An Evening with Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone has landed several HBO comedy specials, her own TV show, and a regular spot on National Public Radio’s Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me. In her 30-year career, the comedian has earned a reputation for dry wit, self-deprecation, and spontaneity.

Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, 733 Rivers St.; Friday, 8 p.m.; $25, $16 youth 13-18, $15 students, $10 children 12 & younger; (828) 262-4046; www.appsummer.org