Vancouver comedy/improv roundup: February 27 to March 5, 2017
Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from February 27 to March 5, 2017.
Standup
Stacked Comedy
When and where: February 27 at Yagger's Kitsilano at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Stacked Comedy is a weekly Monday night Standup comedy showcase hosted by Karl Sullivan and features some of the best Comedians working in Vancouver as well touring headliners from across the US and Canada.
Price: $5
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Laugh Gallery
When and where: February 27 at Havana Theatre at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Join Graham Clark and friends for the best comedy show around and your chance to win one-of-a-kind dazzling prizes!
Price: $5
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Full Pint Comedy
When and where: February 28 at Granville Island Brewing at 9 p.m.
What to expect: We’re the team that brought the renowned Kings Head Comedy to life, and now bring the laughs to The Taproom at Granville Island Brewing. It’s still Tuesday nights, it’s still $5, and it’s still hilarious, but now the beer is better. Check our Facebook page for details on this week's lineup.
Price: $5
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Magic Mic Open Mic
When and where: February 28 at The Junction at 7 p.m.
What to expect: Calling all comedians, musicians, and all performance acts! Steev Letts and Oli Maughan are thrilled to host Magic Mic Open Mic every Tuesday at the Junction Pub on Davie Street. Sign up starts at 7 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Yuk Yuk's
When and where:February 28-March 4 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club at Tuesday-Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 and 9:30 p.m. shows.
What to expect: Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver comedy club provides the best live comedy in the city of Vancouver. Top Talent Showcase on February 28, Amateur Night on March 1, Brett Martin headlines on March 2-4.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic
When and where: March 1 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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The Comedy Mix
When and where: February 28-March 4 at the Comedy MIX. at 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 February 28, Comedy Showcase on March 1, Kevin Banner headlines on March 2-4.
Price: Varies on the night
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Jim Jefferies
When and where: March 1-3 at Orpheum Theatre at 7, 7:30 & 10 p.m.
What to expect: Australian standup comedian performs on his Unusual Punishment Tour. Tickets for March 2 and 3 shows SOLD OUT. Tickets for March 1 show still available.
Price: $35-55
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Kurt Metzger: You're Making it Worse
When and where: March 3 at Goldies Pizza at 8 & 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: Kurt Metzger is one of the funniest blue comedians in the biz, and he's written for the best comedy shows on TV, most notably Chappelle's Show, various Celebrity Roasts on Comedy Central, and Inside Amy Schumer. He was the standout comedian at the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival's New Faces showcase and is currently on tour developing material for his upcoming special on LouisCK.net.
Price: $25
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Barely Legal
When and where: March 3 at Secret location at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: A stand-up show hosted by roommates Gavin Matts and Sophie buddle featuring the best comics in an intimate setting with a full bar. For the location email: barelylegalcomedyshow@gmail.com
Price: $5
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Jokes Please: Guests
When and where: March 2 at Little Mountain Gallery at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Jokes Please! is an award-winning stand-up comedy show that happens every Thursday at LMG. The show has been described as wild, polite and hilarious. Every week has a different theme (this week it's GUESTS) and many jokes!
Price: $5
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Crafty Comedy
When and where: March 5 at 12 Kings Pub at 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouvers longest running comedy 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. Hosted by Jonny Paul
Price: Free
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Improv/Perfomance
Vancouver TheatreSports League
When and where: March 1-8 at The Improv Centre.
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Firecracker! (Wed, 9:15 pm); #NoFilter (Thu, 9:15 pm); Ok Tinder (Fri and Sat, 11:15 pm); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 pm); TheatreSports (Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm; Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm).
Price: Varies on the night
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Improv X Music aka Impro Allegro!
When and where: February 28 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Laughter is music for the heart! Join The Fictionals when they mashup Comedy and Music at Cafe Deux Soleils! The evening of hi-fi hilarity features special guest musicians Rhejis Wicks and Jesse Harder!
Price: $7
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The Anxiety Show: Episode 2, F**k PTSD!
When and where: March 2 at Guilt & Co. at 7 p.m.
What to expect: THE ANXIETY SHOW, a new dark comedy show started by Megan Phillips (Not Enough, Breaking Velocity) explores different mental health disorders each time, as told by comedians who also experience them firsthand. The first half features stand-up, sketch, storytelling, and music; and the second half is open-mic style to give audience members the chance to share their own stories.
Price: $10 advance, $13 at the door
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Improv Voltron
When and where: March 3 at Heritage Grill 8 p.m.
What to expect: Join us live at The Heritage Grill as two exciting improv comedy troupes join up for a massive night of entertainment! You'll see both The Radical and special guests 180 Improv perform their own solo improv showcases, then at the end of the night, both groups will come together for a jam of epic proportions!
Price: $7
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Sideshow
When and where: March 3-4 at Pacific Theatre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Hold onto your hats for another round of improv and sketch comedy with the PT crew. A family-friendly favourite!
Price: $26.95
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Phantom Signal
When and where: March 4 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Live Horror Comedy Radio. Heart-pounding, senses-shattering, full-on screaming meemie-inducing tales of horror, madness and general malaise. Preshow brouhaha followed by a brand new full length episode.
Price: $10 at the door
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