Laugh Your Asheville Off

This comedy festival begins Tuesday with a show at The Magnetic Field to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. On Wednesday, Highland Brewing Company hosts the official launch party followed by a late-night stand-up act at Lexington Avenue Brewery. Thursday night Jim Gaffigan performs at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Thursday night, with others taking the stage at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday and Saturday. 

» Various locations; Tuesday-Saturday, times vary; $10-$60; (828) 279- 7315; www.laughyourashevilleoff.com