Loads of Laughs

Watching his various specials on HBO, Comedy Central or Showtime, one zeros in on Patrice Oneal‘s skyrocketing eyebrows, jutting chin and bewildered eyeballs and marvels, “Can the guy really have that many issues with women … and humanity in general?” He’s an equal-opportunity offender wherever he appears, from The Opie and Anthony Show to VH1’s various I Love the … programs. Even his not-so-subtle pop-ups on The Office, Chappelle’s Show and Arrested Development belie the fact that the audience Oneal most enjoys entertaining is himself. The thing is, whereas most comics rack their brains, he lets his id — and mouth — run wild, with brilliant results. Hang on for the ride when Oneal headlines the Improv at the Majestic Theatre (7430 Northwest 87th Street) at 7:30 and 9:45 tonight and Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $18 to $20; call 816-587-4500 for more information.

Fri., July 25; Sat., July 26; Sun., July 27, 2008