Tuesday 7/24 Music Snow tha Product Wonder Ballroom 8 p.m. $18 All ages Latina MC with a ridiculous flow. The rapper Nicki Minaj wishes she was. Comedy…
Off-Campus Calendar: Feb. 20-26
Monday, Feb. 26 Comedy Stand Up to Feed the People 6:30 p.m. Curious Comedy Theater $5–10, all ages Revolution Comedy is a monthly comedy fundraiser hosted by the hilarious Andie…
Japanese sit-down comedy: Rakugo returns to PSU
On Oct. 14 and 15, Portland State is hosting a show by popular Japanese Rakugo performer, Hayashiya Hikoichi. Rakugo is a form of Japanese theatrical comedy that dates back at…
Minority Retort review: The best things in life are the most funcomfortable
On Friday, the Hollywood Theatre presented the comedy show Minority Retort. Minority Retort, not to be confused with the closely titled Tom Cruise film Minority Report, has nothing to do with robots….
Alive from Libya, it’s Wednesday at noon!
The Portland State University Studies program hosted a talk given by one of its mentors, Mohanad Elshieky, on May 17 in Smith Memorial Student Union. The local comedian presented a…
Bridgetown post-fest reflection: Not Too Serious
For the longest time, I have been such a fan of stand-up comedy. Something about telling a joke with such confidence is liberating. I had the great good fortune to…
Bridgetown Post-Fest: Minority Retort
It was clear that everyone was having a good time at the Bridgetown showcase of Minority Retort. By chance I ended up with what feels like the perfect seat at…
Never know where the night’ll go
Going out for the night? Be prepared Always be prepared for wherever the night takes you Most nights, I find it’s easiest to stay at home watching Netflix. When I…
Portland improv nights
Are you heading out for a night on the town, but you’re not sure how to get your kicks? Why not check out Portland’s growing improv comedy scene? There are…
Bridgetown Comedy Festival: a summer camp of comedians
The Portland-born Bridgetown Comedy Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary May 4–7. The event will kick off with a performance by Patton Oswalt on May 2 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The…
Off campus events calendar: April 11–17
Featured Event MUSIC 11th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night Saturday, April 15, 7 p.m. Alberta Rose Theatre $15, all ages Over a dozen musicians across genres pay homage to Lady…