COMEDY/CABARET
Ali Wong
L.A.-based standup comedian, writer and actress recently released her Netflix special, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra. • Vogue Theatre • May 25-27 • $39.75, $52.75, $65, livenation.com
The Lovers Cabaret: Lovers of Dylan
Dance, music and art inspired by the works of Bob Dylan. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • May 25-26, 8 p.m. • $25, theloverscabaret.com/tickets
The Empire Strips Back: A Sci-Fi Burlesque Adventure
Fandom theatre troupe Geekenders concentrate their pop culture theatre, comedy and burlesque into a glittering, playfully sensual reboot of a scifi classic. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • May 26 -27, 8 p.m. • $20/$25, riotheatre.ca
The Canada Show: The Complete History of Canada in One Hour
Three comedic historians try to jam 15,000 years of Canadian history into just hour. Featuring Justin Beaver, the comedy team of Cabot and Costello, Jacques Cartier Puppets and every Canadian Prime Minister in one minute, this show takes you from the Bering Straight to Justin Trudeau in 60 laugh-packed minutes. • Revue Stage, Granville Island • May 31-June 2 • $25, vancouverfringe.com
Die Fledermaus
Disguises, mistaken identities, a philandering husband, a clever wife, a bored Prince, a bumbling lawyer and an ambitious lady’s maid. Life is a song and champagne flows freely in this madcap romp through high society, all set to the music of Strauss. Presented by the North Shore Light Opera Society. • Presentation House Theatre, North Van • Until May 28 • $20-$30, nslos.com
Western World
Vancouver TheatreSports’ improvisers will demonstrate their lightning fast wit as they play the ‘Hosts’ to our audience ‘Guests’ in Western World – an improvised parody inspired by the popular TV series Westworld. • Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Held over until May 27 • $15-$30, vtsl.com
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club
May 25-27: Richard Lett, Kelly Dyer and MC Greg Kettner | • 2837 Cambie St. • yukyuks.com
Lafflines Comedy Club
May 25: FreshFaces | May 26-27: Tim Nutt • 530 Columbia St., New West • lafflines.com
The Comedy Mix
May 25-27: Rich Vos • 1015 Burrard St. • thecomedymix.com