Arts Listings

ACTORS THEATRE OF SAN FRANCISCO  

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," through Sept. 4, 8 p.m. Wed. - Sat. A wealthy Southern family deals with a shocking revelation. $26-$38.  

855 Bush St., San Francisco. (415) 345-1287, (866) 468-3399, www.actorstheatresf.org or www.ticketweb.com.< 

BEACH BLANKET BABYLON This long-running musical follows Snow White as she sings and dances her way around the world in search of her prince. Along the way she encounters many of the personalities in today's headlines, including Nancy Pelosi, Condoleezza Rice, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harry Potter, Tiger Woods, Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Hillary Clinton, George and Laura Bush, Michael Jackson, Martha Stewart, Tom Cruise, Angelina, characters from Brokeback Mountain and Paris Hilton. Persons under 21 are not admitted to evening performances, but are welcome to Sunday matinees. 

"Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon," 8 p.m. Wed. - Thurs.; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fri. - Sat.; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sun.  

$25-$78. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (formerly Green Street), San Francisco. (415) 421-4222, www.beachblanketbabylon.com.< 

CHANCELLOR HOTEL UNION SQUARE  

"Eccentrics of San Francisco's Barbary Coast," 8 p.m. Fri. -Sat. Audiences gather for a 90-minute show abounding with local anecdotes and lore presented by captivating and consummate conjurers and taletellers. $30.  

433 Powell St., San Francisco. (877) 784-6835, www.chancellorhotel.com.< 

CLIMATE THEATRE  

"The Clown Cabaret at the Climate," 7 and 9 p.m. First Monday of the month. Hailed as San Francisco's hottest ticket in clowning, this show blends rising stars with seasoned professionals on the Climate Theater's intimate stage. $10-$15.  

285 Ninth St., Second Floor, San Francisco. www.climatetheater.com.< 

COUNTERPULSE  

"Skin Tight," through Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. Rapid Descent Physical Performance Company presents their debut production of a New Zealand play, featuring three performers, two actor/dancers, and a trumpeter. $20-$35.  

1310 Mission St., San Francisco. (415) 626-2060, www.counterpulse.org.< 

CURRAN THEATRE  

"Dreamgirls," Aug. 24 through Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Tue.- Sat.; 2 p.m. Wed., Sat.- Sun. The Broadway musical sensation comes to San Francisco, based on the book by Tom Eyen, with music and lyrics by Henry Krieger. $30-$99.  

445 Geary St., San Francisco. (415) 512-7770, www.shnsf.com or www.bestofbroadway-sf.com.< 

GOLDEN GATE THEATRE  

"Beauty and the Beast," through Aug. 29, Time and days vary; 2 p.m. matinees, 7:30 p.m. evening performances; check website or call for details. Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" comes to life on stage, based on the book by Linda Woolverton, with music and lyrics by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. $30-$99.  

1 Taylor St., San Francisco. (415) 512-7770, www.shnsf.com.< 

KIMO'S BAR  

"Fauxgirls," 10 p.m. Every third Saturday. Drag cabaret revue features San Francisco's finest female impersonators. Free. (415) 695-1239, www.fauxgirls.com. 

1351 Polk St., San Francisco. (415) 885-4535, www.denkitiger. com/.< 

MAKE-OUT ROOM  

"The Chatroulette Show," July 22 and Aug. 27, 8 p.m. The Illuminated Theater presents an interactive online event. $10-$15. www.chatrouletteshow.com. 

$6 unless otherwise noted. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3225 22nd St., San Francisco. (415) 647-2888, www.makeoutroom.com.< 

THE MARSH  

"The Mock Cafe," 10 p.m. Saturdays. Stand-up comedy performances. $7.  

"The Monday Night Marsh," 8 p.m. Mondays. An ongoing series of works-in-progress. $7.  

EXTENDED -- "The Real Americans," by Dan Hoyle, through Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.; 5 p.m. Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. Hoyle connects liberal city life with small-town America. $20-$50.  

1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. (415) 826-5750, www.themarsh.org.< 

OFF-MARKET THEATER  

"City Solo," through Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Sundays. Aug. 15 show features "Soft Tissue: Secret Agent Bucket,'' by Coke Nakamoto, "Earthquake'' by Jawad Ali, "Love, Humiliation, and Karaoke,'' by Enzo Lombard, and "Lady Parts,'' by Martha Rynberg.  

Aug. 22 show features "The Girl From California,'' by Michael McCarrin, "Earthquake,'' by Jawad Ali, "Theme Park,'' by David Jacobson, and "Fortunate Daughter,'' by Thao P. Nguyen. $15-$20.  

965 Mission St., San Francisco. < 

OUR LITTLE THEATER  

"What Mama Said About Down There," through Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. An "educational show'' for ages 18 and up. $15.  

287 Ellis St., San Francisco. (415) 928-4060.< 

PHOENIX THEATRE  

"This World is Good," by J.C. Lee, through Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. Sleepwalkers Theatre presents part one of their three-part apocalypse series. $18-$24.  

414 Mason St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco. (800) 838-3006, www.offbroadwaywest.org.< 

SAN FRANCISCO COMEDY COLLEGE CLUBHOUSE (800) 838-3006, www.clubhousecomedy.com.  

"Naked Comedy," A comedy showcase featuring some of the best comedians in San Francisco. BYOB for 21 and over. Saturdays, 9 p.m. $10. 

"Hump Day Comedy," Host Rich Stimbra and a variety of stand-up comics will get you over the Wednesday work hump. BYOB for 21 and over. Wednesday, 8 p.m. $5. 

414 Mason St., Suite 705, San Francisco. (415) 921-2051, www.sfcomedycollege.com.< 

SHELTON THEATER  

"Shopping! The Musical," by Morris Bobrow, A quick-paced musical about those obsessed with buying things. Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. $27-$29. www.shoppingthemusical.com. 

Big City Improv, 10 p.m. Fridays. $20. (510) 595-5597, www.bigcityimprov.com. 

533 Sutter St., San Francisco. (415) 433-1227, www.sheltontheater.com or www.sheltontheater.com.< 

VICTORIA THEATRE  

OPENING -- "Sex Tapes for Seniors," by Mario Cossa, through Aug. 22, August and September: 8 p.m. Fri.; 7 p.m. Sat. A group of retirees produces educational sex videos for seniors despite protests from their families and the community.  

2961 16th St., San Francisco. www.victoriatheatre.org.<