Otto's - Events

6PM Frank Wood Presents: Bands and NYC Unplugged- The core of NYC's best bands at 1AM with The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM

9-1030 Zach Erwin and Robyn Frank host a rotating group of the best local up-and-coming comedians.
http://zachjerwin.wix.com/comedian#!mondays-at-otto's

Kyle presents his many friends and side projects from live band Karaoke to way out jazz madness to oompah bands!

New York's most eclectic draw-a-thon invades Otto's for a night of art, music, comedy and surprises! So grab your pad & pencils and join in. $15 cover

7-830PM Comedy, the most important meal of the day.

Father Vincent Presents a Haven for Creatures of the Night, Freaks, Geeks, and your Average Joe to have Fun and Dive in to the Sounds of D.J. SPAZ and D.J. CAGE 23 Spinning - 80's, New Wave, Synth-pop, Goth, Industrial,+. Entertainment includes Horror, SciFi, Action, Anime movies all night long, and on occasion..Guest D.J.s, a Dance Floor, live bands & performers. VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!

7-830 RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. America is in the funeral procession. In an effort to get this dying art form off life support host Matt Nagin features unique, groundbreaking acts: comedy-magicians, quirky improv groups, mimes etc. He also insists all comics riff for at least one minute.

Copycat: A night of cover songs.
Dj Xerox spin crazy covers and rocking remixes of all the hits (rock, indie, old wave and new)
PLUS Live music acts in the back room. Some of your favorite artists play cover versions of their favorite songs.

4-6PM Rew & WhO?* is the quirky, raw show fearturing 'riZing starz & living legendz'..in & passing thru NYC...we r setting up shop at the fantabulous *Otto*S ShruNKen Head* the best bar in town.. Happy Hour..wednesdayz 4-6pm ...watch & listen to the 'ANDY WaRHoL 15 minutes of FaME inTerviewz w/ LiVe performances & fun fun fun...alwayz informative & alwayzzzz surprizes..... http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rew-who

DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) hosts an evening of Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week as well as the occasional live performance by local & national Ska acts!

8PM-9:30PM
Merriment and Mortification A Night of Comedy with NYC's Best Up and Coming Comics.
Fun giveaway's and prizes

8-10pm The Last Thursday of the month your favorite Hillbilly balladeers are back! These talented young lads will enchant you with their renditions of 50's rockabilly and hillbilly lovesongs as well as their own originals.

NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety show encourages its performers to play, invites its audience to hang out afterwards to share feedback & shoot the breeze, and concludes each show with a Cheap Door Prize giveaway.

6-730 Comedy, the most important meal of the day.

All the fun of the 80s without the crime!!

DJ UltraV and DJ Omega play Tag Team style from 10pm-4am brand new and classic favorites in 80's/Electro/Indie/Punk-funk/Geek Rock. Expect to hear the likes of IAMX, 33HZ,The Infadels,Kasibian,Elkland,Hot Hot Heat,Robots in Disguise,The Knife,Chromeo,The Mobius Band, Manhead and more. LIVE BANDS & SPECIAL GUEST DJ at Midnite.

NYC's only Rockabilly (50's Rock n' Roll) Party.
Listen to good music, show off your vintage clothing and dance Jive, Bop and Stroll (Beginners who want to learn should come early)!
Has been featured in The New York Times, Flaunt Magazine & MTV News.

7-8:45PM
Improvised indie rock. If we have to explain, you wouldn't understand.

DJs KITTYBEAT, CAPT HEARTLOCK, AND DR. JONES host this night of 60's Garage, Psych, Mod and Surf! Guest DJs every month and live music.

UNSTEADY FREDDIE known as "The Ed Sullivan of Surf", is a passionate cheerleader for the instrumnental surf-beat music genre. This is due to his wildly popular Monthly SURF-ROCK SHINDIG concert series which he has been running successfully at a tiki bar in NYC called OTTO's SHRUNKEN HEAD, featuring 4 reverb-drenched bands every first Saturday of the Month!! And no shows are ever alike!! He is also known for his internet radio show, TWANG SHEBANG. Unsteady Freddie archives a lot of live music events, such as those at OTTO's, which can be viewed at his YouTube Channel

This comedy mic hosted by savvy and sweet host Katrin Hier, takes your burgeoning ideas to the next level with this free mic. Hone your craft and feel supported in a warm downtown environment. Open to musicians and other performers as well. 4PM-7PM. FREE, One drink minimum. 5 minutes. First come first serve sign up.

4-830 Join the 8mm Movie Matinee gang for a monthly live horror-hosted film screening, dj, & variety show that needs to be seen to be believed! Super8/8mm/16mm digest-length horror/sci-fi//cartoon/classic hollywood films! All analog, no digital nuttin! Puppets! Giant 1930's robot battles! The Humili-Wheel! Free popcorn! Actually, it's A FREE FOR ALL! AHHHH!!!!

