44th Seattle International Comedy Competition Semifinals

The semifinals of the 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 22 at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. The competition attracts hundreds of comedians from across North America. Only 32 are chosen. The top 10 comedians compete to advance for a chance to occupy one of the five slots in the finals. Tickets are $39 at columbiatheatre.com for attendees age 18 and older.