Upcoming: Short List

January 8 Thursday

You may remember him from the sketch comedy series "Not Necessarily the News" and "Saturday Night Live." Funny man RICH HALL graces the stage at Funny Farm. Check out the Emmy Award-winning comedy legend, writer and "Simpson's" character Moe Szyslak as he delivers side-splitting antics and stories about the human condition. Must be 21 and over. Through Jan. 11. $12-$15. Thurs.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 8 p.m. 608 Holcomb Bridge Road. 770-817-4242. www.funnyfarmcomedyclub.com. (Christie Jarrett)

January 9 Friday

Southern indie-rock four-piece PISTOLERO celebrates the release of a new live DVD. To make things interesting, they've organized a circus-themed night, since the show happens to fall on the 240th anniversary of the first modern circus. The show comes complete with performances by opening acts Attractive Eighties Women and Thee Crucials. The evening also features stand-up comedy from Andrew Wright and Lucky Yates, and an "adult" ventriloquist will be on hand as well. $8. 9 p.m. Star Bar, 437 Moreland Ave. 404-681-9018. www.starbaratlanta.com. (Chad Radford)

January 10 Saturday

Head over to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds for the ATLANTA REPTILE AND EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW, where you get the chance to gawk at a few of our cold-blooded friends. This annual show is a great opportunity to land reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and other merchandise at a great price. There will also be a free raffle and a puppet show for the kids. Through Jan. 11. Free-$8. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 404-230-7217. www.repticon.com/atlanta.html. (Alicia Wages)

Upcoming

JAN. 14 ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Heralds a 12-day cinematic examination of Jewish life, culture and history. www.ajff.org.

JAN. 15 CORPSE! A comedic exploration of sibling rivalry opens at Aurora Theatre. www.auroratheatre.com.

JAN. 17 CÉLINE DION Canada's hottest commodity since Bryan Adams visits Philips Arena. www.ticketmaster.com.

JAN. 17 MYSTERIOUS MYSTERIES OF THE UNKNOWN Blast-Off Burlesque presents a show that's one part paranormal investigation, one part spy thriller and one part urban legend at Alcove Gallery. www.scifi-a-gogo.com.