third Street, East Village, (212) 366-9231, east.ucbtheatre.com; $5. (Angelo)
RISK! Live (Thursday) Kevin Allison, an alum of the legendary city sketch group the State, hosts his award-winning storytelling show, in which guests are challenged to share intimate tales. Featuring Reggie Watts (“Comedy Bang! Bang!”), Marina Franklin, Jaqi Furback, David Balutanski and Erin Parker. At 9:30 p.m., Peoples Improv Theater, 123 East 24th Street, Manhattan, (212) 563-7488, thepit-nyc.com; $10. (Angelo)
★ Phoebe Robinson (Sunday) This comic and writer — Ms. Robinson is the woman behind the popular blog Blaria — headlines. Noré Davis is the host, and Jacqueline Novak is the opening act. At 10 p.m., Carolines, 1626 Broadway, at 49th Street, Manhattan, (212) 757-4100, carolines.com; $20, with a two-drink minimum. (Angelo)
‘The Underdeveloped and Overexposed Life and Death of Deena Domino’ (Saturday and Tuesday) Katie Hartman and Leah Rudick (of the popular sketch duo Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting) imagine the grown-up temper and travails of a former child reality star and pageant princess in this new show at the New York International Fringe Festival. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Kraine Theater, 85 East Fourth Street, East Village, (212) 279-4499, fringenyc.org; $15 in advance, $18 day of show. (Angelo)
