San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Nightlife
Adobe Books Fri.: Laetitia Sonami and Wobbly, Chris Brown, Efectos Humanos. 7 p.m. 3130 24th St., S.F. 415864-3936. www.adobe books.com
Amnesia Today: Hot Baked Goods. 6 p.m. Free. Wed.: Gaucho. 8:30 p.m.; Eric Garland Jazz Jam. 11 p.m. Free. Thurs.: Greg Dimartino. 6 p.m. Free. Fri.: Four year Bender. 5 p.m. $5; Lauren Barth, Scott Hirsch, Laura Benitez and the Heartache. 9 p.m. Sat.: Magic in the Other, Aviva Lipkowitz, Oona Ruin. 9 p.m. $8-$10. 853 Valencia St., S.F. 415-970-0012. www.amnesiathebar.com
August Hall Tues.: Pale Waves, Kailee Morgue, The Candescents. 8 p.m. $18. Fri.: Lemaitre. 9 p.m. $25. 420 Mason St., S.F. 415-325-2442. www.august hallsf.com
Bay Area Cabaret Today: Christine Andreas. 5 p.m. $55-$65. The Venetian Room, Farimont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F. 415-927-4636. www.bay areacabaret.org
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Mon.-Tues.: Nine Inch Nails, the Jesus and Mary Chain. 7 p.m. $79.50. Thurs.: Louis the Child, Big Wild. 7:30 p.m. $43.50. Fri.: Gucci Mane, Smokepurp. 6 p.m. $45-$65. 99 Grove St., S.F. www.apeconcerts.com
Bimbo’s 365 Club Today: Peter Asher, Jeremy Clyde. 7:30 p.m. $35. 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-474-0365. www. bimbos365club.com
Bird & Beckett Books and Records Thurs. City Jazz Club Party. 7:30 p.m. Fri.: Lyle Link Quartet. 5:30 p.m. Sat.: RJAM Jazz Collective. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. Next Sun.: Buena Vista Jazz Band. 4:30 p.m. $10-$20; Joe Goldmark and the Seducers. 7:30 p.m. $5-$20. 653 Chenery St., S.F. www.bird beckett.com
Biscuits and Blues Today: Pat Travers Band. 7:30 p.m. $35. Wed.: Chris Cain, Bundy Browne. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $20. Thurs.: A Band of Friends. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $35-$40. Fri.-Sat.: Joe Louis Walker. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $30. Next Sun.: Hamilton Loomis. 7 and 9 p.m. $20. 401 Mason St., S.F. 415292-2583. www.biscuitsandblues.com
Black Cat SF Today: Walter Earl Group. 7 p.m. $10-$20. Tues.-Wed.: Richard Sears Trio. 7 p.m. Tues; 9:30 p.m. $10-$20. Wed.: Youssef Khiari and his Interstellar Crusaders. 6:30 p.m. $10-$20. Thurs.: James Robinson and his Band. 6:30 p.m. $10-$20. Thurs. and Sat.-Sun.: Josh Lawrence and Color Theory. 9:30 p.m. Thurs. $10-$20; 10:15 p.m. Sat. $20$30; 7 p.m. Sun. $10-$20. 400 Eddy St., S.F. 415-358-1999. www.blackcatsf.com
Boom Boom Room Thurs.: Collin Miller and the Brother nature, the Katy. 9:30 p.m. $10. Sat.: Roosevelt Collier’s California Getdown with Eric McFadden. 9 p.m. $15. Next Sun., Return of the Cypher. 9 p.m. Free. 1601 Fillmore St., S.F. 415-673-8000. www.boom boomblues.com
Bottom of the Hill Tues.: Lauren Sanderson, Sizzy Rocket. 8:30 p.m. $12-$15. Wed.: Justin Courtney Pierre, Thin Lips. 8:30 p.m. $25. Thurs.: Koo Koo Kanga Roo. 6:30 p.m. $15. Fri.: Shad, Frak, Versoul. 9 p.m. $13-$15. Sat.: Laura Gibson, Meric Long, Sea of Bees. 8:30 p.m. $14-$17. Next Sun.: The Great White Shark, SFRP Rock Legends. 6 p.m. $20. 1233 17th St., S.F. 415-621-4455. www.bottomofthehill.com
