With romantic songs under the night sky and a nearby cafe open, this evening with Lionel Richie is the perfect date night, and almost like a date with the legend himself. Say "Hello" to the romantic i... [more+]

With romantic songs under the night sky and a nearby cafe open, this evening with Lionel Richie is the perfect date night, and almost like a date with the legend himself. Say "Hello" to the romantic icon with classics like “All Night Long,” “Endless Love” and many more at Frost Amphitheater. [less-]

"Remembering James", starring Dedrick Weathersby, tells the story of The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Spanning nearly two decades of his monumental career, you’ll see how a divided country, the g... [more+]

"Remembering James", starring Dedrick Weathersby, tells the story of The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Spanning nearly two decades of his monumental career, you’ll see how a divided country, the growing Civil Rights movement and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shaped the artist's work. A six-piece band accompanies the show, bringing the passion of his music alive while offering a message of hope to a grief-stricken nation looking for a moment of healing and celebration. Some songs include: "Prisoner of Love," "Please Please," "Try Me," "Caldonia," "Outta Sigh,t" "I Got The Feeling," "Papa Got a Brand New Bag," "Cold Sweat," "I Feel Good," "This a Man's World," "Doin It To Death," "Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud." [less-]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play ... [more+]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play on the spot, based on a title from the audience. That's right. It's an actor's nightmare, but it's an improvisor's delight! Plus, you'll witness a unique and hilarious format to kick off the show. [less-]

"Border People" is based on conversations and interviews from the South Bronx housing projects courtyards, refugee safe houses on the northern border with Canada, and travels along the southwestern bo... [more+]

"Border People" is based on conversations and interviews from the South Bronx housing projects courtyards, refugee safe houses on the northern border with Canada, and travels along the southwestern border and into Mexico. Featuring 11 monologues of people who live on or across borders both geographic and cultural, "Border People" is an intimate, raw, poignant, funny look at the borders we all negotiate in our everyday lives. [less-]

"Family-friendly improv comedy" is almost an oxymoron, but Made Up Theatre captures wholesome lightning in a bottle. The show features a series of improvised games based on audience suggestions, like ... [more+]

"Family-friendly improv comedy" is almost an oxymoron, but Made Up Theatre captures wholesome lightning in a bottle. The show features a series of improvised games based on audience suggestions, like the hit TV show "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" The entire show is made up on the spot, so you never know what might happen. The fun, funny and interactive show offers a great outing for the whole family at Made Up Theatre in Fremont. [less-]

Just in time for Pride month, the uproarious drag send-up of HBO's beloved series "Sex and the City" celebrates its 8th year anniversary with two all-new episodes! Relive your favorite moments during ... [more+]

Just in time for Pride month, the uproarious drag send-up of HBO's beloved series "Sex and the City" celebrates its 8th year anniversary with two all-new episodes! Relive your favorite moments during this loving tribute to the iconic show, which finds four "young women" in search of the perfect relationship while looking gorgeous and knocking back plenty of cosmopolitans. This show features four of the San Francisco's most fabulous drag stars: D'Arcy Drollinger, Sue Casa, Lady Bear and Steven LeMay playing homage to Carrie and the gang. Darren Star (creator of the HBO show) described this version as "funnier than it was on TV," so you can expect some Big Apple-sized laughs at Oasis. [less-]

Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars at the gorgeous TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley. Can three actors really cover 37 Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that... [more+]

Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars at the gorgeous TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley. Can three actors really cover 37 Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets!) with only three performers in two acts. Meet Amanda, Brian and Nick -- your hosts and Shakespeare experts(ish) for the evening. Think ""Drunk History" presents Shakespeare." Enjoy food, drinks and this hilarious Shakespearian comedy under the stars, brought to you by Plethos Productions, your local, friendly, nonprofit community theatre. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. [less-]

Famed for his blockbuster Christmas tour, smooth-jazz superstar saxophonist Dave Koz gets into the swing of the summer concert season with his latest show and album, "Summer Horns II From A To Z". Amo... [more+]

