5 Vancouver comedy events to check out this week: April 13 to 19

Laughter is the best medicine, and here is our list of five comedy events from April 13 to April 19 to cure what ails you. There’s improv, stand-up, open mics and more!

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

Jokes and Roti; A Comedy Show

Image: Brett Martin

• What: A monthly stand up comedy show at Di Reggae Cafe hosted by Dusty Searcy. Featuring headliner Brett Martin and also Devon Alexander, Darcy Collins, Sean McDonnell, and Rachel Schaefer.
• When: Friday, April 13, 2018
• Time: 8 pm
• Where: Di Reggae Cafe – 13593 King George Blvd, Surrey
• Admission: By Donation

Comedy Basement Showcase Saturday featuring Ryan Lachance

• What: Comedy Basement celebrates the birthday of headliner Ryan Lachance. Also featuring host Steev Letts, Taylor Moorey, Anjelica Scannura, Jessica Joelle Pigeau, Suzy Rawsome and more.
• When: Saturday, April 14, 2018
• Time: 8:30 to 10:30 pm
• Where: Comedy Basement at Goldies Pizza – 605 West Pender Street, Vancouver
• Tickets: Online, $5-7

Kino Open Mic Launch

• What: Comedians of all skill levels are invited to perform four-minute sets at Kino Cafe’s Open Mic. Hosted by Alex Biron.
  
• When: Every Monday
• Time: Sign-up at 7 pm, show at 8 pm
• Where: The Kino – 3456 Cambie St, Vancouver
• Admission: Free

Improv Against Humanity: Spring Fling

• What: The spring is sprung, the grass is riz, and The Fictionals are back at the Rio Theatre for Improv Against Humanity: Spring Fling! They’re sprucing up the #IAHatRIO deck, giving out sweet swag, and welcoming special guests Ali Froggatt and Andrew Job to the stage.
• When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
• Time: 8 pm
• Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 EastBroadway, Vancouver
• Tickets: Online, $12

Pink’s Comedy Club grand opening with Ivan Decker

• What: Ivan Decker is a JUNO award-winning comedian who has made multiple appearances at the Just For Laughs festival both in Montreal and Vancouver, as well as being a featured performer at the Halifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and on CBC’s “The Debaters.”
• When: Thursday, April 19, 2018
• Time: 9 pm
• Where: The Byrd (at The Flamingo) – 10768 King George Blvd, Surrey
• Tickets: Online, $15

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