Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from January 25 to 31.

Standup

Monday Night Comedy

When and where: January 25 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8:30 p.m. 
What to expect: Comedy by Brad Dorion, Dylan Jay Williamson, San Aung, Stefan McNeil, Gavin Matts, and Tyler Brody Stein.
Price: Free
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Kings Head Comedy

When and where: January 26 at Kings Head Inn at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Every Tuesday, catch Kings Head Comedy: a stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Colin Sharp and James Kennedy. Comedians from HBO, Conan, and Just for Laughs bring the house down every week and keep crowds coming back for more.
Price: $5
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the Comedy Mix

When and where: January 26-30 at the Comedy MIX Tuesday-Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8:00 and 10:30 p.m. shows.
What to expect: Plant yourself in a plush booth, graze on some pub grub, sip a beer or two, and laugh along with some new and hot standup comedy. Oh, by the way, nobody else is responsible if you laugh so hard beer comes out of your nose. Just warning you. Debra Digiovanni headlines this Thursday through Saturday.
Price: Varies on the night 
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Yuk Yuks Vancouver

When and where: January 26-30 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Tuesday-Thurdsay at 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. shows.
What to expect: Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver comedy club provides the best live comedy in the city of Vancouver. Located on Cambie St and W 12th Ave our Vancouver comedy club gives live stand up comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Colin Kane headlines Friday and Saturday.
Price: $10
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: January 27 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Have you ever wanted to try stand-up comedy? This open mic is very receptive to new comics. Bring some friends and make a night of it!
Price: Free
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Melanie Rose MC's Open Mike

When and where: January 27 at Deep South Public House at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Stand Up Comedy at Deep South BBQ - Open Mic Show - Hosted by Melanie Rose presented by Maddog Studios.
Price: $5
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Lafflines Comedy Club

When and where: January 28-30 at Lafflines Comedy Club January 29 at 9:30 p.m., January 28 and 30 at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Our comedy club always has a wide variety of live entertainment shows going on. This location can now accommodate much larger groups. Make sure to bring your friends to one of the best local attractions around. Damonde Tschritter headlines on Friday and Saturday.
Price: Varies on the night
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Comedy Night: Suddenly Mommy & Like Father, Like Son? Sorry

When and where: January 29 at The ACT Arts Centre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: From Hot Dates to Play Dates Suddenly Mommy Written & Performed by Anne Marie Scheffler Every woman who’s had a baby recognizes the moment she goes from “hey Sexy!” to suddenly, “Mommy!” This hilarious one-woman show takes us through every mom’s experience of good times, bad advice, and trying to do it all. Because no matter how you planned it… it always comes suddenly! Like Father, Like Son? Sorry Written & Performed by Chris Gibbs A one-man show by veteran comedian Chris Gibbs that playfully explores the fears, worries, and surprises of being a new father, and the absolute terror of wanting to be a good one.
Price: $15/26/30
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: January 31 at 12 Kings pub at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Open-mic comedy featuring some of the most comedians in Vancouver. Seasoned vets. Bright eyed newbies. Joke contest. Roast the host challenge. Food specials. Drink specials. You're special. Hosted by Jonny Paul.
Price: Free
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Improv/Perfomance

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: January 27-31 at The Improv Centre. Times listed below.
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Improv After Dark (every Fri and Sat, 11:15 p.m.); Off Leash (every Wed and Thu, 9:15 p.m.); Rookie Night (every Sun, 7:30 p.m.); TheatreSports (every Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 p.m.; every Fri and Sat, 9:30 p.m.) 
Price: $8-22
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Improv X Music featuring Those Guys

When and where: January 26 at the Café Deux Soleils at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Laughter is music for the heart! Join The Fictionals when they mashup Comedy and Music at Cafe Deux Soleils. The evening of hi-fi hilarity features powerhouse duo Those Guys.
Price: $7/5
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Teen Angst Night

When and where:  Cottage Bistro at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Share the old journals, poems, and essays you wrote as a teenager. Hosted by Sara Bynoe.
Price:  $10
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The Massacre

When and where: January 27 to February 14 at the Improv Centre at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: The 28th annual Massacre Improv Festival returns January 27 through February 14th. Join the best of the best of our local improvisers as they play in round-robin sets from January 27 – February 6. During the final week (Feb.9 -14), we are pleased to host international teams from as far afield as Mumbai India, Orlando Florida, Austin Texas, Atlanta Georgia and Bellingham Washington in competitive tournament play, mixed play and showcases.
Price: $10-22
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The Critical Hit Show: A Live D&D Comedy Experience

When and where: January 27 at Rio Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Join Vancouver’s best comedic performers at The Rio Theatre as they quest for glory and snacks in this live, improvised spectacular inspired by the world’s most popular role playing game!
Price: $10
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Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw With Me

When and where: January 29 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Come Draw With Alicia Tobin and get some of her patented* comedic critique of your 5-minute drawings (*not actually patented). Then enjoy the stand-up comedy of her special guests Ivan Decker, Ryan Williams and Kevin Banner. Come draw with us! Supplies provided. No talent necessary.
Price: $10/6
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