"An awesome week of comedy in Asheville, starting tonight at LAB with comedian Rory Scovel who is on his 'Embrace the Fall Tour,'" writes Tom Scheve of Disclaimer Comedy. "Scovel's last show at LAB was packed wall to wall, and bananas with a capital B-anana. He is an amazing stand-up comedian who is a master improviser; this show promises to be completely different than his last one in Asheville." He will be joined by Asheville comedians Cody Hughes, Minori Hinds and Fay Canale. Tuesday, Oct. 16. 9 p.m., doors at 8:30 p.m., $10. Info/tickets http://roryscovelatlab.eventbrite.com.

Want more laughs?

• Thursday, Oct. 18: The Beards of Comedy perform at The Orange Peel for Slice of Life Comedy's 1-year anniversary. Also appearing: Asheville comedians Cody Hughes, Peter Smith-McDowell and Kelly Rowland. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1659268&cobrand=theorangepeel

• Friday, Oct. 19: Disclaimer Comedy presents Ray Price and Chris Layton at its weekly Friday-night gig at Elaine's Piano Bar inside Grove Park Inn, starts 8:15 p.m. sharp, no cover. Dueling piano show starts at 9:30 p.m. http://www.disclaimercomedy.com/~discom/?page_id=447

• Also Friday, Oct. 19: Disclaimer Local Comedy Showcase at The Magnetic Field in the River Arts District, 10:30 p.m., $5 at the door. A showcase of Asheville's newest comic talent and featuring some local favorites. http://www.disclaimercomedy.com/~discom/?page_id=814