Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from July 18 to 24.

 

Stand-up

 

Monday Night Comedy with Simon King

When and where: July 18 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Looking for a fun night out on a Monday night in Kitsilano? Then 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. Simon King headlining
Price: $5
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Eight and a Half: All The Jokes Mother Loves

When and where: July 18 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: Eddie Della Siepe.
Price: $5
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Waterfront Comedy with Ryan Williams

When and where: July 18 at Princeton Pub at 9 p.m.
What to expect: We're going to be having another wonderful edition of Waterfront Comedy. Headliner this week is the wonderful Ryan Williams, along with Ivan Decker, Mark Hughes, and other delightful acts. It's free, you can buy kickass beers, and you'll get to tell all your friends that you spent your Monday night doing something besides Netflix.
Price: Free
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: July 19-23 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 19, Amateur night on July 20, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on July 21, Dom Pare headlines July 22-23.
Price: Varies on the night
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Kings Head Comedy

When and where: July 19 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 20 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 19-23 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 19, Comedy Showcase on July 20, Kyle Bottom headlines on July 21-23.
Price: Varies on the night
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Steve Martin and Martin Short

When and where: July 22 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy legends unite for An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, which includes standup, film clips, musical numbers, and conversations about their lives in show business. 
Price: $85-175 (plus service charge and fees) at ticketmaster.ca/. More tickets just released!
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Graham Clark presents… The Sibling Show

When and where: July 22 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Brothers and sisters, come to Graham Clark presents The Sibling Show, a comedy show dedicated to all things siblings! With special guests, videos, music and more (not really more).
Price: $10/7
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: July 20-24 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: July 18 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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Guilt-ridden Sociopath

When and where: July 19-23 at Havana Theatre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Dive into Byron Bertram’s semi-autobiographical journey into the human psyche. The ‘Guilt-ridden Sociopath’ is a one-man show that deals with the mental health issues of OCD, anxiety, insecurity and unnecessary guilt, all infused with a huge dollop of Bertram’s quick-fire wit and honest humour.
Price: $15/10
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The Fictionals presents R/Improv & Ask Me Anything!

When and where: July 19 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 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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Firecracker!

When and where: July 21 at The Improv Centre at 9:15 p.m.
What to expect: The Vancouver TheatreSports League presents evenings of improv comedy that explore what it means to be a woman in Vancouver. Guests include Rebecca Bollwitt (Jul 21), Cassandra Anderton (Jul 28), Briana Buckmaster (Aug 4), Sadie Campbell (Aug 11), Burgundy Brixx (Aug 18), Beverley Elliott (Aug 25), Morgan Brayton (Sep 1), and Nicole Oliver (Sep 8).
Price: $5
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