Welcome to our calendar feature BIG WEEK, wherein our expert Arts & Culture writers recommend the best things in Arts, Music, Food & Drink, Stage, Film, Nightlife, and more. Big news of the week: We’re incredibly sad to hear that Aurora Theatre Company officially announced its closing at the end of this year, a huge blow to the Bay Area arts community. All the more reason to support the scene at one of the events below, and beyond.

GENERAL ARTS Marke B. guides you right. There’s tons more to do and support right here.

THU/14-SAT/16: MOHANAD ELSHIEKY The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. (He’s the digital editor for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” among tons of other things). Dig his pulse check on whe

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