Music, comedy, and Bill Murray’s marriage of the two dominate this week’s best events. Here’s some of what we recommend:

Tue 10/10: For many years, Michael Palascak joked about living at home, delivering lines with a sort of “aw shucks” tone of endearment. He’s since moved out of his childhood home, but his genial humor remains. See him on his first of a six-day run at Zanies (1548 N. Wells). 8:30 PM, $25 plus two-item minimumWed 10/11: Sleight-of-hand master Ricky Jay speaks about his long career as a magician and his newfound love of acting. Join him at the DePaul University Student Center (2250 N. Sheffield). 6 PM, free