‘Magic Man at the Speakeasy’

This interactive show is performed by magician and illusionist Kevin Blake. Blake uses legerdemain as a comedic exploration of how to find happiness in a fast-paced world. This and other shows will be part of the upcoming Sunday Solo series. See website for details. 4:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 3-5. Palace Theatre, 644 Broadway, San Francisco. $37-$63. www.boxcartheatre.org/sunday solo

THEATER

‘Love, Linda’

This tribute celebrates 35 years of marriage between Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee, portrayed by Bay Area actress Maureen McVerry. Linda’s storytelling depicts a loving life with a husband who was gay. She weaves Porter’s music into this account of both the good and the dark times. 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30; 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 4-5; 2 p.m. next Sunday, Jan. 6. Through Jan. 13. Cinnabar Theatre, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. $25-$75. 707-763-8920. www.cinnabartheater.org

ART

‘Threefold’

“Where They Want to Go” by Erin Wheeler celebrates the unanticipated and unplanned places where memories are made. The second show by Jo Ann Biagini invites viewers to experience different and sometimes surreal worlds. Samantha Kershnar’s small ceramic dioramas depict small slices of life. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 7-11. 1-4 p.m. Jan. 12 (opening reception). Through Jan. 24. NIAD Art Center, 551 23rd St., Richmond. Free. 510-620-0290. www.niad art.org

THEATER

‘That Don Reed Show’

The comedian-playwright extends his favorite sketch variety show, filled with standup comedy, music and irreverent sketches. Reed and his characters have mounted five awardwinning solo shows and appearances on prime-time television. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5; 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. Through Feb. 2. The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. $20-$100. 415-282-3055. www.themarsh. org

— Kathleen Dixon