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CALENDAR
Comedy
AUGUST
Joe Rogan. Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Host of one
of the world’s most popular podcasts, standup
comedian, actor and mixed-martial arts
commentator Joe Rogan has made a name
for himself as an erudite meathead whose
wit defies perception of his supersized muscly
physique. Tickets $29.50–$95. Shoreline
Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View. 800/745-3000.
Jimmy Pardo. Aug. 15–17, times vary. A
veteran of comedy clubs, Pardo has appeared
on “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” “The Late
Late Show” and hosts award-winning podcast
“Never Not Funny.” Pardo spent more
than half a decade as Conan O’Brien’s opening
act at “Conan” tapings and also appeared
on “Conan” as a panel guest, field correspondent
and also conducts celebrity backstage
interviews for Teamcoco.com’s “The
Pardo Patrol.” Tickets $16–$24. Rooster T.
Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale.
408/736-0921.
Chris D’Elia. Aug. 23, 8:30 p.m. As a standup,
Chris D’Elia is currently touring the United
States and Canada with his show, “Follow
the Leader.” D’Elia has three comedy specials
available on Netflix, and he was chosen as one
of U.S. four comics in Netflix’s 2019 series
“Comedians of the World,” which features
47 comedians from 13 regions in eight different
languages. Tickets $25–$99. San Jose
Civic, 135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose.
408/792-4111.
J.B. Smoove. Aug. 24, 7 p.m. A gifted writer,
comedian and actor, Smoove continues to
entertain audiences all over the world with his
unique brand of fun-infused funk. His breakout
role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as Leon has
firmly planted him as one of the most beloved
comedic actors today. Tickets $39.50. Palace of
Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco.
Laurie Kilmartin. Aug. 29–Sept. 1, times
vary. A top ten finalist in season seven of
NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Laurie Kilmartin
spent her first 10 years as a standup in San
Francisco, the second 10 in New York City
and now lives in Los Angeles. She currently
writes for Conan on TBS and will be bringing
her wry witticisms to the South Bay during
this multi-date tour. Tickets $16–$24. Rooster
T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale.
408/736-0921.
SEPTEMBER
Tom Segura. Sept. 18, 8:30 p.m. Best known
for his three Netflix specials, Segura’s TV credits
include appearances on hit shows like “The
Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Conan,”
and “Workaholics.” His dry anecdotal comedy
translates well to the stage, so catch his act live
and in person as he hits the stage
in the South Bay. Tickets $29.50–
$99.50. San Jose Civic,
135 West San Carlos
Street, San Jose.
408/792-4111.
Nightlife
Cascal. Latin fare and drinks
with live flamenco jazz music
on Friday nights. Open daily from
11:30 a.m. 400 Castro St., Mountain View.
650/940-9500.
Douglas Beach House. Live jazz and classical
music with an ocean view on Sundays, 4:30 to
7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 311 Miranda Road,
Half Moon Bay. 650/726-4143.
Fairmont Hotel. The hotel’s lobby lounge
offers live music Thursday-Saturday, 6 to 9
p.m. No cover charge. 170 S. Market St., San
Jose. 408/998-1900.
Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. Live music
and dancing in the form of rock ’n’
roll, jazz, reggae, Latin, acoustic or the
blues. Call for schedule and lineup.
390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay.
650/728-2739.
JJ’s Blues. Blues, funk, soul, R&B
and blues rock. Lifetime achievement
award for best blues club. Cover charge
varies. 3439 Stevens Creek Blvd., San
Jose. 408/243-6441.
LVL 44. DJ music includes hip-hop,
R&B, and Top 40. Dueling Pianos,
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 44 S. Almaden
Ave., San Jose. 408/331-8419.
Menlo Tavern. This warm and inviting
neighborhood tavern features
live music on the patio seven nights
a week. 100 El Camino Real Menlo
Park. 650/330-2790.
Opal. Mainstream DJs, open Friday
and Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cover $10. 251 Castro St., Mountain View.
650/318-6732.
The Pioneer Saloon. Casual Old-West-style
saloon with live music Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m.
to midnight; Music Jam Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.;
karaoke Tuesday, 8 to 11 p.m. Cover charge
varies. 2925 Woodside Road, Woodside.
650/851-8487.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. The
Conservatory Lounge features live jazz, food
and drinks every Thursday night from 6:30
BOTTOM: SIMON EMMETT
Mon Laferte, Aug. 13, San Jose Civic; An Ideal Husband, Aug. 22–Sep. 15,
Pear Theatre, Mountain View
Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s
Cinderella, through
Aug. 4, Smithwick
Theatre, Los Altos Hills
TOP RIGHT: MICHAEL CRAIG KRUSE; BOTTOM: DAVID ALLEN