Pins & Needles Comedy Took Over Secret Pour on January 30, 2026
On January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM, Pins & Needles Comedy returned with a packed night at Secret Pour—a show built where tattoo culture meets live stand-up, with the room feeling more like an underground event than a traditional club night. (Eventbrite)
Set inside Brooklyn, Secret Pour’s setup is tailor-made for intimate comedy: a neighborhood bar vibe with an event-ready space that keeps the laughs close and the crowd loud. (Secret Pour)
The lineup that set the tone early and never let up
Oddball Matt (Opener)
Oddball Matt opened the night and did exactly what a great opener is supposed to do—hit hard immediately, get the crowd going fast, and raise the floor for every set that followed.
Annan Chaudhary
Annan was sharp, confident, and fully commanding—funny throughout, with the kind of stage presence that keeps a room locked in between laughs.
JJ Arias
JJ is always a crowd favorite, and this night was no exception. He brought the energy, had the room with him, and showed off an amazing back tattoo that landed perfectly in a show built around ink.
Aaron Kaplan
Aaron is one of the most underrated comedians working right now—every line got a reaction, and the crowd was howling. He even promoted the night directly from the venue on show day, which tracks with how much momentum his set created in the room. (Instagram)
Matt Rivera (Headliner)
Visiting from Texas, Matt Rivera headlined with total control—tight pacing, big punches, and a crowd that stayed locked in. He’s also a regular in the Kill Tony universe, which matches the kind of confident stage presence he brought to Secret Pour. (HudPost)
Hosting moment: a live tattoo on stage
Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann hosted and ran a hilarious bit that set the temperature for the room early. Then they delivered the moment people kept talking about after: Taylor tattooed Justin live on stage—pure Pins & Needles energy, and exactly the kind of “this could only happen here” detail that makes the show feel like an actual event, not just a lineup.
Special thanks: the people who keep the night running clean
Huge thanks to Peter Girl at the door—an incredible comic and an even harder worker. Door is make-or-break for a ticketed show, and he handled it like a pro: steady, reliable, and locked in.
The headliner we missed (for now)
Daniel J. Perafan was originally scheduled to headline, but a scheduling conflict kept it from happening. The disappointment was real—he’s a serious talent, and the kind of performer who fits the Pins & Needles room perfectly. He’ll be on upcoming shows. (The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club)
Why this show works in Brooklyn
Pins & Needles Comedy isn’t trying to be a comedy club night—it’s a tattoo-culture-forward stand-up show with a DIY edge, plus the extras that turn a night out into a story you repeat later. That identity is explicit in the brand’s own framing, and Secret Pour’s event-friendly atmosphere makes it land. (PINS & NEEDLES COMEDY)
