Up Next with Jess Lupini & Sean McDonnell

Up Next with Jess Lupini & Sean McDonnell

September 27, 2026 9:00 pm

Jess Lupini is a queer, Vancouver-based comedian, writer, and director, and has appeared in Just For Laughs Vancouver and Best of the West shows. Sean McDonnell is a rising star in the Canadian comedy scene and has amassed over 150k followers across social media and YouTube where his stand-up comedy videos regularly surpass millions of views!

Jess Lupini is a queer, Vancouver-based comedian, writer, director, and Steely Dan enthusiast. She’s appeared in Just For Laughs Vancouver and Best of the West shows, and her stand-up clips have reached millions online. Jess also hosts the podcast Science Telephone, and plays live Dungeons & Dragons with BlackwaterD&D. Her award-winning film work includes the viral short Iteration 1, and her writing has been published in The Georgia Straight and The Times Colonist. She sincerely hopes she doesn’t have to go through puberty for a third time.

Sean McDonnell is a rising star in the Canadian comedy scene. Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia Sean singed with 604 records at 22 after been praised by Norm MacDonald as a “Fantastic Talent”. His debut comedy album “All in My Head” went to number 1 on iTunes. Sean has amassed over 150k followers across social media and YouTube where his stand-up comedy videos regularly surpass millions of views!

Little Mountain Gallery
110 Water Street, Vancouver BC
Gastown — ground-level accessible entrance.

Tickets: Please note that tickets are non-refundable. Please arrive before showtime as latecomers may not be admitted.

Transit: 2 min from Waterfront Station (SkyTrain, SeaBus). Parking: Limited paid street parking + EasyPark parkades nearby.

Accessibility:

  • Venue has two performance spaces (upstairs + downstairs).
  • Listings indicate which room the event is in — spaces do not have the same accessibility.
  • Main floor is accessible via powered lift from street level.
  • Upstairs space is not accessible (two flights of stairs).
  • Front entrance has power assisted exterior doors.
  • Six private washrooms are available on the main floor.
  • One washroom is fully accessible with a power-assisted door.
  • Theatre doors to the main space are not power assisted.
  • For full accessibility details, visit our Accessibility FAQ .

About Little Mountain Gallery:
LMG is Vancouver’s home for independent comedy — hosting stand-up, improv, sketch, alt-comedy, weekly shows, and touring acts.

More venue information:
Full details on accessibility, policies, and visiting the venue can be found on our FAQ page.

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