COMEDY: You have two weekends left to catch beloved local comedy troupe Killing My Lobster's latest sketch comedy show, Killing My Lobster Conquers the Galaxy, which includes "the real story of how Dr. Who chooses his time-traveling companions; Space Wizard antics; Italians running a space station and more." (8 p.m., The Jewish Theater San Francisco, 470 Florida Street)

LITERARY: Banned by the Bay presents One Night Bookstand, a deviant book swap celebrating books that are on the ALA's challenged books list, or with "questionable content," featuring an evening of scintillating conversation and free flowing wine, plus special offers and prizes. (7 to 10 p.m., Heart, 1270 Valencia Street)

PARTY: Love him or hate him, Chicken John throws a good party. In celebration of the release of his new book, Book of the Is, Chicken's hosting a Book Launch Party at 111 Minna, showcasing work by local artists featured in the book, along with a huge block party in front of the gallery with over 150 "pranksters, musicians, artists and strange & wonderful performers." (7 to 10 p.m., 111 Minna Gallery, and Minna from 2nd to Montgomery)