Just like all "regularly scheduled" events, these shows can fall victim to things like holidays, larger venue bookings, or the performers going on tour. Use the links to confirm a show is actually on this week.
Saturday Stand-Up
Yuk Yuk's Comedy
Yuk Yuk's, 224 Richmond Street West, 7:30pm & 10:30pm
A host and several opening acts support a headliner who changes weekly. ($19, reservations preferred)
Absolute Comedy
Absolute Comedy Club, 2335 Yonge Street, 8pm & 10:45pm
A host presents several stand-up professionals and a headliner. ($15, Reservations required)
Saturday Sketch
The Second City Mainstage Revue
The Second City Mainstage, 51 Mercer Street, 8pm & 10:30pm
Thematic yet erratic, Second City's show changes every few months but they are generally a collection of sketches tied together around a current event related theme. Expect recurring characters and running gags, but don't expect an actual plot. That would spoil the fun. ($28, with a free improv set after the last show of the night)
Saturday Improv
Theatresports
Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth Avenue, 8pm
That's right, improv goes competitive (sans prizes, though). Teams play games and create scenes in an assigned style, all while incorporating content suggestions from the audience. If you're looking for a first improv experience, this is a funny and exciting way to go. ($10)
The Late Late Horror Show
Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth Avenue, 11:30pm
It's like a watching a late-night horror film, only it's live and they're making it up as they go along (although really, I think they were making up some of those movies as they went along, too). Presented by TumTumTreeFilms.com. ($5)
