Little Mountain Gallery
Interactive map of Little Mountain Gallery | |
| Address | 110 Water Street Vancouver Canada |
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| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°17′02″N 123°06′25″W / 49.2838772°N 123.10687°W |
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| Type | Comedy club |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Closed | 2021-12-31 |
| Reopened | 2023-02-18 |
| Years active | 2006–2021 2023–present |
| Website | |
| littlemountaingallery | |
Little Mountain Gallery is a community not-for-profit comedy club in Gastown, Vancouver where comedians perform stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy.[1]
Operations
Little Mountain Gallery was founded in 2006 by Ehren Salazar.[2] Ryan Beil took over from Salazar and ran the Mount Pleasant, Vancouver space from 2013 until 2017. Brent Constantine has been the executive director since 2016.[3][4] It is being booked by Niki Mohrdar.[5]
It is now located in Gastown at 110 Water Street between Cambie Street and Abbott Street.[6]
Mount Pleasant
Little Mountain Gallery was established in a former auto garage at 26th Avenue and Main Street in Little Mountain in 2006.[7]
It was located between residential and commercial buildings. In 2010, the venue faced threats of closure due to zoning issues and noise complaints.[8]
The Mount Pleasant location was immortalized as an unlicensed Lego set on July 7, 2020.[9]
In 2019, Matthew Cheng Development Inc announced its application to redevelop the space.[10][11] In November 2021, Little Mountain Gallery announced its resulting eviction, which took place on December 31, 2021.[12][13] The renoviction prompted community discussion about the future of comedy in the city amidst concerns regarding the viability of reopening the space.[14][15] Fundraising efforts were quickly set in motion for its relocation, including a 24-hour stand-up comedy "marathon" fundraiser by Graham Clark.[16]
Reopening in Gastown
On February 18, 2023, Little Mountain Gallery reopened on Water Street in Gastown with another 24-hour stand-up show by Graham Clark to raise awareness and funds for the new location.[17]
Notable comedians
Popular established comedians frequently perform at Little Mountain Gallery, including Graham Clark, Brent Butt, Charlie Demers, Ivan Decker, Sophie Buddle, Jon Dore, Cass Furman, and Chris Locke.[18][19][20][21][22]
Andrea Jin's Juno Award-winning 2020 album Grandma's Girl was recorded at Little Mountain Gallery on January 31, 2020.[23]
References
- ^ Massing, Elena; Shaw, Sidney (November 3, 2025). "Vancouver's arts and culture industry can run on duct tape and dreams — but it shouldn't have to". The Ubyssey. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (February 14, 2023). "Vancouver's Little Mountain Gallery comedy venue resurrected in Gastown". Pancouver. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Little Mountain Gallery". Brent Constantine. June 20, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lyth, Emily (July 24, 2025). "Amid urgent calls from more than 40 arts community members, Vancouver votes for "watered-down" motion for cultural sustainability". Stir. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (July 24, 2025). "Comedian Niki Mohrdar generates laughs through personal disclosures punctuated by global insights". Pancouver. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ^ Kurucz, John (July 23, 2024). "The inside story of how Vancouver comedy club Little Mountain Gallery found new life in Gastown". BCBusiness. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Stopa, Thalia (September 27, 2018). "An Interview With Local Artist and Crow Whisperer, Ehren Salazar". Scout Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Marchand, Francois (August 5, 2010). "Little Mountain Gallery climbing its way back up after closure threats". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Get Some Vancouver-Themed Model Kits For the Lego Lover In Your Life". Vancouver Magazine. July 10, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (December 8, 2021). "Replacing Little Mountain Gallery is really complicated, according to executive director Brent Constantine". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Janet (January 23, 2020). "Little Mountain Gallery voices concerns over development permit application". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Micki, Cowan (February 5, 2020). "'This should be protected': Vancouver art venues struggling with rent hikes and development". CBC.
- ^ Woods, Mel (May 9, 2025). "How Comics Can Be 'A Positive Dream for the World'". The Tyee. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ McLachlan, Stacey (November 17, 2021). "Love Letter: Goodbye to Little Mountain Gallery, Vancouver's Last Great Independent Comedy Club". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (December 8, 2021). "Replacing Little Mountain Gallery is really complicated, according to executive director Brent Constantine". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Newton, Steve (November 25, 2021). "Comedian Graham Clark performs 24 hours of standup to support the Little Mountain Gallery Eviction Fund". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Kergin, Brendan (March 21, 2024). "Popular Vancouver comedy venue celebrates return with 24-hour show in upgraded space". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Clarke, Ted (September 18, 2025). "Brent Butt: From the Corner Gas station to the CN Centre". Prince George Citizen. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Klassen, Kelsey (March 30, 2016). "Big laughs at Little Mountain Gallery". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cranny, Jon (July 27, 2018). "Meet Sophie Buddle, semi-finalist of SiriusXM's Canada's Top Comic 2018". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Kergin, Brendan (September 12, 2025). "Funny Fall: Your ultimate guide to Vancouver comedy shows this autumn". North Shore News. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Cranny, Jon (October 30, 2016). "That Time I Bombed: Chris Locke appears from deep in the woods". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Kwan, Tammy (January 14, 2020). "Local Vancouver comedian Andrea Jin gears up for first album taping". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 9, 2026.