Volcano: A Science Comedy Show @ OMSI | Comedian Ben Miller Explores Volcanology

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Volcano: A Science Comedy Show
May 29, 2025
6:45pm doors, 7pm show | $18-20 | 18+
Purchase Tickets: omsi.edu

OMSI – Empirical Theater
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214

What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?

In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.

Come watch this show where scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more. And yes that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake and he is not afraid of you.

The show also features Oregon based roboticist and comedian Naomi Fitter.