Cafe du Nord Mon.: Rituals of Mine. 8:30 p.m. $12-$15. Tues.: Kevin Krauter. 8:30 p.m. $12$14. Wed.: Sean Rowe. 8:30 p.m. $15-$18. Fri.: Ramada Live with Tad Moore. 8 p.m. $12. 2174 Market St., S.F. www.swedish americanhall.com
Chez Hanny Next Sun.: Richard Sears, Martin Nevin, Guilhem Flouzat. 4 p.m. $20. 1300 Silver Ave., S.F. 415-552-2729. www.chezhanny.com
DNA Lounge Wed.: Skating Polly, Potty Mouth, Burd. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Thurs.-Fri.: Sequence: Road to Wobbleland. 9:30 p.m. $15-$30. Sat.: BootieSF: Santacon After Party. 9 p.m. $10$20. 375 11th St., S.F. 415-6261409. www.dnalounge.com
Feinstein's at the Nikko Thurs.-next Sun. Michael Feinstein. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 5 p.m. Sat.-next Sun. $68-$110. 222 Mason St., S.F. 866-6631063. www.feinsteinssf.com
The Fillmore Today: Perry Farrl’s Kind Heaven Orchestra, Balkan Bump, Jerry’s Kosher Deli. 7:30 p.m. $75. Thurs.: Dweezil Zappa. 8 p.m. $42.50. Fri.: Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. 8 p.m. $69.50. Sat.: Allman Family Revival. 9 p.m. $40. 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F. 415-346-6000. www.thefillmore.com
Great American Music Hall Today: The Japanese House. 8 p.m. $20-$22. Tues.: Willie Watson, Charlie Parr. 8 p.m. $20-$25. Wed.: John Maus, the World. 8 p.m. $20-$22. Fri.: Pinback, Morricone Youth. 9 p.m. $25-$27. 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. 415-885-0750. www.slimspresents.com
Great Northern Fri.: Yokoo. 11 p.m. $10-$20. 119 Utah St., S.F. 415-626-7001. www.thegreat northernsf.com
Hotel Utah Today: Morning Drive, House of Mary, Midnight Moods 3 p.m. $10. Tues.: This is Decibel, Damper, Jesse Gale, Adult School. 8 p.m. $10. Wed.: 7Horse, Rollers. 8 p.m. $10-$12. Thurs.: Chris Songco, Carlie Mari, Lex the Lexicon Artist. 8 p.m. $10. Fri.: Ciara McAllister, Education Reform. 9 p.m. $10. Sat.: Dewt, Taylor and the Pretty Noises, Meant to Bend. 9 p.m. $10. Next Sun.: Carriers, Nick Flessa, Dead Poet Society. 3 p.m. $10. 500 Fourth St., S.F. 415-546-6300. www.hotelutah.com
Johnny Foley's Irish House Mon.: Damir. 10 p.m. Tues.: Stan Erhart Band. 10 p.m. Wed.: Terry Savasanto. Thurs.: Dave and Friends. 10 p.m. Fri.: Body and Soul. 10 p.m. Sat.: Love Machine. 10 p.m. 243 O'Farrell St., S.F. 415-954-0777. www. johnnyfoleys.com
The Knockout SF Tues.: Apopka Darkroom, Teenage Sex. 8:30 p.m. $6. Thurs.: Andy Human and the Reptoids, Pure S—, Speck, Residue. 9 p.m. $7. Sat.: Sweater Funk Dance Party. 10 p.m. $5. 3223 Mission St., S.F. 415-550-6994. www.theknockoutsf.com
The Lab Wed.: Beam Splitter, Voicehandler. 8 p.m. $10-$15. Fri.-Sat.: Roscoe Mitchell Quartet. 8:30 p.m. $20-$25. 2948 16th St., S.F. 415-8648855. www.thelab.org
The Lost Church Thurs.: Emily Elbert. 7:30 p.m. Fri.: Shawna Virago, Mya byrne, Ryan Cassata. 7:30 p.m. Sat.: OMS Girls, Lara Avery. 7:30 p.m. 65 Capp St., S.F. www.thelostchurch. com
Make-Out Room Mon.: Reverend Screaming Fingers with Larry Ochs, Donald Robinson, Cosimo Lissy. 7:30 p.m. Free. Thurs.: This Train Don’t Stop, The Boar. 8 p.m. $8. 3225 22nd St., S.F. 415-647-2888. www.makeoutroom.com
