Vancouver comedy/improv roundup: September 12 to 18
Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from September 12 to 18.
Stand-up
The Roast and Deportation of Mark O'Keefe Show
When and where: September 12 at Yagger's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 9 p.m.
What to expect: On the 12th of September comedy at Yagger’s will host a stacked lineup of hilarious comedians brought together for one purpose. To roast and say goodbye to one of Vancouver’s least funny comedians Mark O’Keefe. So come on down to see a great lineup of comedians tear a poor immigrant apart.
Price: $5
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The Comedy Mix
When and where: September 13 to 17 at the Comedy MIX. 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 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. Pro-am night on September 13, Comedy Showcase on Septmeber 14, Steph Tolev headlines on September 15-17.
Price: Varies on the night
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic
When and where: September 14 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 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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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
When and where: September 13 to 17 at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Tues-Thurs at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 7 & 9:30 p.m.
What to expect: Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver comedy club provides the best live comedy in the city of Vancouver. Located on Cambie Street and West 12th, our Vancouver comedy club gives live stand-up comedy a new meaning in Vancouver attractions. Top Talent Showcase on September 13, Amateur night on September 14, Yuk Off Comedy Competition on September 15, Glenn Wool headlines September 16-17.
Price: Varies on the night
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Graham Clark presents Quiz Show
When and where: September 16 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Comedian Graham Clark presents Quiz Show! A night that cherry picks the best segments of game shows and presents them all in one bizarre event! Prizes to be won, heads to be scratched!
Price: $10/7
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Stand-Up and Deliver! Friday Late Night Edition
When and where: September 16 at Seven Dining Lounge at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Can you get too much of a good thing?! Well, we're about to find out! Announcing the first-ever Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic Friday Late Night Edition! It's Friday, it's going to 1 a.m. and it's going to be a blast.
Price: Free
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Bloodfeud: Stand up vs. Improv
When and where: September 17 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: There's been a long standing rivalry between standups and improvisers, since the beginning of comedy, and it has reached its boiling point. Now, these comedy "types", are being forced to come together to battle for the attention, respect, and love of the audience (YOU!).
Price: $5
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Vancouverite: A Comedy Show
When and where: September 17 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Brent Constantine hosts a comedy show featuring some of the city’s best local comedians’ stories about Vancouver, adjusting to life here, and leaving home. Guests this month include Abdul Aziz, Levi McCachen, Mark Nesbitt and more.
Price: $10/7
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Comedy at Big Rock
When and where: September 18 at Big Rock Urban Brewery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Big Rock returns with a stellar lineup of comedians on September 18. It’s no secret that every girl’s crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man, and they don’t come any more dapper or more hilarious than our illustrious headliner, Ivan Decker!
Price: $10/7
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Showcase Sundays with Patrick Maliha
When and where: September 18 at Belmont Bar at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Patrick Maliha (World record holder for most celebrity impressions in 1 minute) will be bringing down the house at the Belmont Bar! We've gathered some of the best and funniest comedians that Vancouver has to offer, not to mention the great drinks, food, and everything else that makes for a great night out!
Price: $7
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Improv/Perfomance
Vancouver TheatreSports League
When and where: September 14 to 18 at The Improv Centre.
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. The Big Picture: An Improvised Movie (Thu, Fri, and Sat, 7:30 pm); Firecracker (Thu, 9:15 pm); Improv After Dark (Fri and Sat, 11:15 pm); OK Tinder (Wed, 9:15 pm); Rookie Night (Sun, 7:30 pm); TheatreSports (Wed, 7:30 pm; Fri and Sat, 9:30 pm).
Price: Varies on the night
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Gastown Cabaret- Back to Cool
When and where: September 13 at Guilt & Co. Centre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Just because summer vacation has come to an end doesn't mean the fun has to! On Tuesday, September 13th your party champions, April O'Peel, Sweet Munish and Sparkle Plenty present an evening of endless entertainment at Gastown Cabaret - Back to Cool edition at Guilt & Company.
Price: $10
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Vancouver Improv Fight Club and The Open Challenge
When and where: September 13 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's toughest comedians step into Improv Fight Club each month to battle for glory. Join The Fictionals at Cafe Deux Soleils for hardcore hilarity between Union Jacked and The Quandarers. Then sign-up to test your comedic might in The Open Challenge, an improv mixer where you can try new games and formats in a fun and supportive environment. Who will land the knockout punchline? Come and decide for yourself!
Price: $7
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Brandy Blue's Bday Bash
When and where: September 15 at Pat's Pub & Brewhouse at 9 p.m.
What to expect: We're back! The summer break was nice but we need to get our FILTH on! We are kicking things off with Brandy Blue's birthday bash.
Price: $5 before 9 p.m. $10 afterwards
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Improv Voltron: The Radical x Carmelahhh
When and where: September 16 at Heritage Grill at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Two exciting improv comedy troupes team up for a massive night of entertainment! You'll see both The Radical and improv/sketch duo Carmelahhh! do 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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