For more than 15 years, Carolines on Broadway has been hosting their “New Talent” nights on most Mondays and Tuesdays. Lower traffic nights, they’re where are the up-and-coming comics are relegated. See some of tomorrow’s talent along with some rather terrible stuff. It’s like the Open Mic of the comedy world. Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Find tickets.

For more than 15 years, Carolines on Broadway has been hosting their “New Talent” nights on most Mondays and Tuesdays. Lower traffic nights, they’re where are the up-and-coming comics are relegated. See some of tomorrow’s talent along with some rather terrible stuff. It’s like the Open Mic of the comedy world. Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Find tickets.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of P.T. Barnum, Barnum’s FUNundrum! is a special tour of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. It features more than 130 performers from six continents. See your favorites, plus new acts like pirates, mermaids and two-tiered trampolines. Show up early for a free preshow. Find Tickets, Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001.

Play live chess at the Marshall Chess Club from 1 p.m. to Midnight Monday. Chess 7 days a week as well. Membership at the club starts at $180 (for 6 months) if you live in New York City. 23 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10011. (212) 477-3716. Web site.