Explore NYLaughs’ from a new perspective, with our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Inside, you’ll find stories, audio, videos, and photos that bring our work to life—from a welcome message to highlights from past events across New York City.
Whether you’re planning your next outing or browsing from home, the guide makes it easy to discover NYLaughs anytime, anywhere—and get a deeper feel for NYC’s comedy scene beyond the stage.
Featured in our Bloomberg Connects guide
• Welcome and About Us (Audio & Highlights)
Start with a quick listen to what NYLaughs is about from our founder Suzette Simon: free comedy as a cultural force, building community across NYC’s public spaces.
• Attend an Event
Find the best way to join us: how to RSVP, where to check schedules, and what to know about accessibility since venues vary across boroughs.
• Past Events (Video & Highlights)
Relive standout moments from recent seasons, including festival and partner-program highlights, with photos and videos.
• Meet Our Supporters and Partners
A look at the institutions and civic partners who help us turn public spaces into stages—from Lincoln Center to The New York Public Library, plus many more.
• Awards and Grants
Explore the recognition that helps power our mission and expand free laughter across the city.
• Get Involved
Stay connected through social and community links, and learn how to support NYLaughs.
About Bloomberg Connects
Bloomberg Connects is a free digital guide that showcases cultural organizations worldwide—from museums and art institutions to performance venues and sculpture parks. The app makes arts and culture accessible anytime, anywhere, directly from your mobile device.
We’re proud to partner with Bloomberg Philanthropies to bring our story to a global cultural platform. After all, comedy is also a form of culture! For over a decade, we’ve transformed NYC’s most iconic venues—Lincoln Center, Union Square, Battery Park City, the New York Public Library—into stages where free, unique comedy experiences build community and prove laughter is also a civic right.
Now, through Bloomberg Connects, you can explore our journey: the events that defined us, the partnerships that amplified our mission, and the comedians who trusted us with their craft.
