Vancouver comedy/improv roundup: June 13 to 19
Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from June 13 to 19.
Stand-up
Monday Night Comedy @ Yagger's Kitsilano w/ Ed Hill
When and where: June 13 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. Ed Hill headlines.
Price: $5
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
When and where: June 14-18 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Tues-Thurs at 8:00 p.m., Friday and 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. Amateur night on June 14, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on June 15, Cal Post headlines June 16-18.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic
When and where: June 15 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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The Comedy Mix
When and where: June 14-18 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. Pro-am night on June 14, Sirius XM Top Comic Showcase on June 15, DeAnne Smith headlines on June 16-18.
Price: Varies on the night
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Kevin Banner and Friend (and Kyle Bottom)
When and where: June 17 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Local pro-wrestling enthusiast and stand-up comedian Kevin Banner is recording his first comedy album at The Comedy Mix July 7–9… but before he does that he’s coming to Hot Art Wet City to run through the material. Joining him will be local dynamos Kyle Bottom and Sophie Buddle. This is guaranteed to be a great show (not “money back” guaranteed, more like, we’re super confident you’ll enjoy yourselves).
Price: $10/7
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Carol Burnett
When and where: June 18 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: NorthWest Comedy and Just For Laughs present American comedian, actor, and author, who will share memorable clips and moments from her illustrious career and take questions from the audience.
Price: $65-$125
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Teenage Dirtbag
When and where: June 18 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 explore the follies of youth. This month’s dirtbags are: Kate Belton, Chris Griffin, Joey Commisso, Gavin Matts and Victoria Banner.
Price: $10/7
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The Secret Service Comedy Show
When and where: June 18 at British Ex-Servicemen's Association at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: A stand-up comedy show where someone in the audience may be a secret service agent. Or just British. But everyone is friendly and everything is fun.
Price: $10
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Improv/Perfomance
Vancouver TheatreSports League
When and where: Jun 15-19 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: June 13 at 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: June 14 at Café Deux Soleils at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's toughest comedians step into Improv Fight Club each month to battle for glory. Join The Fictionals at Cafe Deux Soleils for hard-hitting hilarity between The Unfathomables and Treble Makers. Who will land the knockout punchline? Come and decide for yourself!
Price: $7
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Improv Against Humanity: Summer Lovin'
When and where: June 15 at Rio Theatre at 8:30
What to expect: Slap on the sunscreen and fire up the BBQ! The Fictionals are heating things up on June 15 with Improv Against Humanity: Summer Lovin' special at The Rio Theatre! This is the last #IAHatRIO before we go on summer vacation, so don't miss out on epic comedy, sweet prizes, and the crowning of the Most Horrible Person in Vancouver!
Price: $12
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Camp Cry Baby
When and where: June 16-17 at Fortune Sound Club at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Atomic Vaudeville, known best across the nation for their smash hit musical - Ride the Cyclone is set to collaborate with local Vancouver Artists to bring a unique and hilarious night of theatre.
Price: $20/17
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That Filthy Show
When and where: June 16 at Funky Winker Beans at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: It's that time again to bring out that filthy feinds in you! A night of Burlesque, Comedy and music with some of the most filthy and twisted acts around... After party with Evil Bastards Karaoke Experience Starting at 11pm till closing
Price: $7
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Teen Angst Night
When and where: June 17 at Fox Cabaret at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Somewhere in the back of your closet gathering dust and turning yellow with age is comedic gold. Those old journals, poems, and essays you wrote as a teenager when you thought you could do no wrong, would probably make you cringe if you were to read them today. Now, imagine sharing them in front of an audience. That’s exactly what happens at Teen Angst Night.
Price: $15/10
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