Rob Schneider. 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. $40-$50; $35 members and J-Pass holders. www.paloaltojcc.org or 650-223-8649Running Dreamz Productions. “Riches to Rags.” 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Three techies turned comics: Richard Sarvate, Abhay Nadkarni and Samson Koletkar. Second Stage, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $17 advance, $22 at the door. 650-903-6000 or mvcpa.com.
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