(11.19) Soothe your aching brain this weekend with some silly smart comedy. The only one of these performers that I have seen live is Maria Bamford and she is great. She initially presents as a bubbly blond complete with girly voice, but it soon becomes clear that she’s got an edge, and several sharp corners . . . and Rasputin resides somewhere behind those adorable baby-blues.
All of these performers have been around for a while now, appearing in comedy and animated series, stand-up specials, and appearances on radio and late night talk shows (Handler hosted her own), so people have formed their own opinions by now.
A good night of comedy can really lift the spirits. There are several opportunities for having a laugh in and around town this weekend.
Saturday:
Maria Bamford at the Greenwich Odeum. Show starts at 8pm, Saturday, November 18. Emily Rustowski opens.
Brian Posehn at the Columbus Theatre. Show starts 8pm, Saturday, November 18.
Sunday:
Chelsea Handler at the Vets. Show starts 7pm, Sunday, November 19.
Hari Kandabolu at the Columbus Theatre. Show starts at 8pm, Sunday, November 19.