Masonic Auditorium Mon.: Echo and the Bunnymen. 7:30 p.m. $27-$45. Thurs.: Alice in Winterland: Leon Bridges, OneRepublic, Michael Franti. 7:30 p.m. $75-$105. Sat.: She&Him with Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward. 8 p.m. $40-$80. 1111 California St., S.F. www.sfmasonic.com
Milk Bar Sat.: Pineapple Jones and the New Lovers, Hush Cruch. 9 p.m. $10. 1840 Haight St., S.F. 415-387-6455. www.milksf.com
Monarch SF Fri.: Cid Inc, Vincenzo. 9:30 p.m. $10-$25. Sat.: Fehrplay, Zehv. 9:20 p.m. Free-$25. 101 Sixth St., S.F. 415-284-9774. www.monarchsf.com
Neck of the Woods Thurs.: Sunfellow, Folk Revival, Box of Matches. 8:30 p.m. $10-$15. Sat.: Cloning Dolly, Marty Gold. 10 p.m. $15. 406 Clement St., S.F. 415-387-6343. www.neckofthewoodssf.com
Ocean Ale House Today: Walla Wash Jazz Band. 5 p.m. Wed.: OAH Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Thurs.: Jon Frank. 7 p.m. Fri.: Blind Lemon Pledge. 7 p.m. Next Sun.: Gerald Beckett. 5 p.m. 1314 Ocean Ave., S.F. 415-9887521. www.oceanalehouse.com
Public Works SF Sat.: Snow Ball with Opel, Permission Granted. 9:30 p.m. $13-$18. 161 Erie St., S.F. 415-496-6738. www.publicsf.com
Red Poppy Art House Thurs.: Luminance Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Fri.: Drómeno. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Sat.: Dos BandOleros. 7 p.m. $15-$20. Next Sun.: Antonio Feula Jazz Trio. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. 2698 Folsom St., S.F. 650-731-5383. www.redpoppyarthouse.org
Revlution Cafe Tues.: West Side Jazz. 5 p.m.; Mean to Me. 8:30 p.m. Wed.: Brian Lino Trio. 5 p.m. Moonshine Jelly. 8:30 p.m. Thurs.: Some Thing Big. 5 p.m.; Honey of the Hearts. 8:30 p.m. Fri.: Somano. 8:30 p.m. Sat.: West Side Jazz. 5 p.m.; Brazil Vox. 8:30 p.m. Free. 3248 22nd St., S.F. 415-642-0474. www.revolutioncafesf.com
Rickshaw Stop Today: Ayokay. 8 p.m. $10-$12. Mon.: Uniform
and the Body. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Tues.: Har Mar Superstar, Sabrina Ellis. 8 p.m. $22-$25. Thurs.: Alec Benjamin, Kyle Nicolaides. 8 p.m. $14. Fri.: Lapalux. 9 p.m. $16-$20. Sat.: Savoir Adore. 8 p.m. $13-$15. 155 Fell St., S.F. 415-861-2011. www.rickshawstop.com
Rum and Sugar Thurs.: Charity Borsch Party. 7 p.m. Fri.: Josh Jones. 10 a.m. 823 Geary St., S.F. 415-913-7949. www.rum andsugarbar.com
SFJazz Center Today: Laurie Anderson and Fred Frith. 7 p.m. $35-$90. Wed.-Thurs.: Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder. 7:30 p.m. $55-$195. Sat.: Brass Mafia. 7 and 8:30 p.m. Next Sun.: Jazz Mafia Accomplices. 6 and 7:30 pm. $20. 201 Franklin St., S.F. 866-920-5299. www.sfjazz.org
SF Live Arts @ Cyprian’s Fri.: Book of J. 8 p.m. $18-$22. Sat.: The Dirty Cello Duo, Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan Duo, Meredith Axelrod Duo. 8 p.m. $16-$18. St. Cyprian’s Church, 2097 Turk St., S.F. 415-4545238 www.noevalleymusic series.com
Slim's Today: Oscar Jerome. 8 p.m. $15. Wed.: Magic Sword, Crystal Ghost. 8 p.m. $16-$18. Thurs.-Fri.: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Drakulas, Mean Jeans. 8 p.m. $25-$27. Sat.: The Slackers, Aggrolites, Viernes 13. 9 p.m. $20-$22. Next Sun.: nothing, nowhere, Wicca PhaseSprings Eternal, St. Panther. 7:30 p.m. $20-$22. 333 11th St., S.F. 415-255-0333. www.slimspresents.com
