Comedian Paul F. Tompkins has been a vital part of the comedy “circuit” since the 80s. In addition to his own stand-up performances, he has been in front and behind the scenes of numerous comedic projects. He co-created the live sketch show The Skates. He wrote and performed on HBO’s Mr. Show — for which he was nominated for an Emmy award. He wrote and starred in his own one-man show, Driven to Drink. He appeared several times on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, writing and performing his own wry entertainment reports. He appeared in the film Magnolia. And he co-created and performed in the science-fiction anthology parody Playground of the Id. As a stand-up, Paul has performed on numerous television showcases, most notably several appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Tonight, you have a rare opportunity to see him live and in Minneapolis.
Saturday at 9 p.m., Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Ave., U of MN West Bank, Minneapolis; 612-333-7499; $12.
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