So much to choose from this spring, and this list only scratches the surface. But it’s a good start. Check out these shows. For information on the ones that space didn’t allow me to mention, let Google be your guide.

Wes Barker

(March 8 at the Vogue Theatre)

Who doesn’t love magic? Okay, most of you. But secretly you do, admit it.

The Draw: The Langley “stunt magician” claims this show will be all about the laughs. It’s comedy first, but hinged on mind-blowing magic. And if you’re a member of PETA, no worries: there will be no doves.
Target Audience: Anyone who believes the Harry Potter series is a documentary.

John Heffron

(March 13 to 15 at Yuk Yuk’s)

An early winner on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Heffron’s still got jokes aplenty, even if his 15 minutes are up.

The Draw: Heffron is a wily vet who doesn’t flit about from topic to topic. Each one of his jokes falls into one of three categories: nostalgia, aging, and relationships.
Target Audience: You don’t have to be old to long for the good old days. Heffron isn’t in the grand scheme of things.

Bill Burr

(March 16 and 17 at the Vogue Theatre)

Bill Burr is one of the biggest names in comedy and would have sold out the Vogue three times over even if he hadn’t been in seasons 4 and 5 of Breaking Bad.

The Draw: The Bostonian ginger’s famous anger is, on the surface, outward-facing, but it all stems from self-doubt and self-loathing. Okay, maybe not his famous 12-minute-viral-video rant in Philadelphia, but most of it.
Target Audience: Every serious comedy fan in the Lower Mainland will be there for Burr’s first-ever shows in the area.

Chad Daniels

(March 20 to 22 at the Comedy MIX)

This Comedy MIX regular from Minnesota is a pro’s pro who really commands the stage with his collection of marital, parental, and life frustrations, all delivered with his patented smirk.

The Draw: It’s hard to give off a positive vibe while being so negative, but Daniels manages it.
Target Audience: You.

Kenny vs Spenny vs Canada

(March 31 at the Vogue Theatre)

It’s always a competition with these guys. And now Kenny Hotz and Spencer Ricer are bringing Canada into the fray.

The Draw: How does the Canadian TV series translate to the live stage? We’ll see, but they promise behind-the-scenes footage, a Q & A, and, well, comedy.
Target Audience: Who doesn’t love a good challenge?

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky

(April 30 to May 3 at the Comedy MIX)

Segura is no stranger to our shores, headlining the MIX about once a year. This time through, he comes with wife in tow, a headlining comic in her own right. But who will get the prime closing spot?

The Draw: This isn’t a standup team. Pazsitzky and Segura perform separately. But on April 30, they will record a live version of their podcast, Your Mom’s House, at the club.
Target Audience: Two headliners for the price of one? You can’t afford not to go.

Rich Vos

(April 10 to 12 at the Comedy MIX)

If you’ve only heard Vos on the podcast My Wife Hates Me with his better half, comedian Bonnie McFarlane, you might think he’s just a loutish boor with a poor grasp of the language. But put him on-stage and he’s a topnotch standup comedian who’s been winning over (and offending) crowds for years.

The Draw: The charming and cheeky McFarlane, a former Vancouverite, is married to the guy, so he must have something going for him. But he’s flying solo this trip. Maybe she really does hate him.
Target Audience: Are you Sirius? Fans of Opie & Anthony will be there in full force to hear the Jersey funnyman, a regular on the satellite-radio show.

Jim Jefferies

(May 29 at the Vogue Theatre)

The last time Jefferies played here, the Aussie standup managed to sell out two shows at the Rickshaw without any advertising whatsoever. Now he’s got to play a bigger venue.

The Draw: Hands down, he’s one of the best drunk storytellers in the business. You don’t have to be wasted to enjoy him, but you’ll be in the minority.
Target Audience: If you were one of the thousand or so who saw him in 2011, chances are you don’t remember a thing. And if you do, you probably weren’t there.

Jen Kirkman

(June 13 and 14 at the Comedy MIX)

It’s been eight years since Kirkman last visited us. I guess she’s been busy writing for and guesting on Chelsea Lately, penning the New York Times bestseller I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids, and producing her weekly podcast, I Seem Fun: The Diary of Jen Kirkman.

The Draw: Neuroses, anger, sarcasm, divorce… Kirkman not only makes it seem fun, but also makes it funny.
Target Audience: The childless and single will get an extra kick out of Kirkman, while married couples with kids can pity her. They may not stay married for long, though.