5 Vancouver comedy events to check out this week: April 7 to April 13

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Thu, April 25, 7:30pm

Royal City Musical Theatre presents Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical at the Massey Theatre April 25 to May 12

Sat, May 25, 11:00am

West Of Main Art Walk Studio Tour & Sale

Sat, May 25, 1:00pm

Big Jungle Run

Thu, May 30, 7:00pm

Murder Mystery in the West End

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Have you had your daily dose of laughter yet? Get caught up with Daily Hive’s checklist of five comedy events happening around the city from April 7 to 13!

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UBC Improv: The Last Show

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What: The last show the 2016/2017 school year. Join UBC Improv for a night of raucous laughter, with a number of players performing their final show before graduating.
Where: Scarfe 100 at UBC – 100-2125 Main Mall, Vancouver
When: April 7 from 7 to 9 pm
Tickets: Online, $4.50

Canada Comedy Tour with Erik Stolhanske, Spencer Rice and Sam Losco & Tyrone

What: A night of comedy featuring Erik Stolhanske (Super Troopers / Broken Lizard), Spencer “Spenny” Rice (Kenny vs Spenny), Sam Losco & Tyrone (Trailer Park Boys), and comedians Tom Garland and Rude Dowg.
Where: Alexander Gastown – 91 Powell Street, Vancouver
When: April 8 at 7 pm
Tickets: Online, $20-$40

Rock, Paper, Cynic Live with EnzoComics

What: Join nerd comedy musician and web cartoonist Rock, Paper, Cynic for an evening of funny songs about gaming groups, Skyrim guard duty and death by blue shell. Fellow troubadour-cartoonist EnzoComics will be opening the night.
Where: EXP Restaurant + Bar – 309 West Pender Street, Vancouver
When: April 9 at 7 pm
Tickets: Free

Vancouver Story Slam

Image: Vancouver Story Slam

What: Ten storytellers share their original work onstage in an exciting competition for cash prizes and a shot at the annual trophy. From the action-packed to the awe-inspiring, from the silly to the sublime – every show is an unpredictable medley of mixed styles of taletelling
Where: The Cottage Bistro – 4470 Main, Vancouver
When: April 11 at 8 pm
Tickets: $5 at the door

Big Shiny Skits

What: Blind Tiger presents a Best of Sketch show from the sketch group Childless Idiots. Directed by Caitlin Howden.
Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 195 East 26th Avenue, Vancouver
When: April 12 and 14 at 9 pm
Tickets: Online, $5