The podcasts

“Bubble”: This Maximum Fun sci-fi comedy podcast was one of the delights of 2018 — blending humor, an on-point satire of the gig economy and superior sound design. Creator Jordan Morris, voice actress Alison Becker (Morgan) and more cast members and creators will meet fans at Cobb’s Comedy Club.

10:30 p.m. Jan. 19. $25-$35. Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus St., S.F.

“The West Wing Weekly”: Former “West Wing” co-star Joshua Malina hosts a podcast that takes a close look at the Aaron Sorkin series. “Song Exploder” podcast host Hrishikesh Hirway joins the discussion.

10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. $35-$45. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., S.F.

“Judge John Hodgman”: Comedian, actor and writer Hodgman is joined by “Bullseye” podcast host Jesse Thorn (his bailiff ) to weigh real-life disputes from their fans. They’re joined by musical guest Martin Luther McCoy. Thorn returns the next Sunday, Jan. 20, for a recording of the comedy podcast “Jordan, Jesse, Go!”

7 p.m. Jan. 18. $35-$100. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F.

Celebrity Autobiography: What would Sketchfest be without comedians and actors reading from other celebrities’ work in this award-winning show? This year’s scheduled performers are Cristela Alonzo, Ed Begley Jr., Jennifer Coolidge, Laraine Newman, Michael Hitchcock, Michael McKean and creators Dayle Reyfel and Eugene Pack.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. $50. Marines Memorial, 609 Sutter St., S.F.

The legends

Salute to Bill Plympton: One of the greatest living animators, Plympton has been producing entertaining and thought-provoking indie classics for decades. Sketchfest has invited him for an afternoon of film screenings, drawings and Q&A.

4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. $25. Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St., S.F.

Porchlight: A Storytelling Series: We’re calling Beth Lisick and Arline Klatt legends, for bringing this longrunning and groundbreaking series to San Francisco, and helping to jumpstart storytelling as entertainment in the city.

7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. $25. Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St., S.F.

The music

Wajatta with Reggie Watts and John Tejada: Comedian and beat-boxer Watts teamed with DJ/producer Tejada to start this new group, which released the album “Casual High Technology.” Watts has been a Sketchfest regular over the years, with eclectic and consistently entertaining shows.

9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. $30-$35. Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St., S.F.

The Red Room Orchestra performs the music of “Twin Peaks”: San Francisco native Marc Capelle gathers another collection of all-star musicians for a night of music highlighting the soundtrack to David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” (and later during Sketchfest: “The Big Lebowski.”) Special guests include Margaret Cho, “Twin Peaks” cast member James Marshall and Lynch musical collaborator Chrysta Bell.

9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. $35-$40. The Chapel, 777 Valencia St., S.F.

The locals

Tribute to Margaret Cho: The San Francisco native has brought her life growing up in the Bay Area into her stand-up comedy. Cho has always been welcomed back with enthusiasm by local crowds, but this tribute will be special. Moderated by another San Francisco stalwart, longtime Chronicle columnist Ben Fong-Torres.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. $25-$35. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter

St., S.F.

Brent Weinbach: Weinbach is a legend in local comedy. The UC Berkeley graduate was a local comedy force in the early 2000s, before honing his act and becoming successful as a national touring standup comic. He returns for a show with twin brothers Max and Nicky Weinbach, who also perform solo during the festival.

8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. $25. Gateway Theatre, 215 Jackson St., S.F.

“We Bare Bears” in the Bay Area: This Emmy-nominated animated series is sweet, funny and hella Bay Area. A recent “We Bare Bears” episode focused all of its action in a BART tunnel. Creator Daniel Chong is coming to Sketchfest, along with voice actor Bobby Moynihan and head writer Mikey Heller. An all-new episode will be screened at the festival.

7:30 p.m. next Sunday, Jan. 13. $25-$35. All ages. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St., S.F.

The what the ... ?

Sketchfest at the Speakeasy: This new pricey and immersive comedy experience is being described as a “choose-your-own-adventure book” of an event. There are multiple rooms, a Prohibition vibe, and established comedians participating on different nights, including Janeane Garofalo, Jen Kirkman and David Cross.

Multiple nights. $125. Speakeasy, 644 Broadway, S.F.

S— Arcade: Video game critics and comedians play and discuss some of the worst video games of all time in front of a live audience. Mike Drucker hosts, and guests include “The Daily Show” writer Kat Radley and actor Paul Scheer.

10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. $25. PianoFight Mainstage, 144 Taylor St., S.F.

SF Sketchfest: Kicks off Thursday, Jan. 10. Through Jan. 27. Various venues throughout San Francisco. For a full schedule and ticket details, go to www.sfsketchfest.com.

Peter Hartlaub is The San Francisco Chronicle's pop culture critic. Email: phartlaub@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @PeterHartlaub