PDX COMEDY SHOW VENUES
All comedy venues listed serve liquor except Hotbox. All Portland venues serving liquor are required to also serve food. Most of the food is better than it should be and it’s more often than not downright foodie. Events marked free have a one- or two-item minimum during showtimes. Shows are often age 21 and over.
Alberta Street Pub: Control Yourself Sundays at 8:30 p.m., free. American comfort food menu and happy hour. www.facebook.com/ controlyourselfpdx
The Slide Inn: Stand-up showcase, doors open 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m., free. Tasty bar menu and happy hour all night. www.slide innpdx.com Canna In the City: Hotbox Comedy openmike nights on Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m., free. Monthly showcases and events. www.instagram.com/hotboxcomedypdx
Helium Comedy Theater: Shows, open-mike nights and other events, Tuesday through Saturday, free to $25. Writers Bloc at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, and Stand-Up 101 classes regularly. Full bar and pub-style menu. http:// portland.heliumcomedy.com
Brody Theater: Improvised theater, comedy and stand-up, Tuesday through Saturday, free to $12. Open-mike Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m., free. Improv, stand-up and comedy sketch writing classes regularly. www.brody theater.com
Curious Comedy Theater: Variety of shows Tuesday through Sunday, free to $15. Improv classes regularly. Simple bar menu, beer, wine and cocktails. www.curiouscomedy.org
The Lamp: Open-mike Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m., free. Friendly venue with bar menu. www.lamppdx.com
Mississippi Pizza Pub: You’re Welcome showcase, Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m., free. A Portland pizza mainstay. www.mississippi pizza.com
Harvey’s Comedy Club: Comedy shows Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Hearty menu, specialty cocktails and full bar. www.harveyscomedyclub.com
Eastburn Taproom: It’s Gonna Be Okay, every Monday at 8:30 p.m., free. Excellent eats and full bar. www.theeastburn.com/itsgonnabeok
Funhouse Lounge: Weekly and monthly shows, Wednesday through Sunday, free to $16. Open-mike nights, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Fridays at midnight, free. Full bar, light food menu and clown room lounge. www.funhouselounge.com
Al’s Den: Comedy showcase Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m., free. Late-night Zeus Cafe menu and full bar. www.mcmenamins. com/crystal-hotel/als-den
ComedySportz: Family-friendly improv shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., $15. Other shows and improv classes regularly. www. portlandcomedy.com
My Father’s Place: Tally Ho! open-mike nights at 9 p.m., free. Classic Portland dive with diner menu. www.facebook.com/events/ 304868090038678