Society Cabaret Fri.: Curtain Call. 7 p.m. $15-$25. 562 Sutter St., S.F. 415-857-1896. www.societycabaret.com
Swedish American Hall Mon.: Turnover, Spiritual Cramp, Healing Potpourri. 8 p.m. $25. Tues.: Novo Amor, Mree. 7 p.m. $17-$20. Thurs.: Suuns, Graham van Pelt. 8 p.m. $16-$19. 2174 Market St., S.F. www. swedishamericanhall.com
1015 Folsom Thurs.: Andrew Bayer. 10 p.m. $15-$20. Fri.: Majestic Casual SF Showcase. 10 p.m. $15-$20. 1015 Folsom St., S.F. 415-991-1015. 1015.com
The Warfield Mon.: 6lack, Tierra Whack, Summer Walker. 8 p.m. $35-$50. Thurs.: Postmodern Jukebox. 8 p.m. $39.50-$105. 982 Market St., S.F. 888-929-7849. www.thewarfieldtheatre.com
War Memorial Opera House Wed.-Thurs.: Rosanne Cash and Ry Cooder. 7:30 p.m. $55-$195. 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.sfjazz.org
EAST BAY
Ashkenaz Tues.: Motordude Zydeco. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Thurs.: Bachata Nightz. 9:30 p.m. $10-$15. Fri.: Stu Allen and Mars Hotel. 9 p.m. $18-$20. Sat.: 7th Street Band. 9 p.m. $15-$20. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 510-525-5054. www.ash kenaz.com
The Back Room Thurs.: Jim Kweskin Quartet with Meredith Axelrod, and Suzy Thompson. 8 p.m. $18. Fri.: The Keller Sisters, Misner and Smith. 8 p.m. $10-$15. Sat.: Belleville. 8 p.m. $15. Next Sun.: Ian Carey Quintet +1. 5 p.m. $15; Emily Scott Robinson. 8 p.m. $15$20. 1984 Bonita Ave., Berkeley. 510-654-3808. www.backroommusic.com
California Jazz Conservatory Mon.: Dave Eshelman Jazz Garden Big Band. 7 p.m. $14. Fri.: CJC Conservatory Performances. 5:30 p.m. Free. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-8455373. www.jazzschool.org
Cornerstone Today: Blockhead. 8:30 p.m. $16-$19. Tues.: Zebra. 8:30 p.m. $39-$44. Thurs.: Dirt Monkey, Subdocta. 8:30 p.m. $15-$18. Sar.: F*cked Up, Narrow Head, Nopes. 8:30 p.m. $18-$20. Next Sun.: Niko Is, Rocky Rivera, Earth Amplified. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 510214-8600. www.cornerstone berkeley.com
Fox Theater Today: 6lack, Tierra Whack, Summer Walker. 8 p.m. $35-$49.50. Mon.: Neko Case. 8 p.m. $40.50-$50.50. Thurs.: Shakey Graves, Kolars. 8 p.m. $29.50. Fri.: Bomba Estereo. 8 p.m. $32.50. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510-452-0438. www.thefox oakland.com
Freight and Salvage Mon.: Dave Eshelman Jazz Garden Big Band. 7 p.m. $14-$18. Tues.: Over the Rhine. 8 p.m. $36$40. Thurs.: Mary Gauthier. 8 p.m. $22-$26. Fri.: Hawktail, Dead Horses. 8 p.m. $22-$26. Sat.: Holiday Uke Jam. 1 p.m. $16-$36. Sat.: Peter Rowan. 8 p.m. $26-$30. Next Sun.: S.F. Gay Men’s Chorus. 7 p.m. $36-$40. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. 510-548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
Impulse Room Thurs.: Diamond Head Jazz group. 8 p.m. Fri.: NuJazz Funk Club. 8 p.m. Sat.: 2nd Planet. 8 p.m. $18. 1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. 925-476-5040. www.impulseroom.com
The New Parish Tues.: Queen Naija. 8:30 p.m. $20-$65. Wed.: Plantrae, Soulcybin. 9 p.m. $5-$10. Fri.: Killer Queens, Material Girl. 9 p.m. $15. Sat.: Reggae Gold XL. 10 p.m. $20. 579 18th St., Oakland. 510-4447474. www.thenewparish.com
