Vocabaret's five hosts have racked up more than 100 titles at pun competitions around the world, and they build each month's show around a new language theme. Expect puns, tongue twisters and surprisingly nerdy word history, the kind of evening The New York Times called a night of witty wordplay. If you do the crossword in pen, this is your Friday.
What to expect
An hour and a half of rotating segments: competitive punning, sketches and short talks about where words come from. Caveat's room is small and the crowd is enthusiastic and participatory.
Good to know
- F to East Broadway or 2nd Av, or J/M/Z to Essex St.
- Advance tickets are cheaper than the door price.
- Word nerds of all stripes will enjoy it; no expertise needed.
- Food and drinks are available during the show.
- The theme changes every month.
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Common questions
What is Vocabaret?
A monthly variety show about language and wordplay, hosted by five pun champions.
How long is it?
About an hour and a half.
