# Pins & Needles Comedy > Pins & Needles Comedy is a live, professionally produced stand-up comedy show in New York City in which tattooed comedians perform full sets in minimal stagewear under the tagline 'Strip Down for Stand-Up.' It is hosted and produced by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann, runs in bars, theaters and alternative venues, and is not a burlesque show, strip show, or open mic. Tagline: Tattoo culture meets stand-up comedy Location: New York City Producers: Taylor Drew (Host & Producer), Justin Hartmann (Host & Producer) Website: https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinsandneedlescomedy/ ## Pages - [Home](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/): Home page of Pins & Needles Comedy, a New York City stand-up comedy show created and run by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann. Shows Instagram reels from recent nights and the latest news posts. - [Shows](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/shows): Show listings for Pins & Needles Comedy, the New York City tattoo-culture stand-up show run by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann. Each listing carries the date, venue and address, door and set times, ticket link and price, the comedians on the bill, and the guest tattoo artists and vendors working that night. - [Pins & Needles: Bad Decisions](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/bad-decisions): Pins & Needles: Bad Decisions is a free weekly stand-up comedy show every Thursday at 9 PM at Pixelated Records, 792 Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood, Queens, New York City, hosted by Taylor Drew. Before the show the audience sends in a decision they haven't made yet, by phone or at https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/bad-decisions. Four comedians perform, then the host draws two or three submissions at random and the lineup gives that person advice. Submissions can be anonymous or carry the sender's name. It is a spin-off of Pins & Needles Comedy and is not a roast. - [News](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news): The news archive for Pins & Needles Comedy, hosted by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann: recaps of past shows, upcoming lineups, guest tattoo artist announcements, and festival appearances including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. - [About Us](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/about): About page for Pins & Needles Comedy, an NYC stand-up showcase shaped by tattoo culture. Hosted and produced by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann under the tagline 'Strip Down for Stand-Up.' Includes the show's format, production requirements and brand marks. - [Shop](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/shop): Official merchandise store for Pins & Needles Comedy, the NYC stand-up show run by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann, selling t-shirts, tote bags and caps through Shopify. - [Contact](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/contact): Contact page for Pins & Needles Comedy, run by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew and Justin Hartmann, with booking, comic submission and press details for the New York City tattoo comedy show. ## What the show is Pins & Needles Comedy is a New York City–based production company creating original stand-up comedy shows built around vulnerability, individuality, and audience participation. We believe comedy is most powerful when people stop performing perfection and start telling the truth. Each of our shows explores that idea through a different format. Comedians might reveal the stories behind their tattoos, examine their worst decisions, or invite the audience to put their own regrets on trial. Whatever the theme, our shows create room for people to own the experiences that shaped them and find humor in the things they might otherwise hide. We started Pins & Needles because we wanted live comedy to feel less predictable. Our shows combine stand-up, storytelling, and crowd interaction to create something personal, unruly, and impossible to repeat exactly the same way twice. For audiences searching for alternative stand-up comedy in New York City, interactive comedy shows, and a night that goes beyond the traditional comedy-club lineup, Pins & Needles offers something with a little more nerve. ## FAQ - **What is Pins & Needles Comedy?