Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from May 9 to 15.

 

Stand-up

 

Monday Night Comedy @ Yagger's Kitsilano w/ Dino Archie

When and where: May 9 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: 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. Dino Archie headlines.
Price: $5
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Waterfront Comedy

When and where: May 9 at Princeton Pub at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Your Monday nights are about to get a lot better. You thought you were just going to stay in and watch Netflix and let your life drift by you? Not anymore! Now you get to see wonderful stand-up comedy every Monday at The Princeton Pub.
Price: Free
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Eight 1/2 Inches of Stand-up Comedy

When and where: May 9 at Eight and a Half at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Every Monday at Eight 1/2 the best touring professional comics perform. $3.50 beers, $5 cover, cheap and hilarious! The only comedy show in town with an after party. Headliner is the hilarious Dino Archie!
Price: $5
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Funky's Unapologetic Comedy Night

When and where: May 9 at Funky Winker Beans at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Sick of dealing with Safe space comedy? Will then we have a show for you! Every Monday starting at 8pm at Funky Winker Beans is a train of offensive comedy and more! Hosted by David DJ Roy and friends
Price: Free
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: May 10-14 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. Ben Gleib headlines on May 12-14.
Price: Varies on the night
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The Comics' Table

When and where: May 10 at Kino Cafe at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Come see four of Vancouver's best comedians (Kathleen McGee, Dylan Rhymer, John Cullen, and Carl Turnbull) go mono-et-mono-et two other monos. The Comics' Table is a unique comedy experience: a live version of the backstage conversations and busting chops so rarely seen by an audience. And YOU get to ask the questions.
Price: $10
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: May 11 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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Jokes Please: Raccoons

When and where: May 12 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Award-winning stand-up comedy with comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs and The Debaters. It's a hilarious show in a fun, indie theatre. This week's VERY LOOSE theme is Raccoons and is hosted by Ross Dauk.
Price: $5
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Graham Clark presents… INSTAGRAHAM

When and where: May 13 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Take a tour through comedian Graham Clark and friend’s Instagram accounts. An experimental free-wheeling evening of comedy based on the best app around.
Price: $10/7
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Tracy Morgan

When and where: May 13 at Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Doors at 7:00 p.m. show at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: American comedian, best known for his work on TV's Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, performs a standup show.
Price: $59.50/49.50/39.50 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketmaster.ca/
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Vancouverite: A Comedy Show

When and where: May 14 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Brent Constantine and Amber Harper-Young present a comedy show featuring some of the city’s best local comedians’ stories about Vancouver, adjusting to life here, and leaving home. Guests this month include Alex Biron, Stefan MacNeil, Graham Clark and more!
Price: $10/7
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Comedy Basement Saturdays at Goldies

When and where: May 14 at Goldies Pizza at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Super hilarious pro, amateur and every-skill-level-in-between comics take the stage every Saturday in the Comedy Basement at Goldies. Intimate setting, pizza, beer & funny.... what more do you need in a Saturday?
Price: $8
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: May 15 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: May 11-15 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: May 9 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: The Conundrummers versus Chris and Travis

When and where: May 10 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 The Conundrummers versus Chris and Travis. Who will land the knockout punchline? Come and decide for yourself!
Price: $7/5 for students
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Vancouver TheatreSports Fundraiser for Alberta Fires Appeal

When and where: May 11 at The Improv Centre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Net proceeds from the ticket sales of TheatreSports and Off Leash will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross's Alberta Fires Appeal.
Price: $10-$21
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The Lady Show

When and where: May 13 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8:00 & 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: Monthly comedy show featuring sketch, stand-up and other nonsense. We put the joy in Feminist Killjoy!
Price: $15/10
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CAGEMATCH: Tournament of Champions!

When and where: May 13 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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Vancouver Arts Lip Sync Battle

When and where: May 14 at CBC Studio 700 at 7:00 p.m.
What to expect: Tara Cheyenne Performance presents its second annual Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser! Come see 8 teams from the dance and theatre worlds compete for the title of Lip Sync Champion in this hilarious and crowd-pleasing event at CBC Studio 700 at 700 Hamilton Street. Door prizes, red carpet by Artslandia Vancouver, and a cash bar featuring Main Street Brewing. All proceeds support Tara Cheyenne Performance.
Price: $15/10
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Random Encounter Table

When and where: May 14 at Havana Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: The critically acclaimed Cagematch juggernauts are back in a new monthly show! With the roll of a dice, the Random Encounter Table create epic, cinematic stories right before your very eyes. Science Fiction, Action, Adventure: every show is an exciting, action packed and hilarious movie playing for one night only. Plus, every show features a brand new special guest group! If you like going to the movies, you'll love the Random Encounter Table.
Price: $8
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Streetfight Improv

When and where: May 15 at Havana Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: It's chilly outside, but Sunday night improv is hot hot hot, it's time for Streetfight! EastVancouver's premiere short-form competitive improv show! We have many adjectives, but we also have two teams of fast and furious improvisers battling it out for your laughs and votes. At the end of the night, only one of them will be crowned STREETFIGHT CHAMPION!
Price: $8
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