Comedians to aid Max Alexander

Jay Leno, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Carol Leifer, Fred Willard and other comedians will perform at a benefit Nov. 9 to raise money for Max Alexander, a stand-up comic who recently received a kidney transplant. Organizers said the money will help pay his medical costs.

The performance, which is open to the public, is at 8 p.m. at the Directors Guild, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Tickets range from $50 to $500. Information: (310) 285-1411 or www.comedytothemax.com.