Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from May 29 - June 4, 2017. 

Standup

Slinky Hell by Jacob Samuel Book Launch

When and where: May 29 at Kino Cafe at 7 p.m.
What to expect: A month after taping his first TV performance for the CBC at the 2017 Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Vancouver comedian and cartoonist Jacob Samuel will be launching his second book of humour cartoons, Slinky Hell, on May 29. In addition to being a standup comic who has appeared on national TV and radio, Jacob is also an internationally published humour cartoonist who has published cartoons in The New Yorker, Harvard Business Review, Barron's, Geist, The Feathertale Review, Prospect (UK), Wirtschaftswoche (Germany), and on cbc.ca/comedy.
Price: Free
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Laugh Gallery

When and where: May 29 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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Stacked Comedy

When and where: May 29 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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Yuk Yuk's

When and where: May 30 - June 3 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 30, Amateur Night on May 31, Vancouver Comedy Competition on June 1, Sunee Dhaliwal headlines on June 2-3.
Price: Varies on the night
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Jokes

When and where: May 30 at Railway Stage and Beer Café at 8 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 30 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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Cords Comedy Two Year Anniversary Show

When and where: May 31 at Corduroy at 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Cords Comedy at Corduroy Lounge celebrates two years of amazing shows with one of the best comedians to ever come out of Canada - Headliner Graham Clark! Host Chris Griffin is joined by his hilarious co-host and local darling Maddy Kelly as they welcome an all-star supporting cast of headlining standup comedians from around North America
Price: $10
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: May 31 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 30-June 3 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 16, Comedy Showcase on May 17, Mark Forward headlines on June 1-3.
Price: Varies on the night 
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Barely Legal

When and where: June 2 at a Secret location at 8:25 p.m.
What to expect: A standup 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 at the door
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Improv/Perfomance

Vancouver TheatreSports League

When and where: May 31-June 4 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, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm; Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm).
Price: Varies on the night
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QueerProv Monday

When and where: May 29 at XY at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Canada's only all Queer Improv troupe takes to the stage at XY Monday night at 8pm. This week the show is hosted by Julia Stretch. She wrangles a cast of Sarah Dawn Pledge (The Fictionals), Robert Mackie (Instant Theatre), David Borja, Shane Edwards and Eric Buelow. You'll see a first half of various improv games you know and love, plus a few with a unique QueerProv twist. The second half of the show is a long form that will take you on an entirely improvised journey you won't forget.
Price: Free
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Eureka! The Experimental Improv Show

When and where: May 30 at Café Deux Soleils 8 p.m.
What to expect: Cafe Deux Soleils transforms into the Comedy Laboratory when The Fictionals and Friends presents Eureka! The Experimental Improv Show! Come witness the creation of brand new improv games and a new long-form extravaganza.
Price: $7
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I Had Sex Until My Heart Stopped

When and where: May 30 at China Cloud 9 p.m.
What to expect: Cheating death and finding love in the modern age. Cameron MacLeod’s true stories of flat lining, deadly food allergies, and awkward sexual escapades will have you on the edge of your seat. Join him as he guides you through a life lived and almost lost in this hilariously honest one-man show.
Price: $12
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Company's Coming: Improv Comedy Show

When and where: May 31 at The Woods Studio, (7 W. 2nd) at 7 p.m.
What to expect: The seasons are changing. Your loved ones are emerging from their dark caves as the days get lighter and brighter and you can feel excitement growing because this means... It's time to go see an Improv show!
Price: $8-10
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The Canada Show: The Complete History of Canada in One Hour

When and where: May 31 - June 2 at Revue Stage 8 p.m.
What to expect: Three comedic historians try to jam 15,000 years of Canadian history into just one hour! Featuring Justin Beaver, the comedy team of Cabot and Costello, Jacques Cartier Puppets and every Canadian Prime Minister in one minute, this show takes you from the Bering Straight to Justin Trudeau in 60 laugh-packed minutes!
Price: $25
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The Critical Hit Show

When and where: May 31 at Rio Theatre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver comedians present an improv show based on popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
Price: $14/12
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Paul Anthony's Talent Time: 3rd Annual Summer Trip

When and where: June 1 at Rio Theatre 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's long running comedy/variety show ends their 9th season with a mystical journey under the guidance of psychedelic entheogens. They will not confirm or deny the presence of mind expanding drugs but this usually all-ages show is only admitting people over the age of 19 for this episode. After the space is blessed with sage, comedians Paul Anthony and Ryan Beil welcome a bevy of guests with the intention of testing and expanding your mind.
Price: $14/12
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Improv Voltron: The Radical x The Outer Middle Zone

When and where: June 2 at Heritage Grill 8 p.m.
What to expect: You'll see both The Radical and special guests The Outer Middle Zone - Improv From Beyond 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: $6-10
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Instant Theatre at Havana Theatre

When and where: May 29-June 4 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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