Martin Short and Second City

In recent years, wags of varying levels of hostility have suggested, with some drama, that Uncle Sam should require licenses of all parents and would-be parents. Well, we don’t know about that, but we do know that there are a handful of charitable organizations that work with sincerity and sympathy to improve the lot of ordinary families in extraordinary circumstances. The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis has been offering classes and support to families of all faith traditions—and they’ve been doing it for 90 years. (Upcoming programs include classes on parenting children with special needs, living with chronic illness, and Jewish grief support.) In recent years, the JFCS has refilled the coffers with this highly popular comedy revue. Here’s a chance to see whether Martin Short still has the comedic goods, and a rare opportunity to see Second City set their tent up in the Twin Cities. Tickets range from $50 to $25,000(!). We’re told you have to drop at least two Benjamins and four Franklins to get the dinner plate. JFCS of Minneapolis, (952) 546-0616, jfcsmpls.org