Here are five standouts to get your laugh on virtually any day of the week: 

Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, who also works as a screenwriter and filmmaker, takes to the Laughing Skull Lounge stage Jan. 10-13.

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Laughing Skull Lounge. 878 Peachtree St. 877-523-3288. www.laughingskulllounge.com. Shows $10 - $30.

The Basement Theatre. 175 W Wieuca Road NE. 404-277-3071. www.thebasementtheatre.com. Most shows are $8 or $12.

The Punchline. 3652 Roswell Road NW. 404-252-5233  www.punchline.com. Tickets $10-$75 This is how a big Southern city comedy club does things. James Gregory went first when this place opened more than two decades back. Since then, all manner of stars have sat on the stage, like Eddie Murphy, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Ron White, and Jeff Foxworthy. Lots of shows each and every week, so you can pick your laughs.

Dad's Garage Theatre. 569 Ezzard St. SE. 404-523-3141. www.dadsgarage.com. Shows $4-$23.

Uptown Comedy Corner 397 N. Central Ave., Hapeville, 404-881-0200. http://www.uptowncomedy.net.

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