Octopus Literary Salon Tues.: China, Tino Drima and Roselit Bone. 9:30 p.m. $10. Wed.: Straight Crimes, Ripe Species, Speck, Pure Shit. 9:30 p.m. $6. Thurs.: Chloe Little, Josh Rickert, Tyranny of Dave. 9:30 p.m. $10. Fri.: Nathan Clevenger Book of Exits, Green Mitchell Trio. 9:30 p.m. $10. Sat.: Forest Floor, Sucker Crush, The Holloways. 7 p.m. $10-$15. 2101 Webster St., Oakland. oakland octopus.org
Oracle Arena Wed.: Justin Timberlake. 7:30 p.m. $49.50$250. 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. www.oraclearena. com
Paramount Theatre Sat.: Trey Anastasio. 7:30 p.m. $65-$100. 2025 Broadway, Oakland. 510-465-6400. www.paramounttheatre.com
Piedmont Center for the Arts Fri.: Eurocana. 7:30 p.m. $15$35. 801 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont. www.piedmontcenter forthearts.org
Piedmont Piano Company Fri.: Denny Zeitlin. 8 and 10 p.m. $25. Sat.: Kenny Washington with the Erik Jekabson New Orleans Quintet. 8 p.m. $25. Next Sun.: Larry Vuckovich. 4 p.m. $20. 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. 510-547-8188. www.piedmontpiano.com
Savanna Jazz Wed.: Michael BeeGroup. 7:30 p.m. Fri.: Michael Turner. 5 p.m.; Pascal Bokar Group with Masha Campagne. 8 p.m. Sat.: Le Perez. 8 p.m. Next Sun.: Octobop. 6 p.m. 1189 Laurel St., San Carlos. 650-453-3683. www.savannajazz.com
The Sound Room Sat.: Richard Sears Trio. 8 p.m. $20-$25. 2147 Broadway, Oakland. www.soundroom.org
Speisekammer Fri.: Mitch Polzak ant the Royal Deuces. 8:30 p.m. Sat.: Macy Blackman and his Mighty Fine Trio. 8:30 p.m. Free. 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda. 510-522-1300. www.speisekammer.com
The UC Theatre Thurs.: La Santa Cecilia, Barrio Manouche. 8 p.m. Fri.: Generations, P-Lo, Jesse Connellu. 8 p.m. Sat.: Dimond Saints, Thriftworks, Krakinov. 9 p.m. Next Sun.: Dead Kennedys, TSOL, Dwarves, Screaming Bloody Marys. 8 p.m. $27.50 $30.50. Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University, Berkeley. 510-356-4000. www.theuctheatre.org
Uptown Nightclub Thurs.: Trace Repeat. 8:30 p.m. Fri.: Odd Numbers, Flexx Bronco, RnR Adventure Kids, Harriot. 9 p.m. Free. Sat.: Lower Class Brats, The Old Firm Casuals, Grade 2, Charger. 8 p.m. $12$15. Next Sun.; Tommy Guerrero. 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.u ptownnightclub.com
Yoshi's Today-Mon.: Norman Brown. 7 and 9 p.m. today; 8 p.m. Mon. $39-$75. Tues.Wed.: Steve Gadd Band. 8 p.m. $27-$65. Thurs.: Bob James. 8 p.m. $34-$69. Fri.-Sat. David Benoit. 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $37-$84. Next Sun.: Ronnie Laws. 7 and 9 p.m. $29-$69. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. 510-2389200. www.yoshis.com
Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley Thurs.: Charles Lloyd and the Marvels, Lucinda Williams. 8 p.m. $17-$110. UC Berkeley. calperformances.org
NORTH BAY
Blue Note Presents at Napa Valley Opera House Today: The Duo Quartet with Nina Gerber, Chris Webster, Jeri Jones, Pam Delgado. 2:30 p.m. Tues.: Zak Fennie Holiday Special. 7 p.m. Wed.: Eki Shola, Michael Fortunato. 7 and 8:45 p.m. Thurs.: Sal’s Greenhouse. 7 and 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat.: Bob James Trio. 7 and 9 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa. 707-603-1258. www.bluenotenapa.com
