Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from May 8-14, 2017. 

Standup

Eight 1/2 Inches of Comedy: May 8th the Force be with you Edition

When and where: May 8 at Eight and a Half at 9 p.m.
What to expect: This Monday we've got some up and comers and some Vancouver local legends. Be sure to check out one of the hottest comedy shows in Vancouver. Your headliner for the evening is our local hero, Harris Anderson!
Price: $5
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Stacked Comedy

When and where: May 8 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: May 8 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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Yuk Yuk's

When and where: May 9-13 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 May 9, Amateur Night on May 10, Jeff McEnery headlines on May 11-13.
Price: Varies on the night
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Jokes

When and where: May 9 at Railway Stage and Beer Café at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Goofs & spoofs every Tuesday with standup from different comics each show.
Price: By donation
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Magic Mic Open Mic Night

When and where: May 9 at The Junction at 7 p.m.
What to expect: Introducing Magic Mic! The hottest open-mic in the West End. 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.! Pros, amateurs and first-timers all welcome.
Price: Free
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Full Pint Comedy

When and where: May 9 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 the latest event on our Facebook page to see this week’s lineup. Tickets are available at the door starting at 8:00, so arrive early to reserve yourself a seat. The Taproom offers late night snacks out of their kitchen and serves up Granville Island Brewing beer on tap as well as wine and cider.
Price: $5
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: May 10 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's best comedy open mic! Pros, amateurs and newbies always welcome. Every Wednesday: sign-up at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Ever wanted to give stand-up a try? Bring a friend, buy a drink, support the room and let's have fun!
Price: Free
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: May 9-13 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 May 9, Comedy Showcase on May 10, Kate Davis headlines on May 11-13.
Price: Varies on the night 
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Jokes Please!

When and where: May 11 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. Hilarious comedians from Conan, The Debaters and Just For Laughs frequent the show that has been described as both wild and polite. Fun!
Price: $5
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The Lady Show

When and where: May 11 at Red Gate Revue Stage, (1601 Johnson, Granville Island) at 8 p.m.
What to expect: It's Lady Show time again! Sketch, standup, monologues, storytelling, general comedy nonsense! With our very special May guests: Catherine Falkner and Marylee Stephenson
Price: $20/15
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: May 14 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: May 10-14 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. #NoFilter (Thu, 9:15 pm); Firecracker! (Wed, 9:15 pm); Ok Tinder (Fri and Sat, 11:15 pm); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 pm); TheatreSports (Wed, 7:30 pm; Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm); Western World (Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm).
Price: Varies on the night
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Rock Paper Corduroy

When and where: May 1 at Corduroy at 8:45 p.m.
What to expect: Rock Paper Corduroy is an interactive comedy show where the audience battles in a Rock Paper Scissors tournament. Running for over 6 years, RPC has been voted the best thing to do on a Monday and is less of a show and more of an unforgettable experience!
Price: $5
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Vancouver Improv Fight Club

When and where: May 9 at Café Deux Soleils 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's finest comedians throw down at Vancouver Improv Fight Club. The main event this month is Ham & Beans versus Alan + Racquel, with the audience deciding the champion. Then stick around for the Short Form Mixer, where audience members are invited to workshop and play on the Cafe Deux Soleils stage. No experience necessary!
Price: $7
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Lights! Improvised Sketch Comedy

When and where: May 9 at XY 8 p.m.
What to expect: Come see 12 of Vancouver's top improv comedians explore improvised sketches! From genius to the absurd, no one knows what will happen, including the performers. Never been seen before comedy!
Price: $10/5
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Leash Your Potential

When and where: May 10 at Heritage Grill 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Comedian Ryan Gunther draws on 15 years' experience achieving adequacy at a Fortune 500 company to present this dark, satirical seminar that is hilarious AND painfully true to office life. What if all those emails, meetings, reports, red tape and bureaucratic busywork are actually the reason you have a job at all?!?
Price: by donation
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Little Mountain Improv: The Gallery

When and where: May 9 at Little Mountain Gallery 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: Come see some of the best improv comedy in the city! This week we are into our new form "The Gallery" LMI is host to some internationally renowed "Drawers" come check what happens when improvisers are inspired but other improvisers drawings inspired by your suggestions!
Price: $5
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Adam Zed's Birthday Bash

When and where: May 13 at Pub 340 at 9 p.m.
What to expect: It's that time again! We at That Filthy Show would love to invite you to join us to get Adam very drunk and remind him that he is getting old plus there is going to be naked people!
Price: $10/5
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Graham Clark's Quiz Show

When and where: May 12 at Fox Cabaret 8 p.m.
What to expect: Graham Clark's Quiz Show! A comedy show that cherry picks the best segments of game shows and presents them all in one bizarre event! Comedian play the "contestants" with prizes for the audience. Brought to you by Hot Art Wet City.
Price: $12/10
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Story Story Lie

When and where: May 12 at Café Deux Soleils 9 p.m.
What to expect: This hilarious storytelling gameshow will have you questioning what is fact and what is fiction. Who do you think is the liar? We have Canada's #1 female comedian Erica Sigartson, internationally acclaimed actor and comedian Byron Bertum, plus from Blanket Fort Emma Cooper, Yuk Yuk's headliner and champion peot Richard Glen Lett and Flame Storytelling fan favourite Wong Wing-Siu.
Price: $8 at the door
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Vancouver Arts Lip Sync Battle III

When and where: May 13 at CBC Studio 700 8 p.m.
What to expect: Come out to watch Vancouver’s dance and theatre communities battle it out for Lip Sync Supremacy for the third year in a row! Featuring pretend singing, amazing dancing, cash bar, a silent auction and free popcorn. Sponsored by Main Street Brewing. All proceeds to support Tara Cheyenne Performance.
Price: $15
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Mom=Wow

When and where: May 14 at The Improv Centre 4 p.m.
What to expect: The Vancouver TheatreSports League presents an evening of mom-themed comedy in honour of Mother's Day.
Price: $25
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Instant Theatre at Havana Theatre

When and where: May 8-14 at Havana Theatre and Instant Theatre Company (529 E. Broadway) 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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