An annual tradition: Sandra Bernhard celebrates the end of the year with multiple sold-out shows as Joe's Pub!

Darren Criss, with friends Charlene Kaye and Theo Katzman, hosted a super-secret benefit for Toys For Tots at Joe's Pub on Sunday afternoon!

A year-end double dose of Our Hit Parade: the best songs of 2011, followed by a tribute to Disney. These are some highlights from both shows, featuring our hosts Bridget Everett, Neil Medlyn, and Kenny Mellman

Joe's Pub hosted the highly-anticipated New York debut of UK soul sensation Michael Kiwanuka. His full length recording "Home Again" will be released in 2012, but the lucky patrons of Joe's Pub heard it first!

The Losers Lounge ended their year with a 3 night tribute to Diana Ross and The Supremes. Here are some shots from Thursday and Saturday.

The Joe's Pub debut of Hahn-Bin, a virtuoso classical violinist who's combination of romantic violin and theatricality was surely one of the Pub's highlights of the year!

A Joe's Pub regular (and co-host of "Our Hit Parade"), Bridget Everett and her band The Tender Moments treated her faithful audience with an evening of belting, bawd, and (yes) tender moments.

A holiday celebration benifiting the "It Gets Better" organization, hosted by Sunday Morning Mimosas with guests including Nellie McKay, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Tituss Burgess, and more! Visit itgetsbetter.org for more information on their good work.

New York's own Suzanne Vega returned to Joe's Pub, playing songs from her recent career-spanning retrospective rerecordings, including classics "Marlene on the Wall", "Luka", "Tom's Dinner", and more.

Funkmaster reknowned Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads, and more) introduced Joe's Pub to his expanded band the Bernie Worrell Orchestra, with guests including Jimmy Destri (Blondie).

"Southern Nights": Allen Toussaint's contribution to the New York Voices series featured stories and songs from the New Orleans legend.

The New York Voices series continues with a new piece by Angelique Kidjo (directed by Jo Bonney), featuring traditional songs and stories from Benin's (and now New York's) singer Angelique Kidjo.

The cast of the Public Theater's production "King Lear" broke character for an after-hours party of music and clowning, hosted by cast member Bill Irwin and his musical cohort Doug Skinner.

Bridget, Neil, and Kenny host Our HIt Parade, their monthly survey of the country's top songs. This weeks guests included Molly Pope, Jenn Harris, Sherry Vine, and Nina Perrson with Nathan Larson.

NO PLACE TO GO: the latest entry in the Pub's New York Voices series, playwright/songwriter/fact-checker Ethan Lipton created a song cycle meditation on office life and job lose in today's economy.

Broadway's own Daniel Breaker (Passing Strange, Shrek) and Condola Rashad (Ruined, Stick Fly) presented an evening of pop and soul in an intimate setting at the Pub.

Taylor Mac concluded his fall residency with a tribute to the 1880's classic "The Mikado". Complete with Wandering Minstrels and Three Little Maids, this Mikado was celebrated by Taylor and guests Lady Rizo, Erin Markey, and Davina Cohen.

Toshi Reagon premiered "LINES", a new theater piece commissioned by Joe's Pub for their New York Voices series. Performed by Toshi Reagon & Big Lovely with actors, in collaboration with Lear DeBesonnet and Winter Miller.

ORDAINED: The New York Voices series at Joe's Pub presents the ever-elegant Lady Rizo, in a new piece directed by Niegel Smith.

Rachael Sage and Rachelle Garniez headlined "Piano Driven Women", a benefit supporting the good work done by the Mill Street Lofts.

Joe's Pub welcomed the return of Morley to the refurbished room, celebrating the release of her new recording with a collection of songs old and new.

A stellar night at Joe's Pub, benefiting the Freedom Theater of Jenin.. Hosted by Public Theater director Oskar Eustis, with musical guests Aimee Mann, David Byrne, Suzan-Lori Parks, Angelique Kidjo, Palestinian rappers DAM, and student of the Freedom Theatre.

Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three treated the Pub with their roots-based collection of Country and Blues songs.

Brooklyn's own The Loom played to an energetic audience of old fans (and new).

EMEFE brought the late-night Afrobeat to Joe's Pub, with a smoking set of originals and covers from the legacy of Fela Kuti.

On this night, Taylor Mac began the preparatory work for his upcoming epic 24 history of music. This weeks survey: the 1970s.

Sxip Shirey (Illuminati Orchestrii) and Rhiannon Giddens (Carolina Chocolate Drops) debuted their new project at the Pub.

This edition of Losers Lounge asks the age-old question: Peter Gabriel or Phil Collins. (Peter wins again)

Indie legend Willie Nile rocked the house this evening at Joe's Pub

Putumayo Records launched the release of their disc "Acoustic Cafe" with performances by Pub regular Greg Naughton and the band Brown Bird.

Pub regular Bob DiPiero helped launch the opening week with guests mega-star BIlly Currington, David Lee Murphy, and Scotty Emerick

Joe's Pub reopens after 3 months of major renovation - a jewel in New York's club scene has just gotten better! And who else to celebrate opening night but Stew and Heidi and an off-kilter revisiting of music from "Passing Strange".