Famed for his blockbuster Christmas tour, smooth-jazz superstar saxophonist Dave Koz gets into the swing of the summer concert season with his latest show and album, "Summer Horns II From A To Z". Among the talented friends he's recruited for this tour are alto saxophonist Gerald Albright, trumpeter Rick Braun, trombonist-vocalist Aubrey Logan and singer Kenny Lattimore, who, along with Koz, will no doubt blow the proverbial roof off Mountain Winery with their take on classic, horn-driven hits from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Natalie Cole, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. [less-]

San Francisco is where a copywriter named Phyllis Diller first stepped out onto the stand-up stage (and stayed there for an astonishing 87 weeks). San Francisco is also where a high school dropout nam... [more+]

San Francisco is where a copywriter named Phyllis Diller first stepped out onto the stand-up stage (and stayed there for an astonishing 87 weeks). San Francisco is also where a high school dropout named Margaret Cho started doing open mics, and where Robin Williams discovered an ex-IHOP waitress named Paula Poundstone, and ... See the pattern? The gender revolution that led to the current renaissance of American comedy started here and continues still, as recent rising stars Ali Wong and Emily Heller prove. Now "Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Women)" sweeps into Cobb's Comedy Club to introduce you to the next crop of brilliant up-and-coming female comedians. [less-]

Dan St. Germain's comedy has caused both fans and the media to sit up and take notice. He was chosen as a featured comic in __Variety__'s annual prestigious "10 Comics To Watch" list, was listed as on... [more+]

Dan St. Germain's comedy has caused both fans and the media to sit up and take notice. He was chosen as a featured comic in __Variety__'s annual prestigious "10 Comics To Watch" list, was listed as one of "Paste" Magazine's "Top 10 Great Underrated Comedians," named "Time Out NY"'s "Comedy Break Out" of 2013, and he's currently developing a show with FOX. He has his own podcast on the All Things Comedy Network and recorded a half-hour Comedy Central special. Dan has honed his comedy skills on television ("Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver's NY Standup Show"), in writing ("The Onion"), on the radio ("WTF with Marc Maron") and on the web ("Funny or Die"). He's been nominated for several comedy awards, and one of his jokes was selected as one of the 20 best jokes about New York, a list that included Woody Allen. [less-]

This is All Out Comedy Theater's main stage show, just shorter and dirtier. All Out Comedy Theater's signature, fast-paced Saturday night improv sets are packed to the brim with side-splitting unscrip... [more+]

This is All Out Comedy Theater's main stage show, just shorter and dirtier. All Out Comedy Theater's signature, fast-paced Saturday night improv sets are packed to the brim with side-splitting unscripted comedy. Using the audience's suggestions, the cast creates short form scenes and games. All Out Comedy Theater's Main Stage cast caters the 9:30pm show to a grown up crowd --anything goes. Each night has four comedians from the Main Stage ensemble of professional actors from all over the Bay Area. [less-]

The Sklar Brothers, whose sarcastic banter has made them stars on TV, the Internet and comedy stages around America, headline Cobb's. Twin comics Randy and Jason Sklar, best known for hosting ESPN's "... [more+]

The Sklar Brothers, whose sarcastic banter has made them stars on TV, the Internet and comedy stages around America, headline Cobb's. Twin comics Randy and Jason Sklar, best known for hosting ESPN's "Cheap Seats", have also appeared on dozens of TV shows, including "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Chelsea Lately" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and starred in two half-hour Comedy Central stand-up specials. They're regular guest hosts on Jim Rome's radio program, and their weekly sports comedy podcast "Sklarbro Country" is a long-running hit. [less-]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for t... [more+]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for the cast and audience alike to have a fun and hilarious time at Made Up Theatre. [less-]

Comedian DoBoy (MTV's "Wild 'n Out") has gone viral online for a hilarious rendition of rapper Drake he's dubbed "Fat Drake." Come with some comedy-loving friends for a night of great stand-up. Grab y... [more+]

