Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from August 8 to 14.

Stand-up

Chug-A-Lug Comedy

When and where: August 8 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Pender Street) at 8 p.m.
What to expect: From the folks that brought you Mermaid Club Comedy at the Railway Club, comes a new comedy show at a new bar (hopefully this one wont close down). August 8 is the inaugural show for Chug-A-Lug Comedy. Hosted by Vancouver favourites Stefan MacNeil, Brad Dorion and Jenny Toews, Chug-A-Lug Comedy is a gonna be a great time with great booze and even greater laughs. Chug-A-Lug Comedy features top talent in Vancouver stand up and improv and this show is no exception.
Price: $5
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: August 9-13 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 August 9, Amateur night on August 10, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on August 11, Hunter Collins headlines August 12-13.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: August 10 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: August 9-13 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 August 9, Comedy Showcase on August 10, Tim Nutt headlines on August 11-13.
Price: Varies on the night
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Musical Jokes

When and where: August 12 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 p.m.
What to expect: We know there are so many talented musical comedians in Vancouver, and now’s the time to show off some great ones with a dedicated show! Come and join us at Seven Dining Lounge for Musical Jokes: a night of musical comedy!
Price: $10/5
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Vancouverite: A Comedy Show

When and where: August 12 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 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.
Price: $10/7
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: August 10-14 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 pm); Firecracker (Thu, 9:15 pm); Improv After Dark (Fri and Sat, 11:15 pm); OK Tinder (Wed, 9:15 pm); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 pm); TheatreSports (Wed, 7:30 pm; Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm).
Price: Varies on the night
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Queer Prov

When and where: August 8 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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OK Tinder

When and where: August 10 at The Improv Centre at 9:15 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver TheatreSports League presents an improv-comedy show inspired by Vancouver's notorious and ludicrous dating scene.
Price: $5
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Gastown Cabaret- Beach Party

When and where: August 9 at Guilt & Co. at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Arguably the most fun you can have on a weekday in Vancouver (depending on who you ask…), enjoy three exhilarating sets of belly dancers, drag performers, comedy, thrilling live stunts, contortionists, burlesque, and random hilariousness ALL IN ONE SHOW!
Price: $10
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Vancouver Improv Fight Club and the Open Challenge

When and where: August 9 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 Proud of You versus Curiouser & Curiouser. 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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The Lady Show at The Biltmore

When and where: August 12 at Biltmore Cabaret at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Your Lady Show ticket also gets you free admission to #basic, The Biltmore's super fun dance night featuring Top 40 / Rap / Pop / R&B / Swag.
Price: $12
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Throwing Shade: Live Podcast

When and where: August 12 at Rickshaw Theatre at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Bryan Safi and Erin Gibson present a live version of their weekly podcast and web series, which take a comedic look at the latest headlines in politics and pop culture.
Price: $23 (plus service charges and fees) at Red Cat Records and www.ticketfly.com/
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Hotels!

When and where: August 13 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: We will be doing fun sketches all about hotels, motels, but NO HOLIDAY INNS (they caught me stealing towels I'm not allowed back.) Seriously though, it's going to be a crazy cool show with funny, weird stuff.
Price: $7
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