UMATILLA COUNTY — For those looking for an evening of fun, there are several opportunities to get their laugh on as a trio of local venues are hosting stand-up comedy events.

Old Nicks

The luck of the Irish and laughs will abound as Old Nicks Restaurant + Lounge hosts Alex Elkin on Friday, March 17. The show starts at 8 p.m. at 610 Sixth St., Umatilla. Opening the show is Julie Hatfield of Hood River.

Performing stand-up for nearly 30 years, Elkin won the 2016 San Francisco Comedy Competition and is the 2018 champion of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Comedy Cage Match. In addition, he was a finalist in the Hollywood Laugh Factory’s International Donald Trump Impersonator Contest in 2017.

Living in Eugene, Elkin headlines comedy clubs across the country, as well as performing in bars, casinos and cruise ships. Also, in July 2018, he was selected to entertain U.S. troops in Kuwait, Iraq and Syria. Elkin released his latest album, “I’m Sorry, What?,” in 2022.

Hatfield caught the stand-up bug a handful of years ago — doing a short set during a friend’s 50th birthday party. It’s something she had wanted to do for a long time.

“I did a lot of community theater and felt pretty comfortable onstage,” she said. “I loved it and I thought, ‘hey I can do this.’”

After getting those initial laughs, Hatfield decided to take some classes to improve her craft. In addition, she participated in workshops and performed at open mics.

And Hatfield tips her hat to Elkin, who made arrangements for her first paid gig. She served as emcee during his show at the Hood River Elks Lodge. Since then, Hatfield said they have performed about a dozen times together.

“He’s been kind to me and given a lot of good advice,” she said. “When we do a show together, I think we have a really good balance. People won’t get the same comedian — I have my flavor and he has his.”

Tickets are $18 each or two for $30. For more information, search bit.ly/3SwKU52 or call 541-922-3896.

Hamley Slickfork Saloon

An evening of food and fun will be served by Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon on April Fool’s Day. Brooks Wheelan, a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, will dish up some laughs.

The doors open April 1, 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. at 30 SE Court Ave., Pendleton. Tickets, which are $50, include a buffet-style dinner and general admission seating. They are available via bit.ly/3kCEDZ9. In action, a cash bar is available.

Vert AuditoriumA comedian for nearly two decades, Andrew Sleighter has appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Late Show with James Corden” and on Comedy Central. Known as a “clean comic,” he also performs at comedy clubs, festivals and on college campuses.

He will take the stage on April 27, 7 p.m. at the Little Vert Theater, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton.

The show is expected to sell out. Tickets are $20 via bit.ly/3kHOgpf.