Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from September 19 to 25.

Stand-up

Monday Night Comedy

When and where: September 19 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 9 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 free Standup Comedy featuring some of the best comedians currently working on the Vancouver Comedy Scene. John Beuhler headlines.
Price: $5
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Chug-A-Lug Comedy

When and where: September 19 at Yagger's Downtown at 8 p.m.
What to expect: From the people that brought you Mermaid Club Comedy at the Railway Club, comes Chug-A-Lug Comedy at Yagger's on Pender: a stand-up comedy show happening the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at the downtown Yagger's.
Price: $5
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: September 20 to 24 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 20, Comedy Showcase on Septmeber 21, Kevin Foxx headlines on September 22-24.
Price: Varies on the night
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Heavy Mental Comedy Fundraiser

When and where: September 21 at Rickshaw Theatre at 7 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy Fundraiser with Mike MacDonald. Proceeds going to the DTES/First United Church. You won't want to miss this one. This is the first show ever for Heavy Mental Comedy and it's going to ge a good one.
Price: $15
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: September 21 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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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: September 20 to 24 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, our Vancouver comedy club gives live standup comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Top Talent Showcase on September 20, Amateur night on September 21, Darryl Orr headlines on September 22, Joe Machi headlines September 23-24.
Price: Varies on the night
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Brent Butt

When and where: September 24 at Centennial Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Canadian comedian and Corner Gas star performs with the Jeff Standfield Band at a fundraiser for the North Shore Disability Resource Centre Foundation.
Price: $40
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Teenage Dirtbag with Jacob Samuel

When and where: September 24 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Hosted by stand-up comic and New Yorker cartoonist Jacob Samuel, comedians explore the follies of youth.
Price: Free
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: September 21 to 25 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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The Gentlemen Hecklers present: The Final Frontier

When and where: September 22 at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre at 7 p.m.
What to expect: Join the Gentleman Hecklers as they get spacey! The Gentlemen Hecklers are three comedians who provide hilarious live commentary for the best bad movies. On September 22 they come to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre to present Star Trek V: The Final Frontier!
Price: $13
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Colin Mochrie Up Close and Personal

When and where: September 23 at The Improv Centre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Canadian improv comedian, Vancouver TheatreSports League alumnus, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? star presents an evening of laughter.
Price: $79/69
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The Harlequin Hypnosis Show

When and where: September 24 at Orpheum Annex at 6:30 p.m.
What to expect: The Harlequin Hypnosis Show and Persons Of Interest return once more for a night of music and comedy hypnosis at The Orpheum Annex, in Seymour Street, Vancouver.
Price: $29.95
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12 Angry Jurors Fundraiser

When and where: September 25 at CBC Studio 700 at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Standing Room Only Theatre would like to invite you to a ‘Go back to your Childhood’ themed Fundraiser Party to raise money for our upcoming production of 12 Angry Jurors and our charity partner KidStart Mentoring. You will be treated to a stellar line up of performances by local artists, games galore, and snacks and drinks. Show is ages 19+.
Price: $10
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