Jokes, brews and short films: 3 things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge

Big-time laughs

Premiere stand-up comedian Jo Koy is selling out shows and breaking attendance records all over the country. Now, he’s heading to Louisiana this weekend for an 8 p.m. Friday show at the Raising Cane’s River Center Performing Arts Theatre and a show at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans at 8 p.m. Saturday. ticketmaster.com.

10 years of Brew

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation will host its 10th annual Brew at the Zoo, presented by The Queen Baton Rouge, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. All proceeds benefit conservation, education and animal well-being at the zoo. Craft beers, local cuisine. 21 and older. brzoobrew.org.

Cast your votes

The Manhattan Short Film Festival, bringing together film lovers in 500-plus venues worldwide, takes place at the Manship Theatre at 2 p.m. Sunday. Attendees view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers in the categories of best film and best actor. $13.50. manshiptheatre.org.