Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from September 6 to 11.

Stand-up

Gad Elmaleh

When and where: September 6 at Vogue Theatre at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Paris-based comedian, actor, and writer performs a new stand-up show entirely in English.
Price: $35 (plus service charges and fees) at www.ticketfly.com/
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T.J. Miller

When and where: September 7 at Vogue Theatre at 7 p.m.
What to expect: Just for Laughs Live and JFL Northwest present Denver comedian on his stand-up tour the Meticulously Ridiculous Tour.
Price: $32.50 (plus service charge) at www.ticketfly.com/
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: September 6 to 10 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 September 6, Amateur night on September 7, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on September 8, Ross Dauk headlines September 9-10.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: September 7 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 30 to September 3 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 September 6, Comedy Showcase on Septmeber 7, Dan Quinn headlines on September 8-10.
Price: Varies on the night
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Barely Legal: An Underground Comedy Show

When and where: September 9 at Secret Location, 88 W. Pender at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: A stand up show featuring the best comics in the city and musicians in a secret location on Friday September 9 with a full bar and a sweet after party. For the location email: barelylegalcomedyshow@gmail.com
Price: $5
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The Brett Martin Show

When and where: September 11 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Brett Martin (seen on CTV, The Comedy Network, SiriusXM, and more) debuts his live talk show at Yuk Yuks this September 11th, alongside his trusty sidekick Sam Tonning, and a great lineup of guests. What should you expect? Comedy, freaks off all kinds, feats of humanity, and to walk out feeling well entertained and having learned nothing of value.
Price: $7
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Improv/Perfomance

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: September 7 to 11 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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Spontaneity at the Improv Comedy Institute

When and where: September 6 at The Improv Centre at 7 p.m.
What to expect: The Improv Comedy Institute is the official education division of Vancouver TheatreSports™ League. Change your life forever, and register for an improv class today!
Price: Free
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Pop-Up Comedy Jam

When and where:September 6 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: An improv mixer of epic proportions. Join The Fictionals, guests from the Vancouver Improv Community, and improvisers from Cologne, Germany and New York, USA for comedy inspired by your ideas. Each show is a brand new experience, so come on down to Cafe Deux Soleils!
Price: $7
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A Sketch Comedy Show

When and where: September 10 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: It's a fresh sketch comedy show from Proud of You, and we've got good news: it pairs with all your favourite September activities! So come get up in this sweet comedyfest, featuring brand new sketches (yowzaaa!), manic improv, and special guests including standup Randee Neumeyer and a mysterious Montreal correspondant.
Price: $7/5
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