COMEDY—Portland stand-up Nathan Brannon is funny as hell. He’s been crowned BOTH Portland’s Funniest Person and champion of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and opened for the likes of Maria Bamford and Dave Chappelle. Brannon’s politically edged humor is always among the best. MEGAN BURBANK
Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE 9th, 8 pm, $10-18
MUSIC—If you like your holiday swinging with a dose of cocktails, check out It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas, in which Portland’s fave crooner is joined by a rat pack of talented singers to perform classic holiday hits(and comedy) in the style of Frank, Dino, Liza, Bing, and more. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY
Tony Starlight Showroom, 1125 SE Madison, 7:30 pm, $25