Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from July 4 to 10.

Stand-up

Waterfront Comedy

When and where: July 4 at Princeton Pub at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Join us again for another edition of Waterfront Comedy. Last week you were dazzled by the incredible Sunee Dhaliwal. This week enjoy Master of Sarcasm, Graham Kay.
Price: Free
Website

Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: July 5 to 9 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Monday at 8 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver comedy club provides the best live comedy in the city of Vancouver. Located on Cambie Street and West 12th Avenue, our Vancouver comedy club gives live stand-up comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Top Talent Showcase on July 5, Amateur night on July 6, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on July 7, and Damonde Tschritter Kay headlines July 8 to 9.
Price: Varies on the night
Website 

Kings Head Comedy

When and where: July 5 at The Kitchen Table at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Every Tuesday, Colin Sharp and James Kennedy present Vancouver's hottest stand-up comedy showcase. For only $5, you can catch comedians you've seen on HBO, Just For Laughs, and on tour at comedy clubs across the country. With visiting acts from L.A., New York, Toronto, and more—as well as the absolute best of the Vancouver scene—you'll be sure to catch a different lineup every week. Kitchen Table plays host to our show, and with incredible beers on tap and tasty food served until late it's great. Beer, food, and laughs. There is nothing else you could conceivably want. Literally nothing else. Nothing.
Price: $5
Website

Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: July 6 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 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
Website

The Comedy Mix

When and where: July 5 to 9 at the Comedy MIX. Tuesday to Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
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 July 5, Comedy Showcase on July 6, and Kevin Banner headlines from July 7 to 9.
Price: Varies on the night
Website

Goddamn Millennials Comedy

When and where: July 7 at Biltmore Cabaret at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Its a stand-up comedy show for listeless '80s/'90s kids struggling to adult. Chris Griffin, James Kennedy, Ivan Decker, Victoria Banner, and guests keep it aggressively 2016 in the Biltmore. Live Music/DJ Groove Saloon afterwards for maximum turn-up.
Price: $10/5
Website

One Hitter Quitter Comedy Showdown

When and where: July 7 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: One Hitter Quitter Comedy Showdown is a monthly amateur comedy competition held on the first Thursday of each month at Seven Dining Lounge.
Price: $5
Website

Jokes Please! Lawn

When and where: July 7 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Jokes Please! is an award-winning stand-up comedy show that happens every Thursday at LMG. The show has comedians from Comedy Central, JFL, and the Debaters being hilarious and weird in a cool, indie theatre. This week is hosted by Ross Dauk and there will be at least one joke about lawns (there are no certainties in life).
Price: $10/5
Website

Kyle Bottom’s Comedy Bucket

When and where: July 9 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy Bucket is the show that gives you a different look at some of your favourite performers. We throw the prepared material out and bring you comics in their most vulnerable state… making it up as they go. A bucket of audience suggestions fuels this comedy riffing roller coaster. It’s intimate, unique, and not to be missed. Guests Ivan Decker and friends.
Price: $10/7
Website  

Comedy Shocker: The Ninth Level of Hell

When and where: July 9 at Rickshaw Theatre at 7 p.m.
What to expect: James Kennedy, Mark Hughes, Pete Hudson, Steve McGowan, and Carl Turnbill. Hosted by Sam Tonning.
Price: $10
Website

Improv/Perfomance

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: July 6 to 10 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Improv After Dark (every Friday and Saturday, 11:15 p.m.); Off Leash (every Wednesday and Thursday, 9:15 p.m.); Rookie Night (every Sunday, 7:30 p.m.); TheatreSports (every Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m.); The Big Picture—An Improvised Movie (every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.).
Price: $8 to $22
Website

Queer Prov

When and where: July 4 at XY at 8 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
Website

The Lady Show

When and where: July 8 at Biltmore Cabaret at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Sketch! Stand-up! Dancing! Monologues! Nonsense! The Lady Show has a new home at The Biltmore Cabaret with even more room to fit in more laughs!
Price: $12
Website

Random Encounter Table

When and where: July 9 at Havana Theatre at 8 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
Website

Want to be part of the comedy roundup? Post your event here and click here to see the full comedy listings.