We've got to hand it to comedian Fortune Feimster. She impersonates Honey Boo Boo well. From spastically dancing in a pink tutu to guzzling Go Go Juice, she captures the wild spirit of 7-year-old pageant queen Alana Thompson from TLC's Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. But channeling the pint-size tornado seems to come from a real place because, like Alana, Feimster grew up in a small town. Did you know that she's from Belmont, N.C.? Feimster returns home for a two-night stand at The Comedy Zone this weekend.

The openly lesbian comedian will perform at The Comedy Zone on Friday, May 17 (two shows at 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.) and Saturday, May 18 (two shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.). Feimster will then head over to the Cathode Azure at 11:30 p.m. for a celebrity meet and greet. Based on the number of attendees, proceeds from the event will benefit Charlotte Pride.

When she's not onstage, Feimster plans to catch up with family and friends. She's only able to come home twice a year, since moving out to Los Angeles in 2003. Feimster, who got her break as a semi-finalist on season seven of NBC's Last Comic Standing, is currently a writer and performer on the E! Channel's late night talk show Chelsea Lately, hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler.

Keep your fingers crossed that Feimster will surprise audiences in the Q.C. with a jaunt onstage as Alana!

Stand up show: $16. May 17, 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; May 18, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Comedy Zone Charlotte, 900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd. 980-321-4702. www.cltcomedyzone.com.

Celebrity meet and greet: May 17, 11:30 p.m. Cathode Azure, 1820 South Blvd., Suite 106.