Panida to host double screenings of classic mockumentary Best in Show
By Reader Staff
Some may not know that writer-director Christopher Guest is also a baron and member of the British House of Lords. What everyone already does know is that …
Tagged: comedy
The best inside jokes in the history of television
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Television shows have often been filled with cliches, tropes and overt jokes written for a broad audience. Even the plotlines to some shows are so …
Unfrosted is not grrreat!
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Watching Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie Unfrosted, which is supposed to be a comedic counterhistory of the invention of the Pop-Tart, I’m reminded of an …
Comedy Avalanche kicks off 2024 series with Andrew Rivers at the Panida
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s a new year, which means it’s time for the new series of Comedy Avalanche shows at the Panida Theater, kicking off 2024 with a …
‘A very high strength-to-weight ratio’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Aside from Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin and perhaps Yogi Berra, the hit television show Seinfeld is responsible for more additions to the American lexicon than one …
Mostly Clean Comedy Night brings PG-13 laughs to the Panida Theater
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s a well known fact that “clean” comedy is much harder to do than dipping into the raunch. Real life may well be R-rated (at …
Honestly hilarious
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
For comedian Phillip Kopczynski, storytelling lies at the core of making people laugh. More than that, it’s telling honest stories that has helped him earn …
West-side Washington comics coming to the 219
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A trio of comics are coming to the 219 Lounge for a must-see show Saturday, Dec. 7.
Top of the bill is Seattleite Nate Jackson, …
Comedy for a Cause: Panida hosts comedy show to benefit Bonner Community Food Center
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
There are plenty of opportunities to help feed local families over the holidays by supporting area food banks.
Few of those opportunities include enjoying the …
Alt-right comedian Owen Benjamin comes to the Panida
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Owen Benjamin is coming to the Panida Theater for a “Date Night Comedy Show” on Monday, Sept. 30. The 39-year-old New York native is also …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 