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CALENDAR
Tuesday through Sunday, 1 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m. Docents conduct
public tours of exhibitions. Signed
tours for hearing-impaired visitors
may be booked on request. Tickets
$5-$8. San Jose Museum of
Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose.
408/271-6883.
Stanford Memorial Church. Fridays,
2 p.m. This tour explores the
Memorial Church, the physical
heart of the campus that is replete
with stained-glass windows, mosaics
and stone carvings. Meet at the
church entrance in the Main Quad.
Free. Stanford University, Stanford.
650/723-3469.
Comedy
DECEMBER
Ahmed Ahmed. Dec. 1–3, times vary. Egyptian
American actor, comedian, producer and
director Ahmed Ahmed is one of the most
diverse, multifaceted talents in entertainment.
He’s known for starring as Ahmed on TBS’
hit comedy series “Sullivan & Son.” Ahmed
is also a paid regular performer at the worldfamous
Comedy Store in Hollywood and The
Laugh Factory. Tickets $15–$23. Rooster T.
Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale.
408/736-0921.
Orny Adams. Dec. 1–3, times vary. American
comic Orny Adams first rose to international
prominence after co-starring in Jerry Seinfeld’s
documentary “Comedian.” He has made several
appearances on “The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno” and “The Late Show with David
Letterman.” Currently, Adams can be seen
playing the iconic role “Coach Finstock” on
the hit MTV show “Teen Wolf.” Tickets $17.
San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose.
408/280-7475.
Scientist Turned Comedian, Tim Lee. Dec.
2, 7:30 p.m. Lee, who got his Ph.D. before
realizing where his true talents lay, blends science
talk (complete with PowerPoint
presentations) with comedy. The hilarious
result is like what would happen
if you crossed your high school chem
teacher with George Carlin. Tickets $13–$42.
Mountain View Center for the Performing
Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.
650/903-6000.
Chris D’Elia. Dec. 7–10, times
vary. Chris D’Elia is quickly
becoming one of the most
sought-after comedians and
actors in the comedy world.
D’Elia is best known for his
starring role on the NBC comedy
“Undatable.” D’Elia’s podcast
“Congratulations with Chris
D’Elia,” has since been a mainstay
in iTunes’ comedy podcast
charts. Tickets $30.
San Jose Improv, 62 S.
Second St., San Jose.
408/280-7475.
Jamie Lissow. Dec.
7–12, times vary.
Jamie Lissow currently
stars in the
Net-flix original
television series
“Real Rob,” a
show he wrote
and produced with
SNL alum Rob
Schneider. Jamie
has been seen on
“Gotham Live,” “The
Tonight Show,” “The Late Late
Show,” “Last Comic Standing” and
other comedy shows. Tickets $15–$23. Rooster
T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale.
408/736-0921.
Nick Offerman: Full Bush. Dec 10, 8 p.m.
Nick Offerman is an actor, voice actor, producer,
writer, comedian and even a carpenter,
widely known for his breakout role as Ron
Swanson in the acclaimed NBC sitcom “Parks
and Recreation,” for which he received the
Television Critics Association Award. Tickets
$39–$60. The Masonic, 1111 California St.,
San Francisco. 800/745-3000.
Craig Shoemaker. Dec. 15–17, times vary.
Shoemaker has been on Broadway, performed
for four U.S. presidents, had recurring roles
on network TV and performed solo comedy
specials. He’s also hosted and produced reality
television and is an award-winning producer
and best-selling author. Tickets $22.
San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose.
408/280-7475.
Impractical Jokers Tour Starring the Tenderloins.
Dec. 16, 5–8 p.m. The Tenderloins’
four members—Joe Gatto, James Murray,
Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano—are the creators,
executive producers and stars of truTV’s
hit series “Impractical Jokers.” The Tenderloins
have toured nationwide, playing to thousands
of fans including a three-night sold-out
run at New York’s historic Radio City Music
Hall. Tickets $49.50–$65. City National
Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose.
408/792-4111.
Ray William Johnson. Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Ray
William Johnson is a Los Angeles–
based stand-up comedian and
actor whose quick wit, charisma
and good-natured cynicism
have made him one of
the most in-demand touring
comedians. Johnson is
the creator of several popular
shows and has produced
hit content that has garnered
Chris D’Elia, Dec. 7–10, San
Jose Improv, San Jose
Miss Bennet: Christmas at
Pemberley, through Dec. 17,
City Lights Theater, San Jose
Show Your Work: Art and Math,
through May 20, San Jose
Museum of Art, San Jose