friday/18
Marty Allen. The comedian celebrates his 94th birthday with a new musical comedy starring him and his wife, Karon Kate Blackwell. At 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 8 p.m. $28-$50. www.142throckmortontheatre.org (See story, 22)
monday/21
“Jacob’s Dilemma.” Jewish Women’s Theatre performs short commissioned pieces that modernize sacred texts. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. www.paloaltojcc.org