Fenix Fri.: Mitch Woods Xmas Dance Party. 8 p.m. $15. Sat.: Brian Jackson. 7:30 p.m. $25$30. 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415-813-5600. www.fenixlive.com
Hopmonk Sebastopol Tues.: Mary Gauthier. 7 p.m. $20. Fri.-sat.: David Luning. 7 p.m. $20. Next Sun.: Charlie Hunter. 6:30 p.m. $20-$25. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707829-7300. www.hopmonk. com
Hopmonk Sonoma Fri.: G Love. 9 p.m. Sat.: Charles Henry Paul. 8 p.m. Free. 691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707-935-9100. www.hopmonk.com
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Wed.: Cubed. 7:30 p.m. Free. 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 415-485-1005. www.ironspringspub.com
Iron Springs Public House Thurs.: Scott Guberman and Friends. 7:30 p.m. Free. 901 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415457-6258. www.ironspringspub.com
Key Tea Thurs.: Key Tea Kirtan Night. 7 p.m. Fri.: Dirty Cello, The Rivertown Trio. 7:30 p.m. 921 C St., San Rafael. www.key teahouse.com
Lagunitas Brewing Tap Room Wed.: Jimbo Trout. 4:20 p.m. Thurs.: Dave Hamilton Trio. 4:20 p.m. Fri.: Boot Juice. 4:20 p.m. Next Sun.: Solid Air. 3 p.m. Free. 1280 McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. 707-778-8776. www.lagunitas.com
Luther Burbank Center Mon.: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 8 p.m. Tues.: LeAnn Rimes. 7:30 p.m. Wed.: So You Think You Can Dance. 8 p.m. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. 707-546-3600. www.luther burbankcenter.org
Mystic Theatre Fri.: Andre Nickatina, D.Lo, J. Lately. 8:30 p.m. $30-$33. Sat.: The Grain, King Street Giants, The Big Fit. 8:30 p.m. $14-$18. Next Sun.: The Slackers, Aggrolites, Viernes 13. 8:30 p.m. $18-$20. 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. 707-765-9211. www.mystictheatre.com
19 Broadway Fri.: Danny Montana. 5 p.m. Free. Sat.: Michael brown, Amy Gervais. 5 p.m. Free; Ugly Sweater Show with Pardon the Interruption. 9 p.m. $10. 17 Broadway Fairfax. 415-459-1091. www.19broadway.com
Rancho Nicasio Today: HowellDevine. 4 p.m. $10. Fri.: Ed Earley Band. 8 p.m. Free. Sat.: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs. 8:30 p.m. $15-$20. Next Sun.: Robert M. Powell and Friends. 4 p.m. Free. On the Town Square, Nicasio. 415-662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com Smiley’s Saloon Thurs.-next Sun.: Rainbow Girls. 8 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.; 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $5. 41 Wharf Rd., Bolinas. 415-868-1311. www.smileys saloon.com
Sweetwater Music Hall Mon.: Open Mic with Austin DeLone. 7 p.m. Free. Wed.: Har Mar Superstar and Sabrina Ellis Heart Bones. 10:30 p.m. $28.50-$33.50. Thurs. and Sat.-next Sun: Golden Gate Wingmen. 8 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.; 9 p.m. Sat. $32-$42. Sat.: Mick Berry. 10:30 a.m. $32.$42. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. www.swmh.com
Throckmorton Theatre Fri.: Deborah Winter. 8 p.m. $25$35. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415-383-9600. www.throckmortontheatre.org
