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MIKE MACDONALD
Legendary Canadian comic performs a New Year’s Eve show; admission includes a buffet dinner and champagne at midnight. Dec. 31, 8 pm, Yuk Yuk’s (Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 1015 Burrard). Tix $90 (plus GST), info 604-696-9857.
This Week
CHRISTMAS NUTS (THE SEQUEL)
The Comedy Company presents a seasonal showcase of sketch comedy. To Dec. 16, 8 pm, Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). Tix $16, info 604-224-8007 ext. 3.
A POKE IN THE EYE (WITH A SHARP STICK)
Showcase of sketch comedy and live music, with all proceeds going to Amnesty International. Dec. 14, doors 7 pm/show 8 pm, Performance Works (Granville Island). Tix $20 (plus service charges) at www.ticketstonight.ca/ .
NINE YEARS OF URBAN IMPROV
Comedy troupe celebrates its ninth anniversary with special guest Will Sasso. All proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Dec. 18, 9 pm, Chivana (2340 W. 4th). Tix $7, info 604-733-0330.
YUK YUK’S ON TOUR
Live comedy show with Patrick Maliha and Russ Kennedy (Dec. 20) and Peter Kelamis with Byron Bertram (Dec. 27). Dec. 20 & 27, 8 pm, Cascades Casino (20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley). Tix $5 at the door, info 604-530-2211.
Ongoing
VANCOUVER THEATRESPORTS LEAGUE
All performances at New Revue Stage (Granville Island). Tix $10 to $18, info 604-738-7013. Tix also at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444. » THEATRESPORTS Fri.-Sat. at 10 pm » IMPROV EXTREME Fri.-Sat. at 11:45 pm » SO YOU THINK YOU CAN IMPROVISE Wed.-Thurs. at 7:30 pm, Fri.-Sat. at 8 pm » ULTIMATE IMPROV CHAMPIONSHIP Thurs. at 9:15 pm » YEAR IN REVIEW Dec. 31, 6:30 pm (family show), tix $12/8; 8 & 9:30 pm, tix $25; 11:30 pm (celebration show with champagne and party favours), tix $37
YUK YUK’S
Comedy club with Crash and Burn Tues. at 8:30 pm, Pro Am Comedy Jam Wed. at 8:30 pm, and featured headliners Thurs. at 8:30 pm and Fri.-Sat. at 8 & 10:30 pm. Century Plaza Hotel & Spa (1015 Burrard). Cover: $5 Tues.-Wed., $10 Thurs., $15 Fri.-Sat., info 604-696-9857. » CHAS ELSTNER Dec. 14-16 » RICHARD LETT Dec. 20-23 » PETE JOHANSSON Dec. 27, 28 & 30 » ERICA SIGURDSON Dec. 29 » MIKE MACDONALD Dec. 31
BLUE’S COMEDY @ STAGES
Greg Kettner hosts a weekly showcase of six local comics. Fri., 10 pm, Holiday Inn (711 Broadway). No cover, info www.bluescomedy.com/ . » SETH PERRY Dec. 15
VANCOUVER’S FUNNY BONE
Vancouver’s newest comedy club features local and international standup comics. Shows Wed.-Thurs. at 8:30 pm, Fri.-Sat. at 8 & 10:30 pm. Edgewater Casino (Plaza of Nations). Cover: $10 online, $15 at the door (free Wed., prices vary for concert series), info 604-687-0130, www.vfb.ca/ . » JOHN BEUHLER Dec. 13-16
LAFF RIOT GIRLS
Showcase of female standups and friends. Sat. at 8 pm, Zesty’s Restaurant (920 Commercial). Tix $5 at the door (except special events), info 604-255-0470. » RIEL HAHN, ERIN GRAHAM, STEPHEN TADEI, MONIQUE HURTEAU, CLIFF PAUL, IRIS MICHAEL, JULIE PRONOVOST Dec. 16
URBAN IMPROV
Improvised comedy based on audience suggestions, with regulars Roman Danylo, Diana Frances, Randy Schooley, Ian Boothby, Drew McCreadie, Chris Casillan, Toby Berner, Pearce Visser, and special guests. Mon., 9 pm, Chivana (2340 W. 4th). Info 604-733-0330.
THE UNDERGROUND STANDUP-COMEDY SHOWCASE
Mark Smith, the “Angry Comic”, hosts a monthly showcase of local standup comedians. Last Tuesday of every month, 7 pm, Cellar (1006 Granville). Tix $7, info rawcomedyshow@yahoo.ca .
LAFFLINES COMEDY CLUB
Standup comedy Thurs. at 9 pm (Patrick Maliha’s Pro/Am Laff-o-rama every second Thurs.), Fri. at 9:30 pm and Sat. at 8 & 10:30 pm. Lafflines (26 4th St., New Westminster). Cover: $15 Fri.-Sat., $10 Thurs. Info 604-525-2262, www.lafflines.com/ .
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