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Michael Ian Black won over comedy fans with his roles in television shows like "The State" and movies like "Wet Hot American Summer," and "Run Fatboy Run." He was also a popular contributor to VH1's "I Love the..." series, starred in the cult-classic show "Stella," and has made guest appearances on NBC's "Ed," "Inside Amy Schumer," and "Us & Them." In the last few years, he’s become an author, penning three books for adults and four picture books for children.

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.

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+. 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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Caitlin Gill's stand up has been featured on the Viceland show, "Flophouse." She has performed at the Oddball Comedy Tour, the Outside Lands Festival, SF Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and in some of the best comedy clubs in the nation. Her writing has been featured in Bobcat Goldthwait's "Misfits & Monsters" on TruTv, "Hidden America" with Jonah Ray, the series "Take My Wife," and in the New York Times. She was named one of TimeOut LA's Comics to Watch, and was voted Best Comedian in the East Bay Express "Best Of" Edition. You can hear her on podcasts like "2 Dope Queens," "The Cracked Podcast," "Put Your Hands Together," "Competitive Erotic Fiction," and NPR's "Snap Judgement."

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.

Host: James Bosquez

Featuring:Adam Pasi, Chase Anderson, Elena C. Hayden, Patti Mansbach, Dave Olsen, Hyjinx, Dylan Carlino, and a guest spot from Tory Ward!

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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Known For: "A Different World" & "The Sinbad Show"

There's no comedian in the world like Sinbad. A legend for his off-the-cuff style and high-energy improvisation and crowdwork, Sinbad never tells jokes but rather stalks the stage, telling real-life stories. He doesn’t write his material; he relives it as he remembers it.

Career Highlights: Six comedy albums and six specials; roles in "Jingle All the Way," "First Kid" and "Good Burger;" appearances on "Rel," "The Redd Foxx Show," "Cosby," "Steven Universe," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Comedy Bang! Bang!;" and numerous late night shows and talk shows.

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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Test your comedic limits! Get ready for the naughtiest, oh-no-he-didn't comedy show on the entire west coast. 12 comics performing material that comes straight from the swarthy gutter of comedic ingenuity. Bring your honey, lover, boo or best friend and find out just how far their comedic envelope can be pushed.

Featuring: Chris Nakis, Richie Stratton, Joshua Chambers, Dan Weber, Susan Rice, Elena Haywood, and more!

Host: Amanda Arnold

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.)

Known For: "What Did He Said" & "They Can't Deport Us All"

Chingo Bling can be called many things, but at his core, he's an entertainer. This rapper-turned-stand-up likes to blur the lines between music and comedy, use both to showcase his unique Mexican-American humor and growing up in a Latino family. Bling is a comic who is always reinventing himself, hitting people from different angles, and bringing something fresh and new to his set.

VIP Ticket Includes Mett & Greet

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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Adam Cayton-Holland is a nationally touring headliner who was named one of 25 “Comics to Watch” by Esquire magazine and one of “10 Comics to Watch” by Variety. Along with his co-horts in the The Grawlix comedy troupe, Adam created, writes and stars in truTV’s “Those Who Can’t,” in which Adam plays Spanish teacher and bon vivant Loren Payton.

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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Tired of going to a comedy show and watching jokes that you know have been told before? Do you yearn for the comic you're watching to look you in the eyes and ask "so, what do you do for work?" If you answered yes to either of those or simply want to see comedians do crowd work, then this is the show for you. Hosted by the extraordinary comedy duo that is Jake Silberman and Hunter Donaldson, come see what's possible at Crowd Control!

Hosted by: Jake Silberman and Hunter Donaldson

Featuring: Adam Pasi, Dylan Jenkins, Dylan Carlino, Corina Lucas, Sam Miller, and Amanda Arnold!

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 Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series "Billions" on Showtime. His special "The Standups" is now streaming on Netflix. In 2016, his first hour-long stand-up special, "Not Special," premiered on Comedy Central. Other credits include: Comedy Central’s "Half Hour," "Conan," "Inside Amy Schumer," and "@midnight." Dan also hosts SiriusXM’s "The Bonfire" with Big Jay Oakerson, every Monday through Thursday at 6pm ET on Comedy Central Radio.

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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Comedian Doug Benson ("Super High Me" and Comedy Central's "The High Court") hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag!

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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Known For: "Doug Loves Movies" podcast

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts (including “Doug Loves Movies” and "Getting Doug With High"), films ("Super High Me,” “The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled,” "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst" and now he has his own show on Comedy Central called "The High Court." All rise for the comedy of Judge Doug!

