Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from October 3 to 9.

Stand-up

Stacked Comedy: 2 Stacked 2 Furious

When and where:October 3 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 9 p.m.
What to expect: The last Stacked Show was an absolutely amazing night of standup comedy and featured some of the funniest and most talented comedians in Vancouver and Canada. And the second show is no different. Dino Archie headlines.
Price: $10
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Chug-A-Lug Comedy

When and where: October 3 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 standup 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: October 4-8 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 October 4, Comedy Showcase on October 5, Matt Billon headlines on October 6-8.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: October 5 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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One Hitter Quitter Comedy Showdown

When and where: October 6 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: One Hitter Quitter Comedy Showdown is a monthly amateur comedy competition held on the first Thursday of each month at Seven Dining Lounge. 
Price: $5
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Supper Club Comedy Under the Bridge

When and where: October 6 at Ten Ten Tapas at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Club Quality standup in an intimate setting. A new weekly show every Thursday at Ten Ten Tapas along the English Bay Seawall. Catch some of Vancouvers top up and comers. A touring professional headliner. Plus surprise guest drop ins. MC Jonny Paul. Featuring Yumi Nagashima, Devon Alexander, Harris Anderson, Ryan Williams, Lisa Person and headliner Dino Archie
Price: $7
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Jokes Please!: Thanksgiving

When and where: October 6 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Jokes Please! is an award-winning stand-up comedy show that happens every Thursday. Hilarious comedians that have been on Conan, Just For Laughs and The Debaters perform in a cool, indie theatre. Hosted by Ross Dauk this week the show gives comedic thanks.
Price: $5
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

When and where: October 4-8 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 October 4, Amateur night on October 5, Jane Stanton headlines October 6-8.
Price: Varies on the night
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Barely Legal: An Underground Comedy Show

When and where: October 7 at Secret location at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Roommates Sophie Buddle and Gavin Matts host a secret underground standup show ft the best stand ups in Vancouver with drop ins from across North America. Email: barelylegalcomedyshow@gmail.com for the address and more info
Price: $5
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: October 9 at 12 Kings Pub at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouvers longest running standup open-mic. Featuring some of the most comedians in Vancouver. Seasoned vets. Bright eyed newbies. Joke contest. Roast the host challenge. Food specials. Drink specials. You're special.
Price: Free
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Improv/Perfomance

 

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: October 5-9 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. 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 (Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm); Trump Card (Wed,Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm).
Price: Varies on the night
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Stranger to Hard Work

When and where: October 3-8 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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Vancouver International Improv Festival

When and where: October 4-8 at Granville Island at 7:30 p.m and 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: The 17th Annual Vancouver International Improv Festival returns to Granville Island from October 4-8, with over 30 interactive performances, inspiring workshops, an opening night gala and more. Each night of #VIIF2016 features two exciting showcases at the Revue Stage and Performance Works at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. International superstars, local comedy heroes, and new festival ensembles will take the stage with the coolest, newest and best improvisation the world has to offer.
Price: Various
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Pop-Up Comedy Jam

When and where: October 4 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: An improv party of epic proportions. Join The Fictionals and guests from the Vancouver Improv Community for a comedy evening inspired by your hilarious ideas. Each show is a brand new experience, so come on down to Cafe Deux Soleils!
Price: $7
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Novelty Act

When and where: October 6 at Chinatown Centre Mall, 288 E. Georgia at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Novelty Act returns for a second season in a weird and magical new location...Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn welcome you to the ArtDome in the Chinatown Centre Mall. What?? Yeah, comedy in a mall! Entrance is Pay What You Can and drinks are cheap! Help us open season 2 at Vancouver's favourite show party!
Price: By donation
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Teen Angst Night

When and where: October 8 at Fox Cabaret at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Teen Angst Night is a popular comedic reading series hosted by Sara Bynoe where people read from their embarrassing old teenage notebooks. Readers share anything and everything (poetry, songs, letters, journals, diaries, essays, stories, plays, lists, etc) so long as it follows these rules: 1- The work must be your own. 2- You must have written it between the ages of 10-19. 3- You cannot be proud of the work you share. It’s best if you’re super embarrassed.
Price: $15/10
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Instant Theatre

When and where: October 9 at Havana Theatre. 
What to expect: Instant Theatre shows happening at Havana Theatre. STREETFIGHT – an Improv Comedy Battle Royal  (Sundays at 7:30 pm); Audio/Video: Ridiculous Videos = Hilarious Scenes (Sundays at 9 pm).
Price: $8
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