While none of the Comic Strippers possess Chris Farley's shirtless je ne sais quoi, it's fair to say they'll never give Magic Mike a run for his sweaty singles. Truth be told, they may not even take off their pants. But once their shirts are off, they'll apply their trained torsos and minds to the sexy art of ... improvisational comedy. 

Read Christian Carvajal's full feature on the Comic Strippers in the Music and Culture section.

THE COMIC STRIPPERS, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Rialto Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, $25-$29.50, 253.591.5894