thursday/24
“Beyond Bubbie: Stories from the Recipe Box.” Evening of noshing and storytelling about food and family. At Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., S.F. 6:30 p.m. $10-$15. www.thecjm.org.
ongoing
“4000 Miles.” Amy Herzog’s new play about 21-year-old Leo who bicycles cross-country and shows up at the Greenwich Village home of his feisty 91-year-old grandmother, a character based on Herzog’s own leftist grandmother. Previews Jan. 17, opens Jan. 23. Through Feb. 10. At American Conservatory Theater, 415 Geary St., S.F. $25-$120. www.act-sf.org.
“Acid Test.” Warren David Keith channels Ram Dass, aka Richard Alpert, the Jewish Harvard professor who dropped acid in the 1960s, found his guru and explored his spirituality. Script by S.F. resident Lynne Kaufman. Through Feb 17. At the Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m, Recommended for 17 and older. $15-$50. www.themarsh.org.
“The Listener.” Solo show by Charlie Varon telling comedic stories about a group of retirement-home residents in San Francisco. Through Jan. 27. At the Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. $15-$35. www.themarsh.org.