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A seasoned veteran of comedy clubs and late night television, Jimmy Pardo has appeared on such shows as “The Tonight Show”, "Conan", "The Late Late Show" and his own half hour special on Comedy Central.

Utilizing his trademark crowd work skills, Jimmy spent the last 6 years as Conan O'Brien's opening act at "Conan" tapings. Jimmy has also appeared on "Conan" as a panel guest, a field correspondent and recently filled in as co-host. He also conducts the unconventional celebrity backstage interviews for Teamcoco.com's "The Pardo Patrol."

In 2006, Jimmy Pardo became a podcasting pioneer when he began hosting the raucous-but-smart weekly podcast "Never Not Funny", which Entertainment Weekly called "one of the sharpest and gut-bustingest shows on the Internet." The show has been named a top comedy podcast by The AV Club, Esquire, GQ and USA Today, and its guest list (Conan O’Brien, Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, Tom Bergeron, Zach Galifianakis and Sarah Silverman, just to name a few) reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood. Never Not Funny also hosts the annual Pardcast-a-Thon fundraiser, a 12-hour marathon webcast to benefit Smile Train. To date, the Pardcast-a-Thons have raised close to a million dollars for the charity.

Over the years Jimmy has also been seen on such shows as "Comedy Bang Bang", "@Midnight", "Maron" and "Monk". He hosted “National Lampoon's Funny Money" for Game Show Network, four seasons of AMC's "Movies at Our House," and episodes of NBC's "Late Friday", VH1's "The Surreal Life" and "The Playboy Morning Show". Most recently he was the host of the critically acclaimed Science Channel show “Race To Escape”.

Jimmy has recorded three comedy albums: "Uno," "Pompous Clown" and 2013's "Sprezzatura," which Entertainment Weekly named one of the 5 Best Stand-Up Albums of the year.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Calling all new and seasoned comics! Join us Tuesdays between 5pm and 8pm for food and drink, camaraderie, and to workshop your material with fellow comedians. We’ve hand-picked established comics to hang out for one-on-one sessions with newer comics, providing feedback on your work.

Free admission to the evening’s homegrown show is included as a perk for all participants, calendar permitting.

Bloc Dates / Veteran Comedians

• 8/7 Corina Lucas + David Mascorro
• 8/14 Jeremiah Coughlan + Jake Silberman
• 8/21 Andie Main + Todd Armstrong
• 8/28 Kate Murphy + Dylan Jenkins

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See the best local comics at Helium Comedy Club's Open Mic Extravaganza!

Interested in getting on-stage? Visit us here for more info!

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Zak Toscani is a writer and stand-up comedian living in Los Angeles. Originally from Ohio, Zak’s comedy career was born in Portland, Oregon and has taken him across the U.S. and even into Canada once. As a stand-up comedian, he has performed multiple times on the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival as well as the Bridgetown Comedy Festival.

With a focus on originality and vulnerability, Zak’s comedy has been highlighted by Splitsider, Paste, and The Portland Mercury. Zak can be seen at comedy clubs, alternative rooms, and really any kind of space with a stage. He is a regular at Helium Comedy Club, Go Bananas, and the various UCBs.

As a writer, Zak’s work has been featured by the Washington Post, BBC, Buzzfeed, and Vice. Newsweek on Zak’s writing specifically cites “his concise writing style and ability to ramp up the action in his narration.”


This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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The Helium Comedy Academy focuses on developing and honing a 5 minute set of stand up. Taught by Alex Falcone and Caitlin Weierhauser. Check out this month's graduating class!

Interested in taking a course on comedy? Click here for more info about the Helium Comedy Academy!

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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T.J. Miller's background ranges from classically trained acting to sketch comedy and improv, and it all comes through in his stand-up. You might recognize him from "Chelsea Lately," "Transformers 4," "Cloverfield," "Deadpool," and HBO's "Silicon Valley." TJ is hilarious and smart, which is why he was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" as well as one of Entertainment Weekly's "Next Big Things in Comedy." Check out T.J Miller's podcast, "Cashing in with T.J. Miller" with Cash Levy on Nerdist.com

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Comedy is difficult. Moving to a new city even more so. These poor souls decided to do both and picked Portland, a city rightfully wary of outsiders. The fourth edition of Helium's Transplants showcase features some of the brightest comedic minds from across the country that have moved to Portland specifically in pursuit of furthering their comedy endeavors. Part of Portland's allure is the city's strong support of the arts community and comedy is no exception. They're not here to steal your apartment or open another coffee shop. They're simply here to prove their worth among the city's thriving comedy and arts scene. They are the Transplants. Hosted by James Bosquez with headliner Milan Patel.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Hailed by the New York Times as “Brilliant,” Margaret Cho is a force to be reckoned with! Her Notorious C.H.O. Tour in 2001 culminated in a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall. Margaret embarked on her third sold-out national tour "Revolution" in 2003. Margaret's work includes her own sitcom "All-American Girl," her own reality TV series "The Cho Show," and the starring role in the long running Lifetime show, "Drop Dead Diva." Also a talented musician, in 2016 Cho released her latest studio album, "American Myth."

