Southern Regional High School graduate and comedian Russell Williamson, who has been a regular on the Chicago comedy scene, returns home for a three-show performance at The Dutchman’s Brauhaus, off Route 72 on Cedar Bonnet Island, on Nov. 24 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County.

Williamson will be performing at 5, 8 and 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door but will be limited. Tickets can be purchased by e-mail to russcomedybenefit@gmail.com by including name, phone number, desired number of tickets, and what show time requested.

The Dutchman’s Brauhaus is also hosting a Community Fundraising Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 22. The traditional buffet runs 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $12.95 for adults, and $6.95 for children under 12. Reservations are suggested. Take-out meals are available. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity, LBI LUV and a few other organizations will be accepting donations. Call 609-494-6910 to reserve a seat.

“Rockin” Renee Breslin will be singing at Rella’s Italian Tavern in Forked River for a local charity of her choosing on Nov. 28, starting at 3 p.m. Breslin has performed at the Bayberry Inn in Ship Bottom on Saturday nights for seven years. Singers can perform for $2 a song, and all tips from the night will be donated.

Dance Expressions, a non-profit dance organization in Barnegat, will perform its Christmas Recital 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at Barnegat High School. Tickets are $5 for adults, and proceeds benefit local Hurricane Sandy victims.