** Pins & Needles Comedy is an NYC stand-up comedy show where tattooed comedians perform full sets in limited clothing, under the tagline 'Strip Down for Stand-Up.' - **Where does Pins & Needles Comedy perform?** The show runs in New York City bars, theaters and alternative art spaces, and has also played the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. - **Is Pins & Needles a burlesque or strip show?** No. It is professionally produced stand-up comedy. The limited clothing is a structural choice that makes the performer's body and tattoos part of the act. - **Who created Pins & Needles Comedy?** Pins & Needles Comedy was created by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew, who hosts and produces every show alongside Justin Hartmann. - **How do comedians submit to perform?** Comics can submit through the submissions link on the contact page or by messaging @pinsandneedlescomedy on Instagram. - **Who created Pins & Needles Comedy?** Pins & Needles Comedy was created by stand-up comedian Taylor Drew, who hosts and produces every show alongside Justin Hartmann. - **What does 'Strip Down for Stand-Up' mean?** Every comedian performs their full set in minimal stagewear so their tattoos and physical presence become part of the act. ## Weekly show Pins & Needles: Bad Decisions: Send in a decision. Four comedians talk it through on stage. Every Thursday · Doors 8:00 PM · Show 9:00 PM at Pixelated Records — 792 Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood. Free. 21+. Submit a decision at https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/bad-decisions. ## Upcoming shows No shows are currently announced. ## Past shows ## News archive - [Pins & Needles: Bad Decisions — A Free Weekly Comedy Show in Ridgewood, Queens Starts September 24](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-bad-decisions-ridgewood-comedy-show) — 2026-09-05 — Pins & Needles: Bad Decisions is a free weekly stand-up comedy show in Ridgewood, Queens. Every Thursday at 9 PM at Pixelated Records, 792 Onderdonk Ave. Premieres September 24. - [Pins & Needles Is Back From Edinburgh Fringe, and the Room Has Not Stopped Talking](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-is-back-from-edinburgh-fringe-and-the-room-has-not-stopped) — 2026-08-24 — Thirteen nights. One venue. More ink on stage than most comedy festivals see in a decade. Pins & Needles Comedy — New York City's tattoo-culture stand-up showcase — just wrapped a run at the… - [Pins & Needles Comedy Brings Tattooed Stand-Up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-brings-tattooed-stand-up-to-the-edinburgh-festival) — 2026-08-06 — The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 is once again transforming Scotland's capital into the world's largest celebration of live performance, and this year Pins & Needles Comedy is bringing its… - [Jul7 30th Recap: Ink, Laughs, and Brooklyn's Wildest Night at Pins & Needles Comedy](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/jul7-30th-recap-ink-laughs-and-brooklyns-wildest-night-at-pins-and-needles) — 2026-08-01 — If you were endlessly searching for the best underground events in Brooklyn this past Thursday, we hope you found your way to Secret Pour. If you didn't, prepare for some serious FOMO. - [Tonight in Brooklyn: Pins & Needles Takes Over Secret Pour — and Mr. Stitch Is Dropping Brand-New Flash](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/tonight-in-brooklyn-pins-and-needles-takes-over-secret-pour-and-mr-stitch-is) — 2026-07-30 — BROOKLYN, NY — July 30, 2026 — Tonight, comedy and ink collide. Pins & Needles Comedy returns to Secret Pour in Bed-Stuy for its signature "Strip Down for Stand Up" show — and this time, tattoo… - [Mr.Stitch Makes His Pins & Needles Debut July 30 at Secret Pour](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/mr-stitch-makes-his-pins-and-needles-debut-july-30-at-secret-pour) — 2026-06-28 — When Pins & Needles Comedy returns to Secret Pour on July 30 at 9 PM, the night will mark a major introduction: Mr.Stitch is stepping into the spotlight as the featured artist. - [Submissions Are Now Open for Pins & Needles at Edinburgh Fringe](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/submissions-are-now-open-for-pins-and-needles-at-edinburgh-fringe) — 2026-06-27 — Pins & Needles Comedy is officially accepting performer submissions for our Edinburgh Fringe run. - [Pins & Needles Comedy Returns July 30 with Flash