The entertainment scene comes roaring back to life this week, and comedians are playing a big, big role in it. Sure, there's Lewis Black, whom The Bee's Edward Ortiz interviews on Page 5, but there are many others. Take a look.
TONIGHT-SATURDAY
Stand-up comedy
Kevin Nealon
What: The actor and comedian poked America in its ribs as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s and 1990s, and we liked it. He has since appeared in the Showtime series "Weeds," in the "Happy Madison" films and in many other films and television shows.
When: 8 and 10 p.m.
Where: Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225, Sacramento
Cost: $40.45
Information: (916) 925-8500, www.livenation.com.
TONIGHT-SUNDAY
Stand-up comedy
Bruce Bruce
What: Not only is Bruce Bruce a frequent stand-up performer, he also has appeared in a number of silver-screen comedies, including Larry the Cable Guy's "Health Inspector" and Ice Cube's "XXX: State of the Union."
When: 7:30 p.m. today, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theatre, 12401 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova
Cost: $25
Contact: (916) 357-5233, www.tommyts.com
SATURDAY
Music
David Lindley
What: Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon and many other rock stars have called upon this San Marino native to do session work. The San Jose Mercury News has described his performances as "a magic carpet ride skittering around the globe offering vivid glimpses of Jamaica, the Mississippi Delta, Madagascar, Turkey and Cuba." Lindley's special guest is Markus James with Amadou Camara.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: CSA Events Center, 1275 Starboard Drive, West Sacramento
Cost: $25
Contact: (916) 374-9177, www.ticketfly.com
SATURDAY
Stand-up comedy
Craig Robinson
What: This comedian is known best to most Americans as Darryl Philbin on "The Office." He's also appeared in movies such as "Hot Tub Time Machine" and "Pineapple Express."
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Club 88 at Cache Creek Casino Resort, 14455 Highway 16
Cost: $39
Contact: (888) 772-2243, www.cachecreek.com/entertainment
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Motorcycle show
Easyriders 2012
What: TV stars, top motorcycle builders and wild-looking hogs make for a hot time here in Cow Town. From the television show "Sons of Anarchy," Tommy Flanagan (Chibs) and Winter Zoli (Lyla) will make appearances, but the real stars of this show will be the award-winning bikes.
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-close (around 5 p.m.)
Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St.
Cost: Get tickets at the door. Saturday, $20 adults and $10 for children ages 6-12; Sunday, $18 adults and $10 for children ages 6-12; free to children 5 and younger on both days; weekend passes, $25
Information: (800) 962-9857, est. 14, www.easyriderevents.comSUNDAY
Entertainment
Harlem Globetrotters
What: These basketball players promise to keep us laughing and gasping in amazement for many years to come. The team includes Paul "Tiny" Sturgess, the world's tallest pro basketball player at 7 feet, 8 inches, and Jonte "Too Tall" Hall, the shortest Globetrotter at 5 feet, 2 inches.
When: 1 p.m., 6 p.m.
Cost: $18.50, $25.50, $35.50, $50.50, $93.50 (VIP), $138.50 (courtside), $168.50 (Courtside PLUS includes an end zone courtside seat and one comp Magic Pass). For an additional $15, you'll get a Magic Pass providing access to interact with the Harlem Globetrotters before the game. You must have both a game ticket and a magic pass to enter. Parking is $12.
Information: (916) 928-6900, www.powerbalancepavilion.com
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Music
Guitar Festival
What: Three concerts at the Mondavi Center will spotlight four accomplished guitarists. Michael Goldberg's program includes Spanish pieces; Marc Teicholz, classical; Doug Martin, jazz; and Jason McGuire, flamenco.
When: Goldberg, 12:05 p.m. Thursday; Teicholz and Martin, 7 p.m. Friday; McGuire, 7 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Goldberg's concert is free. The other two concerts are $20 each.
Where: Vanderhoef Studio Theatre at the Mondavi Center, One Shields Ave., Davis
Information: (866) 754-2787, www.mondaviarts.org
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
Acrobatics
Diavolo
What: Dancers, gymnasts, rock climbers, athletes and actors hold up a mirror to mankind to allow audience to see how funny and sometimes frightening our pastimes can be. Jacques Heim, choreographer of Cirque du Soleil's hit show "Ka," created this show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom
Cost: $25-55
Information: (916) 608-6888, www.threestages.net
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