Comedian DoBoy (MTV's "Wild 'n Out") has gone viral online for a hilarious rendition of rapper Drake he's dubbed "Fat Drake." Come with some comedy-loving friends for a night of great stand-up. Grab your tickets now for a night full of joy and laughter at Bal Theatre in San Leandro. [less-]

Punitive laws, desire, and the realm of the human heart collide in "Measure for Measure." Directed by Artistic Director Robert Currier, the production will have a contemporary setting, with prison sce... [more+]

Punitive laws, desire, and the realm of the human heart collide in "Measure for Measure." Directed by Artistic Director Robert Currier, the production will have a contemporary setting, with prison scenes set in nearby San Quentin Prison, where Marin Shakespeare Company has offered programs for the past 16 years. Staged at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, there is no better place to enjoy Shakespeare under the stars! [less-]

It's Open Mic night at the Black Rep in Berkeley, featuring music, comedy and spoken word from the community, performed in a historic theater. Hosted by SixFootah ThePoet and Epitome and featuring DJ ... [more+]

It's Open Mic night at the Black Rep in Berkeley, featuring music, comedy and spoken word from the community, performed in a historic theater. Hosted by SixFootah ThePoet and Epitome and featuring DJ S One. Open Mic nights are a fun and wallet-friendly introduction to a theater that has been the home and supporter of the arts for the local black community for many years. [less-]

Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in pre-WWII Berlin, falls in love with the vivacious Sally Bowles, a singer at the local Kit Kat Klub. Their dream-like romance is tested by the p... [more+]

Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in pre-WWII Berlin, falls in love with the vivacious Sally Bowles, a singer at the local Kit Kat Klub. Their dream-like romance is tested by the political upheaval that changes their lives dramatically. Even after 50 years, this classic Tony Award-winning musical remains painfully prophetic, reminding us through Sally and the Emcee’s lost souls what horrors humans are capable of, lest we ever forget. [less-]

Laugh at a mix of longtime favorites and up-and-coming comedians at #HellaFunny, San Francisco’s hilarious traveling comedy show. #HellaFunny began at the legendary Purple Onion club in 2010 in the ... [more+]

Laugh at a mix of longtime favorites and up-and-coming comedians at #HellaFunny, San Francisco’s hilarious traveling comedy show. #HellaFunny began at the legendary Purple Onion club in 2010 in the North Beach neighborhood, and now carries the fun to venues all over the Bay Area. Catch them when they play Cobb's Comedy Club. [less-]

Triple-threat Garrett Clayton will present a celebratory evening of cabaret, music and dance with his all-new show "It Takes Three" at Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco. Through the hits of ... [more+]

Triple-threat Garrett Clayton will present a celebratory evening of cabaret, music and dance with his all-new show "It Takes Three" at Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco. Through the hits of Broadway, pop and some of your favorite divas, Garrett Clayton -- joined by Ashley Argota and Desi Dennis-Dylan -- will tell tales of their friendships, navigating Hollywood, and their own personal awakening... Peppered with fan kicks and jazz hands. Garrett Clayton is best known for his leading role in the hit Disney Channel movies "Teen Beach Movie" and "Teen Beach Movie 2.", and played Link in NBC’s "Hairspray Live!" and Chase on ABC Family’s "The Fosters." [less-]

One of the nation's fastest-rising comedy stars, Kabir Singh is a huge crowd-pleaser with his abundance of energy, in-your-face attitude and tons of clever material. He’s won numerous comedy competi... [more+]

One of the nation's fastest-rising comedy stars, Kabir Singh is a huge crowd-pleaser with his abundance of energy, in-your-face attitude and tons of clever material. He’s won numerous comedy competitions, including taking first place two years in a row at the Bay Area Stand Up Comedy Competition, and has opened for such top comedy stars as Russell Peters, Dave Chappelle and Dane Cook. He’s had sets featured on Comedy Central's "Gabriel Iglesias' Stand-Up Revolution" and Starz's "StannDupp". "India West" called him “the Next Big Indian Comedian.” Kick off your Independence Day Eve with laughs when Singh and fellow stand-up Erin O’Connor take the stage for the SF Independence Day Comedy Bash at Cobb’s Comedy Club. [less-]