Earthquake

Central Eastside

When

May 9–11, 2025

Daily, Times vary

Cost: Cost Varies

Where

Helium Comedy Club

1510 SE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

After almost 30 years of selling out rooms all over the country and now the world, Earthquake, born Nathaniel Stroman, has mastered his craft as a beloved comedian, actor, voice artist and radio personality. He’s exceeded his own expectations, as he continues to thrive in the comedy arena, and he still basks in the success of his critically acclaimed comedy special Chappelle's Home Team — Earthquake: Legendary, for Netflix, lauded by the New York Times as the funniest comedy special of that year. Earthquake made his way into the households and hearts of his loyal fan base in the '90s at the height of television programming for the urban comedian. Shows like BET’s ComicView, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, glimpses of Laffapalooza, and Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam became fan favorites. Earthquake’s DVD collection of comedy specials made him the stand-out comedic talent of that era. Those specials include About Got Damm Time, Walter Latham Presents, From the Outhouse to the Whitehouse and These Ain’t Jokes, for Showtime. As a result, his presence on the comedy circuit added a relatable and celebrated point of view that resonated with thousands of fans, and he found his sweet spot on numerous tours and club dates. Never leaving a fan disappointed, ‘Quake’ (as he is affectionately known), quickly became a closer or multi-headliner fixture on some of the biggest tours in the country. In addition to the television talk show circuit and digital platforms, Comedian Earthquake has been featured on primetime television as well.