Burn Out Bright - Comedy & Music Evening at ANZA Club with Colin Cowan

Join us for a special night of live entertainment at ANZA Club featuring stand up comedy, live music, and a great audience atmosphere.

The evening will bring together local comedians, musicians, and performers for an intimate Sunday event mixing comedy sets, jazz inspired performances, and live vocals in one of Vancouver’s most iconic community venues.
Stand-Up Comedy Hosted by
Colin Cowan is a Vancouver-based comedian, actor, writer, producer, musician, and voice artist with more than two decades of experience in entertainment. A familiar face on comedy stages across Canada, he is the founder of Comedy World and China Cloud Studios, and has appeared at Just For Laughs, The Second City, CBC’s This Is That, NBC’s Trial & Error, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Known for his high-energy style, sharp observations, and engaging crowd work, Colin brings a unique mix of comedy, storytelling, and improvisation to every performance. For Burn Out Bright, he will host the evening and lead a lineup of local stand-up comedians.
Stand-Up |
Delightfully absurd and shockingly honest, Amar is a consistent crowd favourite. Vibrating between heartfelt personal stories and the dumbest jokes he can think of, Amar will keep you deeply entertained.

You can find his first debut special “Please Don’t K*ll Me” on Youtube, and @realexciting on Instagram!
Stand Up | Emily Qureshi
A recent up and coming comedian in Vancouver who is mastering the art and constantly winning over audiences. A local favourite, Emily brings a relaxing rapid-fire, joke-filled standup set to every show!
Musical Performance | Jazz Trio

•⁠ ⁠Linaldo Sans, Bass

•⁠ ⁠Vinicius Cavalieri, Guitar

•⁠ ⁠Rennan Azevedo, Drums
Musical Performance |

Atiko is a singer-songwriter and multifaceted artist from Vancouver. Music has always been the centerpiece of her life, and she draws inspiration from every decade and genre, blending those influences into her own songwriting.

Drums, guitar, and vocals are her primary tools for delivering vulnerably open lyrics to her audiences, and she is deeply passionate about the connection between soul and song.

For this special performance, Atiko will be joined by a live band

This event is also connected to the independent short film Burn Out Bright, produced through the Langara College film program. Portions of the audience and venue atmosphere may be filmed during the evening as part of the project.

Sunday, June 7 2026
Doors Open: 4:30 PM
Show Starts: 5:00 PM

Please arrive early to grab a seat and enjoy the venue before the performances begin.

$5 Admission

This is an independent community arts event and all ticket revenue goes directly toward supporting the artists and performers involved. The event is not intended for profit.

Limited tickets available.

The venue includes a licensed bar with drinks and cocktails available for purchase throughout the night.

Please note:

• Guests must be 19+ to purchase or consume alcohol in British Columbia.
• Valid government issued ID may be requested at the venue.

By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, guests acknowledge and agree that photo, video, and audio recordings may occur during the evening and consent to the use of their image, voice, and likeness as part of the Burn Out Brightfilm project and related promotional materials.

We look forward to sharing a fun night of comedy, music, and live performance with you.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada

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