Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from May 16 to 22.

Stand-up

Monday Night Comedy @ Yagger's Kitsilano w/ Ryan Williams

When and where: May 16 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. Ryan Williams headlines.
Price: $5
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Eight 1/2 Inches of Stand-up Comedy

When and where: May 16 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 Jordan Cohen!
Price: $5
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Funky's Unapologetic Comedy Night

When and where: May 16 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 17-21 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. Ivan Decker headlines May 19-21.
Price: Varies on the night
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: May 17-21 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 West 12th Ave our Vancouver comedy club gives live stand-up comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Cedric Newman headlines May 19-21.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: May 18 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: Raptors

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 Raptors and is hosted by Ross Dauk.
Price: $5
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The Four Eyesly Comedy Cantina

When and where: May 20 at Seven Dining Lounge at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: A glorious, geek-powered yukfest for the ages! Topics covered: Sci-Fi! Fantasy! Role-Playing! Video Games! Comics! Magic The Gathering Cards and so much more! Experience Earthling humorists, gas-based life forms, cyborgs, trolls, unicorns and level 12 elf warriors as they regale you with tales of levity and amusement!
Price: $5
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Comedy Basement Saturdays at Goldies

When and where: May 21 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 22 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 18-22 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 16 at XY. 
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: Free
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I <3 You!

When and where: May 17 at Café Deux Soleils at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy inspired by true confessions & love connections. Join The Fictionals and friends at Cafe Deux Soleils for improv with heart, and spark a connection with that special someone!
Price: $7/5 for students
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Improv Against Humanity

When and where: May 18 at Rio Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: The Fictionals are back at the Rio Theatre on May 18 for more horrible hilarity in Improv Against Humanity! We're adding even more fresh cards to the official #IAHatRIO deck, handing out more sweet prizes, and crowning the next Most Horrible Person in Vancouver! Will it be YOU?
Price: $10-$12/10
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That Filthy Show

When and where: May 19 at Funky Winker Beans at 9:00
What to expect: This show is a safe place to get weird! A night of Burlesque, Comedy and music with some of the most Filthy and twisted acts around...
Price: $5
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CAGEMATCH: Tournament of Champions!

When and where: May 20 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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PizzaProv and the Video Game Experience

When and where: May 21 at Havana Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: If you could have anything in the universe as a pizza topping, what would it be? We try to answer that question, and more, through Pizza Prov! The audience has the power to decide which toppings go on a hot, fresh pizza being cooked live in the theatre! Will you choose pepperoni? Or perhaps gummy worms? Come join Instant Theatre, and a cast of the funniest, cheesiest, crustiest comedians in town for dinner and a show like you've never seen before.
Price: $8
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Streetfight Improv

When and where: May 22 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! East Vancouver'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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