Serious cause, funny business

The Right Turn Benefit Comedy Show (formerly known as the “Tribute to John Belushi’’) raises money for Right Turn, an Arlington-based addiction treatment facility. This year’s nine “Comics for Recovery’’ include Billy Gardell from “The King of Queens,’’ “Yes, Dear,’’ and “My Name Is Earl,’’ plus Ken Rogerson from “Rescue Me’’ and local faves Tony V, Jim Lauletta, and George MacDonald. Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. $15, $25, $75 (VIP). Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 781-646-4849. www.regenttheatre.com