Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from February 15 to 21.

Stand-up

 

Mermaid Club Comedy

When and where: February 15 at Railway Club at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Mermaid Club Comedy is a live stand-up comedy and improv show at the historic Railway Club. Vancouver comedians Stefan MacNeil, Brad Dorion and Dylan Williamson bring some of the best comedy from across the country to the Mermaid Club Comedy stage.
Price: Free
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The Laugh Gallery

When and where: February 15 at Havana Theatre at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Graham Clark and friends present guaranteed laughs and a chance to win amazing prizes.
Price: $5
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Kings Head Comedy

When and where: February 16 at Kings Head Inn at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Every Tuesday, catch Kings Head Comedy: a stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Colin Sharp and James Kennedy. Comedians from HBO, Conan, and Just for Laughs bring the house down every week and keep crowds coming back for more.
Price: $5
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The Comedy Mix

When and where: February 16-20 at the Comedy MIX Tuesday-Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8:00 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 stand-up comedy. Oh, by the way, nobody else is responsible if you laugh so hard beer comes out of your nose. Just warning you. Ari Shaffir headlines this Thursday through Saturday.
Price: Varies on the night
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Yuk Yuks Vancouver

When and where: February 16-20 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Tuesday-Thurdsay at 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:00 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. Located on Cambie St and W 12th Ave our Vancouver comedy club gives live stand-up comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Tim Meadows headlines Friday and Saturday.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: January 27 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Have you ever wanted to try stand-up 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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Comedy Deux Soleils

When and where: February 17 at Café Deux Soleils at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: This month it's all about stand-up! We've got a great lineup with James Kennedy, Marlene Swidzinski, Andrew MacLachlan, Luc Rivard, Ben McGinnis, Brett Skillen, Ryan Gunther & Randee Neumeyer. Hosted by Fatima Dhowre.
Price: $5
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Steve Hynter at Lafflines Comedy Club

When and where: February 19-20 at Lafflines Comedy Club February 19 at 9:30 p.m., February 20 at 8:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
What to expect: American comic, noted for the role of Jerry Seinfeld's nemesis "Kenny Bania" on TV's Seinfeld, performs three stand-up comedy shows.
Price: $25
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JFL NorthWest

When and where: Feb 18-27 at Various venues
What to expect: The inaugural edition of this comedy festival presents performances by headlining talent Trevor Noah, Wanda Sykes, Lewis Black, Miranda Sings, Jeremy Hotz, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Ron Funches, Todd Barry, Kyle Kinane, Hasan Minhaj, Nick Thune, This Is That Live, Hari Kondabolu, and the Nasty Show With Bobby Slayton, Big Jay Oakerson, and Kurt Metzger. New this year is a local-talent showcase featuring Instagraham, Hip.Bang!, 10 Speed, the Hero Show, Sidekicks, Phantom Signal, the Ryan and Amy Show, Kyle Bottom's Comedy Bucket, Alicia Tobin's Come Draw With Me, Jokes Please!, Teenage Dirtbag, Kings Head Comedy, and Vancouverite.
Price: Various
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That Filthy Show

When and where: February 18 at Funky Winker Beans at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: It's that time again to bring out that filthy feinds in you! A night of Burlesque, Comedy and music with some of the most Filthy and twisted acts around...
Price: $7
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: February 21 at 12 Kings pub at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect: Open-mic comedy 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: February 17-21 at The Improv Centre. Times listed below.
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Improv After Dark (every Fri and Sat, 11:15 p.m.); Off Leash (every Wed and Thu, 9:15 p.m.); Rookie Night (every Sun, 7:30 p.m.); TheatreSports (every Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 p.m.; every Fri and Sat, 9:30 p.m.)
Price: $8-22
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R/Improv & Ask Me Anything

When and where: February 16 at the Café Deux Soleils at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Comedy inspired by the weird world of Reddit. Join The Fictionals and friends for a night of improv at Cafe Deux Soleils featuring questions only you and the internet can answer!
Price: $7/5
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SUPERNATURAL

When and where:  February 19-27 at Granville Island Stage at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Designed and directed by Camilo the Magician, Supernatural is Camilo's latest magic show and the start of his 8th season of unique magic shows. After a successful season in 2015 that brought Camilo's shows to Vancouver and Bogota, Colombia, he is returning to The Granville Island Stage with his latest offering: SUPERNATURAL During this magic show, you will get to watch Camilo's outstanding and original magic illusions, along with his unique sense of humour and sleek sleight of hand.
Price: $30
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Whose Live Anyway?

When and where: February 19-20 at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: Comedians Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff Davis, and Joel Murray perform improv games seen on the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyways?.
Price: Event also runs Feb 21 at the River Rock Casino Resort. Tix $49.50/39.50 (plus service charges and fees)
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Cagematch Improv

When and where: February 19 at Havana Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
What to expect: For over 15 years, CAGEMATCH has been pitting the best and the brightest performers from around Vancouver in the ultimate improv showdown. Each week, three teams will have 20 minutes, no more, no less, to wow you with their stellar performances, their hilarious jokes, and their wonderful stories, all based on your suggestions. Then, you the audience will vote for your favourite and determine who returns the following show as reigning CAGEMATCH CHAMPION! It's an hour of amazing improv that you can't miss!
Price: $8
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