June/July 2016 33 CALENDAR and unforgettable, it’s no wonder that Guinness World Records recently named Jeff Dunham the world record holder for Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-up Comedy Tour. Tickets $59.50- $139.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Heather McDonald. June 3-4, times vary. Heather McDonald doesn’t hold back on anything, especially when it comes to demonstrating her many talents. She continuously proves to master her craft as a comedian, actress, story producer and best-selling author. Tickets $23.50. Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave., San Francisco. 415/928-4320. Ronn Vigh’s Gay Bash. June 7, 8 p.m. “Ronn Vigh‘s Gay Bash” will feature top-notch gay and gay-friendly comedians from the Bay Area and beyond. All are welcome. Tickets $16.50. Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., San Francisco. 415/397-7573. Daniel Sloss. June 8-11, times vary. One of the U.K.’s rising star comedians, Daniel Sloss has made appearances on “Conan” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Audiences go wild for his deadpan humor and irresistible accent. Tickets $16.50-$22.50. Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., San Francisco. Mark Normand. June 9-12, times vary. New York comedian Mark Normand has appeared on numerous television shows, including “Conan,” “Inside Amy Schumer” and more. Comedy Central called him a Comic To Watch in 2011, and Esquire featured him in its “Best New Comedians 2012” list. Tickets $14-$22. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Joe Rogan. June 10-11, times vary. A standup comedian for more than 20 years, Joe Rogan sells out theaters internationally with his inquisitive and intense comedic style. Rogan is the former host of NBC’s “Fear Factor” and is well known for his hilarious podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Tickets $45. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Don Friesen. June 16-19, times vary. If you missed Don Friesen’s hilarious Showtime onehour special, “Ask Your Mom,” you’ve got to catch him live. Engaging and clever, Friesen captures the irony of parenting, marriage and everyday absurdities through characters, voices, parodies and some of the best written routines around. Tickets $14-$22. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. George Lopez. June 18, 7:30 p.m. George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and latenight TV. Most known for his show “George Lopez” on ABC, Lopez’s sidesplitting observations of life and charismatic stage presence make him a hit among fans both young and old. Tickets $39.50-$109.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Wanda Sykes. June 23, 8 p.m. Ranked among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America, Wanda Sykes is one gifted comedian, writer, actress and voice artist. Audiences go wild for her spunky attitude, priceless facial expressions and hysterical outlook on life in America. Tickets $25-$75. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 800/745-3000. Alex Edelman. June 23-26, times vary. New York-based comedian Alex Edelman is one of the best-reviewed performers at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. He’s also opened for Patton Oswalt and Eddie Izzard. Tickets $14-$22. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. Michael Blackson. June 23-26, times vary. Inspired by Eddie Murphy, Michael Blackson began his career in 1992 in Philadelphia. He polished his act with BET’s “ComicView” series, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and more. But, it was in a Los Angeles comedy club where he got his big break: Ice Cube invited him for a reading, and the rest is history. Tickets $25. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/280-7475.
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