Paula Poundstone

Over the course of a career that stretches back nearly 40 years, comedian Paula Poundstone has been a regular guest on several NPR programs and has performed for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Johnny Carson. Poundstone, who published her first book, There Is Nothing in This Book That I Meant to Say, in 2006, just put out her second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. As its title suggests, it provides a humorous look at the never-ending quest for happiness. Expect Poundstone to elaborate on some of the material in the book and engage in some back-and-forth with audience members at tonight's show. It starts at 8 at the Ohio Theatre, and tickets are $10 to $45. (Niesel)