Oct 15 Thursday
Equal parts cabaret, comedy, and catharsis — Randy Rainbow is exactly what we need right now. The four-time Emmy®-nominated comedian, producer, actor, writer, and Internet phenomenon is bringing his wildly popular National Freakin’ Treasure tour. Famous for skewering politics with show-tune precision and a dazzling sense of humor, Randy has been profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, The Washington Post, CNN, NPR, and Entertainment Weekly. His debut album earned a Grammy® nomination, and his sold-out concert tours have delighted audiences coast to coast. Come experience the musical comedy event of the season — and remember what it feels like to really, truly laugh.
Individual tickets go on sale at noon on July 16, 2026.
Nov 13 Friday
Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio contributor, as well as a favorite on numerous talk shows, including THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON. Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.” Her special, TIG NOTARO: HELLO AGAIN, premiered in March of 2024 on Amazon, garnering multiple Emmy nominations.
Notaro can be seen in THE MORNING SHOW on Apple TV and both STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the upcoming STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY on Paramount+. She also appears in the Netflix films, YOUR PLACE OR MINE and WE HAVE A GHOST, and Zack Snyder’s ARMY OF THE DEAD. Notaro wrote and starred in the groundbreaking TV show ONE MISSISSIPPI and co-directed the GLAAD-nominated feature film AM I OK? with her wife, Stephanie Allynne, which debuted at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and premiered on HBO MAX in 2024.
Notaro hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, HANDSOME with friends Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. She is also the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, I’M JUST A PERSON. Additionally, Tig produced the documentary COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, which won the Festival Favorite award at Sundance in 2025 and premiered on November 14th on Apple TV and in select theaters.
Purchase as part of your Washington Center 26/27 subscription now on sale. Individual tickets will go on sale at noon July 16, 2026.
Nov 19 Thursday
The competition heats up as the funniest finalists battle for a spot in the championship round! Join us for an electrifying evening of stand-up comedy featuring the cream of this year’s talent pool. These semifinalists have already outperformed dozens of competitors and now face their toughest challenge yet.
Each performer will have you laughing, thinking, and voting for your favorites. Who will advance to the finals? The judges decide tonight! Don’t miss this showcase of tomorrow’s comedy stars.
Purchase tickets as part of your Washington Center 26/27 subscription now. Individual tickets go on sale at noon July 16, 2026.
Dec 04 Friday
Back by popular demand! God is a Scottish Drag Queen: A Christmas Special returns this December! God, dressed in an all new holiday power suit, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything from the beginnings of Christmas with Yule, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice, to holiday foods, Christmas carols, Star Wars, the true story of the Nativity, and even Tiny Tim!
This show blends together the nostalgia of holidays gone by, a hilarious and laugh-out-loud look at the holidays of today and a heartwarming and perfectly sweet peek at holidays yet to come! This Christmas Special is an absolute must see! You will never look at Egg Nog the same way again!
Purchase tickets now as part of your Washington Center 26/27 subscription. Individual tickets go on sale at noon July 16, 2026.
Feb 27 Saturday
Columbia Basin Allied Arts is proud to present its 49th Premier Series performances at the Wallenstien Theater on the Big Bend Community College campus near Moses Lake.Shayne Smith covered in tattoos, endearing and hilarious. He is a Utah-born comedian, writer, podcaster and musician whose raw, story-driven comedy about his small town life, interesting friends and travel, has earned him a devoted following - and now, during his rise to fame, is coming to Moses Lake!After launching his stand-up career in 2014, he quickly amassed accolades including runner-up in Wiseguys’ 2015 Funnest Person in Utah contest. He went on to release a string of acclaimed specials: Prison for Wizards (2018), Alligator Boys (2019), The Animal (2021), Banned from Karate (2023), and Ghosts are Real (2025). Alongside his specials, Shayne converted to Catholicism in 2024, contributes articles on rollerblading to One Blade Magazine and fronts the heavy metal band Painted Devils, all while touring sold-out venues nationwide. Join us for a good, clean laugh!📍Shows start at 7 PM, doors open at 6 PM.A 15-minute intermission will be included—grab snacks, stretch, and settle back in.Concessions include:✨ Moore Brewing Co. beer (Moses Lake)✨ RM Wineries wine (Quincy)✨ Rowley Farms juice & fruit snacks (Mattawa)✨ Cow Path Bakery cookies (Othello)✨ Starving Farmer popcorn (Quincy) and more!✨ Every seat is a good seat!