Tattoos, Artist Pop-Up, and Two POSER Comics](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-returns-july-30-with-flash-tattoos-artist-pop-up-and) — 2026-06-26 — Pins & Needles Comedy is back at Secret Pour on Thursday, July 30 at 8:30 PM for another tattoo-heavy night of stand-up, flash art, artists, drinks, and New York City comedy that does not feel like… - [Pins & Needles Comedy Audition Open Mic — June 25th at 9 PM](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-audition-open-mic-june-25th-at-9-pm) — 2026-06-20 — Pins & Needles Comedy is throwing an audition open mic, and we want to see what you've got. Tattooed, non-tattooed, brand new, ten years deep — all comics welcome. You get five minutes to show us… - [May 28th Pins & Needles Comedy at Secret Pour | New York City Tattoo Comedy Show Recap](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/may-28th-pins-and-needles-comedy-at-secret-pour-new-york-city-tattoo-comedy) — 2026-06-06 — On May 28, 2026, Pins & Needles Comedy returned to Secret Pour in New York City for a night that felt less like a standard comedy show and more like a full underground art event. - [Pins & Needles Comedy Adds a Secret Screening of Two Short Films After the Stand-Up Show](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-adds-a-secret-screening-of-two-short-films-after-the) — 2026-05-28 — Pins & Needles Comedy is adding another layer to tomorrow night’s show: after the stand-up portion, we’re hosting a secret screening of two short films. - [Rob White Dropped the Flash Sheet for Pins & Needles Comedy — Tattoos Available Tomorrow Night](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/rob-white-dropped-the-flash-sheet-for-pins-and-needles-comedy-tattoos-available) — 2026-05-28 — Rob White just dropped the flash sheet for tomorrow’s Pins & Needles Comedy show, and yes, you can actually get the designs tattooed after the show. - [Rob White Brings Comedy, Custom Portraits, and Fresh Ink](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/rob-white-brings-comedy-custom-portraits-and-fresh-ink) — 2026-05-21 — Rob is the owner of Black Duck Tattoo, and he went all in for this show. - [Rob White Turned the Pins & Needles Comedy Lineup Into Tattoo Flash](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/rob-white-turned-the-pins-and-needles-comedy-lineup-into-tattoo-flash) — 2026-05-19 — For this Pins & Needles Comedy show, featured artist Rob White did something that pulled the whole night into his world before anyone even stepped on stage: he drew the comics in tattoo flash style. - [Pins & Needles Comedy Is Looking for Scotland Comedians for Edinburgh Fringe](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-is-looking-for-scotland-comedians-for-edinburgh-fringe) — 2026-05-08 — There are comedy shows where the lights come up, someone grabs a mic, and the night behaves exactly how you expect it to. - [Pins & Needles Comedy Returns to Secret Pour on May 28 with Stand-Up, Tattoos, Art, and Pop-Up Vendors](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-returns-to-secret-pour-on-may-28-with-stand-up-tattoos) — 2026-05-08 — On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Pins & Needles Comedy returns to Secret Pour in New York City for another night of stand-up, tattoo culture, visual art, pop-up vendors, raffles, flash tattoos, and the… - [L Train Productions Brings Comic Books, Shirts, and Stickers to Pins & Needles Comedy at Secret Pour](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/l-train-productions-brings-comic-books-shirts-and-stickers-to-pins-and-needles) — 2026-05-05 — At a time when many New York City comedy shows still rely on the same formula — a bar, a microphone, a lineup, and a flyer — Pins & Needles Comedy has been building something more visually specific.