His original stand-up has gotten him on Comedy Central and Craig Ferguson’s show, and tonight he’ll light up the Comedy Connection (16 Custom House Wharf, Portland) for the first of three nights. (Bonus: it’s also the first night of the club’s annual Portland’s Funniest Professional contest!) Opening will be comics Chris Tabb and Dennis Hunt, at 8:30 p.m. Tix: $7.50 ($15 on Friday and Saturday; 18+). 774-5554. mainecomedy.com