Michael Showalter has had an interesting career. You'll probably recognize his name from a variety of places, and he has probably made you laugh. He was the mastermind behind the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer (if you haven't seen this yet, watch it right now!); he is part of the comedy group STELLA with Michael Ian Black and David Wain; he co-created the TV series Michael and Michael Have Issues (with his oft collaborator Michael Ian Black); and he wrote, directed, and starred in 2005's The Baxter. And this triple threat (well, a bit more than just triple) recently has added published author to his resume with his comic memoir "Mr. Funny Pants". So, you know, he has kind of done it all. more ›

We’ve got some exciting (and pretty hilarious) literary events in Seattle this week. Some riotous comedians will have you rolling in the aisles, while cheap wine drinking will keep the poetry flowing. Cheers to our week in literary events! more ›

STELLA! YOU MAKE US YELL-A!: It's a good week when we get to use the phrase "comedic stylings," and the stylings of Stella--that's Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain--fall squarely in the comedic category. We're not really "comedy" people, but even we have seen Michael Ian Black live and laughed like there was no tomorrow--when in fact there was, and that became a whole thing we won't get into. The group has been called "bizarre, nonsensical, and very funny" and "dumb comedy in a suit," if that gives you some idea. more ›

FUNNY: Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter are here to make you pee your pants at Neumo's tonight. If you never saw Stella, you probably blinked. It wasn't around very long (on television we mean). If you never saw The State, you probably did see The State but were just really high and don't remember. If you never saw Wet Hot American Summer, well sir or ma'am, that's a shame. more ›