Vancouver Stand-Up Comedy Shows

Former unimpressive Canadian collegiate athlete turned comedian, Ryan Williams is one of western Canada’s most exciting comics. His energetic performances, coupled with sharp material, make him a performer not to be missed. Ryan has appeared on CBC's The Debaters, at JFL42, JFL Northwest, was a finalist in SiriusXM's Canada's Top Comic and was featured on JFL Northwest's 'Best of the West' compilation album.   View Full Bio

Yumi Nagashima is a Tokyo-born actress, writer, and international comedian with an unforgettable allure. If you haven’t seen her viral videos on social media or YouTube, you might recognize her from her many TV appearances on Montreal’s Just For Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC Gem – New Wave of Stand up, Comedy Central Asia or the Jakarta International Comedy Festival. She released her debut stand-up comedy album, My name is Yumi, in 2019 and her fandom has only grown since. View Full Bio

Steve McGowan combines storytelling with crowd work making him a favorite with audiences across Canada. For years, his hyper and cheeky onstage rage has made him a fantastic comedic presence.
His debut comedy album released in 2022 called 'Pleasantly Offensive' is available on all platforms. Featuring at venues coast to coast, Steve has also opened for Jon Dore, Dave Foley, Rory Scovel, Chappelle's Show's Donell Rawlings, Iliza Shlesinger, Ian Bagg, Dave Coulier, Tony Rock & more! CityTV, Slice TV, JFL Northwest 

"You can see how much fun he and the audience are having together. It's very fun to watch."  - Seinfeld's Steve Hytner  "Steve is either insane or playing it perfectly." - Full House's Dave Coulier  "We're out of Jameson."  - every club after a Steve weekend.   View Full Bio

As a cartoonist and award winning screenwriter, Jon has a knack for both short concise and longer storytelling style jokes. Jon worked as an environmental engineer, and was a contestant on Canada’s Smartest Person, and is known for his thought provoking humor about society, love and relationships. (CBC, Youtube). He also tends to tell a few very dark jokes. View Full Bio