Corporate happiness guru by day, stand-up comic by night, Anthony Poponi brings his dual-purpose talents to The California for an evening of comedy rooted in the messy realities of being human. Known to some as Tony, Toni, Tony Poponi—and perhaps other aliases best left unexplained—Poponi mixes research-backed optimism with stories of social blunders, misunderstandings and life’s more ridiculous detours. The result is less self-help seminar than spirited reminder that perspective can be funnier than perfection. Opening the show is Liam Gibler, a stand-up and improv performer and semi-finalist in 2025’s Portland’s Funniest Person Competition. Expect laughs, light enlightenment and a roomful of people briefly convinced they can improve themselves.
7:30pm, Friday, May 1, at The California, 528 7th St., Santa Rosa. $20 advance, $25 door. More information at thecalifornia.com, Humore.us and @humoreusguy.
