Rich Vos provides a simple choice for those thinking of attending one of his comedy shows.

"If you're easily offended, stay home," he said during a recent phone interview. "If you want to have a good time, come by."

The comic brings his frank and gritty show to Northeast Pennsylvania on Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m. at Ramada Clarks Summit, 820 Northern Blvd.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and available at www.richvosnepa.brownpapertickets.com. Electric City comedian Kevin Lepka will serve as opener.

Mr. Vos boasts a mile-long list of credits, including NBC's "Last Comic Standing," "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," "Def Comedy Jam," the Opie & Anthony Show, Comedy Central specials, and decades worth of shows all over the country.

He is a regular on the podcast circuit, hosting his own along with his wife, comedian Bonnie McFarlane, called "My Wife Hates Me." And he has been a guest on WTF with Marc Maron and The Joe Rogan Experience.

Mr. Vos has been to Scranton many times throughout his career. No matter where he performs, though, crowds attend comedy shows for the same reason, he said — to forget about the stresses of life and laugh.

"Everywhere you go, people are people," Mr. Vos said. "It doesn't matter where you are or who you are. People just want to have a good time."

Mr. Vos has performed in both clubs and theaters over his extensive career. The New Jersey native said that while clubs provide a more intimate show for the audience, theaters give room for creativity. However, it doesn't matter to him where he's performing.

"I like doing what I do," Mr. Vos said. "So wherever I am, I just get to use it to my advantage."

Mr. Vos usually plays off the crowd during his shows, but doesn't pander to anyone, he said.

Crowds at the comedy vet's shows are generally familiar with his brand of aggressive, sarcastic humor and expect the way he describes real-life observations and situations in a relatable but very funny way. That is just Mr. Vos doing what he knows best.

"I'm just going to be who I am and it's going work out no matter what," he said.

Contact the writer: gmazur@timesshamrock.com, gmazurTT on Twitter.

If you go

What: An Evening with Rich Vos

When: Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m.

Where: Ramada Clarks Summit, 820 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit

Details: Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and are available at www.richvosnepa.brown papertickets.com. For more information, call 570-586-2730.