Southern Theater curator Jon Ferguson has gathered a group of Twin Cities performance regulars, from the Guthrie to the Fringe, for this comedy-theater fest. Its six performance segments include hourlong comic plays and improv, including the new original play "The Art of Seduction" about a dorky protagonist who undergoes an epic rite of passage; Anton Chekhov's classic comedy "The Bear," a quick-witted summation of human nature; and "[Something Clever Goes Here]," a farcical take on classic comedy archetypes set to a soundtrack of Lady Gaga and Ke$ha. The most timely entry, "Igloo Glue," explores winter's effect on relationships and the psyche. More event details.

Unlike his "In Living Color" buddy Jim Carrey, comedian Grier never made a breakout movie. Even so, he's done just about everything else since their sketch-comedy show was cancelled 15 years ago. He returned to his Broadway roots with a role in David Mamet's "Race." He wrote a book, "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth." Some of his exploits haven't been so successful: the eighth season of "Dancing With the Stars" and 2008's "Chocolate News," a "Daily Show" rip-off that never got off the ground. Sounds like he's back where he belongs -- telling jokes on stage. More event details.

The battle is on in this performance and competition featuring some of the Midwest's maddest movers. More than 30 artists representing hip-hop, break dance, krumping, popping, locking, tap dance, bucket drumming and beat boxing will vies for applause and top honors. Scheduled performers include B-Boy J-Sun, Buckets and Tap Shoes, Christ Up Dance Crew, Obtuse Crew, the Beat Squad, Dancin' Dave and D-Skreet "Groove Fellaz," and many more. (8 p.m. Sat 1/15. $18-$22. Guthrie Theater)