Love Our Arts & Culture Coverage?
You can help fund it!

Give now

Comedy
Posted inComedy

Don’t Miss Portland’s Favorite (and Naughtiest) Live Game Show, “Two Evils with Arlo & Kate!”

It’s audience vs. a special guest comedian in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil!
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to our […]

Posted inComedy

Enter to Win FREE TICKETS to See the Hilarious “Road House: The Play” at the Siren Theater!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

If you need a good laugh, you will not want to miss the funniest live show in town, Road House: The Play running now through June 17 at the Siren Theater! Based on the classic 1989 Patrick Swayze flick, Road House: The Play features Portland’s best comic actors recreating this bar-brawlin’, romancin’, and wildly over-the-top […]

Posted inComedy

Rip City Comedy Fest Packs First Year With Star Power

Two Helium employees, Joe Bukowski and James Bosquez, planned a weekend of unexpected comedy giants and screwball showcases where every show looks good.
Avatar photo Suzette Smith

The brainchild of two Helium staffers, Rip City Comedy Fest promises a wealth of dynamic comedy names: Amy Miller, Blair Socci, Curtis Cook, and pro skater turned podcaster Jason Ellis. There’s also a night of unreleased video from Lance Bangs on the schedule—that you will not want to miss. Culture Editor Suzette Smith has the breakdown of the fest’s ambitious first year.

Every year in Portland there’s at least one fresh comedy fest, but the brand new Rip City looks promising. Every show on the schedule has a name you want to see or juicy premise, promising “oh snap” ramifications. That’s due largely to the combined comedy scene knowledge of the fest’s planners, two Helium staffers.

Posted inComedy

Don’t Miss the Devilishly Hilarious “TWO EVILS” Comedy Game Show with Arlo & Kate! THIS THURSDAY!

It’s audience vs. a special guest comedian in a fun & naughty game of good vs. evil!
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to the […]

Posted inComedy

Win TWO FREE TICKETS to See the Hilarious “Two Evils” Game Show This Thursday! 👹😂

It’s audience vs. a special guest comedian in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil!
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to the […]

Posted inComedy

Get Those Tickets NOW for the Devilishly Funny “TWO EVILS” Game Show with Arlo & Kate!

It’s audience vs. a special guest comedian in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil!
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to the […]

Posted inComedy

Don’t Miss the Mercury’s New Live Comedy Game Show, TWO EVILS with Arlo & Kate!

It’s audience vs. a special guest comedian in a devilishly fun game of good vs. evil!
Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Who’s ready for a little EEEEVIL? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to the […]

Posted inComedy

Warning: Seeing Comedy Duo Girl God Might Kill You

Worth it, though! The absurdist trans comedy duo returns to Portland on April 4.
Avatar photo Sam Pape

In this interview, Grace Freud revealed that she imagined her Girl God comedy duo counterpart, April Clark, into existence.

Last year, our sister publication the Stranger lauded Girl God as the “Most Famous Trans Comedy Duo of All Time”—which, according to our research, appears to still be accurate.

Posted inComedy

Comedian and Search Party Star John Early Brings His Delightfully Silly Song & Dance Show to Portland

Prepare to see a different John Early—but one that’s just as funny.
Avatar photo Matt Baume

You probably know John Early from his role as Elliott Goss on Search Party, as Logan from multiple Wet Hot American Summer adventures, or from any one of dozens of “Oh hey, look, it’s John Early” pop-ups on a dizzying array of talk shows, variety shows, cartoons, and comedy specials. John’s one of the hardest-working […]

Posted inMusic

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Charlatans UK & RIDE, Magic City Hippies, and Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes!

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Who’s ready to see some shows? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small […]

Posted inComedy

Meet the 2023 Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy! (And Get Your Tix for the Friday, January 13 Show NOW!)

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

Good news, laugh lovers!… The Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy are BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Friday, January 13, and you’re not gonna wanna miss it! That’s right,  the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2023 returns for 2023, and features Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all […]

Gift this article