Lol – We are! And it feels so good. And at uncertain times such as this, and in general; we could all use a good belly laugh. So I went Underground.
I went to Underground Comedy club last Friday; a perfect name for a club that’s located underground. and enjoyed two hours of non-stop laughter with my new friend Hayley and her funny friends. I met Hayley in Montreal where she was a bridesmaid at my cousins wedding. Bonus: she lives in Vancouver and works part time as an actress and comedian (do we know anyone who works full-time in either of these fields?). Back in Vancouver we ended up getting together at my place along with my sister and laughed non-stop. She’s hilarious.
Remember laughing all the time as a kid? As adults we’ve become more serious and laugh a lot less. But laughter is healthy for our immune systems. You can add years to your life and improve your emotional health just by seeking out more opportunities for humour. There’s a lot of scientific research to back this up, but the simple fact is that when you laugh (and even smile) you release endorphins, which have many positive physical effects. It helps to lighten up a bit, even if just for a few hours.
Hayley is a doll who can get away with being a bit raunchy in her act.
Hayley emcees up and coming comedians trying to perfect their material at Underground Comedy in Gastown from 7-9 pm every Friday. A professional show where the cities best comedians drop in to perfect their sets starts at 9:00 pm. Acts from Netflix, CBC, Just for Laughs, Canada’s Got Talent, HBO, etc. Some of the amateurs are working their way up to pro. The dimly lit place was jam packed but we were able to get a seat and a decent glass of wine.
I have to give these people credit because it takes guts to get up there and put yourself out there and be wide open to criticism. Timing is very important and we’re a tough crowd to please. All the best comedians started somewhere. I remember seeing Howie Mandell at Yuk Yuk’s in Montreal when he was just starting out. He had a gift and obviously the makings of a star.
If you want to check out this small but classy and quaint venue located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver here is the link:
For more info: https://www.ugcomedy.com/
When was the last time you went to a comedy club? Or; when was the last time you really laughed?
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