COMEDY—She blasted onto the national consciousness with a set about being diagnosed with breast cancer, and had to cancel her sold-out show in November because of a ruptured cyst. But comedian Tig Notaro isn’t going to let a little sickness stop her at this rescheduled show. Her sets are as healthy as a horse with wonderfully awkward moments. MARJORIE SKINNER
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, 8 pm, $25, all ages
BASKETBALL—Even though sports fans twitch at the mere presence of a Los Angeles team in our city limits, Blazers vs. Clippers never hits the frothy rage that a Lakers game incites, although the Clips are legitimately good, and one of the biggest obstacles to a Blazers championship. Maybe it’s because the words “The Clips are legitimately good” will never not sound like science fiction. BOBBY ROBERTS
Moda Center, 1 Center Court, 7 pm, $20 & up, all ages
If Christians boycott Blazer games, there will be an 80% decline in attendance and revenues.
Try to stay on topic please.
You’re right that “Clippers” and “good” still don’t seem like two words that go together, despite their records these past many years. I wonder if the name “Clippers” is holding them back (or rather, holding us back). Maybe they should change their name to the Shears.