Editor’s Note: The fact that we’ve already arrived at November is both mind boggling and frustrating, for a myriad of different reasons, but while you try to find where all the time has gone this past year, here’s to hoping we can help you find something to laugh at along the way. To help soothe all the seasonal panic that comes with preparing for two weeks of pretty landscapes and then months of snowfall that seems to linger until “Smarch,” the one constant throughout all the seasons is comedy, and that is one thing that keeps on flowing like the finest PSL on tap. With homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlighting the calendar, the plethora of powerful comedy throughout the commonwealth continues to show up, night after night. To help you make sense of all of the wonderful options, enter Mic’d Up, our ongoing weekly series that details the best live comedy shows to consider as you head out and about. Below, find our rundown for this week, through Sunday (November 24).
Dinosaur Improv at The Wilbur
There is virtually no scenario in which having Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, Rob Huebel could be a bad time, let alone having comedic forces like Lisa Gilroy, Owen Burke, Chad Carter and more take the stage alongside them. Now, we get all of them together for a night of “yes and…” magic that will surely take the crowd on a wild ride through the delightfully mysterious land of improv. Geez, what a time to be alive.
DINOSAUR IMPROV :: Wednesday, November 20 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 6:30 p.m., $34 to $65 :: Advance tickets
Jim O’Heir at WBUR CitySpace
The lasting mystique of Parks and Recreation still has yet to truly wear off, and Jim O’Heir is seizing the chance to share some stories from his new book about some behind-the-scenes experiences with one of the most power-packed casts that has ever graced the screen. With humor, charm, and a genuine love for his cast mates, O’Heir is keeping the spirit of Pawnee alive with every tale, and we’re here for all of it. Damn it, Jerry!
JIM O’HEIR :: Friday, November 22 at WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston, MA :: 5:30 p.m., $10 to $30 :: Advance tickets
Annie Lederman at Laugh Boston
Equipped with an unrelenting pursuit of the next punchline and delivering with an unapologetic punch, Annie Lederman has truly become one of the most in-demand talents on the west coast, and for good reason. It’s not very often she’s on stage in Massachusetts, so take a moment to check out what she has to say while you have the chance.
ANNIE LEDERMAN :: Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston, MA :: 6 and 9 p.m. both nights, $33 to $55 :: Advance tickets
Ryan Hamilton at The Wilbur
He’s come a long way from the days of the NESN Comedy All-Stars, but the love between Ryan Hamilton and the city of Boston remains strong. Returning to The Wilbur with a brand new hour of dark and cutting observational comedy, wrapped up in a bubbly personality and that beaming smile, Hamilton has only gotten better since his last time in town.
RYAN HAMILTON :: Saturday, November 23 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 6 p.m., $25 to $35 :: Advance tickets