sunday/21
“Stand Up for Peace.” Jewish comedian Scott Blakeman and Palestinian American comedian Dean Obeidallah perform. At Congregation Beth Israel Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, S.F. 7:30 p.m. $22. www.bij.org.
wednesday/24
Benji Lovitt. American comic living in Israel performs. At Berkeley Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 7 p.m. Free. www.benjilovitt.com.
ongoing
“Acid Test.” Play about Richard Alpert, the Jewish Harvard professor who dropped acid in the 1960s, found his guru and became known as Ram Dass. At the Marsh, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 5 p.m. through May 18. $15-$50. www.themarsh.org.
“The Whipping Man.” Play about a wounded Jewish Confederate soldier who returns home after the Civil War. At Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 8 p.m. Performances through April 28. $15-$57. www.marintheatre.org.