42nd Annual San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition

Venerable comedy producers Anne and Jon Fox take great pride in staging their legendary event each year, especially here before hometown fans and friends.

During two big Saturday nights, Marin comedy fans can see the entire field of talented contestants recruited from around the country.

Each show consists of 15 hilarious acts each doing a six-minute set. The two shows are completely different from each other.

History suggests one or two of this year’s performers may go on to stardom, joining the ranks of past alumni Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt, Paula Poundstone and Robin Williams, as well as more recent achievers like Jimmy O. Yang of “Silicon Valley” and Rory Scovel who appeared recently with Amy Schumer as her boyfriend in the movie, “I Feel Pretty.”