By Nick A. Zaino III Globe Correspondent,Updated May 20, 2022,
BRIAN GLOWACKI Not the usual touring headliner that plays the Wilbur, local stand-up Glowacki pitched the venue on topping the bill, and they accepted. If the night is successful, could he open the door for other Boston comics with a following? June 4, 9:45 p.m. $27. The Wilbur,246 Tremont St. 617-248-9700, www.thewilbur.com
WANDA SYKES The outspoken Sykes seems more popular than ever, co-hosting the Oscars, appearing in TV ads, and co-creating and co-starring in “The Upshaws” on Netflix, which kicks off its second season next month. June 4, 7 p.m. $32-$70. The Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St., Medford. www.chevaliertheatre.com
CARA CONNORS “He wanted me to be a housewife type of person, very traditional,” jokes Connors of her now ex-husband, “and I just wanted him to be a woman.” She brings her “Straight for Pay” show to Hideout Comedy. June 9, 8 p.m., $20. The White Bull Tavern, 1 Union St. 617-681-4600, www.thewhitebulltavern.com
CHRIS GETHARD: AMERICA’S LOOSEST CANNON TOUR Stand-up, author, and host of the “Beautiful/Anonymous Podcast,” Gethard proves that a comedian can be empathetic and edgy at the same time. June 18, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $21. The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge. 617-547-5200, www.sinclaircambridge.com
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