5 Vancouver comedy events to check out this week: August 18 to 24

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Summer rolls on and so do the laughs! Improv, stand-up, and a musical – here is our list of five comedy events to check out in Vancouver this week.

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Grad School Improv / Facebook

What: Grad School Improv’s latest show features sexy red bathing suits, tense lifeguard drama, and slow-motion running down the sands of English Bay. Afterwards, stick around for the beach party at Little Mountain Gallery, with dancing, drinks and beach attire.
When: August 18
Time: 8 pm
Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 2837 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Online, $5 or $7 at the door

What: A recent recipient of the Lead Actor Award at the LA WebFest for his starring role in the webSeries Pay Up, Richard Lett is also an internationally touring headliner stand-up comedian for 25 years. He has worked with Robin Williams, Chris Rock, and more.
When: August 18 and 19
Time: 8 pm
Where: Yuk Yuk’s Abbotsford – 2509 Pauline St, Abbotsford
Tickets: Online, $19.05 plus tax

The Fictionals / Facebook

What: The Fictionals and author Aaron Chapman team-up for Improv X Underground Vancouver. Come learn and laugh about Vancouver after-dark from the author of The Last Gang in Town, Liquor, Lust, and The Law, and Live at the Commodore.
When: August 22
Time: 8 pm
Where: Cafe Deux Soleils – 2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: $7 or $5 for students and seniors at the door

What: Stand-up comedy every Wednesday in the Projection Room, upstairs at the Fox Cabaret. Featuring a different lineup of comics and headliners each week.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 9 pm
Where: The Fox Cabaret –2321 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $5

What: Voices is a one-woman improvised musical performed by Jennifer Pielak, co-directed by Alison Chisholm, with piano by Peter Abando. Inspired by the many voices we all have in our heads, Jennifer will be pulling inspiration from the audience to create the characters. Followed by a post-show artist talk-back.
When: August 24
Time: 7 pm
Where: Anvil Centre, 4th Floor Landing – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Admission: Free. E-mail Kristina at [email protected] to reserve.