friday/1

“Sandra Bernhard Is #Blessed.” One-night-only stage show starring the actress-comedian and accompanied by her band the Flawed Zircons. At Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sutter St., S.F. 8 p.m. $49.50-$62.50. www.theregencyballroom.com

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“My Name Is Asher Lev.” Stage adaptation of Chaim Potok’s tale of a young Jewish painter facing a crisis of faith, written by Aaron Posner and performed by Theatre Chevruta. At Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 7 p.m. Also May 3 at 2 p.m. $10-$15. www.svjcc.org

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