MeFi IRL

I'm hosting a killer comedy showcase at the very cool Rose City Book Pub on Fremont. Lineup includes Adam Pasi (Portland's Funniest Person winner), Belinda Carroll, Alex Rios, Julia Ramos, Thomas Lundy, Meanroth Ny, and Mefi's own Mark Saltveit (my final Portland gig before moving) We'll pass the hat about a third of the way through the show but no one will be turned away. No politicians, no speeches, just funny.
posted by msalt on Dec 4, 2019 - 1 comment

Last chance, the third and final presidential debate in Hecklevision, with 9 of Portland's best standup comedians scrolling tweet-heckles up the bottom third of the screen. Nariko Ott, Alex Falcone, JoAnn Schinderle, Laci Day, Katie Nguyen, Riley Fox, Coor Cohen and MeFi's own Mark Saltveit. The first two have sold out and been super fun. $6 in advance, likely sold out on same day but $8 if not. http://www.secretsociety.net/event/1338033-hollywood-theatre-pbr-portland/
posted by msalt on Oct 11, 2016 - 2 comments

You'll watch and hear the debate on a large screen TV, while 8 of Portland's funniest comedians send tweet-heckles that scroll up the bottom of the screen. Featuring Nariko Ott, JoAnn Schinderle, Alex Falcone, Katie Nguyen and Metafilter's own msalt. [more inside]
posted by msalt on Oct 5, 2016 - 3 comments

On 6/10/2016, we'll announce tthe world's best new palindromes in 7 categories: short, medium, long, poetic, word-unit, visual and nasty palindromes. Free admission, all ages (the nasty winners won't be read aloud). Entertainers include Comedian Dax Jordan from Los Angeles, Metafilter's own Mark Saltveit (the reigning World Palindrome Champion) as MC/comedian, and Michael "Shoehorn" Conley, Portland's epic tap-dancing saxophonist (who is also one of the nominees). Should be fun, there's beer and good food, and the event will be short (one hour max), 6-7pm. And free admission. [more inside]
posted by msalt on Jun 10, 2016 - 0 comments

An early evening show of comedy with a vague Philadelphia Eagles theme, to celebrate the launch of the new book "Controlled Chaos: Chip Kelly's Football Revolution" by Metafilter's own msalt (Mark Saltveit). Featuring several comics and surprise guest stars. [more inside]
posted by msalt on Jul 20, 2015 - 0 comments

Opening night of Portland's Funniest Person contest, with a lot of the strongest competitors -- the ones who already work at Helium as MCs or features, including Metafilter's own msalt, Gabe Dinger, and Shane Torres. This is a dozen comics doing 5-6 minutes sets of their best material. If you tell them you're a friend of Mark, you can get 2 for 1 tickets (2 for $10). If that's still a bit steep, memail msalt as he has a limited number of free tickets, first come first served.
posted by msalt on May 18, 2013 - 2 comments

The first ever international competition for best palindromes of the year will conclude Sunday with a gala award ceremony in Portland. Show is free & all ages, 1 hour long. Comedian Dax Jordan from LA will headline; reigning World Palindrome Champion Mark Saltveit is M.C. [more inside]
posted by msalt on Mar 5, 2013 - 6 comments

9pm Friday and Saturday July 6th and 7th - http://gritcitycomedy.com/2012/06/05/mark-saltveit/ - Located in Malarkey's Pool and Brew (Corner of 6th & Tacoma Ave S) - 253-961-4262. Info at info@gritcitycomedy.com. Please come up and say hi if you make it! Mark
posted by msalt on Jul 5, 2012 - 0 comments

9pm Friday and Saturday July 6th and 7th - http://gritcitycomedy.com/2012/06/05/mark-saltveit/ - Located in Malarkey's Pool and Brew (Corner of 6th & Tacoma Ave S) - 253-961-4262. Info at info@gritcitycomedy.com. Please come up and say hi if you make it! Mark
posted by msalt on Jul 5, 2012 - 0 comments

This is a full length (hour and a half) variety show (loosely) on the theme of palindromes and symmetry. It includes stand up comedy by the excellent Dax Jordan, now of Los Angeles; music by the mysterious Cymbalman; Semor D. Nilap of SCINEGENICS corporation, as recently seen at the CHAD Chats; and the first ever land-based synchronized swimming performance, by the Olivia Darlings. Also -- a live palindrome competition featuring 3 competitors from the recent World Palindrome Championship -- winner msalt, popular author Jon Agee, and Australian master palindromist Martin Clear -- as well as Mary Lang (of the rock group Gift) and Dax. Audience members are invited to join -- bring paper pencil and a dictionary (or whatever tools you need) if you're interested.
posted by msalt on Jun 21, 2012 - 0 comments

Mefite Mark Saltveit (msalt) plus Nathan Brannon and Comedy Central's Steve Byrne at Portland's Helium Comedy Club, two shows actually at 7:30pm and 10pm.
posted by msalt on Dec 17, 2011 - 0 comments

I'm going to be hosting a week at Helium Comedy Club. Headliners are the Sklar Brothers -- regular guests on ESPN Sports Center, & former hosts of Cheap Seats on ESPN. They've appeared on many TV shows including Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Grey's Anatomy (where they played conjoined twins). Also, they're funny. (Edited so it doesn't disappear before the last show Saturday) [more inside]
posted by msalt on Oct 6, 2011 - 5 comments

Jon Daly (Jon Stewart, Conan, UCB, SNL)
Solomon Georgio (Seattle)
Don Frost (Portland)
Paul Jay (LA, Biggest Mistake podcast)
Marianne Sierk (LA, Live at Gotham)
Keith Lowell Jensen (famous atheist)

Hosted by Mark Saltveit (Metafilter, palindromes)

Solomon Georgio (lanky, very clever queer Ethiopian Seattlite) and Don Frost (blue collar stream of consciousness improv) are brilliant. I haven't worked with the other comics.

Bridgetown is one of -- if not THE -- best comedy festival(s) in the U.S. 180+ comics in 120+ shows at several venues along Hawthorne Street over several days (April 21-24th, 2011.) Plus long-form improv, sketch and live podcasts. These are the best "comics comics", not necessarily the Seinfelds and Chris Rocks', but some will get famous and all are doing great work right now. Margaret Cho, Andy Dick, Doug Benson, Oscar Nunez, Jimmy Dore, and Hannibal Buress you might know, but also don't miss Kyle Kinane, Kristen Schaal, Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher, Hari Kondabolu, Nick Thune, Auggie Smith, James Adonian, or Don Frost either. [So as not to be overdo it, I'm editing this first event to cover the show I'm hosting on Thursday night, at 10pm. ] [more inside]
posted by msalt on Apr 2, 2011 - 3 comments

I'm headlining the April Fools Day show at the fabulous Baghdad Theater, + Tim Hammer, Carmen Trineece, Bri Pruett, Will Woodruff
posted by msalt on Mar 31, 2011 - 2 comments

I'm appearing at Helium Comedy Club with Ben Bailey of the TV show "Cash Cab", Thursday at 8pm, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 10pm. Word on the street is that he's very funny and not especially like he appears on the show.
posted by msalt on Jan 11, 2011 - 0 comments

I'll be appearing at Helium Comedy Club in Portland this week, with Tony Deyo and Dan Cummins. Shows are at Thursday, Dec. 2 8pm; Friday, Dec. 3rd, 7:30pm and 10pm; and Saturday Dec. 4th 7:30pm and 10pm. Also, Tuesday, Nov. 30th 8pm I'm hosting the open mic there (no cover charge).
posted by msalt on Nov 29, 2010 - 4 comments