Uptown Theatre Thurs.: Jake Shimabukuro. 8 p.m. Fri.: An Irish Christmas. 8 p.m. Sat.: Aaron Lewis. 8 p.m. Next Sun.: Dweezil Zappa. 8 p.m. 1350 Third St., Napa. 707-259-0123. www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
SOUTH BAY
Angelica’s Next Sun.: Broadway by the Bay Presents: Merry and Bright. 7:30 p.m. $27-$39. 863 Main St., Redwood City. 650-679-8184. www.angelicasllc.com
Fox Theatre Tues.: Jake Shimabukuro. 8 p.m. $35-$85. 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. 650-369-7770. www.foxrwc. com
Kuumbwa Jazz Today: Holly Near Band. 6 and 8 p.m. Mon.: Steve Gadd Band. 7 and 9 p.m. Thurs.: Helen Sung. 7 p.m. 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. 831-4272227. www.kuumbwajazz.org
Pacifica Performances Fri.: Seaside Singers. 7:30 p.m. $10. Sat.: George Cole and Eurocana. 7:30 p.m. $15-$23. Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica. 650-3551882. www.pacificaperfor mances.org
SAP Center Sat.: ALT 105.3 Not So Silent Night. 6:30 p.m. $26-$125. 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. www.sapcenter.com
Comedy
SAN FRANCISCO
Amnesia Tues.: Troubled
Comedy Showcase. 7 p.m. Free. 853 Valencia St., S.F. 415-970-0012. www.amnesiathebar.com
BATS Improv Firdays through Dec. 28: “The Gathering: True Stories... Made Up Scenes,” improvised stories in various genres and time periods based on audience suggestion. 8 p.m. $17$20. Saturdays through Dec. 29: “Songs for a Sixpence,” improvised holiday musical. 8 p.m. $17-$20. Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason, S.F. 415474-6776. www.improv.org
The Beer Basement Thurs.-Sat.: The Setup with Richard Sarvate and Abhay Nadkarni. 7:45 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 9:45 p.m. Sat. $15. 222 Hyde St., S.F. setupcomedy.com
Cobb’s Comedy Club Today: There Goes the Neighborhood Comedy Tour. 7:30 p.m. $17. Wed.: Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to be Women). 8 p.m. $19.50-$24.50. Thurs.: Jeremy McLellan. 8 p.m. $20$30. Fri.-Sat.: Nikki Glaser. 8 and 10:25 p.m. Fri.; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Sat. $25-$35. Next Sun.: Drag Diva Brunch. 11 a.m. $30; Cobb’s Comedy Standup with Kabir Singh. 7:30 p.m. $17. 915 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415-928-4320. www.cobbscomedyclub.com
Milk Bar Tues.: It’s Just Two Minutes: The Improvised Comedy Game Show. 8 p.m. Free. 1840 Haight St., S.F. 415-387-6455. www.milksf.com
Neck of the Woods Today and next Sun.: #HellaFunny Sundays. 7 p.m. $15; Turn Up Sundays. 9 p.m. Free. 406 Clement St., S.F. 415-387-6343. www.neckofthewoodssf.com
PianoFight Mon.: Mixtape: Fury Road. 8 p.m. Free-$20. Tues.: Open Improv. 7 p.m. Free; SF Barprov. 8 p.m. Free. Wed.: Control Room with Mekki Leeper. 7 p.m. $10; Missed Connections. 9 p.m. $10. Thurs.-Sat.: Lobster, Actually. 8 p.m. $10-$50. Thurs.: Quiz-o-Tron! 7 p.m. $15; The Ballroom Comedy Improv. 9 p.m. $12. Fri.: The Return of Chicken Scratch. 7 p.m. $10; The Funniest Show in San Francisco. 10 p.m. $12-$15. 144 Taylor St., S.F. 415816-3681. www.pianofight.com
