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WHAT'S NEW:
New interviews:
Kathy Griffin,
Tom Green,
Marc Maron,
Joe Wong,
Joe Koy,
Neil Hamburger
New podcasts of
What's So Funny?
on CFRO 102.7fm:
Baron Vaughn
New website
links added:
Rich Elwood
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Add these listings to your RSS reader: 
Howie Mandel
May 18, 8:00pm
Red Robinson Show Theatre, 2080 United Boulevard, Port Coquitlam
Tickets available through Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444
Punchlines Comedy Club Reunion Show
June 1, 7:00pm
Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Tickets available through evergreenculturalcentre, by phone (604) 927-6555, or at the box office
An Evening of Sit Down With Robin Williams & David Steinberg
June 8 & 9, 8:00pm
River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond
Tickets available through Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444
Norm Macdonald
June 21, 8:00pm
June 22-23, 8:00 & 10:30pm
Yuk Yuk's, 2837 Cambie Street
Information and reservations: (604) 696-9857
Russell Peters
June 23, 8:00pm
Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way
Tickets available through Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444
Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive Tour
June 30, 7:30pm
Orpheum Theatre, 884 Granville Street
Tickets available through Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444
Whoopi Goldberg
August 10, 8:00pm
River Rock Show Theatre, 8811 River Road, Richmond
August 11, 8:00pm
Red Robinson Show Theatre, 2080 United Boulevard, Port Coquitlam
Tickets available through Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444
Andre-Philippe Gagnon
November 8, 8:00pm
The Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts , 777 Homer Street
Tickets available through Ticketmaster (604) 280-4444
CLASSES:
Intro to Stand-up Comedy and Joke Writing Workshop Comedy Club Headliner, voted "Coolest Comic in Canada", with 17 years of experience (Just For Laughs, Comedy Network) teaches the basics for one day
For details and to sign up, e-mail vancouverfunnyproductions@gmail.com
Time and date will be based on the needs of the students. We have a comedy meeting room available in downtown Vancouver and Richmond so please tell us the best times of day, days of the week, dates, and location for you to attend.
Cost of workshop will be $150 per student and will take place within the next month.
Class limited to 12 Students.
Level 1 Stand-Up Comedy Classes for students 16+
Lafflines Comedy Club, 530 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Six weeks plus a showcase at Lafflines Comedy Club
May 7-June 11th, 7:00-9:30pm (plus showcase additional date TBD)
For more information: www.laughterzone101.com
Level 2 Stand-Up Comedy Classes limited to 10 students
Lafflines Comedy Club, 530 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Six weeks plus a showcase
May 9th-June 13th, 7:00-9:30pm
For more information: www.laughterzone101.com
ONGOING:
Amuse Bouche an intimate evening of mike-free comedy Hosted by Riel Hahn and Ian Boothby
Slickity Jim’s Chat and Chew, 3469 Main Street
Phone (604) 873-6760
Fridays, 8:00pm sharp, $5
Anzabonanza Pub Quiz hosted by Eric Fell & Shaun Stewart
Anza Club Tikki Lounge (downstairs), 3 West 8th Ave (@ Ontario)
Phone (604) 876-7128
Last Friday of every month, 8:00pm
$10, 5 players max per team
Blind Panther Comedy hosted by Jason Bryden & Jimmy Barnes
Prophouse Cafe, 1636 Venables Avenue (at Commercial)
Mondays, 9:00pm, $5
Comedy @ The Kingston presented by Johnny Scoop
The Kingston Taphouse and Grille, 755 Richards Street (between Georgia and Robson)
Thursdays, 9:00pm, $5
Join/visit the Facebook group 'The Scoop On Scoop' for more info
Comedy at Corduroy's
Corduroy's, 1943 Cornwall Street
Wednesdays, 9:00pm, $5 at the door
Contact Jane Stanton at stantonator@me.com
the Comedy MIX
1015 Burrard Street (in the Century Plaza Hotel)
