Where community gathers to celebrate the laughter and legacy of the Borscht Belt.
Where the laughs are loud, the stories are rich, and the legacy lives on. Our events celebrate Borscht Belt comedy, music, and culture through live performances, conversations, and unforgettable moments—past, present, and future.
Borscht Belt Serenade: A nostalgic musical journey with Jill Abramovitz
Sunday, May 17 | 2 PM
Borscht Belt Serenade
A nostalgic musical journey with Gideon Evans and Jill Abramovitz
Catskills Kinderlach: A Family Funday at the Borscht Belt Museum
Live music, crafts, and improv games for ages 2-10.
FREE with adult admission!
Las Villas of Plattekill & Ulster County: A look at the Catskills’ Hispanic resort legacy with Ish Martinez
Sunday, June 14 | 2 PM
Las Villas of Plattekill & Ulster County
A look at the Catskills’ Hispanic resort legacy
with Ish Martinez
Live on Zoom and in person | $15
Interactive Storytelling Experience with Host of The Moth Corey Rosen
Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Interactive Storytelling Experience with Corey Rosen (Host of The Moth Radio Hour)
Catskills Romance: Love & Desire Opening Reception
Join us for the highly anticipated premiere of our newest exhibition.
MEL BROOKS: The Birthday Party with Eddy Friedfeld, David Margolick & Danny Fingeroth
Sunday, June 28 | 2 PM
Celebrating Mel Brooks on His 100th Birthday.
Ed Friedfeld, David Margolick & Danny Fingeroth
Live on Zoom and in person | $18
Show and Tell with Allen Frishman
Live Events at the Museum
Sunday, April 26 | 2 PM
Show and Tell with Allen Frishman
Bring a Borscht Belt item or story
Ticket: $15
LAURA BOLIVAR EN ESPAÑOL
Saturday, Apr. 18 at 8:00PM
14 Market Street, Ellenville, NY
For Duolingo lovers, second generation Latin Americans, and native Spanish speakers, the Borscht Belt Comedy Club is trying something Nuevo for April: a Spanish-language night of chistes, risa, y aplauso.
Soy Laura Bolivar, comediante venezolana viviendo en Nueva York desde el 2015. Hago stand-up en español (y a veces en ingles, con acento y todo). Me he presentado en clubes como El Improv, Broadway Comedy Club y The Stand, salí en un especial de comedia en Amazon Prime y en 2023 me gane el premio a Mejor Comediante en los Hispanics American Awards (si existe y no fue mi mama la unica que votó).Me encuentras como @SoyLauraBolivar.
Museum Open!
Starting April 9, 2026. The Catskills Borscht Belt Musuem will be open Thursday - Sunday, 11 am - 5pm.
Borscht Belt Comedy Club
at Shadowland Studio
The laughs are back in the Catskills! Join us at Shadowland Stages for the Borscht Belt Comedy Club, happening every third Saturday of the month in beautiful Ellenville.
Discover upcoming live comedy events below.