Get your seats for stand up in Newport

Stand-up comedian Alex Velluto will bring his sharp observational humor and piercing punchlines to the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Jan. 18.

Velluto effortlessly connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds at his shows, creating delightful nights of side-splitting entertainment.

From Peacock television, to the iconic Grand Ole Opry and “Stand Up Nashville,” which aired on the Circle Network, Velluto is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after names in stand-up. He has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s stand-up series “The Showcase,” and was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival. A star among comedy’s rising voices, Velluto stands alone as the only comedian to have performed in three Dry Bar Comedy specials, including his latest, “The Big Gulp Kid” now available on YouTube. He has quickly made a name for himself, with his comedy specials garnering millions of online views and thousands of fans.

Saturday’s performance begins at 7:30 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street.  Tickets are $30. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.