Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from July 11 to 17.

Stand-up

Monday Night Comedy Stacked Show Edition

When and where: July 11 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: July 11 marks the 20th stand-up show at Yaggers and so it is going to be a night to remember featuring an absolutely stacked lineup of some of the funniest headliner comedians in Vancouver.
Price: $5
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Eight 1/2 Inches of Comedy: B*ners of Asgard

When and where: July 11 at Eight and a Half at 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Join us for one of the funniest cheapest nights of comedy in town! We're officially sponsored by Postmark Beer so cans are only $3.50, and cover is $5! Headlining this week: Chris Gordon.
Price: $5
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: July 12-16 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Tues-Thurs at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 7 & 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 Ave our Vancouver comedy club gives live stand-up comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Top Talent Showcase on July 12, Amateur night on July 13, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on July 14, Eddie Della Siepe headlines July 15-16.
Price: Varies on the night
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Kings Head Comedy

When and where: July 12 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
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: July 13 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
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: July 12-16 at the Comedy MIX. Tuesday-Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 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 July 12, Comedy Showcase on July 13, Chris Gordon headlines on July 14-16.
Price: Varies on the night
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Jokes Please! - Home

When and where: July 14 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 in a cool, indie theatre. Each week has hilarious comedians you may have seen on Conan, Just For Laughs or at the local grocery store. This week host Ross Dauk makes jokes about Vancouver housing and land/slumlords.
Price: $5
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Comedy at Black Dog Video

When and where: July 14 at Black Dog Video at 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Flicks meets jokes at East Van's iconic video outlet Black Dog Video! Host Dylan Rhymer (CTV's Comedy Now! and The Debaters) brings you an evening of cinema-themed stand up comedy with guests Ben Mills, Fatima Dhorwe, Brad Dorion and more! Movies, laughs and hooch!
Price: By donation
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Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw with Me

When and where: July 15 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Join comedian Alicia Tobin and her special guests Graham Clark and Sean Devlin for an evening of drawings, laughings, sharings (not too much sharing) huggings (no way, gross), marker sniffing, and friendships. Part comedy show, part art class… well, probably not. No talent required. Supplies provided. Fun times always had. Come draw with us!
Price: $10/7
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Tinder Tales: Live in Vancouver

When and where: June 16 at The Emerald at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Professional/Amateur Daters/Storytellers, Comedians, and everyday people share their most outrageous Tinder Tales and online dating stories live on stage.
Price: $12.50
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Comedy at Big Rock

When and where: July 17 at Big Rock Urban Brewery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy at Big Rock returns! Join us on Sunday, July 17 to usher out another weekend with great food, drink, and some amazing local acts. Headlining the show is Damonde Tschritter.
Price: $7
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: July 13-17 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. The Big Picture: An Improvised Movie (Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 p.m.); Improv After Dark (Fri and Sat, 11:15 p.m.); Off Leash (Wed and Thu, 9:15 p.m.); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 p.m.); TheatreSports (Wed, 7:30 p.m.; Fri and Sat, 9:30 p.m.).
Price: $8-22
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Queer Prov

When and where: June 11 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
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Vancouver Improv Fight Club and The Open Challenge

When and where: July 12 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 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 hilarity with Grad School Improv versus Puzzles and Puns. Then stick around and test your comedic might with The Open Challenge, an improv mixer where you can try new games and formats in a fun and supportive environment.
Price: $7
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Rock Paper Scissors

When and where: July 13 at Portside Pub at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Rock! Paper! Scissors! Gastown’s Portside presents a hilarious & interactive Rock Paper Scissors tournament every Wednesday. Hosted by a stand up comedian. Cut , Cover & Crush your way to victory – great prizes, drink specials and much more.
Price: $5
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Murder on the West Coast Express: Episode Two

When and where: July 15 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9 p.m.
What to expect: You're trapped on a train with a murderer. The murderer could be anyone; only they know who they are. Will you be the next suspect? Or the next victim? Set in 1940s Vancouver, please enjoy Grad School Improv's period piece murder mystery: Murder on the West Coast Express.
Price: $5
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