Comedy is hot in San Francisco this week

It's two shows in one. Jennie McNulty and Suzanne Westenhoefer each do their stand-up sets, and then Jennie and Suzanne sit down to an "Inside the Actor's Studio"-esque interview of Suzanne talking about her comedy, politics, life or wherever the craziness leads. Then the audience gets to ask questions, too.

Catch plenty of high-energy characters, fast-paced scenes and personal absurdities with the comedy stylings of RagTag Improv. Whether it's an entire play invented from scratch using audience suggestions, a series of scenes using every genre imaginable, or some off-the-cuff musical performance, the unpredictability only makes the jokes land harder. Bring friends and settle in for a night of laughs at Stage Werx, as the talented cast of improvisers draws on San Francisco's brand of energy to deliver unscripted and unexpected comedy — always different, but reliably hilarious.

The show must go on — even if your performers are nowhere to be found. Expect plenty of tricks, treats and entertainment as Frank Olivier and his trusty hunchback assistant juggle a 16-act Halloween variety show all by themselves.

Craft beer and comedy merge harmoniously in the Beer Basement at Ales Unlimited, where The Setup draws some of the funniest local and nationally touring stand-ups in the business.

The gender revolution that led to the current renaissance of American comedy started here and continues still, as recent rising stars Ali Wong and Emily Heller prove. Now, Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Women) sweeps into Cobb's Comedy Club to introduce you to the next crop of brilliant, up-and-coming female comedians.