Vancouver comedy/improv roundup: December 5 to 11

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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 December 5 to 11.

      Stand-up

      Stacked Comedy

      When and where: Decemebr 5 at Yagger's Kitsilano 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 standup comedy featuring some of the best comedians currently working on the Vancouver comedy scene. Our Headliner is the hilarious Simon King.
      Price: $5
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      Laugh Gallery

      When and where:Decemebr 5 at Havana Theatre at 9 p.m.
      What to expect: Join Graham Clark and friends for a night of comedy and a chance to win one-of-a-kind prizes.
      Price: $5
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      BFF Club Comedy

      When and where: December 5 at Yagger's Downtown at 7 p.m.
      What to expect: BFF Club Comedy is excited to be back at Yagger's for our penultimate show of the dreaded 2016 year. Come down and enjoy a great night of laughs, liquor and love (Bestie love, that is). As always, the show is hosted by Brad Dorion, Jenny Toews and Stefan MacNeil, who have hand-picked some of Vancouver's funniest folks.
      Price: $5
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      The Comedy Mix

      When and where: December 6-10 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 standup 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 December 6, Comedy Showcase on December 7, Quinn Dahle headlines on December 8-10.
      Price: Varies on the night
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      Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

      When and where: December 7 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: Have you ever wanted to try standup 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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      Jokes Please: City Snow

      When and where: December 8 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9 p.m.
      What to expect: Jokes Please! is an award-winning standup comedy show that happens every Thursday in a cozy, indie theatre at Main and 26th. The show is wild, polite and hilarious. This week host Ross Dauk welcomes wonderful comedians and braces for the beauty and chaos of city snow.
      Price: $5
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      Nikki Glaser

      When and where: December 9 at Vogue Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
      What to expect: The Leafly Comedy Tour is coming to Vancouver BC on December 9, 2016 – It’s the last stop on the tour! After bringing the laughs to Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Portland, Phoenix and New York, we're landing in Vancouver BC with headliner Nikki Glaser at the Vogue Theatre. RSVP for free entry! (19+ only)
      Price: Free
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      Crafty Comedy

      When and where: December 11 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  

       

      Improv/Perfomance

      Vancouver TheatreSports League

      When and where: December 7-11 at The Improv Centre
      What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Christmas Queen 3 (Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm); Firecracker! (Wed, 9:15 pm); Improv After Dark (Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 11:15 pm); OK Tinder (Thu, 9:15 pm); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 pm); TheatreSports (Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm).
      Price: Varies on the night
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      Dirty Little Secrets

      When and where: December 6 at XY at 7:30 p.m.
      What to expect: The hit improv show running in New York City's east village has come to Vancouver! Watch a cast of Vancouvers top improv comedians in a night of exploring YOUR anonymous secrets on the fabulous XY stage in the heart of the Davie steet village, the first Tuesday of every month.
      Price: $5x

      Pop-Up Comedy Jam: December Delight

      When and where: December 6 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: A comedy night to start your December right. Join The Fictionals and friends for an interactive improv show inspired by your ideas. Short form games, long form jams - come join the fun!
      Price: $7
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      Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw with Me

      When and where: December 9 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: Join comedian Alicia Tobin and her special guests Graham Clark and Ryan Williams for an evening of drawings, laughings, sharings (not too much sharing) huggings (no way, gross), marker sniffing, and friendships. Part comedy show, part art class… well, probably not. No talent required. Supplies provided.
      Price: $10/7
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      CAGEMATCH: Ultimate Comedy Showdown

      When and where: December 9 at Havana Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
      What to expect: Cagematch pits the fiercest and most hilarious improvisers against each other to determine who has the best improv in the city. For 15 years, Cagematch is an underground hotbed of talent where improvisers pull out all the stops for a chance to win $500 cold hard cash. Three teams will go head to head to make you laugh the hardest in an effort to win your vote. You determine the winner who moves on to the next round, so join us every Friday night for the hottest competitive comedy in the city!
      Price: $8 or $5 with a receipt from Havana
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      A Sketch Comedy Show

      When and where: December 10 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: It's the one-year anniversary show! To celebrate all of Vancouver comedy group Proud of You's incredible achievements, come catch a brand new, fresh and funny sketch comedy show, with special stand-up guest Graham Clark. Cheap beer, cheap laughs, and birthday cake!
      Price: $5
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      Story Story Lie

      When and where: Decemeber 10 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
      What to expect: Vancouver’s fasting growing comedy show. A laughter filled show like no other. Five preformers share embarrassing and intimate stories, one of them is a liar. Through interrogation and smarts the audience gets to guess who the liar is. First to get it right wins a unique prize.
      Price: $8/6
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      Shirley Gnome

      When and where: December 10 at Havana Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
      What to expect: From the heart of the West coast of Canada comes this internationally acclaimed cabaret comedian. Known for her clever lyrics, honest insights, and gorgeous voice, the naked truth never sounds so smooth. You may be thinking it – but this shameless songstress sings it loud and proud with “the voice of an angel dry-humping a cloud.” Fans of Garfunkel and Oats, Flight of the Conchords and Tenacious D, get ready to be taken to the next level. It’s award-winning, taboo, sexually empowering comedy that is NOT for the faint of heart.
      Price: 10
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      STREETFIGHT: an Improv Comedy Battle Royal

      When and where: December 11 at Havana Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
      What to expect: STREETFIGHT is a hilarious hour of head to head short form improv that you don’t want to miss. Every week we get ten of the funniest improvisers in town (or amazing special guests!) who compete back and forth with short improvised scenes vying for your laughter! Audience suggestions, participation and votes will crown one sole improviser as that night’s STREETFIGHT Champion!
      Price: $8
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