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Rapper, actor, comedian and social media phenom – Chingo Bling is all these things. Millions of fans already know him from his music parody albums and YouTube videos, which celebrate and have fun with Mexican-American culture and identity. Now he’s hitting the road as a stand-up, bringing live comedy to sold out showrooms around the country.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors to emerge in the Hollywood scene. He is best known for his role as Day-Day in "Next Friday," and "Friday After Next." Mike’s one hour comedy special, “Inappropriate Behavior” aired on HBO in 2006 and was one of the network’s top-rated one-hour specials of the year.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Steve Hofstetter, might be best known for his blistering takedown of a heckler that got 3 million views in just 3 days. He is also the host of "Finding Babe Ruth" on FS1 and "Major League Podcast," one of the top 100 sports podcasts in the world. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of season one of "Laughs" (FOX) and he has been on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "E! True Hollywood Story," "Comics Unleashed," "Comedy All-Stars," "Quite Frankly," "White Boyz in the Hood," "Countdown," and more.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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For The Record exists with a singular purpose - to film our talented local stand-up comedy community and promote them to the nation. Come out and support local artists as they record their best jokes for submission to national festivals, television programs and record labels.

Featuring: Pedro Andrade, Chase Brockett, Hunter Donaldson, Tory Ward, Open Mic Gary Busey, Chris Johnson, Mike Lindsey, Erik Escobar, Lydia Manning and Tyrone (The Real Hijynx) Collins!

Host: Jeremiah Coughlan

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

Yes,Bob Saget has starred in many successful television shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced ("Full House" and "Americas Funniest Home Videos") but he’s also an out of his mind standup comedian for over thirty years. From his 2014 Grammy-nominated stand-up special, “That’s What I’m Talkin’ About” to his scene-stealing cameos in "Entourage," and "The Aristocrats," it’s always effective as Saget embraces his dark side. In January 2016, Bob completed a 9-week run on Broadway as Pastor Greg in the Tony-nominated play, Hand To God, and his first book, Dirty Daddy, is a New York Times Best Seller with Vanity Fair calling it, “Hilarious and at times heartbreaking.” Bob can be seen in the hit Netflix series, Fuller House, and he directed and will star in the upcoming independent film, Benjamin. His new hour stand-up special, Zero To Sixty, is streaming on Amazon Prime and is available to rent or buy on Amazon, iTunes and many other platforms. Bob continues touring his standup across North America.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Rants Off / Dance Off is a comedy game show where comedians face-off with their angriest opinions and their smoothest (or not) dance moves. Winners receive little but pride and regrets. Great fun is had by all!

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

A true comedic heavyweight, "MADtv" standout Aries Spears always comes loaded with the best impressions in the game and a unique take on everything from sports to current events. Spears released his latest special, "Aries Spears: Comedy Blueprint," in 2016.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Andrew Schulz is a brash, streetwise New York City comic who knows how to deliver the goods. Outside of his stand-up work, Schulz is known best for his regular appearances on MTV2’s hit shows “Guy Code” and “Girl Code.” These days Schulz serves up hilariously hot takes on the top rated podcast “The Brilliant Idiots” alongside radio personality Charlamagne Tha God.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Dan Cummins is a stand-up vet whose goofy, autobiographical style of comedy has made him a favorite in clubs around the country. Cummins' hour-long Comedy Central special "Crazy with a Captial F" is a network favorite, and his recent appearance on "This Is Not Happening" is a can't-miss. Cummins is also the host of the "Timesuck" podcast.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Dan Cummins is a stand-up vet whose goofy, autobiographical style of comedy has made him a favorite in clubs around the country. Cummins' hour-long Comedy Central special "Crazy with a Captial F" is a network favorite, and his recent appearance on "This Is Not Happening" is a can't-miss. Cummins is also the host of the "Timesuck" podcast.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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From the mind of two of Portland's favorite comics, David Mascorro and Adam Pasi, comes a BRAND NEW comedy game show, Funny Humans vs. The Wheel! This hilarious show pits local comics against a wheel that's chock-full of challenges, including Bad Hype Man, Spicy Comedy, Sing Your Set, and many more!

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

Brad Williams is known for dishing out raunchy, no-hold-barred comedy in clubs across America, having caught his big break opening for Carlos Mencia. Since then he has gone on to release two hit Showtime specials, including 2016's New York Times-acclaimed "Daddy Issues."

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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From a small South Texas town, Steve Treviño has become one of the most in-demand comics in the country thanks to two top-rated hour-long specials for Showtime and Netflix, and appearances on "ComicView," "The Late Late Show," and "Comics Unleashed."

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Top comics, top secret. This one's for the real comedy superfans. We've hand-picked some of our favorite stand-up comics from around the country to perform secret, one-off shows right here at Helium. Who do we have lined up? We're not saying, and you won't find out until they hit the stage. So take a chance, roll the dice, and join us for some serious laughs!

