Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from December 12 to 18.

Stand-up

Stackedmas

When and where: Decemebr 12 at Yagger's Kitsilano at 9 p.m.
What to expect: We are having our third Stacked Show at Yagger's Kitsilano on December 12. Every Stacked Show so far has been an amazing night of standup comedy and featured some of the funniest and most talented comedians in Vancouver and Canada, and the third show is going to be one of our best. We have an absolute stellar lineup of comedians, with nothing but headliners on the lineup and featuring a verified comedy superstar to close out the show.
Price: $10
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Laugh Gallery

When and where:Decemebr 12 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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Tig Notaro

When and where: December 14 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m.
What to expect: American standup comedian, storyteller, and writer known for her standup release LIVE and her role on Amazon series Transparent.
Price: $35 (plus service charges and fees) at livenation.com/
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: December 13-17 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 13, Comedy Showcase on December 14, Pete Johansson headlines on December 15-17.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: December 14 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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Fox Hole Stand-Up Comedy

When and where: December 14 at Fox Cabaret at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Standup comedy every Wednesday in the Projection Room, upstairs at the Fox Cabaret. Check out some of Vancouver's local comics in a small, intimate venue right on Main Street.
Price: $5
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Graham Clark Still Hates Christmas

When and where: December 16 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Comedian Graham Clark Still Hates Christmas, the whole Christmas season, now please don’t ask why, no one quite knows the reason! Join him and friends as they scowl at all things Yuletide. Presents, jokes, videos and more! This show has sold-out of tickets.
Price: $10/7
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Comedy at Big Rock

When and where: December 18 at Big Rock Urban Brewery at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Laughter is a top stress reducer, as are carbs and beers, so fight your winter blahs with us when Comedy at Big Rock returns Sunday, Dec 18! This venue boasts a fabulous menu and a late Sunday Happy Hour that kicks in at 9pm for your pleasure. This month's comics include Matty Vu, Deneece Berg, San Aung, Yumi Nagashima, your host Kyle Carpenter, and your headliner, the exceptional Jane Stanton (CBC's Debaters, Just For Laughs)!
Price: $10/7
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: December 18 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 14-18 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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Lights!

When and where: December 13 at XY at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: An hour of improvised sketches crafted by 12 of the hottest improv comedians in Vancouver! Come revel in the unknown with us; where anything is possible, LIGHTS!
Price: $5

 

Vancouver Improv Fight Club: The Radical versus the Enigmatics

When and where: December 13 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's finest improv groups battle at Improv Fight Club for glory and the audience's love. In the comedy cage this month is The Radical versus The Enigmatics. Then stick around for the Short Form Mixer, where everyone is invited to jam with the players on the Cafe Deux Soleils stage.
Price: $7
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The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Holiday Spectacular

When and where: December 15 at Rio Theatre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Performers will venture on a quest for comic glory and snacks in a live, improvised evening inspired by the world’s most popular role-playing game.
Price: $12/10
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That Filthy Show presents A Very Filthy XXXMAS

When and where: December 15 at Pat's Pub & Brewhouse at 9 p.m.
What to expect: It's that time again to bring out that filthy feinds in all of us! A night of Burlesque, Comedy and music with some of the most filthy and twisted acts around...
Price: $5 before 9 p.m., $10 afterwards
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CAGEMATCH: Ultimate Comedy Showdown

When and where: December 16 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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BTC Sketch presents: Childless Idiots in "Meta Dada"

When and where: December 16 at Little Mountain Gallery at 10 p.m.
What to expect: A brand new sketch show from the BTC Sketch House Team, Childless Idiots, is upon us! It's a holiday miracle! Meta Dada is defined as "dads (fathers) that willingly give information about themselves and their offspring, regardless of whether it was requested. Three primary types of Meta Dada's exist: young hot Meta Dada, overbearing sports Meta Dada, and Meta bad dada joke Dada
Price: $5
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Bloodfeud: Standup vs Improv

When and where: December 17 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Nothing says winter holidays like a good old fasioned Bloodfeud. This month will be our holiday spectacular, so feel free to wear a winter hat of sorts. Bring your friends and family, and you won't have to talk about why they're dissapointed in you.
Price: $5
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DOUBLE DOWN: Spontaneous Comedy Duos

When and where: December 18 at Havana Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Instant Theatre Company proudly presents Double Down: A Night of Spontaneous Improv Duos! You’ve seen very structured and methodical improv, where groups have worked together for weeks and months to put on a show. Now, we’re going to break all of those rules. Come watch as 4 brand new improv duos will be created ON THE SPOT from 8 names drawn randomly from a bowl! No preparation, no safety net, just spontaneous improv fun!
Price: $8
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