Looking to see some comedy this week? The Straight’s got you covered. Here are funny events happening in or around Vancouver from March 13 to 19, 2017.

 

Standup

 

Eight and a Half Inches of Comedy: Babes and Pigs in the City

When and where: March 13 at Eight and a Half at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Devin Alexander and Alex Sparling are back with another big lineup to help you through this stupid, slushy, there's no reason it should still be snowing, OH YOU THINK CLIMATE CHANGE IS A JOKE... tough times.
Price: $5
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Stacked Comedy

When and where: March 13 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 13 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 14 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 our Facebook page for details on this week's lineup.
Price: $5
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Magic Mic Open Mic

When and where: March 14 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 14-18 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 14, Comedy Showcase on March 15, Graham Clark headlines on March 16-18.
Price: Varies on the night 
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Stand-Up & Deliver! Comedy Open Mic

When and where: March 15 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 14-18 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 14, Amateur Night on March 15, Eman El-Husseini headlines on March 16-18.
Price: Varies on the night
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Funnier People

When and where: March 16 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Alicia Tobin presents comedians who are funnier than her. Like, way funnier. Guests Jenny Toews, Kathleen McGee, Emmett Hall & Amy Goodmurphy, Kevin Lee, and Katie Ellen Humphries.
Price: $10/7
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Jokes Please: Saving Daylight

When and where: March 16 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. This week host Ross Dauk will make fun of daylight savings!
Price: $5
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Brian Aylward's St. Paddy's Day Hangover Show

When and where: March 18 at Pat's Pub & Brewhouse at 9 p.m.
What to expect: Celebrate an evening of hilarity with 2016 Canadian Comedy Award's "Best Standup Comic" Winner, Newfoundland born, Thailand residing Brian Aylward with Opener Michael Lynch. With special guest performances from two of Vancouver's finest comedians, Simon King & Jane Stanton and music by Newfoundland born, Vancouver musician Trevor Cook, aka Slim Pickin's
Price: $15
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We Know Nothing About Art: A Comedy Show

When and where: March 18 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Join comedian Abdul Aziz and his friends as they do their best to make sense of the world’s most treasured works of art, with little to no formal training in the field (or training of any sort actually... to be honest, we’re seriously considering going back to school).
Price: $10/7
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Crafty Comedy

When and where: March 19 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 15-19 at The Improv Centre. 
What to expect: Some of the world's most daring and innovative improv. Firecracker! (Wed, 9:15 pm); #NoFilter (Thu, 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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Vancouver Improv Fight Club and Short Form Mixer

When and where: March 14 at Café Deux Soleils at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Vancouver's finest comedians throw down at Vancouver Improv Fight Club. The main event this month is Polly & Chums versus Mysterium, with the audience deciding the champion. Then stick around for the Short Form Mixer, where audience members are invited to workshop and perform on the Cafe Deux Soleils stage. No experience necessary!
Price: $7
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Ladies Against Humanity

When and where: March 15 at Rio Theatre at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Who run the world? Girls! Join The Fictionals and special guests on March 15 at the Rio Theatre for the annual Ladies Against Humanity! Some of the funniest women from around Vancouver will bring Cards Against Humanity to life, award sweet prizes, and crown the next Most Horrible Person in Vancouver! Will it be YOU?
Price: $10
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Shamrocks and Shenanigans

When and where: March 17 at The Improv Centre 7:30 p.m.
What to expect: Join us for some Irish-themed fun at Shamrocks & Shenanigans, our St. Paddy’s Day celebration on Friday, March 17. You have the choice of three shows – each requires a separate ticket. You can purchase tickets for only one show or two shows or to make a night of it and purchase tickets to all three.
Price: $13-29
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Alicia Tobin’s Come Draw with Me

When and where: March 17 at Hot Art Wet City Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Join comedian Alicia Tobin and her special guests Ryan Williams, Randee Neumeyer and Charlie Demers for the last Come Draw with Me, an evening of drawings, laughings, sharings (not too much sharing) huggings (no way, gross), marker sniffing, and friendships.
Price: $10/7
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Kits Kits Bang Bang Finale

When and where: March 17 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: Our hero Dominic Smith has been betrayed by his love Samanthatha. Now captured by fitness tyrant Sir Montgomery and henchman Charles, is there any hope left? With the gyms of Vancouver shut down and his dying grandmother perhaps on her last days, what can Dominic do to save the day?
Price: $5
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Bloodfeud Comedy: New Year, New Rivalry

When and where: March 18 at Little Mountain Gallery at 8 p.m.
What to expect: We're back! Just in time to renew friendships and bring back old rivalries. It's St. Patricks Day the night before, so come out with your hangovers. We'll have some fun, and a couple drinks to keep the festivities rolling.
Price: $7
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Instant Theatre at Havana Theatre

When and where: March 13-19 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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