… - [May 28th Deven Pagliaro Brings Abstract and Character Paintings to Pins & Needles Comedy](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/may-28th-deven-pagliaro-brings-abstract-and-character-paintings-to-pins-and) — 2026-05-05 — Some comedy shows start when the first comic grabs the mic. Pins & Needles Comedy starts before that. - [Pins & Needles Comedy Announces May 28 Lineup at Secret Pour](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-announces-may-28-lineup-at-secret-pour) — 2026-05-05 — Pins & Needles Comedy returns to Secret Pour on Thursday, May 28, 2026, bringing tattooed stand-up, visual art, pop-up vendors, raffles, and after-show tattoo energy back to New York City. - [Rob White Featured Artist at Pins & Needles Comedy | Tattoo Artist and Stand-Up Comedian](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/rob-white-featured-artist-at-pins-and-needles-comedy-tattoo-artist-and-stand-up) — 2026-04-22 — There are some artists whose work speaks for itself, and then there are artists whose whole life tells a story. Rob Whiteis one of those artists. - [Pins & Needles Comedy in Bushwick on March 26 Featured Mark Vegas, Live Stand-Up, and One of the Best Underground Comedy Shows in New York City](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-in-bushwick-on-march-26-featured-mark-vegas-live-stand) — 2026-04-04 — On March 26, Pins & Needles Comedy put on the kind of Bushwick show that reminds you how flat most live comedy can feel when nobody bothers to give it a point of view. This one had one. The room had… - [Mark Vegas Is Bringing Stand-Up Comedy, Animation, and South Side Chicago Energy to Pins & Needles Comedy on March 26](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/mark-vegas-is-bringing-stand-up-comedy-animation-and-south-side-chicago-energy) — 2026-03-09 — Some people have one thing. Mark Vegas has a whole operating system. - [Pins & Needles Comedy x Taylor Drew Roast Recap (Feb 26)](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-x-taylor-drew-roast-recap-feb-26) — 2026-03-07 — Some shows in New York City are good because the comics are good. Others are good because the room is good. On February 26, at Telephone (247 Varet Street)—an intimate, red-lit Brooklyn venue known… - [Pins & Needles Comedy x The Roast of Taylor Drew – February 26 at 9PM](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-x-the-roast-of-taylor-drew-february-26-at-9pm) — 2026-02-17 — On February 26 at 9PM, Pins & Needles Comedy presents a crossover event at 247 Valet Street that merges its tattoo-forward stand-up showcase with a structured roast tournament built around stand-up… - [Pins & Needles Comedy Is Heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe — Here’s How to Support](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-is-heading-to-the-edinburgh-festival-fringe-heres-how) — 2026-02-03 — Pins & Needles Comedy is officially aiming for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest and most influential comedy festival in the world. To make that happen, we’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign… - [Pins & Needles Comedy Recap: Tattoo Comedy Night at Secret Pour (Jan 30, 2026)](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-recap-tattoo-comedy-night-at-secret-pour-jan-30-2026) — 2026-02-02 — 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… - [Pins and Needles on Fire: Feb 26 at Hellphone — 8PM](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-on-fire-feb-26-at-hellphone-8pm) — 2026-02-02 — Pins and Needles on Fire is the crossover of Pins & Needles and Taylor Drew’s birthday roast—the one that got snowed out on Jan 25 and came back meaner. - [Pins & Needles Comedy Holiday Show NYC: Stand-Up, Live Tattooing, and a Packed Night at Secret Pour](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-holiday-show-nyc-stand-up-live-tattooing-and-a-packed) — 2026-01-14 — The Pins & Needles Comedy Holiday Show lit up New York City on December 17, 2025, delivering a sold-out-style night of stand-up comedy and tattoo-inspired performance at Secret Pour (1114 DeKalb… - [Pins & Needles Comedy NYC: Live Stand-Up & Tattoo Culture at Hell Phone — November 8, 2025](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-nyc-live-stand-up-and-tattoo-culture-at-hell-phone) — 2026-01-14 — Pins & Needles Comedy returns to New York City on November 8, 2025, bringing its signature blend of stand-up comedy and tattoo-inspired art to Hell Phone. Hosted every show by Taylor Drew and Justin… - [Pins & Needles Comedy Review: A Standout New York City Comedy Show Blending Stand-Up and Tattoo Culture](https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/news/pins-and-needles-comedy-review-a-standout-new-york-city-comedy-show-blending) — 2026-01-14 — Pins & Needles Comedy continues to carve out a distinct lane in the New York City comedy scene, and this lineup proved exactly why the show has become a must-see NYC comedy event. Hosted by Taylor… ## Feeds - Sitemap: https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/sitemap.xml - RSS: https://pinsandneedlescomedy.com/rss.xml