You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won’t want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2026, featuring Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on one stage. And it’s all going down THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 27 at 8 pm at Revolution Hall!

What can you expect? Stand-up comedians, drag artistry, and crazy stuff that defies explanation… all provided by Portland’s local undisputable geniuses! Featuring top-notch stand-up and performances from: Virginia Jones, Geoff Tate, Mx. Dahlia Belle, Julian Gray, Kate Murphy, Jewels Field, and the delightful Peachy Springs!

Plus it’s hosted by the always hilarious ADAM PASI and NARIKO OTT, and you’ll also see our super special guest/headliner MATT BRAUNGER! 😍

So get your tickets now and here, before they sell out!

Or if you’re feeling lucky, ENTER TO WIN TWO FREE TICKETS to this Friday’s show! Simply email us here with your name, and put “Geniuses of Comedy Contest!” in the subject line. Enter by noon tomorrow (Wednesday), and if you win we’ll alert you by 5 pm!

You need this kind of laughter and joy right now, so don’t miss this year’s hilarious edition of the Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy!

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)