Look on the Bright Side
Portland comedian Jaren George performs in Eugene
Stand up comedian Jaren George had been challenged in his life to get where he is today. Raised in Brooklyn, but now based in Portland … Continue reading
Comedy
Comedian Sellout
Nikki Glaser leaves behind a night to remember as she opens her Good Girl Tour at McDonald Theatre
Nothing was truly off-limits. Nikki Glaser threw zinger after zinger and spoke about controversial topics on McDonald Theatre’s stage the night of Saturday, March 25. … Continue reading
Nothing’s Off Limits
The comedian sells out Eugene’s McDonald Theatre
Eugene, get ready for a night full of laughs — the good girl is on tour. Nikki Glaser takes her comedy act to McDonald Theatre … Continue reading
The Maron Nation Army
Acclaimed standup comedian and podcast host Marc Maron warms up for a new comedy special in Eugene
Arts and culture writers sometimes meet creative people they not only admire, but who have also helped them through the death of a parent, a … Continue reading
She Takes the Mike
NW festival to showcase a roster of talented women comedians
“Up next, she’s from Washington…” As soon as the audience heard “she” they erupted in cheers. One word was all it took. When Lynette Manning … Continue reading
Twelve Rounds of Laughter
Comedian Johnny Taylor Jr. performs the sport of standup at The Big Dirty
California comedian Johnny Taylor Jr. stops short of calling his audience an opponent. He says there is something similar, though, to how boxers react to … Continue reading
A Poundstone of Jokes
Paula Poundstone brings her observational comedy to Eugene’s Hult Center
The first time that comedian Paula Poundstone was in Eugene, she saw a sign on the side of the road that left an impression. “There … Continue reading
Smoke and Mirrors
Because nothing says Eugene like a cannabis-themed magic show
The only thing Portland magician Ben Zabin says he loves more than performing magic is smoking weed. Zabin even sold cannabis early on in his … Continue reading
Get a Handle on It
Comedian, author and TV personality Chelsea Handler performs in Eugene
It’s clear what’s on Chelsea Handler’s mind based solely on the title of her current tour. Her Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour stops by … Continue reading
Driving Ambition
Seattle International Comedy Competition finalist performs in Eugene
Comedian Sam Miller is on his way to pick up another comic in Federal Way, Washington, taxiing the stand-up a few hundred miles back to … Continue reading