Career Highlight: Host of "Getting Doug With High," "The Benson Interruption" and "The High Court with Doug Benson;" several comedy albums, role in "Super High Me;" appearances on "Comedy Central Presents," "Best Week Ever," "Trailer Park Boys," and was a contestant on "Last Comic Standing."

Please note: THIS IS A STAND-UP SHOW

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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Get ready for the best local comics, all appearing on one stage!

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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Known For: "Jay and Silent Bob," "Clerks" & "Dogma"

It's apparent that Jay Mewes, the vocal half of "Jay and Silent Bob," is a toned-down version of his iconic loudmouth character — a fast-talking, foul-mouthed, over-sexed but ultimately harmless guy. Outrageously inappropriate and oddly loveable, Mewes gets down and dirty with his audiences, leaving no raunchy stories untold.

Career Highlights: Roles in anything Kevin Smith has written ("Mallrats," "Chasing Amy," "Clerks II," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"); appearances in "Degrassi," "Comic Book Men" and "@midnight;" cohost of "Jay & Silent Bob Get Old" podcast

VIP INCLUDES MEET AND GREET & PHOTO OP

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.)

Bobby Lee was a regular on "MADtv" and has garnered millions of fans through his comedy, film and television appearances. He has become one of the biggest stars in the comedy world to date. Bobby Lee has performed stand-up on "Late Friday," "Premium Blend" and "The Tonight Show." He also appeared in the big screen comedy "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," as well as "Kickin It Old Skool."

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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Live podcast recording with Heather McDonald

Juicy Scoop is the super popular twice-weekly podcast hosted by Heather McDonald. Every week she breaks down the hottest pop culture news, in addition to her own personal drama and anything "juicy" people are talking about that week. Guests range from Real Housewives to real listeners.

VIP ticket includes Meet & Greet.

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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Known For: "Juicy Scoop" Podcast & "Chelsea Lately"

High-energy and confident as ever, Heather McDonald is a modern mother mixed with a pop-culture junkie. A woman who isn't afraid to pull from her own experiences (good or bad), McDonald has a reliable charm that shines on stage. Her act is a mix of impersonations, imitations, family dynamics and chock full of pop culture goodness.

Career Highlights: Writer and panelist on "Chelsea Lately" and "After Lately;" roles in "White Chicks" and "Dance Flick;" author of two books ("You’ll Never Blue Ball in this Town Again" and "My Inappropriate Life"); and a Netflix stand-up special.

VIP ticket includes Meet & Greet.

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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Known For: SNL Cast Member

Jon Lovitz is one of the best-known comedians of the last 20 years. Encouraged to take the stage by the likes of Dennis Miller and Dana Carvey, Lovitz is fairly new to the stand-up comedy world. But don't let that fool you — Lovitz commands the stage with his side-splitting topical humor.

Career Highlights: Appearances on “New Girl, “The Simpsons,” “The Critic” and HBO’s “Animals;” roles in "A League of Their Own," "Little Nicky," “The Benchwarmers” and "The Wedding Singer."

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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Amy Miller was a breakout favorite in Season 9 of "Last Comic Standing." Roseanne Barr called her “a star” and a “contender for next alpha female comedian.” Keenen Ivory Wayans said she had one of the “fiercest jokes he had ever heard.” Originally from the East Bay, Amy found her comedy chops in Oakland and is still a regular at the SF Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. After a move to Portland, Amy quickly rose to the top of the Pacific Northwest comedy scene, winning Portland’s Funniest in Helium's 2015 contest, as well as being voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian for 2013 and 2015 in the Willamette Week. She was the first woman to win each position and the only one to win all three. Amy’s debut album "Solid Gold" is available on Kill Rock Stars, and was named one of the top 10 comedy albums of 2016 by the Interrobang. You may have also seen Amy on Viceland or heard her on NPR, "Doug Loves Movies," "The Bennington Show," "Put Your Hands Together," "All Fantasy Everything," "Keith and the Girl," or her own podcast "Who's Your 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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Known For: "MADtv" & "Up All Night"

On the surface, Matt Braunger is a simple comic slinging jokes about his age and the opposite sex. But the more you listen, the more you begin to appreciate Braunger: his jovial presence on stage, his willingness to be the butt of his own joke, and the way he expertly crafts and delivers jokes like only a true craftsman can.

Career Highlights: One of the founders of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland; host of "Advice From A Dipshit with Matt Braunger" podcast; and appearances on "Late Show with David Letterman," "John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show," "@midnight," and "Agent Carter"

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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Known For: Host of "Timesuck" Podcast

A stand-up veteran, Dan Cummins has been cracking up audiences with his autobiographical humor and unusual observations for over a decade. The perfect combination of goofy, subtly dark and easily irritated, Cummins comes across as a relatable, average guy, expressing the things every person faces. He has mastered the everyman persona.