FRANK2FAR and his guest DJs spin rockabilly, hardcore, ska, 80's nu-wave & classic punk

Mike Mortician & guests spin the rockabilly voodoo & rhythm'n'ooze from 10pm to oblivion! With some of the most incredible, Psycho-Rock-a-Billy bands performing from all over the world!

7PM-8:30PM RIFFAPALOOZA: Comedy is dead. America is in the funeral procession. In an effort to get this dying art form off life support host Matt Nagin features unique, groundbreaking acts: comedy-magicians, quirky improv groups, mimes etc. He also insists all comics riff for at least one minute.

The Copycat Tribute to Siouxsie and the Banshees
Bands play sets of originals and covers in the back room
DJ Xerox and his special guest DJ Ultra V spin all covers up front.
9PM SWORD & SLAVE
10PM NADIA KAZMI
11PM THE NEVER EVERS

An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.

9PM PRECIOUS BONES
10PM KATIE'S MONEY
11PM OLD NUDE

DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) and Johnny Metro hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week as well as the occasional live performance by local & national Ska acts!

9PM The Straphangers
10PM The Blame
11PM Eleventh Hour
12AM WWIX

8PM THE BLOODY MUFFS
9PM THE HORNY BITCHES

Mike Mortician & guests spin the rockabilly voodoo & rhythm'n'ooze from 10pm to oblivion! With some of the most incredible, Psycho-Rock-a-Billy bands performing from all over the world!
tonight's very special guest...NIKKI HILL!

6:00PM THEY LIVE
6:45PM ACOUSTIC SKA
7:30PM THE VENTERS
9:00PM WADADA
10:00PM VIC RUGGIERO
NYC UNPLUGGED - The Core Of NYC's Best Bands
And later:
11:00PM PHIL SHOENFELT & PAVEL CINGL
1:00AM The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM

New York's most eclectic draw-a-thon invades Otto's for a night of art, music, comedy and surprises! So grab your pad & pencils and join in. $15 cover

7PM-8:30PM Comedy, the most important meal of the day.

9PM woolly mammoth panic attack comedy show
10PM Esrede

Father Vincent Presents a Haven for Creatures of the Night, Freaks, Geeks, and your Average Joe to have Fun and Dive in to the Sounds of D.J. PARADOX and D.J. CAGE 23 Spinning - 80's, New Wave, Synth-pop, Goth, Industrial,+. Entertainment includes Horror, SciFi, Action, Anime movies all night long, and on occasion..Guest D.J.s, a Dance Floor, live bands & performers. VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!

An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.

8-10PM The Last Thursday of the month your favorite Hillbilly balladeers are back! These talented young lads will enchant you with their renditions of 50's rockabilly and hillbilly lovesongs as well as their own originals.

DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) and Johnny Metro hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week!

7PM-8:45PM
Improvised indie rock. If we have to explain, you wouldn't understand.

9PM Johnny Sideshow and the FeeJee Mermaids.

DJs KITTYBEAT, CAPT HEARTLOCK, AND DR. JONES host this night of 60's Garage, Psych, Mod and Surf! Guest DJs every month and live music.

10PM THE LUNAR ORBITS
11PM LONDON EGG
12m The METRO STYLEE REUNION AFTERPARTY! Help Andy Shaw and his bandmates celebrate their first show in 13 years!

4PM-8:30PM
Join the 8mm Movie Matinee gang for a monthly live horror-hosted film screening, dj, & variety show that needs to be seen to be believed! Super8/8mm/16mm digest-length horror/sci-fi//cartoon/classic hollywood films! All analog, no digital nuttin! Puppets! Giant 1930's robot battles! The Humili-Wheel! Free popcorn! Actually, it's A FREE FOR ALL! AHHHH!!!!

9PM Tsunami Of Sound
10PM Bongo Surf
11PM The WrayCyclers
12AM Commercial Interruption

6:00PM KATZU
6:45PM ON THE SUN
7:30PM RUSSELL BOOKER EXPERIENCE
8:15PM BAD TEENAGE MOUSTACHE
10:00PM BUDDY LOVE
After the bands: FRANK WOOD presents: NYC UNPLUGGED - The Core Of NYC's Best Bands 11:00PM ILLICITIZEN
1:00 The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM

7PM-8:30PM Comedy, the most important meal of the day.

9PM WEEP
10PM BAKERSFIELD BAKERS

6:30PM Jonesy
7:00PM Aeon Of Ether
8:00PM Rew
9:00PM Tied For Last
10:00PM Mr Clit & The Pink Cigarettes
11:00PM Dolly Rocker Ragdoll

An after work stress reducer for the underground at heart. Spinning punk, psycho-billy, goth new wave industrial and alternative.

7:30-9:30PM DEE POP'S PRIVATE WORLD
10PM SINSONICS

DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) and Johnny Metro hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week!