Burlesque Behind the Pink DoorUpcoming performers include Babette La Fave and Miss Indigo Blue. 21 and over. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, 443-3241, www.thepinkdoor.net. $10. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Open run.
Columbia City Cabaret SEE THE WIRE, FRIDAY.
David CopperfieldGrand Illusion is the magician's new show, in which he passes through steel and squeezes into a shoebox. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., 206-292-ARTS, www.ticketmaster.com, www.theparamount.com. $15-$55. 9 p.m. Fri. Jan. 26, 5 & 8 p.m. Sat. Jan. 27 only.
The Great Kaplan A performance by this "virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician and physical comedian." Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, 425-893-9900, www.kpcenter.org. $10-$21. 2 p.m. Sat. Jan. 27 only.
Sinner Saint BurlesqueWeekly revue hosted by Mr. Dane Ballard. SSB at Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave., www.sinnersaintburlesque.com. $5. 10 p.m. Thurs. Open run.
Teatro ZinZanni: The Trickster's TrunkThe latest installment of the big-top dinner theater stars actor/singer/dancer Melanie Stace and opera singer Rachel DeShon. Teatro ZinZanni, 2301 Sixth Ave., 802-0015, http://dreams.zinzanni.org. $114-$160. 6:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Ends Wed. Jan. 31.
This *IS* Burlesque! #7This "intimate evening of brains and boobs" kicks off with two edifying lectures: The Naughty Librarian on "Power, Pain, and the Homovestite" and Professor Jo "Boobs" Weldon on "Erotic Dance In Film." The Swedish Housewife and The Academy of Burlesque at The Heavens, 172 S. Washington, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. $11-$14. Doors at 6 p.m. Wed. Jan. 24.
Ukelooza 6 This Hawaiian-themed fundraising cabaret, organized by the ubiquitous Bret Fetzer, who could have given James Brown lessons in hard work, features ukulele-friendly musical and spoken-word acts, plus a raffle and auction, to benefit playwrights' service organization Rain City Projects. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. $10. 7:30 p.m. Mon. Jan. 29.
Sketches & Stand-Up
Andy Borowitz Comic/satiric master of all media. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., 325-2993, www.foolproof.org, 628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.themoore.com. $30-$37.50. 7:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 28 only.
Clean Slate Improv Family-friendly comedy on a Granta-like rotating list of themes, every other Saturday night. This time, "Solitude." Green Lake Church of Seventh-Day Adventists, 6350 E. Green Lake Way, 206-522-1330. $3 suggested donation. 9 p.m. Sat. Jan. 27.
Comedy Underground The long-running humor hangout spotlights seasoned pros as well as up-and-comers. Tuesday at 8:30 is Non-Profit Comedy ($10), benefiting a revolving list of causes and institutions. 222 S. Main St., 628-0303, www.comedyunderground.com, www.nonprofitcomedy.com. $6-$15. See Web site for times and shows.
Bill CosbySEE THE WIRE, SATURDAY.
Giggles Comedy Club Stand-up comedians and other entertainers. Thurs. at 9 p.m. is a free open-mike night; Sun. at 9 p.m. is a free "Comedy Showcase"; Fri. and Sat. at 8 & 10 p.m. feature headliners. 5220 Roosevelt Way N.E., 526-JOKE, www.gigglescomedyclub.com. See Web site for times and shows.
Jet City ImprovFunny, fast-paced theater based on audience suggestions, including Cupcake, Fridays at midnight:30, and "Twisted Flicks," bad movies with improvised dialogue. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Ave. N.E., 352-8291, www.jetcityimprov.com. See Web site for times and shows. Open run.
Laff-Hole!Comedy and music from the People's Republic of Komedy & Seattle Foundry, each Wednesday. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., www.capitolhillarts.org. $5. 9 p.m. Wed. Jan. 24 & 31.
Unexpected ProductionsVarious improv shows including Black Eyed Blonde, in film noir style, running Fri.-Sat. at 8 through Feb. 10. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley, 587-2414, www.unexpectedproductions.org. See Web site for times and shows. Open run.
The Week of Fun Seven nights of alternative stand-up, in nine venues including Central Cinema and the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center. See www.weekoffun.com for schedule and ticket info. Thurs. Jan. 25-Wed. Jan. 31.
