Concert picks: Ellen DeGeneres comes to San Francisco
It’s a good week for comedy in the Bay Area, thanks in large part to Ellen DeGeneres’ longBut awaited return to San Francisco. there are also a bunch of good music events going on as well. Here are some top picks for the week. Ellen DeGeneres: The superstar comedian and TV personality is bringing her first stand-up comedy tour in 15 years to Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco for a three-night stand, Wednesday through Aug. 17. Details: 8 p.m.; $59.50-$250; www.ticketmaster.com. Van Morrison: Here’s another appealing threerun. night The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer known for such classic tunes as “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Domino,” “Wild Night” and “Moondance” performs Tuesday through Aug. 16 at the Masonic in San Francisco. His daughter Shana Morrison is also on the bill. Details: 7 p.m.; $69.50-$299.50; www.livenation.com. Comedy Get Down: Catch George Lopez, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer performing Saturday at Concord Pavilion. Details: 8 p.m.; $27.50-$99.50; www.livenation. com. Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday: The two mighty rock acts perform a co-headlining concert tonight at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. The Story So Far is also on the bill. Details: 6:30 p.m.; $49.50; www.ticketmaster.com. Jack White: A “Seven Nation Army” probably couldn’t hold fans back from seeing this vocalistguitarist, who checks into the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for two nights, Wednesday and Aug. 16. Details: 8 p.m.; $65; www.ticketmaster.com.