friday | 18
“Wake the F@#k Up America: Holiday Edition.” Drag quartet the Kinsey Sicks featuring Irwin Keller performing holiday traditions and Jewish angst. At Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. $25-$35. www.kinseysicks.com.
thursday | 24
Chopshticks Dinner and Comedy Show. With comedian and author Carol Leifer. At Ming’s Restaurant, 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $70-$75. www.paloaltojcc.org/chopshticks.
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. 17th annual. With Jonathan “Dr. Katz” Katz, Brian Malow, Hilary Schwartz and Lisa Geduldig. Four nights, through Dec. 27. At New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F. 6 and 9:30 p.m. each night. $42-$62. www.koshercomedy.com.
sunday | 26
Jon Lovitz. Jewish standup comedian, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member. At Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., S.F. 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. $32.50. Also Dec. 27 and 28. www.cobbscomedy.com.
wednesday | 30
“Laughter Against the Machine.” With Jewish comedian Nato Green and others. At Phoenix Theater, 414 Mason St., S.F. 7 p.m. Also Dec. 31 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $20-$40. www.brownpapertickets.com.
thursday | 31
“New Wrinkles — The Middle-Age Musical!” Jewish writers lament getting older. At Seafood Peddler, 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 5:30 and 9:45 p.m. $70-$95. (415) 460-6669.
“Not Your Normal New Year’s Eve.” With Jewish comedians Brent Weinbach and Moshe Kasher. At Herbst Theatre, S.F. 10 p.m. $25-$40. www.nynnye.com.