Murder Mystery Dinner: A dinner that begins with detectives gathering to split $5 million in royalties from their latest book. Includes fruit and cheese reception and three-course dinner. Beverages available for purchase. One Saturday a month, 6:30 p.m., $85, www.incentivestointrigue.com. The Archbishop's Mansion, 1000 Fulton (at Steiner), 563-7872.
Necessity of Hank: In this psychedelic dramedy set within the confines of a dentist's office and told from two perspectives, Hank explores issues of keeping up appearances and illusive self-respect. Nov. 16-Dec. 15. Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy (at Taylor), 673-3847, www.sffringe.org.
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No Such Thing: A low-level corporate employee experiences a series of tumultuous events. Nov. 16-Dec. 1. New Langton Arts, 1246 Folsom (at Eighth St.), 626-5416, www.newlangtonarts.org.
Race Is a Lie: A drama by River Jackson in rhyming couplets of iambic pentameter. Through Nov. 30, $15-$20, 800-838-3006. SF Playhouse Stage 2, 533 Sutter (at Powell) Second Fl.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead: Tom Stoppard's brilliant retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet as an absurdist-like farce focuses on the point of view of two of the play's most insignificant characters. Through Nov. 17. Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck (at Berryman), Berkeley, 510-704-8210.
Seussical, the Musical: Through Dec. 2. The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby (at MLK Jr.), Berkeley, 510-841-6500.
Sex: The trials of an upwardly mobile lady of the evening as she travels the world looking for love. Through Dec. 9. Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison (at Shattuck), Berkeley, 510-843-4822, www.auroratheatre.org.
Shocktoberfest: Through Nov. 17, 8 p.m., $20-69. The Hypnodrome, 575 10th St. (at Bryant), 248-1900, www.hypnodrome.com.
Shopping! The Musical: Daily, $23-$29, www.shoppingthemusical.com. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), 433-1226, www.sheltontheater.com.
Solohouse: A new monthly showcase presented and directed by W. Kamau Bell — considered one of San Francisco's finest comedians. Sundays. Continues through Dec. 2, $10. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), 433-1226, www.sheltontheater.com.
Stardust and Empty Wagons: A tribute to the culture, music, and everyday life of a New Orleans now struggling to be reborn. Through Nov. 29. Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St. (at York), 647-2822.
Teatro ZinZanni: A bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque arts, theatrical spectacle, and original live music, with a five-course gourmet dinner, set in the nightclub of your dreams. Current show is The Royale Invitation. $116-$140, 438-2668, www.zinzanni.org. Pier 29, Embarcadero (at Battery), 273-1620.
Troy: Gates of Hell: Drama directed by Mohammad Kowsar. Nov. 15-Dec. 2, www.sfsu.edu. SFSU Campus/Little Theater, 1600 Holloway (at 19th Ave., Creative Arts Bldg.), 338-2467.
Very Special Money & Run Winter Season Holiday Special: An Impact Theatre special directed by Jeremy Forbing. Nov. 16-Dec. 22. La Val's Subterranean Theater, 1834 Euclid (at Hearst), Berkeley, 510-234-6046.
The W. Kamau Bell Curve: One part diatribe, one part manifesto, and several parts funny. Thu., Nov. 15; Thu., Dec. 13; Thu., Jan. 24. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), 433-1226, www.sheltontheater.com.
Yugen Presents: A series designed to showcase experimental and Asian-based performing artists. Check Web site for upcoming dates. Daily, $10-15, www.theatreofyugen.org. Noh Space, 2840 Mariposa (at Florida), 621-7978.
