tuesday/24

“Chopshticks.” Comedy with standup veteran Mark Schiff. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $50-$60. www.paloaltojcc.org.

“Kung Pao Kosher Comedy.” 21st annual event with Gary Gulman, Adrianne Tolsch, Samson Koletkar and Lisa Geduldig. Also Dec. 25-26 At New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., S.F. 6 and 9:30 p.m. $44-$64. www.koshercomedy.com.

wednesday/25

“Chow Mein and Chuckles.” San Jose–based improv group ComedySportz performs, with Chinese food served for dinner. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 6 p.m. $20-$60 for the show and dinner; $15-$20 for show only. www.svjcc.org.

friday/3

“Sea of Reeds.” Comedic monologist Josh Kornbluth tells his story about finding Judaism later in life. 8 p.m. Also Jan. 4-5. At JCCSF, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $25-$35. www.sfjcc.org/arts-ideas/performances.

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