Comedy FEBRUARY Nick Swardson. Feb. 6-8, times vary. This stand-up comic is also an actor and writer/producer who has written screenplays and had a sketch comedy show on Comedy Central for two seasons called “Rick Swarsdon’s Pretend Time.” Laugh along with him in San Jose. Tickets $25. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. Brooks Wheelan. Feb. 12-14, times vary. He has a degree in biomedical engineering, has worked as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” and has performed at the New York City Comedy Festival as one of Comedy Central’s Top 10 Comics to Watch. See why he’s getting so much attention during his Sunnyvale performance. Tickets $14-$25. Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Roseanne Barr. Feb. 13-14, times vary. Bestknown for her “domestic goddess” role on TV sitcom “Roseanne,” the hard-working woman has kept herself busy over the years and is still making folks laugh. Hear what she has to say in San Francisco. Tickets $32.50. Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco. 415/928-4320. Rickey Smiley. Feb. 20-21, times vary. One of today’s few “clean” comics, this multi-talented performer is best known for his nationally syndicated radio show and as a former host of BET’s “Comic View.” Check him out during one of his four South Bay performances. Tickets $30. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. A Tribute to Robin Williams Benefiting the Animals of San Francisco. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Comedians Dana Gould, Bobby Slayton, Rick Overton, Will Durst, Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Johnny Steele, Debi Durst and Steven Pearl come together to honor the late, great Robin Williams with a night of laughs. All tickets will go to animal groups that Williams’ supported. Tickets $35. Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 30 South Bay Accent Columbus Ave., San Francisco. 415/928-4320. Nikki Glaser. Feb. 25-28, times vary. The New York City-based comedian and former talk show host of MTV’s “Late Night with Nikki and Sarah” heads to San Francisco to entertain audiences with her original sense of humor. Tickets $16-$22. Punch Line San Francsico, 444 Battery St., San Francisco. 415/397-7573. Don McMillan. Feb. 26-28, times vary. With a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, this comedian traded in his engineering career for comedy in 1991. Tickets $14-$20. Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Brian Regan. Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Combining observational skills with self-deprecation, this clever comic turns everyday occurrences into hilarious material. Tickets $39.50-$55. The Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Maj Jobrani. Feb. 29, 8 p.m. A regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!,” the stand-up comedian has performed on “The Tonight Show” and “The Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” In 2015, he comes out with a new book, “I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One on TV.” Join him for a special night of laughs. Tickets $36.50. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. MARCH Carlos Mencia. March 5-8, times vary. The 17th of 18 children, this Honduras native has worked his way up from the Maravilla projects in Los Angeles to where he is today. Audiences can’t get enough of the entertainer who has headlined “The Three Amigos Tour” with Freddy Soto and Pablo Francisco and starred opposite Ben Stiller in “The Heartbreak Kid.” Tickets $25. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. Mick Foley. March. 27, 7:30 p.m. His fans love the three-time WWE champion who shares hilarious stories and observations that are unique to the world of wrestling. Tickets $25. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475. Nightlife Alberto’s. Latin, salsa & swing club. 21 and over. Dance lessons from 7 to 9 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m., Sundays; Tango, Sunday-Monday; Salsa on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Bachata on Wednesday; Spanish live rock music on Saturday. Cover charge $5-$10. 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View. 650/968-3007. Azucar. Salsa lounge dishes up live Latin music and dancing Friday-Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free salsa lessons on Mondays, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge varies. 71 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408/293-8482. Blank Club. Live music and DJs, including punk, indie, rockabilly and new wave. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose. 408/292-5265. Britannia Arms. British pub, restaurant and sports bar. Live music, Friday and Saturday. Beerpong Night Monday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Pub Stumpers Trivia Tuesday; Karaoke with DJ Wednesday, 10 p.m. 5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. 408/266-0550. De Anza Hotel Hedley Club. Featuring daily cocktails and appetizers in a luxurious, relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sunday-Monday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday- Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No cover charge. 233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408/286-1000. Douglas Beach House. Live jazz and classic music with an ocean view on Sundays, 4:30 to CALENDAR PHOTO: (BOTTOM LEFT) BOB DREBIN / STANFORDPHOTO.COM Stanford Women’s Basketball, Maples Pavilion, Stanford University; Nikki Glaser, Feb. 25-28, Punch Line, San Francisco; Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco, March 29;
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2015
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