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Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

black and white photo of a woman on stage with a microphone
Posted inComedy

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy marks 30 years of Jewish Christmas in S.F.

by Dan Pine November 29, 2022December 7, 2022

’Twas the night before Christmas in 1993, and all through the Four Seas Chinese restaurant, hundreds of Jews were stirring — and laughing their tuchuses off. It was there, at […]

Marilyn Heiss is a regular volunteer in Glide Memorial Church's meal program — which is where she'll be on Christmas.
Posted inHolidays

Even Christmas is different for Jews this pandemic year

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 21, 2020December 21, 2020
Comedian Mark Maier will perform at the 2019 Kung Pao Kosher Comedy show.
Posted inOn Stage

S.F.’s Jewish Christmas tradition Kung Pao Kosher Comedy returns with N.Y. sarcasm and the Queen’s English

Robert Nagler Miller by Robert Nagler Miller December 11, 2019December 17, 2019
an Asian man stands on a stage holding a mic
Posted inCulture

Comedians in the Bay Area know that being funny isn’t always enough

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 20, 2018
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‘Seinfeld’ writer returns to Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, joined by diverse lineup

Robert Nagler Miller by Robert Nagler Miller December 17, 2018December 18, 2018

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