Who's in Town
Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari, seen on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” brings his stand-up tour to San Francisco. [7 p.m., Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St., S.F.]Lectures Read More
On opening day at Dolores Park, during the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s latest political comedy with music, “For the Greater Good,” Troupe stalwart Velina Brown — playing a super-patriotic military officer — belted out a heartfelt song with all her usual gusto. As the audience cheered, a woman behind me said to her companion, “But we’re not supposed to like her!” He replied, “It’s so hard not to!” Read More
The San Francisco Mime Troupe, those beloved purveyors of left-wing politics wrapped in comedy, are back for their 52nd season of free al fresco performances. In their new original play with music directed by Wilma Bonet, they’re stickin’ it to the man once again, with their usual wit, good humor and elan. Read More
The San Francisco Mime Troupe knows whereof it speaks in creating a play about worker-owned businesses — the troupe itself has been soldiering along as a collective since 1970. Read More
