For the longest time, I have been such a fan of stand-up comedy. Something about telling a joke with such confidence is liberating. I had the great good fortune to…
Bridgetown Post-Fest: Minority Retort
It was clear that everyone was having a good time at the Bridgetown showcase of Minority Retort. By chance I ended up with what feels like the perfect seat at…
Never know where the night’ll go
Going out for the night? Be prepared Always be prepared for wherever the night takes you Most nights, I find it’s easiest to stay at home watching Netflix. When I…
Portland improv nights
Are you heading out for a night on the town, but you’re not sure how to get your kicks? Why not check out Portland’s growing improv comedy scene? There are…
Bridgetown Comedy Festival: a summer camp of comedians
The Portland-born Bridgetown Comedy Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary May 4–7. The event will kick off with a performance by Patton Oswalt on May 2 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The…
Off campus events calendar: April 11–17
Featured Event MUSIC 11th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night Saturday, April 15, 7 p.m. Alberta Rose Theatre $15, all ages Over a dozen musicians across genres pay homage to Lady…
Cocaine, Katy Perry, and taking fucking risks
Nick Thune’s ability to serenade audiences with the combined forces of guitar and comedy (at the same damn time) has certainly provided the springboard that has helped launch Thune to…
A big High Five for Brody Theater comedy students
The Brody Theater not only hosts an improv comedy night, High Five, every Friday night at 7 p.m. but they also teach comedy classes for those interested in being a…
Adequate comedy coming to Portland
Brian Regan’s unique ability to state the obvious has been his ticket to landing a place among the comedy greats. Reeling off howl-inducing sets about some of life’s more mundane…
Editor Pick of the Week: Harvey’s Comedy Club
A couple weeks ago, my cheeks and abs were killing me from laughing, at Harvey’s Comedy Club in northwest Portland. From the first of three openers to the main act,…