Rizo: Losing the Lady
Blessed with a dump truck full of charisma, gargantuan eyelashes, and lungs that can blow out the back of any theater, Her Ladyship sings standards in a way that never fails to hilariously entertain. (Fri Feb 7, 8 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $24)
Savages: A Prestige Stand-Up Showcase
Portland comedy scene staples Adam Pasi, Amanda Arnold, and Nariko Ott head up this brand-new comedy showcase every first Saturday at the Kickstand space. The line-up is a secret, but you can always count on some top local and national talent to swing through. (Sat Feb 1, 9 pm, Kickstand Comedy Space, $10)
Jonah Ray
The Siren Theatre hosts an intimate one-off show with the Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer, best known for starring in the revival of Mystery Science Theater 3000, co-hosting The Meltdown along with Kumail Nanjiani, and heading up the gone-too-soon travel, culture, and cuisine parody show, Hidden America. (Sun Feb 2, 8 pm, Siren Theater, $15-20)
Smosh: Try Not To Laugh Live
The wildly popular YouTube sketch comedy channel celebrates its 15th anniversary with a live tour featuring new sketches, songs, local food roundups from Smosh founder Ian Hecox, along with members Courtney Miller, Damien Haas, and Shayne Topp. (Tues Feb 4, 8 pm, Revolution Hall, $35 & Up)
Randy Feltface
Helium presents an evening of high-energy stand-up with the puppet sensation who has done sets at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, along with an eight-week off-broadway stand in New York City, and is operated by Australian puppeteer, writer, and singer Heath McIvor. (Wed Feb 5, 8 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $20-28)
Trixie Mattel: Grown Up
The beloved Los Angeles-based drag queen, comedian, and singer known for winning the third season of third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars brings an arsenal of music, comedy, and costume changes to the Revolution Hall stage with a full backing band in tow. (Thurs Feb 6, 8 pm, Revolution Hall, $39.50-175)
The I, Anonymous Show
If you love sick secrets, crazy rants, and side-splitting laughs, have we got a show for you! The I, Anonymous Show stars the fabulous Kate Murphy, who selects the wildest, strangest submissions from the beloved Mercury column and reads them live on stage. Joining Kate is a panel of whip-smart comedians who dissect these submissions with hilarious precision. If you’re looking for serious fun, the I, Anonymous Show is the place to be! (Thurs Feb 6, 7:30 pm, Curious Comedy Theater, $10)
Adam Ray
Helium welcomes the Seattle-hailing comedian and actor who has appeared on American Vandal, Arrested Development, MadTV, and Curb Your Enthusiasm back to Portland for a full slate of shows. (Feb 6-8, Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm & 10 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $17-33)
Daniel Dugar
Helium presents a one-off show with the New Orleans-born and Oakland-raised comedian who has opened for D.L. Hughley, Damon Wayans, and Cedric the Entertainer, supported musical acts like Patti LaBelle and Earth, Wind, and Fire, and showcased his hard-hitting observational comedy on HBO, BET Comic View, and Showtime at the Apollo. (Sun Feb 9, 7:30 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $15-23)
Drunk Herstory
The concept behind Drunk Herstory is pretty similar to that of Drunk History (the Funny or Die series that graduated to beloved Comedy Central TV show status): storytellers relate historical accounts from inside their cups (drunk/high!). I very much enjoy this practice. (Sun Feb 9, 7 pm, Funhouse Lounge, $6-40)
Greg Behrendt
Helium presents the latest installment of their annual Valentine’s Day tradition with Greg Behrendt, the San Francisco-hailing comedian known for his bestselling book, He’s Just Not That Into You, his beloved podcast with Dave Anthony, Walking the Room, and his past appearances at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival. (Feb 13-15, Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm & 10 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $17-33)
The Aces: Ghost Town
Local sketch comedy geniuses The Aces say “howdy!” once more as they mosey onto the Siren stage for another set of outlandish scenarios designed to hustle, rustle, cajole, and woo big campfire-sized guffaws out of you. Also, there’s probably going to be a petting zoo. Starring The Aces themselves, Shelley McLendon and Michael Fetters. (Fri-Sat Feb 14-15, 7:30 pm, Siren Theater, $15-20, through Mar 7)
Late Night Feelings: Valentine’s Day Show
Come and get caught up in some feels as concocted and manufactured by the agile improvisational minds at Kickstand, who are focused on the topics of love, modern romance, and chaos. (Fri Feb 14, 9 pm, Kickstand Comedy Space, $10)
Eliot Glazer’s Haunting Renditions
In the Haunting Renditions web series, comedian, writer, actor, and classically trained vocalist Eliot Glazer combines his many talents into a single act, bringing audiences dramatic and highbrow interpretations of some of pop music’s most infamous songs. Catch up with the Broad City writer (and brother of Ilana) tonight when he brings the show to town for a rare live performance at Mississippi Studios. (Sat Feb 15, 8 pm, Mississippi Studios, $15-18)
Mortified
Portland storytellers take to the stage to share stories from their adolescence that absolutely shouldn’t be shared with anyone because the secondhand awkwardness and embarrassment could be hazardous to your sanity. (Feb 15-16, Sat 6 pm & 9 pm, Sun 7 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $18-25)
Andrew Orvedahl
Helium presents a live album taping with the Denver-hailing comedian known for heading up The Grawlix comedy troupe and co-creating the TruTV show Those Who Can’t alongside Adam Cayton-Holland and Ben Roy. (Sun Feb 16, 7 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $15-23)
Totally Normal: The Activism Show!
Hosts Maggie Cibik and Emma Bridges bring you the latest in this monthly showcase, featuring Portland storytellers, stand-up comedians, and improvisers going in and getting deep (but still funny!) on the twin topics of activism and shame. (Wed-Thurs Feb 19-20, 7:30 pm, Kickstand Comedy Space, $10)
Harland Williams
Helium hosts a full weekend of stand-up from a comedy veteran, best known for his roles in Dumb and Dumber, Half Baked, and There’s Something About Mary, along with his numerous late night talk show apperences. (Feb 20-22, Thurs 8 pm, Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 7:30 pm & 10 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $18-33)
Hometown Heroes: A Comedy Show
L.A. transplants Simon Gibson and Milan Patel return to town to headline the latest installment of this showcase of Portland talent, with local favorites Chris Johnson, Jake Silberman, and Katie Nguyen along to round out the proceedings. (Sun Feb 23, 8 pm, Siren Theater, $10-15)
Leanne Morgan
Fresh off the release of her 2018 special, So Yummy, Leanne Morgan brings southern charm and storytelling to the Helium stage to offer insight into her hilarious journey through motherhood at a one-off Portland performance. (Sun Feb 23, 7 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $20-28)
Beth Stelling
Originally a product of Chicago’s comedy scene, LA writer and stand-up Beth Stelling has honed her ability to disarm audiences with her laid-back delivery and trounce them with her unpredictable wit for the better part of a decade. Her expertly crafted half-hour special is a highlight of Netflix’s The Standups, and that’s just a small taste of what Stelling will have up her sleeve when she swings through Helium for a full weekend of shows. (Feb 27-29, Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm & 10 pm, Helium Comedy Club, $17-33)