DON’T MISS

Felix da Housecat at Avaland Chicago DJ and remixer Felix da Housecat doesn’t need radio, MTV or even the Internet to get fans to his gigs. He’s got legendary word-of-mouth mojo for his energetic, epic house music sets that he has been spinning since the mid-1990s. Avalon, 1735 Vine St., Hollywood. (323) 462-8900.

Jessie Boykins III at Temple Bar End the weekend right with New York/Miami singer Boykins, the Brooklynite with the old-school, sultry down-tempo beats (and voice). Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica. (310) 393-6611.

Comedy TODAY

Craig Shoemaker Former host of VH1’s “My Generation” and creator of the “Lovemaster” character. Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 8:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 and 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (626) 577-1894.

Hot Tamales Live Stand-up, sketch comedy, music and dancing; performers include Amy Anderson, Kira Soltanovich, Francis Dilorinzo, Sandra Valls, Nadine Rajabi, Sunda Croonquist and Ludo Vika; Kiki Melendez hosts. Comedy Store, 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 8 p.m. (323) 656-6225.

Kevin Nealon The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member has also been seen in the films “Daddy Day Care,” “Anger Management” and “Little Nicky” and the TV series “Weeds.” Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 8 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9:15 p.m. (310) 372-1193.

Scottastrophe Comic Scott Thompson (of Kids in the Hall) discusses sex, violence and religion. Steve Allen Theater, Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. (323) 666-9797.

Tommy Chong and Shelby Once half of the legendary Cheech and Chong team, Chong now teams with wife Shelby for his stand-up act. Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario. 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. (909) 484-5411.

Queer on Their Feet Jennie McNulty, Jason Dudey and Erin Foley perform 15 minutes of stand-up each, then team for an improv show. Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar, 6521 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. 7:30 p.m. (562) 606-1700.

Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Contest Finals of a three-month competition. Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. 8 p.m. (626) 577-1894.

George Carlin He’s done it all: books, TV, movies, records, clubs, commercials, Grammys, Las Vegas. Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tue.-Wed., 8 p.m. (310) 372-1193.