The Bridgetown Comedy Festival is in full swing! Check out our full schedule here. Tonight, here are some shows to put on your dance card:
New Negroes
Every time I see a set from LA stand-up Baron Vaughn, he brings something completely new to it (this might have something to do with the fact that he's a classically trained actor as well as a comedian). You can't really go wrong with any of Vaughn's appearances, but this showcase, which he hosts and which highlights a strong lineup of African American stand-ups anchored by Portland's own Nathan Brannon, seems especially essential. MEGAN BURBANK
w/David Gborie, Tone Bell, Solomon Georgio, Yusef Roach, Mia Jackson, Richard Douglas Jones, Quincy Jones; Kill Rock Stars Stage at Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, Fri June 3, 9 pm, $20
Aimee Mann & Ted Leo
Not only is Aimee Mann alt-rock royalty, she's also got a dry sense of humor. While it might not be apparent in her somber solo work or former new wave band 'Til Tuesday, her onstage banter with Ted Leo in their collaboration the Both showcases Mann's deadpan wit. If you're unfamiliar with her musical work, you might recognize Mann from her many TV and movie cameos. Whether she's playing a toeless nihilist kidnapper in The Big Lebowski, Fred and Carrie's housecleaner in Portlandia, or doing a bit with Patton Oswalt or Paul F. Tompkins, Mann has discreetly immortalized herself in America's music and comedy landscapes. ANNA McCLAIN
w/John Roderick, James Urbaniak, Rhea Butcher; Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark #110, 8 pm, $25-30
Baked
Go to Baked unprepared, and you might think you walked into the wrong show. You didn't! It's just that Baked hosts Steve Agee and Brendon Small happen to be musicians as well as brilliant comedians. Their showcase follows suit, and it's a great opportunity to be amazed by stand-ups who can also play guitar solos backed by a bunch of pros. MB
w/Sara Schaefer, Jonah Ray, Julian McCullough, Eliza Skinner, Walter Ino, Peter Griffin; Kill Rock Stars Stage at Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 7 pm, $25
The Court of I, Anonymous
The weekly Portland Mercury column (full disclosure: you are reading this on the Portland Mercury website right now) is brought to life on the Bossanova Ballroom stage. Featuring performances by Greg Behrendt, Curtis Cook, and Clare O'Kane. Hosted by Bri Pruett.
Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E Burnside, 6 pm, $10
