Thursday, Aug. 18
Music
Sturgill Simpson Country music and roots rock singer-songwriter out of Jackson, Kentucky plays the first of two evenings in support of A Sailor鈥檚 Guide to Earth. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45 at . All ages show.
Ben Sollee Singer-songwriter-cellist and composer from Kentucky appears in support of his latest releases, Steeples Part One and Steeples Part Two. 8pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Robbie Bankes Calgary musician brings the guitar, banjo and fiddle for an evening of folk music with special guest Ben Arsenault. 8pm at Slickity Jim鈥檚. Admission by donation, all ages show.
Gold Panda British electronic record producer, performer and composer on tour in support of Good Luck and Do Your Best, with special guest Baba Ali. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $17 at
Comedy
DJ Demers 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards Best Breakout Artist with appearances on Conan and America鈥檚 Got Talent hits the stage with an opening set from Chris James and Trixx. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Cheap & Fun
Happy Hour: Undressing Drag A lively discussion about the fashion of local drag performers, the Bovines, an ensemble who performed throughout the Lower Mainland in the 鈥�80s with local fashion historian Ivan Sayers and drag performances from Peach Cobblah and Isolde N. Barron. 6pm at Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $15 at
Events
Le D卯ner en Blanc The al fresco dinner party celebrates its fifth anniversary in a top secret locale that promises to be the biggest Canadian Diner en Blanc yet. 6pm at TBA. Tickets $37 at
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Friday, Aug. 19
Music
Matthew V Local boy with UK influence plays a hometown show in support of his forthcoming album release in the fall with special guests Raiel and Steven James. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $7 at
Amir Ob茅 Hip-hop artist from Detroit by way of Brooklyn formerly known as Phreshy Duzit swings through town with special guests Eli Sostre and Brent Faiyaz. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15 at Beat Street, Zulu, Red Cat, DIPT and
DanahKae An intimate evening of beautiful music from the folk-country-pop duo with special guest Fiddlehead Soup. 7:30pm at Trees Organic Coffee House (450 Granville).
Comedy
John Cullen With past lives as a curler, high school teacher, drummer and friend this charismatic performer brings the kind of fun to his set that leaves you wondering who had more fun, him or you. Opening sets from Mealnie Rose and Chris Griffin. 8pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
The Fakespeare Festival Shakespeare like you鈥檝e never seen before featuring two Canadian shows turning some of Will鈥檚 most famous tragedies into uproarious comedies in Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet The Light and听Delightful Musical Comedy of Titus Andronicus. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Aug. 28.
Events
Monsoon Arts Festival听In its inaugural year, the South Asian Arts Society presents a unique, broadly-focused performing arts festival featuring theatre, music, dance, sketch comedy, multilingual workshops in a welcoming of the season of the rain. Visit 听for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 21.
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Saturday, Aug. 20
Music
The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Watch as Gord and the boys lead the nation into the final show of their Man Machine Poem Tour, airing live from Kingston, Ontario, on the CBC. 4:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Admission is free.
Colvin & Earle Folk-rock duo of Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle appear in support of their self-titled debut album. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $42.50+ at
Shad Toronto rapper and hip-hop recording artist turned broadcaster and host of Q hits the stage as part of 麻豆传媒映画Mural Festival鈥檚 music series. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $11 at
Andrew W.K. New York City singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer hits the stage as part of 麻豆传媒映画Mural Festival鈥檚 music series. 7pm at The Cobalt. SOLD OUT.
Severfest Twelve of BC鈥檚 finest metal bands merge for a show covering a wide range of subgenres from doom to death metal featuring Necronomicon, Abiotic, Vesperia and others. 2pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $12 at or $15 at the door.
Comedy
Marginalized A comedy tour featuring 鈥渕arginalized鈥� comics takes aim at Trump supporters, and the general state of disarray in America today featuring LA comics Tamer Kattan, Jessica Keenan, Zoe Rogers and Movses Shakarian. 8pm and 10:30pm at The Emerald. Tickets $20 at or $25 at the door.
Eric Andre Live! American actor, comedian, creator and television host of The Eric Andre Show brings his stand-up to town. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25+ at
Theatre/Dance
Repertory Festival Ensemble Theatre Company presents the fourth annual theatre festival performing Betrayal, The Romans In Britain and The Country Wife in repertory. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Visit for tickets and schedule.
Theatre Under The Stars听Vancouver鈥檚 legendary summertime theatre experience is back for another season performing Beauty & The Beast in repertory with West Side Story under the stars at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. Visit 听for tickets and schedule. Extended run to Aug. 27.
Events
Queer Film Festival听Celebrate the unique, strong and diverse 麻豆传媒映画queer communities as Out On Screen proudly showcases films that illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people, telling the stories of the journeys taken to find themselves. Visit 听for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 21.
