Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from June 20 to 26.

Stand-up

 

Monday Night Comedy @ Yagger's Kitsilano w/ Kathleen McGee

When and where: June 20 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 21-25 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 21, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on June 22, Lori Ferguson-Ford headlines June 23-25.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: June 21 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 21-25 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 21, Comedy Showcase on June 22, Chris Locke headlines on June 21-25.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! ProAm Showcase 2

When and where: June 23 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Our first Stand-Up & Deliver! ProAm Showcase was a smashing success! In less than a year, Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic (Wednesdays at 8 pm at Seven Dining Lounge) has become Vancouver's best mic for new, amateur and professional comics to try stand-up for the first time, try out new material or fine-tune their best bits... and now, we’d like to show off some of the top talent that has appeared on our stage! James Kennedy Headlines.
Price: $7/5
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Vancouverite: A Comedy Show

When and where: June 25 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 7:30 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. This month’s guests are Roman Mancini, Ryan Gunther, San Aung, Joey Commisso and more.
Price: $10/7
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: June 26 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: Jun 22-26 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 21 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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R/Improv and Ask Me Anything

When and where: June 21 at Café Deux Soleils at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy inspired by the world of Reddit. Join The Fictionals and Friends at Cafe Deux Soleils as we ask the big questions only you and the internet can answer. Plus get to know our comedians in an intimate and interactive Q&A session!
Price: $7
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Write The Future: A Storytelling Cabaret

When and where: June 23 at The Imperial at 7:00
What to expect: Join the Vancouver Foundation for a night of storytelling and music as we celebrate everything that’s right, and wrong, about being in your twenties. Along with a band of fantastic comedians, storytellers (Gary Jones, Charles Demers, Ivan Coyote, Riel Hahn, Sara Bynoe)musicians and DJ’s, we’ll celebrate the journey from teen to adult, and connect the importance of making sure all young people have opportunities to succeed. Music from Peregrine Falls, Tonye Aganaba, and an after party with DJ Nina Mendoza.
Price: $15
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EXPO: A Festival of Original Improv Comedy

When and where: June 23-25 at Fortune Sound Club at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Instant Theatre Company proudly presents EXPO, three nights of brand new, never before seen improvisational comedy.The EXPO festival throws established improvisers and directors together with emerging artists to blow the boundaries of traditional improvisational theatre.
Price: $8
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Weird Al Karaoke

When and where: June 24 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver comedians perform original parody songs, live! It's like karaoke! Except the songs have all been written by the performers to the tune of another song.
Price: $7
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STREETFIGHT Improv!

When and where: June 26 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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