Next Gen Comics (ft. Kalliope Barlis)
Sunday, May 24, 2026
4:00 PM
New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side
192 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Scheduled
About This Event
Next Gen Comics, a showcase of emerging comics, features New York–based stand-up Kalliope Barlis at New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side. Her work is presented mainly in live club settings; she favors clear setups and close observation, with limited public-facing releases and a stage approach that lets the room’s energy guide the pacing.
About Next Gen Comics
Next Gen Comics is a live stand-up showcase presented at New York Comedy Club’s Upper West Side room, part of the city’s long-running pipeline from open mics to working stages. Featured performers include Kalliope Barlis, alongside other rotating comics, keeping the set list tied to the week’s voices and concerns. In a New York tradition, the format treats comedy as a public record of daily life, filtered through craft. Its value is in how clearly it maps shifting tastes and pressures in the city.
About the Artist
Kalliope Barlis
Kalliope Barlis is a New York–based stand-up comic appearing at New York Comedy Club in Midtown. Her work is presented in live club settings, including the “Next Gen Comics Mother’s Day Show (ft. Kalliope Barlis).