Vancouver comedy/improv roundup: September 26 to October 2

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      Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from September 26 to October 2.

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      Monday Night Comedy

      When and where: September 26 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 stand-up comedy featuring some of the best comedians currently working on the Vancouver comedy scene. Efthimios Nasiopoulos headlines.
      Price: $5
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      Eight And A Half: Fall in Love With Ottoman Puns

      When and where: September 26 at Eight and a Half at 9 p.m.
      What to expect: Come on down to another perfectly structured show, and put your feet up on this great new lineup! Jon Bennett headlines
      Price: $5
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      The Comedy Mix

      When and where: September 27 to October 1 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, Paul Myrehaug headlines on September 29-October 1.
      Price: Varies on the night
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      Roast Battle: Vancouver Edition

      When and where: September 28 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9 p.m.
      What to expect: Roast Battle: Vancouver Edition. Created by LA's Brian Moses & Rell Battle. Hosted by Fatima Dhowre. Vancouver comedians go head-to-head in a battle of wit and insults.
      Price: $5
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      Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

      When and where: September 28 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 27 to October 1 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 27, Amateur night on September 28-29, Angelo Tsarouchas headlines September 30-October 1.
      Price: Varies on the night
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      Four Eyesly Comedy Cantina 3

      When and where: September 30 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: A glorious, geek-powered yukfest for the ages! Topics covered: Sci-Fi! Fantasy! Role-Playing! Pokemon Go! Video Games! Comics! Magic The Gathering Cards and so much more! Your terrific headliner will be the hilarious Ryan Lachance.
      Price: $7/5
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      Comedy Shocker: Decalogue of Death

      When and where: October 1 at Rickshaw Theatre at 7 p.m.
      What to expect: Comedy Shocker X: Decalogue of Death. We’ve made it to ten shows without get thrown in jail and it’s time to party! After the show, come to Pat’s for the world famous Comedy Shocker After-Party!
      Price: $10
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      The Secret Service Comedy Show: The Agents Are Back

      When and where: October 1 at British Ex-Servicemen Association at 8:30 p.m.
      What to expect: The Agents are back. Come for the secret. Stay for the service. Featuring: Damian Johnson, Tia Jeannette, Ed Hill, Joey Commisso with speical guest Timmy Riney.
      Price: $10
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      Improv/Perfomance

      Vancouver TheatreSports League

      When and where: September 28 to October 2 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 Fictionals presents: Improv X Fringe

      When and where: September 27 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: The Fictionals and Friends relive the theatrical wonder that was Vancouver Fringe Festival 2016. Come enjoy comedic scenes inspired by the Fringe guide, and discover your next favourite show in our Pitch Your Fringe long-form!!
      Price: $7
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      Story Story Lie

      When and where: September 28 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: Storytelling game show that encourages you to judge and mistrust everyone! With TJ Dawe, Andy Cañete, Riel Hahn, Justin Ö'Hearn, Maia Gibbs and host Jo Dworschak. Four true stories, one big lie! Can you tell who the liar is? You'll get a chance to interigate them!
      Price: $8/5
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      Stranger to Hard Work

      When and where: September 28 at Firehall Arts Centre at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open its 34th season with the work of one of Canada’s fiercest and funniest females, Cathy Jones. A Canadian cultural icon, Jones returns to the stage with her third one-woman show, Stranger to Hard Work
      Price: $25
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      David Liebe Hart

      When and where: September 29 at Rickshaw Theatre at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: American outsider musician, street performer, sign and window painter, artist, puppeteer and actor plays the Rickshaw.
      Price: $13
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      Instant Theatre

      When and where: September 30 to October 2 at Havana Theatre
      What to expect: Instant Theatre shows happening at Havana Theatre. Cagematch: Ultimate Comedy Showdown (Fridays at 10:30 pm); National Anthem Improv Comedy (Saturday at 10:30 pm); The Outer-Middle Zone: Improvised Twilight Zone Episodes (Sundays at 9 pm); STREETFIGHT – an Improv Comedy Battle Royal (Sundays at 7:30 pm).
      Price: Varies on the night
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