JOAN RIVERS Now 76, Rivers was still able to fight off comics less than half her age at her Comedy Central roast this year and win “
DAVID CROSS “David’s Situation,’’ Cross’ pilot for HBO with “Mr. Show’’ cohort Bob Odenkirk, never came to light, but there’s still plenty of Cross to satisfy fans, including his new book, “I Drink for a Reason,’’ new films in the works, and these local appearances. Oct. 19, 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $29-$39. Comedy Connection, Wilbur Theatre. 866-448-7849, www.thewilburtheatre.com
DAN CROHN PRESENTS BLACK SHABBAT Crohn is one of those crazy rebel comics who thumbs his nose at tradition, so he’s organized a group of Jewish comedians - Josh Gondelman, Alana Eisner, Dan Sulman, Mike Pincus, and headliner MC Mr. Napkins - to work on the Sabbath. 21+. Oct. 16, 8 p.m. $20. Mottley’s Comedy Club. 877-615-2844, www.mottleyscomedy.com NICK A. ZAINO III
NAVE@5 BIRTHDAY PARTY The theme of this fete is truly local: local art, local music, even local beer. Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Somerville’s Nave Gallery with cake, a silent auction, music from DJ Mark E. Moon (Somerville), Mr. Sister (Hyde Park), and Shepherdess (Jamaica Plain), and craft beers from Cambridge Brewing Company and Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project. All proceeds go to the gallery. All ages. 7 p.m. Oct. 15. $5. Nave Gallery. www.navegallery.org
TIPPLE TRIVIA If you know your bitters and tinctures and can recite the recipes for a Periodista or an Alaska without skipping a beat, this quiz night is for you. Upstairs on the Square bar manager Augusto Lino and Citysearch.com’s Christine Liu sling questions about cocktail ingredients, techniques, history, and the local bar scene; teams of four compete for prizes. The special team-sized drinks, served in teapots, should provide any needed liquid courage. 21+. 9 p.m. Oct. 18. No cover. Upstairs on the Square. 617-864-1933. www.upstairsonthesquare.com
DANCE DANCE PARTY PARTY The three rules at this freestyle dance night? No boys, no booze, and no judgment. Dance Dance Party Party started in 2006 in New York; Brookline is now home to one of the group’s many chapters around the country. If you’re itching to spin, create a 20-song MP3 playlist and sign up to DJ - with a funky, creative name, of course. (Our moniker? DJ Hollands & Oates.) 16+. 7 p.m. Oct. 18. $5. Brookline Academy of Dance. www.ddppboston.wordpress.com
DISCO-NNECTION Vinyl lover DJ Supreme One apparently has 15,000 records (!) in his collection. No doubt he’ll pull out some sparkly gems at this monthly disco, R&B, and funk night at Middlesex Lounge. In other words: Be prepared to do a little dance, make a little love, and get down Tuesday night. 21+. 9 p.m. Oct. 20. No cover. Middlesex Lounge. 617-868-6739. www.middlesexlounge.us COURTNEY HOLLANDS 