Phone (604) 684-5050
Tuesday: Pro-Am Nights 8:30pm, $7
Wednesday: Showcase 8:30pm, $9
Thursday: Marquee Show with Headliner 8:30pm, $12
Friday: Marquee Show with Headliner 8:00 & 10:30pm, $15
Saturday: Marquee Show with Headliner 8:00 & 10:30pm, $18
May 10-12: Ian Bagg
May 17-19: Patrick Maliha
May 24-26: Toby Hargrave
Comedy on the Corner
The Corner, 612 Davie Street (Davie and Seymour)
Mondays 9:30pm, $5
Hosted by Jesse Carroll and Jared Borland
Comedy Thursday presented by Chip Ellis
Rowan's Roof, 2340 West 4th Avenue (4th & Vine)
Thursdays, 8:00pm, free
Reservations: (604) 733-0330
Info: comedythursday@gmail.com
Facebook: Improv Monday at Rowan's Roof
Komedy at Kino hosted by Steve Allen
Kino Cafe, 3456 Cambie Street (next to the Park Theatre)
Tuesdays, 9:30pm, $5
Phone: (604) 875-1998 for reservations
Kosmik Komedy @ the Zoo presented by Johnny Scoop
The Kosmik Zoo, 53 West Broadway (Broadway & Ontario)
Periodical
Contact Johnny Scoop for info
Lafflines
At the home of the Columbia, 530 Columbia Street
Phone (604) 525-2262
Thursdays 8:00pm
Fridays 9:30pm
Saturdays 8:00 & 10:30pm
Laughing Bear Comedy Show
The Great Bear Pub, 170 - 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby
Last Wednesday of the month, 8:00pm (first show April 25)
Info: www.greatbearpub.com
Laughout @ LanaLou's hosted by Dean Moen
LanaLou's, 362 Powell Street
Last Sunday of each month, 8:00pm, $5
For stage time phone (604) 725-6733 or contact Dean on Facebook
Maddog Studios Comedy
Silver Lounge Comedy - Open Mic
Goldies Pizza, 605 West Pender Street
Thursdays, 9:30pm, $5
Fridays & Saturdays, $10
Information: (877) 826-0339
Nutterz Comedy
Sorry Babushka, 2095 Commercial Drive
Thursdays, 9:20pm
Off Beat On Main Street
The Hyde, corner of Main & 14th
Mondays, 9:30pm, $5
Format: Pro MC, four comics, pro headliner
Contact for bookings: James Masters or Jane Stanton on Facebook
Open Mic Mondays @ The Kingston presented by Johnny Scoop
The Kingston Taphouse and Grille, 755 Richards Street (between Georgia and Robson)
Mondays, 9:00pm, $5
Join/visit the Facebook group THE SCOOP ON SCOOP for more info
The Nobodies of Comedy presented by Jane Stanton & Darcy Michael
Raw Canvas, 1040 Hamilton Street
Tuesdays, 9:00pm, $5
Info: Contact Jane Stanton at stantonator@me.com
Paul Anthony's Talent Time comedy/variety/chat show
Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway (@ 12th)
First Wednesday of every month, 9:00pm, $5
Show Us Your Wits Improv Comedy and Burlesque Extravaganza (presented by The Fictionals)
Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Drive
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 8:00 pm, $5
Info: www.thefictionals.com
The Sunday Service with Ryan Beil, Taz Van Rassel, Aaron Read and Kevin Lee
Hennessey, 53 West Broadway (Broadway & Ontario)
Sundays, 9:00pm, $5
Table 23 comedy improv
Second Storey Theatre, 2550 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam
Wednesdays, 8:00pm
Improv Monday presented by Chip Ellis
Rowan's Roof, 2340 West 4th Avenue (4th & Vine)
Mondays, 8:00pm, $5
Reservations: (604) 733-0330
Info: improvmonday@gmail.com
Facebook: Improv Monday at Rowan's Roof
Vancouver Theatresports League
The Improv Centre, Granville Island
Phone (604) 738-7013
Wednesday and Thursday 7:30pm
Friday and Saturday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:15pm
Vancouver Improv Fight Club presented by The Fictionals
Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Drive
Second Tuesday of every month, 8:00 pm, $5
Info: www.thefictionals.com
What's So Funny? hosted by Guy MacPherson
Co-op Radio CFRO 102.7 fm
Sundays, 11:00-midnight
Yuk Yuk's
2837 Cambie Street (just south of 12th Avenue, on the Canada Line)
Wednesdays, 8:00pm (Amateur Night hosted by Chris Molineux)
Thursdays, 8:00pm
Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 & 10:30pm
Information and reservations: (604) 696-9857
June 21-23: Norm Macdonald