"There are various scenarios for the kinds of people who attend the annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy show in San Francisco Dec. 24-26. There are those who don't celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators. There are those who do celebrate Christmas and need a night of robust laughter after being cooped up in a house full of hyper-anxious kids and confused pets."
"Headliner for this year's lineup is Elayne Boosler, the groundbreaking comedian who came up during the 1960s and 70s a male-dominated era in comedy and struck a chord with her frank and confessional brand of humor. Comedian Richard Lewis called her the Jackie Robinson of my generation and Rolling Stone billed her as one of the 50 best comedians of all time."
"Details: Performances are at the Imperial House, 818 Washington St., San Francisco. Early (dinner) shows run 5 to 7:30 p.m. ($95) and include a six-course dinner; the later (cocktail) shows run 8:30 to 10 p.m. ($70) and include light snacks. Or you can stream the event for $30-$75. More information is at www.koshercomedy.com. Bay City News Foundation"
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy runs Dec. 24–26 at the Imperial House in San Francisco and is now in its 33rd year. The show is a low-fi holiday tradition held at a Chinese restaurant across three nights and is also available via online streaming. Headliner Elayne Boosler emerged in the 1960s and 70s and is known for frank, confessional humor, earning praise from Richard Lewis and Rolling Stone. Other performers include Orion Levine, Amanda Marks and Lisa Geduldig. Early dinner shows cost $95 with a six-course meal; cocktail shows cost $70 with light snacks; streaming ranges $30–$75.
Read at www.mercurynews.com
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