Wednesday is for comedy

Two great comedy events are happening in Brooklyn tonight.

At Pacific Standard, there's comedy showcase Topsham Pantsuit, featuring this week The Daily Show's John Oliver, along with Megan Ganz (The Onion), Adira Amram (Musical Genius), Josh Comers (Hilarious Man), a cartoon presentation from Neil Numberman, whose new book is "Joey Fly: Private Eye," and hosted by Ritch Duncan and Will Hines.

The show starts at 8 p.m., but with Oliver on the bill, get there early to claim your seats!

Pacific Standard is located at 84 Fourth Avenue, near St. Marks Place. For more information, call 718-858-1951

Also tonight, stand up show Big Terrific has its weekly show at Williamsburg's Cameo.

Max, Gabe and Jenny celebrate Gabe's birthday tonight, and have on board with them Craig Baldo (NY Mag), D.C. Benny (Comedy Central, NBC), Chris Gethard (Nights of Our Lives at UCB), and Matt McCarthy (Verizon Fios commericals) to join in the party.

The show is free and is also at 8 p.m. Cameo is located 93 North 6th Street. For more information, call 718-302-1180.