Shows

Dave Brinnel and Friends, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton. performs songs of Allen Sherman as part of Beth Emunah's Comedy Night. Complimentary snacks. Raffles and trivia contest as well. Cash bar, food. $20. 508-583-5810 or tbeevents.com

Steve Sweeney, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., Emerald Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree. With Tommy Dunham and others. Dinner and show. Dinner includes chicken parmesan, ziti, meatballs, salad, rolls, coffee. Dinner and show, $45; just show $32.

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.

Larry the Cable Guy, March 5, 7:30 p.m., Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH. $27.75, $10; limited time 2 for 1 deal for $43.75. ticketmaster.com or 603-868-7300 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

Improve Soup, Burrell School, 7:30 p.m., 17 Morse St., Foxboro. Teens from Mansfield, Foxboro, and Sharon perform improv and take suggestions from the audience. UPCOMING SHOWS: Jan. 16, Feb. 13, May 1, June 12. SPECIAL SHOWS, March 20 and May 29, 8 p.m., Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown, with Improv Jones. www.uncommontheatre.org/

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. 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.

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.

Comedy Connection Open Mike, every Wed., 39 Warren Ave., East Providence. $5. 401-438-8383. Starting Jan. 7. Followed by DJ and dancing.

Club 505, every Thursday starting Jan. 8, 8:30 p.m., 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston, RI. Open mike with Comedy Factory. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $10. 401-461-7896.

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.

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.

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.