Lots of laughs in the offing
It’s a busy week for comedy in the Bay Area. Here’s a partial roundup.
Taylor Tomlinson: The 27-year-old comedian has said she got her first taste of performing stand-up at a church basement comedy class her father enrolled her in. Now the rising star has a hit Netflix special, “Quarter-Life Crisis,” and is headlining a tour that stops at the Warfield in San Francisco for two shows on Saturday. Details: 7 and 9:30 p.m.; 982 Market St.; $29.75-$139.75; www.thewarfieldtheatre.com.
Paul Rodriguez: The 66-year-old Mexico-born comedian has appeared in countless films and TV specials and sitcoms, but his bread and butter has always been his provocative stand-up show. Comedy Central once listed him as one of the best 100comedians of all time. This weekend, he’s headlining five shows at the San Jose Improv. Details:
7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; 62 S. Second St.; $25; improv.com/sanjose.
T.K. Kirkland: Dubbed the “Underground Superstar,” the 60-year-old actor and comedian has developed a loyal fan base through his relentless touring as well as through a variety of comedy specials and films, including “Mo’ Funny: Black Comedy in America” and “Jamie Foxx Presents Laffapalooza.” He’ll be at Tommy T’s in Pleasanton for five shows this weekend. Details: 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Sunday; 5104 Hopyard Road; $25-$35;www.tommyts.com/ pleasanton.
Dan Cummins: The 44-yearold Idaho native, a comedian and host of several podcasts, had his breakthrough with the release of the 2009album “Revenge Is Near.” He brings his “Symphony of Insanity” tour to Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco for four shows. Details: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 915 Columbus Ave.; $30-$40; www.cobbscomedy.com.
— Randy McMullen, Staff