Punch Line Comedy Club Today and next Sun.: S.F. Comedy Showcase. 8 p.m. $13.50. Tues.: Stoner Comedy Jam with Stroy Moyd. 8 p.m. $17. Wed.: The Charm Offensive with Brian Simpson. 8 p,.m. $17. Thurs.-Sat.: Lachlan Patterson. 8 p.m. Thurs.; 8 and 10:15 p.m. Fri.; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Sat. $22.50. 444 Battery St., S.F. 415-397-4337. www.punchline comedyclub.com
EAST BAY
Comedy Oakland Thurs.: Imran G, Jason Mack, Dro Knows, Samson Koletkar. 8 p.m. $14-$17. Fri.: Annick Adele, Daniel Webb, Vanessa Gonzalez, Mim McVeigh, Ben Feldman, Fraser Hammersly, Samson Koletkar. 7:30 p.m. $15; Andrew Orolfo, will Burkart, Jeremy Curry, Ben Feldman, Ira Summer. 9:45 p.m. $15. Sat.: Will Burkart, Geneva Rust-Orta, Ethan Quinn, John Hickey, Hank Romero, Hayley Benham-Archdeacon, Ira Summer. 7 p.m. $20-$24.; Chris Storin, Terrell Big T Butler, Samson Koletkar, Ira Summer. 9:30 p.m. $14-$18. Spice Monkey, 1628 Webster St., Oakland. 510-214-2626. www.comedyoakland.com
The Sound Room Fri.: 1st Friday Comedy Fun with Emily Van Dyke, Victor Pacheco, Andy Gold, Ryan Goodcase, Austin Blaylock, Jason Cole. 9 p.m. $10. 2147 Broadway, Oakland. 510-496-4180. www.sound room.org Tommy T’s Today: Tony Roberts. 7 p.m. $20-$30. Tues.: Open Mike. 7 p.m. $10-$20. Fri.-Sat.: Mo’Nique. 7:30 and 10:15 p.m. Fri.; 7 and 9:45 p.m. Sat. $40-$55. Next Sun.: Dennis Gaxiola. 7 p.m. $15-$25. 5104 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. 925-227-1800. www.tommyts.com
NORTH BAY
Empress Theatre Fri.: Christine Cambito. 8 p.m. $25-$35. 300 Virginia St., Vallejo. 707-552-2400. www.empress theatre.org
Spreckels Performing Arts Center Next Sun.: David Templeton’s Twisted Christmas Live! The Reunion! with Will Durst, Oliver Graves, Reed Martin, Charlie Siebert, Robin Pressman, Debi Durst, Brad Surosky, and the North Bay Zombie Caroling Choir. 7 p.m. $30$35. 707-588-3400. 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park. www.ci.rohnert -park.ca.us/city_hall/departments/ spreckels_performing_arts_center
Throckmorton Theatre Tues.: Tuesday Night Live Comedy with Don McMillan, Karinda Dobbins, Justin Rivera, Greg Asdourian, plus Geoff Bolt and Michael O’Brien. 8 p.m. $17-$22. Thurs.: Storynights with Don Reed, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Josh Cereghino, Kay Demartini, Arthur Gaus, Dave Nihill. 8 p.m. $15. Mort Sahl. 7 p.m. $20. Sat.: Dan Hoyle’s “Border People.” 8 p.m. $18-$26. 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415383-9600. www.throckmortontheatre.org
SOUTH BAY
Improv Comedy Club Today: Kabir Singh. 7 p.m. $15-$65. Tues.: Bad Influence Burlesque. 8 p.m. $15. Thurs.: Broadway Princess Holiday Party with Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, Courtney Reed, Adam J Levy, Benjamin Rauhala. 7:30 p.m. $30-$45. Fri.-next Sun.: Matt Braunger. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Fri.; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat.; 7 p.m. Sun. $20. 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408-2807475. sanjose.improv.com
Rooster T. Feathers Today: Andy Woodhull. 7 p.m. $15-$23. Wed.: New Talent Showcase. 8 p.m. $10. Thurs.next Sun.: Jamie Lee. 8 p.m. Thurs.; 9 p.m. Fri.; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat.; 7 p.m. Sun. $25. 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408-736-0921. www.roostertfeathers.com