5 Vancouver comedy events to check out this week: February 2 to 8

Start your February with a night of funny. Stand-up, sketch and improv – here is our list of five comedy events to check out in Vancouver from February 2 to 8.

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

Our Mortal Coil

• What: Distress Signal is a sketch comedy troupe made up of published writers, professional actors, dexterous artists, and disgruntled philosophers. Our Mortal Coil is the troupe’s debut show.
• When: Friday, February 2, 2018
• Time: 7 and 9 pm
• Where: Studio 1398 – 1398 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
• Tickets: Online, $12

Uh Oh! A YTV Burlesque Show

• What: The Geekenders presents a live burlesque tribute to the ’90s era of YTV. Featuring host Scott Yaphe aka Wink Yahoo.
• When: Friday, February 2, 2018
• Time: 8 pm
• Where: The Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
• Tickets: Online, $20

LMG News at Little Mountain Gallery

• What: Newsdesk jokes from Jacob Samuel, Brent Constantine, Ryan Williams, Abdul Aziz, Carmelahhh Comedy, Cameron Macleod, and Garbage Sisters.
• When: Saturday, February 3, 2018
• Time: 10 pm
• Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 195 E 26 Ave, Vancouver
• Tickets: Online, $7

The 2018 LMCIG Regional Tournament

• What: Lower Mainland high school improv teams face off for the chance to compete at the Canadian Improv Games national tournament.
• When: Monday, February 5 to Saturday, February 10, 2018
• Time: Various times
• Where: Various locations
• Tickets: Online

Scripts and Sips: Beer Edition

Live Play Reading during BC Culture Days (Anvil Centre / Facebook)

• What: Come listen to or participate in a live play reading at The Anvil Centre. Roles will be chosen from a hat of willing participants just prior to the reading. You also will be able to sip on a beverage chosen to match the play.
• When: Thursday, February 8, 2018
• Time: 7 pm
• Where: Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster
• Admission: Free