YOUR BIG HINT: TBA

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

Greg Proops is a stand up comic from San Francisco. He lives in Hollywood. It’s not that bad. Really. Professor Proops has a hit Podcast called The Smartest Man in the World. He has recorded it live in Australia, New Zealand, Montreal, Edinburgh, Dublin, San Francisco, Austin, London, Paris aboard a ship in the Caribbean and somehow, Cleveland. Find it at Proopcast.com

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Greg Proops is a stand up comic from San Francisco. He lives in Hollywood. It’s not that bad. Really. Professor Proops has a hit Podcast called The Smartest Man in the World. He has recorded it live in Australia, New Zealand, Montreal, Edinburgh, Dublin, San Francisco, Austin, London, Paris aboard a ship in the Caribbean and somehow, Cleveland. Find it at Proopcast.com

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Hotly contested topics with the hottest comics in the northwest. You, as the audience, will be the judge and decide which comic has the most convincing argument. Topics ranging from who's the best comedian of all time to where can you get the greatest hamburger! Don't miss this hilarious new show hosted by Todd Armstrong (Portlandia, VICE, Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch").

Comedians to Debate: TBD

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, stand-up comedian, and writer. He currently stars as Jian Yang on the Emmy-nominated HBO series "Silicon Valley." He made his feature film debut in Peter Berg's "Patriot's Day," alongside Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Bacon. This year, he'll be appearing in the highly anticipated film "Crazy Rich Asians." Jimmy has performed stand-up on "The Arsenio Hall Show" where he received a rare standing ovation.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Though he often flies under the radar, Chad Daniels has carved out a rather nice niche for himself with his acerbic yet sweet take on comedy. Over the years he has racked up several appearances at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, in addition to a slew of visits on the late night circuit (Late Late Show, The Tonight Show, Conan). Daniels has also recorded three CDs along with a half-hour "Comedy Central Presents..." special and his most recent one-hour special, "As Is".

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Actor, Comedian, and Social Media Super Star Celeste Barber is the self-proclaimed queen of everyday sophistication and low budget lifestyle aspirations.

Her meteoric rise on Instagram, parodying celebrity photographs, has resulted in her taking meetings with top moguls of the entertainment industry and awkwardly becoming friends with the very people she is parodying.

In this exciting live show experience Celeste explains the story behind some of her most famous images, her new relationship with famous people, and the stalkers, fans, and comments that get under her skin.

Hailed as The Funniest Woman on Instagram, Celeste also hits us with a healthy dose of humor, as she explains some of the pitfalls of being married to someone so much hotter than her (shoutout to #hothusband) and what it’s like to be an Anti Influencer.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Unapologetically nerdy and downright funny, Brian Posehn has been at the forefront of off-beat comedy for more than two decades. In addition to his prodigious stand-up work (2 half-hour Comedy Central specials, 4 albums, and 2 hour-long specials), Posehn was a writer and actor on both “The Sarah Silverman Program” and Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’ acclaimed “Mr. Show." Posehn has also written 45 issues of the Marvel favorite “Deadpool” and hosts the popular “Nerd Poker” podcast.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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The Helium Comedy Academy focuses on developing and honing a 5 minute set of stand up. Taught by Alex Falcone and Caitlin Weierhauser. Check out this month's graduating class!

Interested in taking a course on comedy? Click here for more info about the Helium Comedy Academy!

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

Jamali Maddix is one of most promising and exciting acts to hit the circuit in years. With an assured stage presence and considered material that comes from a fresh perspective, he already has the aura of a successful comic well beyond his years.

His natural confidence and charm allow him to tread gracefully across more sensitive topics leaving many of his contemporaries behind. In his first two years of performing Jamali won the Comedy Café New Act of the Year Competition and the Chortle Student Comedy Award - all while making it look effortless.

Jamali has a plethora of gigs under his belt - he plays the Comedy Store and toured with them in the Middle East. In June 2015 he supported Jim Jefferies before a 3,500 strong Hyde Park audience. His debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe was a total sell out and received rave reviews.He has also done a plethora of TV shows including The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo and 8 out of 10 Cats. Season 2 of Jamali’s show Hate Thy Neighbor recently premiered on Viceland to rave reviews. He can be seen on Desus & Mero, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and will be touring in the US and around Europe this summer before starting work on a new Channel 4 series.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Joey “Coco” Diaz is one of the best storytellers in all of stand-up comedy. His ferociously savage, expletive-laden tales are a cornerstone of his hit podcast “The Church of What’s Happening Now” and have earned him numerous appearances on “The Joe Rogan Experience” and Ari Shaffir’s “This Is Not Happening” on Comedy Central. Diaz’s long-awaited first special “Socially Unacceptable” was released on Seeso in 2016.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Comedians Natasha Leggero (Comedy Central Roasts, Creator and star of Comedy Central's "Another Period" and Carmen on Showtime's "Dice") and Moshe Kasher (Host of the Comedy Central talk show, "Problematic" a regular on @midnight and the author of the Acclaimed memoir, "Kasher in the Rye") have been married for a couple years, so they are basically relationship experts. They will come to your town, perform stand up and offer live relationship advice that will either keep couples together forever or keep them laughing as they plan their divorce.

This show is 21+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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