Frank Caliendo at Tempe Improv. Aug. 28-31

If the guy on stage looks and sounds like Robert De Niro, Bill Clinton, Terry Bradshaw or John Madden, you’re not in the wrong theater - you’re watching Frank Caliendo.

‘Love Master’ takes mic at Tempe Improv Sept. 4-7

He’s the narrator in the 2007 movie “Totally Baked: A Pot-u-mentary,” the film teacher in “Scream 2,” and on stage he becomes his Nana, and Barney Fife - ok, Mr. Furley, for those too young for Mayberry - then his mother.

Rob Little plays The Comedy Spot Sept. 5-6

The hefty guy with the “Little” name is big on making people laugh.

Scottsdale night scene is expecting new arrivals

The family of Scottsdale bars and clubs welcomed triplets this weekend, in the guise of three new drinking spots at the long-awaited W Scottsdale hotel on Camelback Road. It was a difficult labor, but mother and babies are partying comfortably.

Former local Schimmel plays Improv, Sept. 11-14

Robert Schimmel is more than just a cancer survivor, though his bout with non-Hodgkins lymphoma has influenced much of his stand-up act and his book…

Greg Behrendt at Tempe Improv Sept. 25-28

Comedian Greg Behrendt made a fortune telling romantically challenged women that “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Now audiences are definitely into Behrendt.

SanTan Brewing Co. to host Oktoberfest on Saturday

SanTan Brewing Co. will celebrate its one-year anniversary by hosting an Oktoberfest event from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

Laugh with Jimmy Fallon at Tempe Improv Oct. 2-5

In the summer of 2009, “Saturday Night Live” alum Jimmy Fallon will take over “Late Night” from Conan O’Brien, who’s movin’ on up to the “Tonight Show” slot occupied by Jay Leno. But you can see him long before that, and in person no less, this week at the Tempe Improv.

Kevin Nealon entertains at Tempe Improv Oct. 24-25

The one-time comic second fiddle who gave us such sorta-funny characters as Mr. Subliminal and Franz (of Hans and Franz) comes to the Tempe Improv.

Outhier: What are you really saying?

People can infer a lot about you from your clothes, your jewelry, the kind of car you drive. For instance, somebody who owns a Volkswagen Passat is essentially saying, “I’m not very useful in a fight.” And so on.