We’ve filled January and February with comedy shows because winter is the worst.

The start of a new year can often be a daunting thing: You’ve got resolutions that -let’s face it- you’re going to eventually break, it’s still dark and cold out all the time, and the sheen has worn off your Christmas presents so you once again have nothing to do ever.

Don’t panic. That’s where this handy list of comedy shows coming to SteelStacks comes into play. Seeing live comedy is the best way you can spend a night. Especially in winter, when everything is cold and scary. It’s scientifically proven, probably.

So don’t hibernate this winter – put on your fancy sweatpants and make your way to SteelStacks for any/all of the following:

The Regularly Scheduled Shows

There are a handful of shows that happen on a regularly scheduled basis. That doesn’t make them less special, on the contrary, it makes them dependable ways to get out of the house.

• ManDudeBro: Every Friday, 10:30pm – Longform improv comedy from Lehigh Valley Style’s “Best Local Comedian” 2015
• The Associated Mess: Every-other Saturday, 10:30pm – Shortform improv in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway”
• TWO LAUGH MINIMUM: Every-other Thursday, 8pm – A showcase of stand-up comedy featuring some of the area’s best stand-ups:
  • Pat House: 1/7
  • Alex Marx: 1/21
  • Michele Biloon: 2/4
  • Alex Grubbard: 2/18
• Improv Comedy Power Hour: Every-other Thursday, 10pm – Improv comedy from our very own house teams

The “Best” of YouTube – 1/9 – buy tickets

It’s an improvised take on viral videos, weirdo vlogs, and everything that is YouTube. Be prepared for shock and awwwww-that’s cute. Also, weird stuffs. You’ve been on YouTube before right? This could be all-sorts-of amazing weird.

Dry Humor: Stand-up for Recovery – 1/13 – buy tickets

January 11th, 2016 will mark Liz Russo’s 5 year sober-anniversary and she wants to celebrate with laughter, while also giving back! Liz and her clean and sober comedian friends will entertain you by sharing their experience, strength, and hope through humor. This show is a benefit for the non-profit Livengrin Foundation For Addiction Recovery.

Ban Bailey of “Cash Cab” – 1/16 – buy tickets

Before he got behind the wheel of The Cash Cab, Ben Bailey began his career as a Stand Up comedian. Don’t just believe this sentence you’re reading, google it. Dude even has two Comedy Central specials. Why not have someone drive you to this show? Who knows, maybe “Cash-Uber” is a thing now.

SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival – 1/22 and 1/23 – buy tickets

It’s two marathon days of non-stop comedy featuring more than 50 different improv teams from around the country! Friday is headlined by New York’s Christian Capozolli (RECKLESS THEATRE). Saturday features a performance from Chicago’s Improvised Shakespeare Company! Check out the complete lineup here.

Cameron Esposito with Rhea Butcher – 1/30 – buy tickets

Chances are that if you own a TV, you’ve seen Cameron Esposito. For example, she’s appeared on (deep breath) Comedy Central, TBS, CBS, NBC, E!, IFC, HBO Canada and Cartoon Network. Cameron has also been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Marie Claire and has performed at top festivals like Montreal’s Just for Laughs, Bonnaroo, Outsidelands, SF Sketchfest and many more. So basically, there are lots of people who are telling you she’s awesome so SEE THIS SHOW!

Chris Gethard – 2/5 – buy tickets

Comedian Chris Gethard is the creator and host of “The Chris Gethard Show,” a variety and talk show that began as a stage show at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre in New York before becoming a weekly live public access show during the summer of 2011. Last year, TCGS was picked up by Fusion which aired 10 hilarious episodes, including one just for dogs. The AV Club says the Chris Gethard Show “undoubtedly belongs in the conversation with the best of TV” and the New York Times called it “an often riveting experiment in seat of the pants broadcasting.” Chris also plays the role of Derek in the Comedy Central series “Broad City,” had a recurring role on the last season of NBC’s The Office and can be seen on the silver screen in “The Heat” and “The Other Guys.”

After his show, Chris will be joining ManDudeBro to perform some improv at 10:30.

Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding – 2/12-14 and 2/19-20 – buy tickets

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! It’s the return of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding – a one-of-a-kind night of entertainment. It’s an Off-Broadway show staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch but participates directly, from the first toast to the last slice of cake. The New York Times calls it “audaciously imaginative” and Variety says “it’s worth not missing.”

The “Best” of OK Cupid – 2/14 – (tickets aren’t on sale yet)

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by making fun of the best-of-the-worst of internet dating? It’s an improvised show tackling internet creepers, online dating and all-things OK Cupid. Perfect for a first date, a 300th date, or no date at all.

Ryan & Steve Bust-a Movie: Cool As Ice – 2/20 – buy tickets

Stop, collaborate and listen. Ryan and Steve are back with a brand new edition of their “Bust-a Movie” franchise! Watch as comedians Ryan Hill and Steve Bost make fun of one of American cinema’s worst achievements: Vanilla Ice’s “Cool As Ice.” It’s two comics, two microphones and one hella terrible movie.