Career Highlights: Two specials ("Crazy with a Capital F" and "Don't Wake the Bear"); six comedy albums; appearances on "Conan" "The Tonight Show" and "This is Not Happening;" and co-host of "The Playboy Morning Show"

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 Burton and Bradford Anderson play the roles of Jason Morgan and Damian Spinelli on ABC's soap opera, "General Hospital." Fans love their unique friendship onscreen, but their real-life dynamic is perhaps even more entertaining. In addition to their successful podcast, "That's Awesome," Steve and Bradford are touring all over the country to the delight of GH fans everywhere. Join them for a 90-minute show full of music, comedy, and Q&A followed by a limited VIP photo meet and greet.

Bring your own camera, no autographs.

VIP Ticket Includes Meet & Greet

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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Cristela Alonzo made history in 2014 when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, “Cristela” for ABC. During that same year, she split her time between LA and NYC to serve as one of ABC’s favorite guest hosts on their hit daytime talk show, “The View.” In 2017 Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the part of “Cruz Ramirez” in Cars 3. Her first stand-up special, "Lower Classy," is currently streaming on Netflix. Cristela’s memoir, “Music to My Years,” will be released October 8th 2019 by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

A STAND-UP TOUR. A “MUSIC TO MY YEARS” BOOK SIGNING. ONE NIGHT ONLY.

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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Gus Johnson is a digital creator who’s established a presence online by making content on YouTube and Instagram. He's recently shot with Funny Or Die and is currently collaborating with Comedy Central’s digital team. He is only 24 years old and he is already running out of ideas, so he is doing a live show. He usually makes stupid videos on the internet, but this time he is making stupid comedy on stage. He is a promising, upcoming talent, and he has gained 37 pounds since high school.

Everybody in attendance will get a meet and greet and the opportunity to take photos with Gus. VIP ticket holders will get premium seating, early meet and greet access, and a signed photo.

This show is 18+. 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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Known For: Host of "The Talk"

Although most recently known as a host on CBS' "The Talk," Sheryl Underwood has been cutting her teeth in the comedy world since the 80s and 90s when she brought home awards from both the Miller Lite Comedy Search and BET. A strong, opinionated and bawdy comic, Underwood commands the stage with her no-nonsense advice on topics like sex, culture, womanhood and race to name a few.

Career Highlights: Host and frequent preformer on BET's "Comic View" and "Holla;" and roles in "Beauty Shop" and "The Bold and the Beautiful"

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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Emmy nominated writer/comedian, Morgan Murphy was born in Portland, OR and moved around frequently before settling down in Los Angeles. At 18, Morgan started doing stand-up at coffee houses, youth hostels, and laundromats. She landed a writing job on Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers“, which led her to become a writer on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," where she has performed twice as a stand-up. She soon came to be called a "hot, young, up-and-comer" because she was not old and was not doing poorly. Variety named Morgan a Top 10 Comic To Watch in 2010. In September of 2011, Rolling Stone Magazine included her in their “New Wave of Comedy”.

She moved to New York in 2009 to become a writer on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” where she spent two years and was nominated for an Emmy. In 2011, she moved back to Los Angeles and became a writer and consulting producer on the hit CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls”. She was a co-executive producer on ABC’s “Downward Dog,” a consultant on the most recent Roseanne revival, and created and executive produced ABC’s pilot presentation, “El Barlito,” starring George Lopez.

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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Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011).”

He’s also the host of the world wide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast.”

VIP Meet and Greet available to add-on during checkout

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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Nicole Byer's stand-up, sketch, and improv chops make her one of the industry’s most versatile talents, despite her status as a relative newcomer. Nicole’s honest yet playfully raunchy style made her one of the breakout stars of MTV’s hit “Girl Code,” and earned Byer her own scripted show on Facebook Watch, “Loosely Exactly Nicole.” Byer is currently the host of Netflix's hit show, "Nailed It."

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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Known For: "America's Got Talent"

A man who brings swagger and energy to the stage, Samuel J Comroe has flipped any preconceived notions of what it's like to have Tourette's syndrome on their heads. Highly charming and charismatically chatty, Comroe is a story-driven comic with a unique point of view and fast as lightening delivery.

Career Highlights: Comedy special "Normal Behavior;" appearances on "Conan" and "Real Husbands of Hollywood;" and contestant on "America's Got Talent: The Champions."

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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