Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from March 7 to 13.

Stand-up

 

Mermaid Club Comedy

When and where: March 7 at Railway Club at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Mermaid Club Comedy is a live stand-up comedy and improv show at the historic Railway Club. Vancouver comedians Stefan MacNeil, Brad Dorion and Dylan Williamson bring some of the best comedy from across the country to the Mermaid Club Comedy stage. Mermaid Club Comedy handpicks some of the hottest comedians in Vancouver and beyond as well as some of the best up and coming comedians in and around Vancouver.
Price: $5
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Eights 1/2 Inches of Comedy

When and where: March 7 at Eight and a Half at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Every week professional touring headliner comedians perform at Eight 1/2 restaurant. This week we have one of Toronto's best comedians Dave Merheje! $5 cover, $4 beer. Come join us as we're the only comedy show in town with an after party.
Price: $5
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Langara Graduation Showcase at Yuk Yuk's

When and where: March 7 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Graduates of the Langara Comedy Class showcase their talents to family and friends.
Price: $7
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: March 8-12 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 stand-up comedy. Oh, by the way, nobody else is responsible if you laugh so hard beer comes out of your nose. Just warning you. Andrew Grose headlines on March 10-12
Price: Varies on the night
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Kings Head Comedy

When and where: March 8 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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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: March 9 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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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: March 7-12 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 7:00 & 9:30
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. Ron Josol headlines March 10-12.
Price: Varies on the night
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: March 9-13 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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Gastown Cabaret - Get Lucky

When and where: March 8 at the Guilt & Co. at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Arguably the most fun you can have on a weekday (depending on who you ask…), enjoy three exhilarating sets of belly dancers, drag performers, comedy, live stunts, contortionists, burlesque, and random hilariousness ALL IN ONE SHOW! This is more than your everyday variety show, this is a full-throttle, one-of-a-kind, interactive adventure!
Price: $10/5
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Vancouver Improv Fight Club

When and where: March 8 at Café Deux Soleils at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's finest comedians step into Improv Fight Club to battle for glory. Join The Fictionals at Cafe Deux Soleils for a night of hard-hitting hilarity and knockout punchlines, where the audience decides the victor.
Price: $7/5 for students
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The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: American Ninja

When and where: March 9 at Rio Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: On Wednesday, March 9, The Gentlemen Hecklers return to the Rio Theatre to riff on a truly American martial arts classic - AMERICAN NINJA. Michael Dudikoff stars in the iconic Cannon Films centrepiece that (somehow) spawned its own franchise (yes, really). The Gentlemen Hecklers provide live, hilarious commentary for the best bad movies! Eric Fell, Patrick Maliha, and Shaun Stewart are Vancouver's masters of movie riffing, making so-bad-they're-good movies even better by talking you through them. AMERICAN NINJA (Sam Firstenberg, 1985 / 95 mins) | An American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.
Price: $12/10
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Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw With Me

When and where: March 6 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Join comedian Alicia Tobin and her special guests Aaron Read, Brent Constantine and Dino Archie for an evening of drawings, laughing, sharing (not too much sharing) hugging (no way, gross), marker sniffing, and friendships. Part comedy show, part art class… well, probably not. No talent required. Fun times always had.
Price: $10/7
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Gala des Rendez-vous de la francophonie: Juste pour rire

When and where: March 11 at York Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Annual francophone-comedy night brings together acclaimed and up-and-coming Franco-Canadian talents. Includes Virginie Fortin, Simon Gouache, and Laurent Paquin.
Price: $25-30
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Strapless

When and where: March 11 at Evergreen Cultural Centre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Strapless Comedy presents an evening of smart, sassy and sexy SKETCH COMEDY! Where The Golden Girls meet Scarface at a German wedding with a special appearance by your friendly neighbourhood Butchershop Quartet. Strapless Comedy has been titillating audiences and selling out shows from coast to coast since 2013. Nothing is too taboo for these ladies. Their diverse male characters alone have them being labeled as an all-female, "Tits in the Hall!"
Price: $35
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Streetfight

When and where: March 13 at Havana Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: It's competitive improv to the max! Two teams of seasoned players battle for your love and your laughs through short form improv scenes. Your suggestions will fuel their scenes and your votes will determine each week's Streetfight champion! Come out and watch some of Vancouver's top improvisers create amazing stories, wild characters, and nonstop hilarity.
Price: $8
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