These 369 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 4 at 3am +41
Mesa Maguey · Temescal • $$
HellaFunny brings free stand-up to an upscale agave bar every Tuesday. Laugh over mezcal cocktails and Oaxacan flavors in a room that feels more date night than dive club.
November 4 at 4am +6
The Layover · Downtown Oakland • Free
Laugh for free with comedians fresh off HBO, Showtime, and late-night TV. The Layover keeps the drinks cheap and the mood relaxed for this monthly showcase.
November 4 at 3am +39
Mesa Maguey · Temescal • $$
HellaFunny sets up shop every Tuesday at Mesa Maguey, where stand-up meets Oaxacan mole and mezcal flights. Laugh at the pop-up comedy show, then linger for Barbacoa tacos and a buzzing date-night vibe.
November 4 at 4am +4
The Layover · Downtown Oakland • Free
Big-name stand-up for zero dollars. First Tuesdays brings comedians from HBO and Comedy Central to an intimate Oakland bar, with happy hour prices flowing until the mic opens.
November 3 +59
Mesa Maguey · Temescal • $$
Free comedy meets upscale Oaxacan eats at this weekly showcase. Hosted by Bryant Hicks, expect 70+ minutes of Oakland talent while you sip mezcal and devour Mole and Carnitas Tacos.
Every day
Roda Theatre at Berkeley Rep · Downtown Berkeley • Tickets start at $55
A rec center basement in 1970s Ohio hosts a gathering of women seeking change in this memory play written by Bess Wohl and directed by Whitney White at the Roda Theatre.
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Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
$0-$20
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
Contra Costa Civic Theatre · El Cerrito
$900
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 PM
Lumen Labs · West Berkeley
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
$0-$25
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
The BreakRoom · Downtown Berkeley
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
FREE
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM
Contra Costa Civic Theatre · El Cerrito
$1,050
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM
Golden Ratio · Downtown Oakland
Free
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:30 PM
Contra Costa Civic Theatre · El Cerrito
$900
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Concannon Vineyard · Livermore
$70
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM
Hometown Heroes · Longfellow
Free
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM
The Ric Bar and Arcade · Shafter
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
All Out Comedy Theater-Improv Classes and Comedy Shows · Koreatown Northgate
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Alameda Cinema Grill · Alameda
$5
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Public Market Emeryville · Emeryville
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM
ØL Beercafe & Bottleshop · Walnut Creek
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 PM
Public Market Emeryville · Emeryville
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Mesa Maguey · Temescal
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 PM
Rockridge Improvement Club · Rockridge
$
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 PM
The Ric Bar and Arcade · Shafter
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Fluid510 · Downtown Oakland
$0-$100
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 PM
The Ric Bar and Arcade · Rockridge
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 PM
The Ric Bar and Arcade · Shafter
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Alameda Comedy Club · Alameda
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$60.37
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
3 Steves Winery · Livermore
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$60.37
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
Tommy T's Comedy Club · Pleasanton
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Oakland Secret · Produce and Waterfront
$0-$20
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Oakland Secret · Produce and Waterfront
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Lakeside BR 2600 · San Ramon
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Oakland Secret · Produce and Waterfront
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
Martinez Campbell Theater · Martinez
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Oakland Secret · Produce and Waterfront
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Comedy Oakland · East Peralta
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Berkeley Repertory Theatre · Downtown Berkeley
$55
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Biancoverde at Hotel Mac Restaurant · Point Richmond
$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
California Magic Club · Martinez
$$$$
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