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Paul F. Tompkins plays the Oriental Theater on March 21.
Like buckets of other comedians, Paul F. Tompkins is most recognizable from a razor-thin TV show (in this case, VH1’s “Best Week Ever”) that only barely scratches the surface of his considerable talents. But hey, at least people recognize him.
Comedy nerds will also recognize Tompkins from […]



Comedian Daniel Tosh plays the Boulder Theater on Saturday. Photo from Time Out New York.
Daniel Tosh lives the comedy good life — at least as good as life gets in the relatively thankless world of stand-up comedy. Despite not being a household name, Tosh is a college favorite that headlines venues across the country, including […]



Sorry, men, but you’ll have to stay at home for this one.
Most women can likely recall the coming-of-age gantlets they endured, whether buying their first bras, getting over junior high crushes or keeping detailed tabs on friends and enemies. But few discuss these travails publicly, and even fewer poke fun at them in group settings. […]



Tom Papa has seen the future, and it’s off to your left.
– Comedian Tom Papa’s appealingly matter-of-fact delivery belies the bizarre path his logic follows. He’ll start out with a familiar subject like newborn babies, then pursue that thread to its illogical conclusion, making part of the audience cringe and most of it howl.
– Papa, […]



CU’s West African High Line Ensemble is the only one of its kind in the U.S.
– Yeah, we know Thanksgiving was only yesterday, but if you’re feeling up to it, this Thursday offers a unique, mind-opening music and dance event for anyone looking for more than “The Nutcracker” and that very special Christmas episode of […]