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filoli.org/holiday-traditions with its wide variety of rare and unique gifts, seasonal décor, sweets, jewelry and clothing For complete details, visit www.filoli.org anytime or phone 650-364-8300, ext. 508 weekdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. October/November 2016 37 STYLE MATTERS Personalized. Elevated. Timeless. LEAF & PETAL 439 South California Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 650.329.8070 CASSIS 206 Homer Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650.327.2997 www.lpetal.com After hours appointments available Locally owned for over 35 years Best Boutique & Women's Apparel 201 6 2 016 Photo courtesy of REPEAT ON16_LeafnPetal.indd 1 9/9/16 1:51 PM CALENDAR distinctive slant on life, and plenty of material for a stand-up routine. Tickets $15. San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street San Jose, 408/280-7475. Comedi@ns at Rail. Oct. 6-ongoing. Thursday, 9 p.m. Comic Kevin Wong, hosts a weekly show every Thursday, and guest performers frequently have appeared at The Punch Line, Cobbs, San Jose Improv, Tommy T’s, and all around the Bay Area. Free. Rail Club, 612 El Camino Real, San Carlos, 650/622-9708. ComedySportz. Oct. 7-Nov. 29, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. This interactive comedy show pits two teams of “act-letes” in a competition for laughs and points while improvising scenes, games, operas and musicals based on audience suggestions. The audience votes for winners and sometimes even wind up on stage. Tickets $12-$15. Cinema 3 Cinemas, 288 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/985-5233. Anjelah Johnson. Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m. Actress, comedian, and former NFL cheerleader Anjelah Johnson garnered acclaim as a cast member on the series MADtv during its 13th season. She now tries to keep the crowds on its toes with a street-smart interpretation of Christianity. Tickets $39.50- $79.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822. Maz Jobrani. Oct. 8, 9:15 p.m. A founding member of “The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour,” which first aired on Comedy Central, Jobrani has starred in two Showtime specials, “Brown and Friendly” and “I Come In Peace.”  He performs around the world, including the Middle East, where he entertained the King of Jordan. Tickets $25.00 - $50.00. San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street San Jose, 408/280-7475. Michael Krasny. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Radio personality and author Krasny pairs iconic Jewish jokes with wise and entertaining explanations, illuminating the cultural expressions and anxieties behind the laughs. Tickets $15-$20. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, 650/223-8700. Alonzo Bodden. Oct. 13-16, times vary. Star of the Showtime special “Historically Incorrect,” Alonzo has performed comedy around the world, including at Just For Laughs in Montreal and the Kilkenny Ireland Comedy Fest. He’s also a frequent guest on NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.” Tickets $20. San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street San Jose, 408/280-7475. NOVEMBER Nemr Nassar. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Lebanese- American Nassar has been credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East, where he performs in English. Tickets $12. San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street San Jose, 408/280-7475. Mark Your Calendar Now For Holiday Traditions at Filoli Friday evening, Nov. 25 — Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 Tickets on sale Oct. 17 SHOP the Boutique Historic House and Garden Located in Woodside just off of I-280 near the Edgewood Road exit. Parking is free. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 ENJOY favorite music, performed in the historic House while you peruse holiday merchandise DINE at Bistros or Lunch Buffets amidst exquisite decorations before or after you shop f iloli


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