Think the political and health issues behind the medical marijuana movement are nothing to laugh at? Someone begs to differ: particularly L.A. stand-up comic Howard Dover who hosts this live comedy show to benefit the Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana.

Dover is a veteran of the medical-marijuana fight, and he combines forces with fellow comics Brian Malow, Sean McCarthy, Ngaio Bealum and Kerry Talmadge to get some perspective on one of the most hot- button issues of our time.

WHEN: 8:20 p.m. WHERE: Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. COST: $10. DETAILS: www.wamm.org.