Russell Peters has laughed his way to the bank for years and recently landed a spot on Forbes’ Top Ten Highest Grossing Comics. His YouTube channel has received over 35 million views and his most recent DVD sales exceed 250,000 copies.

In addition to his impressive statistics, Peters has graced the late night talk show circuit and nearly all of the elite comedy festivals including HBO’s Aspen Comedy Festival, The Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs and the Edinburgh Festival.

Come see why everyone is talking about Russell Peters this weekend at The Palm Beach Improv.

Also entertaining in the area this week is comedy legend Paula Poundstone. The comedienne, notorious for her self-deprecating humor and masculine dressing style, will perform two shows on Thursday at The Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. During her extensive stand-up career she has appeared on numerous television programs and won many awards including an Emmy for her work on the PBS series Life & Times. Her recently released comedy album, I Heart Jokes, is on sale now.

What: Russell Peters; Paula Poundstone

When: Russell Peters performs 8 p.m. and10:30 p.m. today, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, and 7 p.m. Sunday. Paula Poundstone performs 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Where: The Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 250, West Palm Beach; The Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart

Tickets: $42.60; $38

Phone: (561) 833-1812; (772) 286-7827