Little Mountain Gallery

Little Mountain Gallery
Interactive map of Little Mountain Gallery
Address110 Water Street
Vancouver
Canada
LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°17′02″N 123°06′25″W / 49.2838772°N 123.10687°W / 49.2838772; -123.10687
Operator
  • Ehren Salazar (2006–2013)
  • Ryan Beil (2013–2017)
  • Brent Constantine (2017–present)
TypeComedy club
Construction
Opened2006 (2006)
Closed2021-12-31
Reopened2023-02-18
Years active
2006–2021 2023–present
Website
littlemountaingallery.ca

Little Mountain Gallery is a community not-for-profit comedy club in Gastown, Vancouver[1] where comedians perform stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy.[2]

The venue was originally established in 2006 by Ehren Salazar in Mount Pleasant.[3]

It is known its unique showcasing of alternative comedy and full community programming and operation.[4] Notable shows at Little Mountain Gallery include 24-hour long charity shows by Graham Clark.[5]

History

Founding and Mount Pleasant location

Ehren Salazar established Little Mountain Gallery in 2006 in a former auto garage at 26th Avenue and Main Street in Vancouver's Little Mountain neighbourhood.[6][7]

Eviction

It was located between residential and commercial buildings. In 2010, the venue faced threats of closure due to zoning issues and noise complaints.[8]

In 2019, Matthew Cheng Development Inc announced its application to redevelop the space.[9][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][17]

Reopening in Gastown

The venue received its licence to sell alcohol just before its reopening.[18] On February 18, 2023, Little Mountain Gallery reopened in Gastown following another 24-hour stand-up show by Clark to raise awareness and funds for the new location.[19][20]

It is now located in Gastown at 110 Water Street between Cambie Street and Abbott Street.[21]

Operations

In 2013, Ryan Beil took over from Salazar and ran the space until 2017. Brent Constantine has been the executive director since 2016.[22][23] It is being booked by Niki Mohrdar.[24]

Notable performances

Graham Clark's 24 Hours of Stand-Up

Comedian Graham Clark has done four 24-hour stand-up comedy marathons at Little Mountain Gallery to raise money for local causes and the space itself.[25] At the original Little Mountain location in 2019, Clark performed 24 hours of stand-up comedy to fundraise for the Stephen Lewis Foundation for young people living with HIV and AIDS. When Little Mountain Gallery announced its eviction in 2021, Clark returned to raise money for their reestablishment at a new location.[26]

On April 12 2024, when Little Mountain Gallery reopened, Clark performed another 24 Hours of Stand-Up to fund its reopening and spread awareness of the Gastown location.[27][28] In 2025, the venue hosted another of Clark's stand-up comedy marathons, raising funds for Vancouver's Filipino community following the Lapu Lapu festival attack.[29]

Other notable performers

Popular established comedians frequently perform at Little Mountain Gallery, including Brent Butt, Charlie Demers, Ivan Decker, Sophie Buddle, Jon Dore, Cass Furman, and Chris Locke.[30][31][32][33][34]

Andrea Jin's Juno Award-winning 2020 album Grandma's Girl was recorded at Little Mountain Gallery on January 31, 2020.[35]

References

  1. ↑ Harowitz, Sara (March 22, 2024). "Cherished venue Little Mountain Gallery returns to the Vancouver indie comedy scene". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Smith, Charlie (February 14, 2023). "Vancouver's Little Mountain Gallery comedy venue resurrected in Gastown". Pancouver. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ Duong, Vicki (November 15, 2024). "Little Weird Weekend brings experimental comedy to Little Mountain Gallery". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ Mooney, Harrison (November 22, 2019). "Q&A: Vancouver comedian Graham Clark prepares for 24-hour stand-up set". Vancouver Sun.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ Stopa, Thalia (September 27, 2018). "An Interview With Local Artist and Crow Whisperer, Ehren Salazar". Scout Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ Caddell, Nathan (March 27, 2019). "Meet the Funny Folks of Vancouver's Little Mountain Gallery". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Smith, Janet (January 23, 2020). "Little Mountain Gallery voices concerns over development permit application". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ Mooney, Harrison (January 24, 2020). "Vancouver's Little Mountain Gallery in jeopardy as apartment building application goes to council". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  12. ↑ Micki, Cowan (February 5, 2020). "'This should be protected': Vancouver art venues struggling with rent hikes and development". CBC.
  13. ↑ Woods, Mel (May 9, 2025). "How Comics Can Be 'A Positive Dream for the World'". The Tyee. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ 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)
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Conner, Shawn (May 22, 2025). "Graham Clark is Vancouver's 24-hour joke-telling marathon man". Yahoo! News. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  18. ↑ Carrigg, David (April 25, 2023). "Longtime Vancouver comedy club seeks liquor licence for new site". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  19. ↑ 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)
  20. ↑ Gee, Dana (March 26, 2024). "Little Mountain Gallery comedy club celebrates new home with 24-hour comedy show". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  21. ↑ 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)
  22. ↑ "Little Mountain Gallery". Brent Constantine. June 20, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ↑ 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.
  24. ↑ Smith, Charlie (July 24, 2025). "Comedian Niki Mohrdar generates laughs through personal disclosures punctuated by global insights". Pancouver. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Graham Clark is Vancouver's 24-hour joke-telling marathon man". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  26. ↑ Chai, Daniel (December 9, 2021). "Vancouver comedian performing 24 hours of stand-up for charity next week | Events". Daily Hive. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Graham Clark Is Doing Another 24-Hour Comedy Marathon". Vancouver Magazine. April 4, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Graham Clark's 24 Hours of Stand-Up". SAD Mag. April 8, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  29. ↑ Dina, Isabelle (May 22, 2025). "Graham Clark stages 24-hour marathon of laughs to raise funds for Filipino BC, May 23". Stir. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  30. ↑ 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)
  31. ↑ 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)
  32. ↑ 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.
  33. ↑ 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)
  34. ↑ Cranny, Jon (October 30, 2016). "That Time I Bombed: Chris Locke appears from deep in the woods". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  35. ↑ Kwan, Tammy (January 14, 2020). "Local Vancouver comedian Andrea Jin gears up for first album taping". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
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