Put more laughter in your life, without having to head far from home. Just be at the Olde Towne Bistro, 736 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, at 8 Thursday night, when comedy is on the menu. The $10 cover charge gets you a full hour of belly laughs with comedians Buddy Stotts and Honey Larsen. While you're there, have dinner or munchies from the menu or a favorite cocktail from the full bar. Reserve a seat by calling 770-817-3000; www.bistrooldetowne.com.

• Mix shopping with food on Saturday at the Avenue West Cobb. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the retail complex at 3625 Dallas Highway hosts the Taste of West Cobb, featuring bites from 25 local restaurants such as Aspens Signature Steaks, Melting Pot, Macaroni Grill, Longhorn, Taco Mac and Maggiano's. For $20 cash, get 20 tickets; food items range from one to four tickets. Half the proceeds will be donated to the Hillgrove High School bands program. www.tasteofwestcobb.com.

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• Wine-related events are happening on opposite ends of the county next week. On Monday, the folks from Fusco's Via Roma, 4815 S. Main St. in Acworth, host a wine tasting from 7 to 9 p.m. Sample 18 vintages in a take-home glass while nibbling on antipasto, crostinis and cheeses. Reservations are $20; 770-974-1110; www.fuscosviaroma.com.

On Tuesday, Ritter's in east Cobb hosts a dinner featuring wines from Silver Oak and Stag's Leap. Start at 6:30 on a five-course menu for $75. Ritter's is located at 4719 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta; 770-973-1230; www.rittersrestaurant.net.

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