Details: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at First Methodist Church, Palo Alto; 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley (rescheduled from First Congregational Church in Berkeley); $40; www.calbach.org. 5 3 Blonde Moms: This trio of comedians — Joanie Fagan, Donna Cherry and Beaumont Bacon — have become a hit national touring act with its fast-paced brand of PG-13 maternal humor. The Moms will return to the Bay Area on Oct. 8 for a show at Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center.

The Harpers Hall Ensemble Christmas Concert, 4 p.m, Dec.15, Christmas music featuring the ensemble and guest soloists followed by a “harp petting zoo.” Covenant Presbyterian ballet slippers book Church, 670 E, Meadow, Palo Alto, $10 adults, $15 families with children under 12, 650-494-1760 or www.harpershall.com, The Delta Wires (Club Fox Blues Jam), 7 p.m, Dec, 18, Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, $5, 877-435-9849 or www.clubfoxrwc.com, Elvin Bishop, 8 p.m, Dec, 21, Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, $25, 877-435-9849 or www.clubfoxrwc.com..

In 2006, he won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which honors work that draws from the American experience. The previous year had seen a popular revival of “The Odd Couple,” reuniting Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick after their enormous success in “The Producers” several years earlier. In a 1997 interview with The Washington Post, Simon reflected on his success: “I know that I have reached the pinnacle of rewards. There’s no more money anyone can pay me that I need. There are no awards they can give me that I haven’t won. I have no reason to write another play except that I am alive and I like to do it,” he said.

Children’s Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: This family event, a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, features hot chocolate and a special menu just for children, plus savory tea sandwiches and sweet treats for grownups, Magician Greg Finch presents a magic show, and Santa will be on hand to hear children’s requests and to take pictures, Children can also decorate their own teddy bear cookie, and each child will receive a special teddy bear and a photo with Santa to take home, Hosted by the Women of Power In Purple, Dec, 12, 11 a.m, and 2 p.m, Tickets are $60 ballet slippers book for adults, $50 for children, Almaden Golf and Country Club, San Jose, For tickets or more information, visit www.powerinpurple.com or call 408.981.2311..

For information, call 925-234-1465, or 925-757-8195. No reservations required. Local Artists Collection at Lynn House Gallery. ANTIOCH — The ninth annual Local Artists Collection, featuring more than 35 local artists, will open Dec. 7 at the Lynn House Gallery, 809 W. First St. The show is a diverse, non-themed, mixed-media exhibit of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, pottery and more. A free artist reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on opening day. The Lynn House Gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays during exhibits.