Vancouver comedy roundup: October 6 to 11

Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are 11 events happening in or around Vancouver from October 6 to 11.

Stand-up

Maddog Studios Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Wednesday in Deep South

When and where: October 7 at 9 p.m. at Deep South Public House 
What to expect: Special guests have been invited so watch out—who knows what stars will show up? Bring yourself and your friends and try something new in life: making people laugh, five minutes at a time.
Price: $5
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Blanketfort

When and where: October 6 to 7 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Astoria Pub.
What to expect: It's a thing where your host Emma brings huge blankets to the Astoria and we all build a sweet fort together. A thing where we get in said fort and comedians and humans tell stories and jokes. It's pretty great. You are welcome to wear your jammies. We've seen a cow print onesie grace our fort.
Price: Free
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The Lady Show

When and where: October 9 at 8 p.m. at Little Mountain Gallery
What to expect: Ladies! Comedy! More ladies! Also, comedy! Sketch, stand-up, monologues, theatre-y business, nonsense, and more. This month featuring the talents of Erica Dawn Sigurdson, Fatima Dhowre, Katie-Ellen Humphries, Kathryn Kirkpatrick, Morgan Brayton, and Robyn Daye Edwards.
Price: $10
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John Cullen

When and where: Oct 8, 8-10 pm Oct 9, 8-10 pm Oct 10, 7-8:30 pm Oct 10, 9:30-11 pm at Yuk Yuks 
What to expect: John Cullen is the rare comedian that you watch and he's having so much fun on stage that you can't decide whether he's having more fun or you are. A charismatic performer and a modern-day renaissance man, John brings his vast experiences in life as a curler, high school teacher, drummer, and friend to the stage in an attempt to make sure that everybody has the best time. Because really, that's what comedy is all about.
Price: $20
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: Pro-am night on October 6. Comedy Showcase on October 7. K. Trev Wilson from October 8 to 10.
Price: Varies on the night
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Vancouverite: A Comedy Show

When and where: October 9 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Hot Art Wet City Gallery
What to expect: Amber Harper-Young & Brent Constantine host Vancouverite, a comedy show featuring funny stories about what adjusting to Vancouver has been like, from some of the best Vancouver comedians including James Kennedy, Marlene Swidzinski, Jonny Paul, Jacob Samuel, and Jane Stanton.
Price: $10/6
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Slow Jam Sundays Long Weekend

When and where: October 11 at 8 p.m. at Alexander
What to expect: Thanksgiving Long Weekend Party with Slow Jam Sundays DJs with Alexander's comedy night hosted by Dino Archie.
Price: $15
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: October 11 at 9 p.m. at 12 Kings Pub
What to expect: Every week there is a comedy open-mic show. Burn off or open host roast. Weekly joke contest and specials.
Price: Free
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Improv

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: October 7 to 11: Improv After Dark (Friday and Saturday at 11:15 p.m.); Off Leash (Wednesday and Thursday at 9:15 p.m.); Rookie Night (Sunday at 7:30 p.m.); TheatreSports (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m; Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m.). All shows at The Improv Centre
What to expect: Some of the world’s most daring and innovative improv.
Price: $8 to $22
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Vancouver International Improv Festival

When and where: October 6 to 10 at The Improv Centre, Performance Works, and Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island
What to expect: The Vancouver International Improv Festival is back for its 16th year, showcasing some of the very best local, national, and international improv groups around. The jam-packed evening schedule is full of amazing performances while the weekend schedule features workshops. Come see comedy by ensembles from Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Atlanta, Portland, Seattle, and more.
Price: $12-50
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Pop-Up Comedy Jam

When and where: October 6 from 8 to 9:30p.m. at Café Deux Soleils
What to expect: The Fictionals present a comedy mixer featuring some of their favourite improvisers from troupes all across Vancouver. Classic improv games, new theatre formats, and more.
Price: $7/5
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