Sunday, July 9
The second annual Portland Maine Comedy Festival takes place this weekend at Empire (575 Congress St., Portland) and wraps up with a show by boundary-crossing stand-up star Doug Stanhope at 8 p.m. SOLD OUT (21+). 536-1095. venue.portlandempire.com. And tonight is also when the brilliantly witty John Hodgman (The Daily Show, Judge John Hodgman Podcast) and South African hip-hop singer Jean Grae present their variety show, Jean and John, at Port City Music Hall (504 Congress St.) at 8 p.m. Tix: $25-$30 ($45 VIP seating; 18+). 800-745-3000. portcitymusichall.com.