Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from March 27 to April 2, 2017. 

Standup

Eight 1/2 Inches of Comedy: For the Lion's Den

When and where: March 27 at Eight and a Half at 9 p.m.
What to expect: This Monday it's a very special edition of Eight 1/2 Inches of Comedy. We love our neighborhood and sometimes we get a chance to give back. All the proceeds from the door are going directly to the The Lion's Den Cafe, to help them through a rough patch.
Price: $5
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Stacked Comedy

When and where: March 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: March 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: March 28 at Granville Island Brewing at 9 p.m.
What to expect: From 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: March 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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The Comedy Mix

When and where: March 28 - April 1 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 March 28, Comedy Showcase on March 29, Sarah Tiana headlines on March 30-April 1.
Price: Varies on the night 
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: March 29 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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Yuk Yuk's

When and where: March 28 - April 1 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 March 28, Amateur Night on March 29, Jason Rouse headlines on March 30-April 1.
Price: Varies on the night
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Amanda Brooke Perrin Has Friends

When and where: March 29 at Little Mountain Gallery at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Amanda Brooke Perrin Has Friends! A night of standup comedy and friendship (mostly comedy though). With Graham Clark, Sophie Buddle, Alicia Tobin, Ross Dauk & Charlie Demers. The comedians on this show have been to Just For Laughs, JFL42 & are some of Canada's very best talents!
Price: $10/7
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Roast Battle

When and where: March 31 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver comedians go head-to-head in a battle of wit and insults!
Price: $5
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All Fool's Eve

When and where: March 31 at ANZA Club at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Cap Live Presents All Fool's Eve Featuring "Comedy's New Superhero" Damonde Tschritter, with Mike Greenwood at the AnzaClub March 31.
Price: $15
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: April 2 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 29 - April 2 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Firecracker! (Wed, 9:15 p.m.); #NoFilter (Thu, 9:15 p.m.); Ok Tinder (Fri and Sat, 11:15 p.m.); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 p.m.); TheatreSports (Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Fri and Sat, 9:30 p.m.).
Price: Varies on the night
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Improv X Holidays aka National __________ Day

When and where: March 28 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day happens every March, so The Fictionals are celebrating with Improv X Holidays aka National __________ Day! We'll share some of the offbeat holidays and traditions from across North America and the world at Cafe Deux Soleils, plus create a new holiday with the audience! Come join the fun!
Price: $7
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Little Mountain Improv

When and where: March 28 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: You can see this all star group of Vancouver improvisers performing brand new original and occasionally stolen improv forms every Tuesday at Little Mountain Gallery! With shows like improvised sitcom, improvised movie, and improvised Oregon Trail; there's no telling what piece of pop culture they will eventually rip off and turn to comedy for your benefit.
Price: $5
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The Critical Hit Show: A #DNDLive Comedy Experience

When and where: March 29 at Rio Theatre 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver comedic performers present a night of improv-comedy based on popular roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons.
Price: $12/10
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Seven @ Seven Improv Comedy Showcase

Instant Theatre at Havana Theatre

When and where: March 27 - April 2 at Havana Theatre at Various times
What to expect: 1994 was a big year for Vancouver. On a tiny stage in Gastown a band of Vancouver’s finest young comedic minds began to build what would become Instant Theatre Company: the home for alternative theatrical improv in Vancouver. Our community of talented improvisational performers produces more than 200 shows locally every year in addition to performing at as guests worldwide from Bellingham to Berlin. Check calander for show times: instanttheatre.com/schedule/
Price: Varies on the night
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