Athens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliners Hayley Ellman and James McAliney. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

A late night talk show hosted by Matt House with music provided by libbaloops. This month’s guest: Hayley Ellman. 8–9 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Athens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night’s headliner is Nathan Loe and features Dan Alex and Lanny Farmer. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Athens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night features both standup and improv. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Comedians will tell grand tales then compete to judge whose stories are fact or fiction. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Neil Hamburger, the standup comedian and singer character portrayed by entertainer Gregg Turkington, will perform with Chris Crofton. 7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com

The 20-year veteran stand-up comedian and actor brings his tour Effervescent! to Athens. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com

Athens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night features a Twilight improv parody. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

A two-show live album comedy taping with special guest Barbara Dooley and host Haylie Montgomery. 6 p.m. (door), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (shows). $20​​. www.indigoathens.live.

Comedian known for the long-running TV hit “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index” will deliver laughs. 5 p.m. $43.50–113.50. www.classiccenter.com

Athens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Joe Pettis. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Hosted by Chase Brantley, the evening features Atlanta comedian Mark Kendall and local Athenians. 8​​–9 p.m. $10. [email protected]

Former Athens native Karen Morgan headlines with support by comedian Jojo White and special guest Tim Pruitt. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com

A late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring comedians, improvisers and musicians. 8–9 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

The rising stand-up comedian and podcaster makes a stop on his “Return of the Rat” tour. 7:30 p.m. $45–85. www.classiccenter.com

Atlanta comic and battle rapper Carter Deems performs with a variety of special guest comedians. 8​​–10:30 p.m. $10 & up. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com

Improv night featuring the age-old form of classic game shows. 8​​–10 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

The two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor and comedian will perform a stand-up set. 7 p.m. $52–210. www.classiccenter.com

Take This! Comedy will improvise prime-time television dramas. 8​​–10 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Athens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliners Jas Gill and Brad Deaton. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

A late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring libbaloops, Kelly Petronis and Olive McKay. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

BadAth Babes present an all female long-form improv show with a Creatives Social Hour before. 7 p.m. (social), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.instagram.com/badathbabes

A comedy show directed by Chase Brantley that features performances by 15 local clowns. 8​​–9 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com