Thurs., Jan. 3, The Smartest Man in the World
Punch Line Comedy Club, 8 p.m., $20
Greg Proops is a wordsmith. His podcast The Smartest Man in the World is a contemporary and illuminating listen; his intellectual narrative and provocative twists on current events will leave you in stitches. He is an agile stand-up improviser who peppers the audience with unique riffs, thrusting and parrying insights and insults on contemporary culture. The comedian's wit and spirit bring to light the inadequacies of modern culture. Proops will also be performing four stand-up shows at the same venue over the weekend, at 8 and 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 2100 Arden Way, www.gregproops.com.
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Wed., Jan. 9, Ninety Miles
American jazz and Cuban music blend at this band’s four-day stint at the Mondavi Center Wednesday, January 9, through Saturday, January 12.
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Mon., Jan. 7, Whore Paint
These ladies will churn out feminist post-punk that’ll peel the makeup right off your face on Monday, January 7, at the Davis Bike Collective.
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Mon., Jan. 7, Reel Big Fish
Popular ’90s ska band visits Ace of Spades on Monday, January 7.
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Thur., Jan. 10, Art Mix
It’s like Dumpster diving at a craft fair with Dean Haakenson stalking you—but classier.
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Fri., Jan. 4, Thom Stockton
A rapper from Stockton and local hip-hop heavyweights put on a showcase at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub on Friday, January 4.
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