A one-of-a-kind variety show with exciting science, hilarious professional comedians, and great tunes along the way!
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
Tickets: see below
19+/No Minors
Science, Stand-Up, & Song brings cutting-edge science, hilarious comedy, and live music together for an unforgettable experience. Join host Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos—a classic triple-threat comedian, musician, and stem cell scientist—for an evening that is equal parts intellect and entertainment. This is your only chance to catch this spectacular lineup this year.
The Lineup
The Scientific Panel: A premier panel of local experts diving into the latest technologies shaping our future—including artificial intelligence, robotics, and organoids grown from stem cells.
The Stand-Up: Top-tier, hilarious professional comedians as seen on CBC and Just for Laughs—including Juno-nominated favourite Charlie Demers.
The Music: Original, witty, and captivating songs written and performed live by Marissa to tie the whole evening together.
Support Science Education
Every ticket makes an impact. 100% of the net proceeds from this event directly support the continuation of local live programming, future episodes of the Beaker Banter podcast, and the production of an upcoming science educational album.
Grab your tickets now for a night of exciting science, massive laughs, and great tunes—don't miss our only show of the year!
Meet our spectacular scientific panel:
Dr. Angelica Lim (Robotics): Associate Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada CIFAR AI Chair, and Director of the ROSIE Lab, building the future of human-centered artificial intelligence by teaching robots social intelligence and empathy.
Dr. Kevin Leyton-Brown (Artificial Intelligence): Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, and Director of CAIDA, who specializes in multi-agent systems and the profound societal impacts of machine learning.
Dr. Maksymilian Prondzynski (Stem Cells & Organoids): Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at SFU and Investigator at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute who grows 3D human heart tissues and mini organoids from stem cells to study and prevent congenital heart conditions.
Meet the brilliant professional comedians:
Charlie Demers is an energetic comedian featured on CBC Radio's comedy hit The Debaters, the Just for Laughs festival stage, and as a voice actor in Emmy-winning animated series like Beat Bugs. His full-length stand-up comedy special Fish From The Jar is streaming on YouTube, and his hilarious Juno-nominated album Fatherland is available now!
Akeem Hoyte-Charles has been featured on Just for Laughs Originals and major streaming platforms including Hulu and Disney+. His hilarious, electric crowd work and fast-paced storytelling are a hit across North America and Europe!
Randee Neumeyer has been featured on CBC Gem's The New Wave of Stand Up and the 2025 Just for Laughs New Faces of Comedy Showcase. Her hilarious debut comedy album 'Bad Baby' is out now!
Katie Carrier is a rising star on the West Coast scene, performing regularly at Jokes Please! and anchoring major independent comedy showcases across the city with her sharp, fast-paced storytelling.
Sarah Masri has been featured in Vancouver's elite Little Mountain Gallery residency and independent showcase productions, bringing her hilarious honesty to the local scene
Rob Cottingham is an expert comedy writer and cartoonist contributing to many distinguished sources, such as CBC Radio. He delivers hilarious, witty stand-up about our culture and media.
We greatly appreciate our Community Sponsor, Science in Vancouver.
Please note:
The venue is accessible. Please contact us through the contact form for accessibility accommodations or if you have further questions.
This event is 19+.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
There will be photography and videography at the event.
FAQ:
Is this event taking away from time that you should be spending in the lab?
Sorry, this is an inner monologue question. How did it get here? Well, knowledge mobilization is of critical importance. When scientists & the public engage with one another, it creates a better, brighter future for everyone. Also, there is always time for music and comedy.