Little Mountain Gallery
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Vancouver
Canada
- Ehren Salazar (2006–2013)
- Ryan Beil (2013–2017)
- Brent Constantine (2017–present)
 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[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]
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 license 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]