Cy and David's Picks: Improv, Hip-Hop, and A Whole Lot of Kilts and Whiskey

Friday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 6: Highland Games. Traditional music, with an opening night concert Friday evening in San Ramon, plus a falconry exhibit, a run in kilts, Highland dancing, and whiskey tasting (of course). Details here. 

Saturday, Sept. 5: Wanda Jackson. The Queen of Rockabilly and recent Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee brings an intimate live show to SF. Details here.

Monday, Sept. 7: Hiero Day. The annual celebration of homegrown hip-hop — and all things Oakland — takes over the streets downtown. Details here. 

Tuesday, Sept. 8: Andy Daly. In his glasses, khakis, and button-down oxfords, this comedian channels Bob Newhart — with more slapstick and R-rated stand-up material. Details here.  

Tuesday, Sept. 8: The Seshen. The chilled-out electro-soul six-piece takes over Leo’s in Oakland every Tuesday in September. Details here. 

Opening Wednesday, Sept. 9: Rarely Seen Sketchbooks, Artists at Work and a New York Corner. The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford is kicking off the fall season with three unique shows. Details here.

Opening Thursday, Sept. 10: San Francisco Improv Fest. This year’s fest features some very fast on their feet comedians, including Matt Besser from the justly celebrated Upright Citizen’s Brigade, Susan Messing, and Stephanie Weir and Bob Dassie of Weirdass. Details here.