July 14-19: San Jose Rep presents The Second City. Chicago’s legendary comedy theater group comes to San Jose to tackle hot button issues with sidesplitting clarity through sketches, songs and improvisation. No topic is too off-limits for these talented comedians to poke fun at. Tues, 7:30; Wed-Fri, 8pm; Sat, 3 & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. (San Jose: 101 Paseo de San Antonio; 408/367-7255; www.sjrep.com)
July 24: Kathy Griffin. Standup comedian and self-proclaimed “D-List celebrity” Griffin’s edgy and sometimes controversial humor has made her into one of the biggest acts in comedy today. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
