3 interesting things to do this week

• Get a hilarious glimpse into the trials and tribulations of William Shakespeare at Fairfax Theatre Company’s “A Play On Words — A Bawdy Comedy On Shakespeare’s Life & Times!” which opens Saturday at the Fairfax Pavilion at 142 Bolinas Road in Fairfax. It runs at 3:30 p.m. weekends and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 10. The tongue-in-cheek show, written and directed by Fairfax resident Sam M. Parry, reflects on Shakespeare’s life in London with his cronies and competitors, his family life, working from home during a plague and more. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, go to fairfaxtheatrecompany.com.

• Watch comedic performances by San Rafael resident Michael Pritchard, Emily Catalano, who made her stand-up debut on “Conan,” Ty Barnett and more at Marin charity Wednesday’s Gift’s 11th annual Night of Comedy and Wellness at 7 p.m. Saturday outdoors at St. Vincent’s School for Boys at 1 St. Vincent Drive in San Rafael. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $50 to $60, which includes the show, appetizers, desserts and drinks. Go to wednesdaysgift.org.

• The Don’t Quit Your Day Job Dancers will perform “Charmed,” the new dansical by Marin choreographer Doree Clark, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Showcase Theater at 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael. The show reflects on how beauty and charm are woven throughout our days. Admission is $30. Go to tickets.marincenter.org.