PETER HARTLAUB’S POP CULTURE AND COMEDY PICKS
Pam the Funkstress Memorial Show: Artist friends of the DJ Pam Warren, who died late last year, are celebrating her life with a concert full of local legends — including Zion I, Equipto and CMG of Conscious Daughters. Hosted by Warren’s friend, radio DJ Sterling James. 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25. The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Road, Oakland.
Greg Proops: The improv comedian and San Carlos native returns to the Bay Area for a Proopcast — a live recording of his “Smartest Man in the World” podcast. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. www.throckmortontheatre.org
Olivia Newton John: The engaging live performer who rocketed to fame in the 1970s and 1980s has no end of hits, singing the chart-topper “Physical” and co-starring in the musicals “Grease” and “Xanadu.” 8 p.m., Thursday, March 1. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. www.lutherburbankcenter.org
Jerry Seinfeld: After headlining at Clusterfest in 2017, the “Seinfeld” co-creator and star returns to the Bay Area with a pair of comedy shows in Santa Rosa. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 2. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. They Might Be Giants: The thoughtful rockers (and children’s music favorites) return to the Fillmore Auditorium for two nights of mature music. The show is for fans 14 and over. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 3; 8 p.m., Sunday, March 4. Fillmore Auditorium, 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F. www.thefillmore.com