Laughter on Pender - Comedy Show with Vivek Mahbubani & Joanna Sio
Bilingual laughs with Vivek Mahbubani and Joanna Sio on culture and life abroad inside the vibrant Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Date/Time: Oct 18 2025, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Vancouver, Chinatown Storytelling Centre168 East Pender Street
Tickets
Cost: $38.61
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Lineup:
- Vivek Mahbuban
- Joanna Sio
Join award-winning comedians Vivek Mahbubani and Joanna Sio for a unique bilingual comedy experience in the heart of Chinatown.
2:30–3:30 PM | Cantonese Show: Joanna warms up the stage, then Vivek takes you through a full Cantonese set.
4:30–5:30 PM | English Show: Vivek opens, followed by Joanna’s sharp and witty English set.
Both shows also feature a special segment where the comics switch languages, exploring how jokes transform across English and Cantonese, followed by an audience Q&A on writing, humour, and cultural nuance.
Your ticket includes fishball skewers from Chinatown BBQ and a refreshing drink, the perfect pairing for an afternoon of laughter!
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