friday | 23
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. Six performances over three days by Jewish comedians Elayne Boosler, Avi Liberman, Jeff Applebaum and Lisa Geduldig. Proceeds benefit the L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center and Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. At New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F. 6 and 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 23-24; 5 and 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 25. $42-$62. www.koshercomedy.com.
saturday | 24
“Chopshticks.” Comedian Brad Zimmerman’s solo show “My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy.” At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $50-$65. www.paloaltojcc.org.
saturday | 31
Stand-up comedy celebration. Performances by Rick Overton, Michael Pritchard, Mark Cordes, Darryl Henriques and Geoff Bolt. Followed by New Year’s Eve after-party. At Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 21 and older. 8:30 p.m. $29.50-$55. www.marinjcc.org.