Last modified: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:21 PM EST Comedy listing, Nov. 28 Shows Frank Santorelli, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., The Emerald Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree. Bay State Industrial Park off of Granite St. Santorelli (of Sopranos) headlines with Amy Beckerman as host and other comies Jeff Clough, Frank Prall, Annette Pollack and Mike Wass. Includes comedy show, roast beef dinner, dessert, tax, and gratuties. $29.95 for everything, $20 just comedy show. 781-843-4833 The Comedy Factory, Nov. 28, 8:30 p.m., River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Featuring Freddie Stone, Brian Flowers and John Perrotta. $10/show, $25/dinner and show. 401-235-9026. Bucky Lewis, Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Chan's Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI., Adult Rated. $12. 401-765-1900. Stephen Lynch, Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Ryan Center, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Singer-comedian featured on Comedy Central and the Broadway Circuit. $22 general, $10 URI students. ticketmaster.com or 401-331-2211 Comedy Show/Steak Tip Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Players Sports Bar and Restaurant, 86 VFW Dr., Rockland. DJ and dancing. Featuring Paul Keenan, Jon Pierce, Pat McLoud, Alicia Love, Rick Sinnott, and more. $30. 781-681-9999 Cheech and Chong: Light up America, Dec. 11, 12, 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. $39.50, $59.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Stella, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. Featuring: Micheal Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain. $29.50. livenation.com or 866-448-7849. The Comedy Factory, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m., Chelo's Banquet Room, 2225 Post Rd., Warwick, R.I. Featuring Stephanie Peters, Rockin' Joe Hebert, John Perrotta and Eddie Galvin. $40, includes dinner, show, tax and tip. 401-461-7896. Jon Lajoie, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., The Cavern Club at Hard Rock Cafe', 22 Clinton St., Boston. 21+ only. $15 advance, $18 day of. 617-424-7625 or rockonconcerts.com or ticketweb.com or 866-468-7619. Boston Comedy Hall of Fame, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Foxboro. Featuring Don Gavin, Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Kenny Rogerson, and more. Induction of Steven Wright, first inductee, in Boston Comedy Hall of Fame. Proceeds benefit Boston Comedy Hall of Fame Fund, a charitable organization to assist comics in need. $45 center floor, $35 loges. 866-448-7849 or ticketmaster.com Greater Boston Alternative Comedy Festival, Dec. 17, 8 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Featuring Shane Mauss, The Walsh Brothers, Robby Roadsteamer, Chris Coxen, The Anderson Comedy Group, Mehran, Bethany Van Delft, and special guest: Campaign For Real Time. 18+. $15. livenation.com or 617-562-8814 Maz Jobrani, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. One of the few Iranian-American comedians. Discusses issues of politics, race, religion, and general stereotypes. Queen Rania of Jordan has endorsed his work on YouTube. $29.50. livenation.com or 866-448-7849. The Comedy Factory, March 28, 8 p.m., 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. Featuring Joe Cabral, Christina Thomas, John Corvese, John Perrotta, Erik Volk, Eddie Galvin, A.J. Pleau, Derek Furtado, Amy Pontes, and Jim Celeste. Doors open at 7. $20. 401-461-7896. The Comedy Factory, April 25, 8:30 p.m., The Ground Round, 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI. Featuring Freddie Stone, John Pertotta, Coleen Galvin, John Corvese, Ahmed, Amy Pontes, Corey Guglietti, Brian Flowers, and Jim Celeste. Doors open at 7:30. $20. 401-461-7896. The Comedy Factory, June 27, 8:30 p.m., The Ground Round, 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI. Featuring Stephanie Peters, Eddie Galvin, John Perrotta, Erik Volk, A.J. Pleau, Derek Furtado, John Volpe, Mike Thomas, Maya Manion, and Heath Jennings. Doors open at 7:30. $20. 401-461-7896. Improv Live Improv Comedy Workshops, every Tuesday, 8:30 to 10 p.m., The Speed of Thought Playhouse. 39 North Washington St., North Attleboro. Free. 401-451-0912 or www.speedofthoughtplayers.com. Improv Jones, a late night improvisational comedy troupe, every Thursday and Saturday at 10 p.m., Perishable Theater, 95 Empire St., Providence. $5, www.improvjones.com. Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., Boston's North End, Thurs., 8 p.m. for $20; Fri. & Sat., 8 and 10 p.m. for $20; The Midnight Show, Sat. at midnight for $10; Pasta Wednesdays, free pasta served at 7 p.m. with purchase of ticket for 8 p.m. show. 617-263-6887 or www.improvasylum.com Clubs Corrine's Open Comedy Mike, every Wed., 8 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Hosted by John Turco. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com. Stitches Komedy Kafe, Providence Place Mall, Francis Street, Providence. $5, 401-784-8243; Open Mic Komedy Show featuring a headliner and 12 comedians, every Wednesday, 8 p.m. Catch a Rising Star, every Tues. and Thurs., 7:30 p.m; Fri. 8 and 10:15 p.m.; Sat. 6, 8, and 10 p.m., Third Floor, Lincoln Park, Lincoln, R.I. $15/Thurs. ($5 off with college I.D.); $20/first show Fri., or $22.50 second; $15/first show Sat., $20 second and third. The best of national and local comedians every weekend. 800-720-PARK or www.lincolnparkri.com. Jonathan Gates from BET's Comic View, Nov. 25. Comedy Coffeehouse Open mic, every Thurs., 8 to 11 p.m., The Speed of Thought Playhouse. 39 North Washington St., North Attleboro. $5 cover, Free to performers. 401-451-0912 or www.speedofthoughtplayers.com. Club Comedy, Raynham Park, Rt. 138, Raynham, 508-824-4071 x 509 or www.raynhamparkfun.com; Boston Comedy Festival Entertainment every Fri. at 9 p.m., $15/general, $10/ with dining room receipt. Late Night Comedy Series, every Fri. night, 11 p.m., Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn. $15/all shows. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Mind Games, every Friday, 8:30 to 10 p.m., Live Improv Comedy by The Speed of Thought Players, The Speed of Thought Playhouse. 39 North Washington St., North Attleboro. Like TV's "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" but faster and funnier. $10. 401-451-0912 or www.speedofthoughtplayers.com. John Turco's Comedy Clubhouse, every Sat. night, 8 p.m., Corinne's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Live stand-up comedy every week. 401-725-4260 or www.thecomedyclubhouse.com.