Martha Wainwright played to a capacity crowd at the Cooper Square Hotel, the temporary home for Joe's Pub during renovations.

The CMA Songwriters hosted their last visit to Joe's Pub before the venue goes on hiatus, with ringleader Bob DiPiero along with Clay Walker, Mark D. Sanders, and Carson Chamberlain

Wyatt (the band, Maddy Wyatt, the Wyatt family, and guests) played music from their new release at Joe's Pub, with guest singer Alonzo Velez joining in.

Guitar god Gary Lucas brought the recent incarnation of Gods and Monsters to Joe's Pub, with guest vocalists Jann Klose and Qian Yi.

Sxip Shirey celebrates his birthday with family and friends at Joe's Pub, with guest appearances by Rachelle Garniez, Sonny Singh, Ned Rothenberg, Rachael Price and many other musical Friends.

Now in its 7th year, the CMA Songwriters Series brings the best of Nashville to the Big Apple for an evening of song, stories, and occasional drinking! This night included Opry legends "Whispering" Bill Anderson and Steve Wariner along with Dean Dillon, Craig Wiseman, and the irrepressible host Bob DiPiero.

Amadou & Mariam continued their intimate New York shows at the Cooper Square Hotel, part of the Annie O. Music Series. Guest this night included Morley, Martha Wainwright, and Mino Cinelu.

Saturday was an international night as German pianist Hauschka manipulated piano sounds with Finnish drummer Samuli Kosminen, with opener Ólöf Arnalds from Iceland.

The latest edition of the Breithaupt Brothers Songbooks, should-be classics of American Musical Theater, performed by stars Kelli O'Hara, James Naughton, Catherine Russell, and more.

Joe McGinty, The Kustard Kings, and a plethora of wild and crazy talents combined to sing the praises of Neil Diamond. The Loser's Lounge shows are a regular treat at Joe's Pub, not to be missed!

Patrick Stump completes his residency at Joe's Pub with a high-energy set and a great band!

Morley returns to what she loves (and where she's loved) with new songs and old at Joe's Pub. Welcome back. . .

Steve Salett's latest project, The Poison Tree, was celebrated at a Joe's Pub CD release party, with guests including Dawn Landes and Lauren Balthrop. The starry audience included Norah Jones and members of The National, Guster, and Hem!

Taking a break from their tour with Dierks Bentley, Miss Willie Brown turned Joe's Pub into a honkytonk with their rockin' country sound.

Vanessa Rubin stars as Billie Holiday in "Yesterdays An Evening with Billie Holiday" at the Joe's Pub at the Public Theater. The show tells the story of Billie's tragic life through a fictionalization of her last club appearance.

The elegant Lady Rizo entertains the faithful at her regular Joe's Pub residence, with special guests The Bandana Splits.

Steve Martin joins The Steep Canyon Rangers for a night of songs and comedy, celebrating the release of their latest CD "Rare Bird Alert".

A staged reading of a new musical written by (and starring) Sandra Bernhard and Justin Vivian Bond, with Cole Escola, Anthony Holds, Jeremy Gender, and Amber Martin.

Founding band members George Cameron and Tom Finn reunite The Left Banke (Walk Away Renee, Desiree, etc.) for two shows at Joe's Pub. Joining them for the show were Mike Fornatale (lead singer) and Joe McGinty (keyboards) of The Loser's Lounge.

Photos of Lucius, musical guest at the Happy Ending reading series at Joe's Pub, March 2011.

Photos of guitarist/composer Giancarlo Vulcano celebrating the release of his CD "My Funny Detective" at Joe's Pub, with special guest Lenny Pickett and a string quartet performance by Flux.

Holcombe Waller celebrates the release of his new CD in his other hometown of New York, with local guests Justin Vivian Bond, John Kelly and Gabriel Kahane (with commentary from the audience by Penny Arcade).

Brothers Niall and Caoimhin Vallely celebrate traditional Irish music with New York's own John Doyle, at the Public Theater. Joining them for a couple tunes is third brother, piper Cillian Vallely.

Saturday night, early show: the Loser's Lounge Tribute to Freddie and Queen, complete with moustache and spangles and the usual Loser's Lounge gang.

The always delightful Mx Justin Vivian Bond, performing at the last of her current residency at Joe's Pub. With guests Hannah Cohen and Nathan Carrera.

Pictures of Bernie Worrell's funky band at Joe's Pub, including the great Melvin Gibbs on bass and Burnt Sugar guitarist André Lassalle.

Photos from a preview Mike Birbiglia's new show "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend", opening soon here in New York City.

Photos from the sold-out run of "Henry Rollins: 50", a celebration of his 50th birthday this week. Part-travelogue, part rant, it's all Henry Rollins.

New Orleans legend - composer, producer, arranger, and ambassedor - Allen Toussaint continues his Sunday brunches at Joe's Pub in January/February.