Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from April 11 to 17.

Stand-up

The Debaters All-Star Stand-Up Comedy Night

When and where: April 11 at Presentation House Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Four of the stars from CBC’s Radio show The Debaters will entertain you, in an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by The Debaters creator Richard Side. Join comedians Graham Clark, Ivan Decker, Charlie Demers and Erica Sigurdson for an evening of humour and insight, to raise funds for our theatre. Ticket price includes pre-show reception and after show party!
Price: $60
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Monday Night Comedy

When and where: April 11 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Looking for a fun night out on a Monday night in Kitsilano? Then come on down to Yagger's Kitsilano for another great night of stand- up comedy featuring some of the best comedians currently working on the Vancouver Comedy Scene. Our headliner is the hilarious Kevin Banner!
Price: $5
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Kings Head Comedy

When and where: April 12 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: April 12-16 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. Jerry Rocha headlines on April 14-16.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: April 13 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: April 12-17 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. Jonathan Kite headlines April 14-16.
Price: Varies on the night
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Let's get FOOLISH together!

When and where: April 15 at Lana Lou's, 362 Powell St, Vancouver. at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: We invite you to come out to enjoy a night full of comedy, games and a few naked people! Warning thou not everything seems as it appears because what would April fools be with out a trick or two. Hope to see you all there!
Price: $7
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Teenage Dirtbag

When and where: April 16 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Hosted by stand-up comic and New Yorker cartoonist Jacob Samuel, comedians James Kennedy, Morgan Brayton, Brent “B-money” Constantine, Randee Neumeyer, and Mark Nesbitt explore the follies of youth.
Price: $7
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: April 13-17 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Improv After Dark (every Fri and Sat, 11:15 pm); Off Leash (every Wed and Thu, 9:15 pm); Rookie Night (every Sun, 7:30 pm); TheatreSports (every Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm); Throne and Games-A Chance of Snow (every Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm).
Price: $8-22
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QUEER PROV

When and where: April 11 at the XY at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Don’t let the ‘Queer’ deter you – you do not have to identify as Queer to enjoy our Shows. You will still understand every word! Whether you’re Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, Queer, Straight, Questioning, Tall, Short, Stout, Lean, Innie or Outie… When you laugh with us on Monday nights, you’re setting yourself up for a gay ol’ week!
Price: $10 at the door
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Vancouver Improv Fight Club

When and where: April 12 at Café Deux Soleils at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's finest comedians step into Improv Fight Club each month to battle for glory. Join The Fictionals at Cafe Deux Soleils for hard-hitting hilarity with Bubble and Squeak and Comic Obscura.
Price: $7/5 for students
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The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Cool As Ice

When and where: April 13 at Rio Theatre at 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: 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.
Price: $10 advance / $12 at the door
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Cagematch Improv

When and where: April 15 at Havana Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: For over 15 years, CAGEMATCH has been pitting the best and the brightest performers from around Vancouver in the ultimate improv showdown. Each week, three teams will have 20 minutes, no more, no less, to wow you with their stellar performances, their hilarious jokes, and their wonderful stories, all based on your suggestions. Then, you the audience will vote for your favourite and determine who returns the following show as reigning CAGEMATCH CHAMPION! It's an hour of amazing improv that you can't miss!
Price: $8
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Hayseed Dixie

When and where: April 16 at Rickshaw Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Nashville "rockgrass" band, famous for their bluegrass-style covers of popular rock & roll hits. w/ guests
Price: Moved from original venue of WISE Hall. Tix $18.50 (plus service charge) at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife, Zulu Records, and www.ticketfly.com/
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Referendum

When and where: April 16 at Havana Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: A politically incorrect comedy is part game-show that is written and directed by Randie Parliament. This show is the final production for Ghost Light Projects. The semi-autobiographical journey is filled with tales of lost loves, lost friends, and lost jobs. Come laugh at live theatre at the Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial Drive). Starring: Rob Monk, Robert L. Duncan, Clayton Bergquist, Madison McArthur, Michael Partridge, Julien Hicks and Kieylla Thornton-Trump.
Price: $27.50
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