Cheap & Fun
Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-Off A friendly fundraiser competition between local restaurants 鈥� The Cascade Room, 8陆 Restaurant and Lounge and The Colony Bar 鈥� to see who can fashion the best sausages as voted by the public, in conjunction with 麻豆传媒映画Mural Festival. 2-5pm at East 8th between Main and Quebec. Minimum donation of $5.
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Sunday, Aug. 21
Music
Jacob Forever Reggaeton singer from Cuba performs for the first time in 麻豆传媒映画with DJ Kubanito and special guest Che Pablucci. 8pm at Red Room Ultrabar. Tickets $50 at
Alan Doyle Actor, producer, author and lead singer of Newfoundland鈥檚 Great Big Sea plays a solo gig as part of the summer concert series at the PNE. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Free with PNE admission.听
Belphegor Diabolical death black metal force swings through town on the Conjuring the Dead Tour with special guests Origin, Shining and Abigail Williams. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $27 at
Comedy
Comedy at Big Rock MC Sunee Dhaliwal welcomes you to an evening of comedy with Dino Archie, Fatima Dhowre, Gavin Clarkson, Ed Hill, Morris Barlett, Justin O鈥橦earn and Jenny Toews. 8pm at Big Rock Urban Brewery (310 West 4th). Tickets $7 at or $10 at the door.
The Sunday Service听The award-winning听improv听comedy troupe brings their high energy commitment to comedy with a little slapstick shtick, carrying the audience through a kaleidoscopic trip where scenes barrel into tangents and stories smash together creating comedy gold. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.听
Theatre/Dance
Taiko at the Rio 麻豆传媒映画Taiko Society presents performances by Winnipeg鈥檚 Fubuki Daiko, Vancouver鈥檚 Okinawa Taiko and Sacramento鈥檚 Tiffany Tamaribuchi. 2pm at The Rio. Tickets $15+ at
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Monday, Aug. 22
Comedy
Queer Prov Whether you鈥檙e gay, straight, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, questioning, tall, short, stout, lean, innie or an outie 鈥� queer prov is a hilarious evening of imrpov from the non-profit society dedicated to creating queer communities supporting comedy and theatre. 8pm at XY. No cover.
Monday Night Comedy Grab a seat for some of the best comedians working in 麻豆传媒映画today, with headliner Gavin Matts, the 22-year old with appearances at Pemberton Music Festival and JFL Northwest. 8:30pm at Yagger鈥檚 Restaurant & Sports Bar (2884 West Broadway). Cover is $5.
Events
麻豆传媒映画Youth Poetry Slam It鈥檚 the second slam of the new season with this month鈥檚 feature poet, Mitcholos Touchie. 8pm at Caf茅 Deux Soleils. Cover is $4-$10.
Cheap & Fun
Karaoke Mondays Trevor Risk and Christa Belle invite you down to weekly karaoke where you can belt out your favourites cause you got drunk enough with cheap drink specials and no cover. 9pm at The Cobalt. No cover.听
Art
I Love 麻豆传媒映画A week-long art show hosted by MakeShift Spaces displays the work of local artists showcasing their love of the city, capturing the its vibrant spirit and incredible beauty. 10am-4pm at MakeShift Spaces (89 Smithe). Admission is free.
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Tuesday, Aug. 23
Music
The Sheepdogs Rock 鈥榥鈥� roll band out of Saskatoon plays the summer concert series at the PNE in support of Future Nostalgia. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Free with PNE admission.
Theatre/Dance
The Book of Mormon Back by popular demand, the Tony Award-winning musical from Trey Parker and Matt Stone is a religious satire that follows two Mormon missionaries as they attempt to share their scriptures with the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 4.
Othello A story of jealousy, betrayal and deep love set against the violence and racism of the American Civil War. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 20.
The Merry Wives of Windsor It鈥檚 1968 in Windsor, Ontario and English ex-pat Sir John Falstaff is hunting for a solution to money troubles but when a pair of wealthy housewives catch on to his scheme, they set up Falstaff for some hilariously sweet revenge. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 24.
Cheap & Fun
Evo Summer Cinema Series Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and some pals and head to Ceperley Meadow, just before the Second Beach Pool, for an outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing. 8:30pm at Stanley Park. Admission is free.
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Wednesday, Aug. 24
Music
Minus The Bear Seattle indie rockers hit the stage with special guests This Will Destroy You and Seven Nines and Tens. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon and
Steve Miller Band San Francisco rock band formed in 1966 behind hits 鈥淭he Joker鈥� and鈥淛et Airliner鈥� plays the summer concert series at the PNE. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Free with PNE admission.
Ochre Skies Indie rocks from 麻豆传媒映画hit the stage with special guest Andy Stromberg. 8pm at The Roxy. Tickets $5 at
Fitz and the Tantrums Indie-pop outfit from LA on tour in support of their forthcoming self-titled album with special guests Phases. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45 at . All ages show.
Logan and Nathan Laid-back contemporary folk duo appear with special guest Josie Aileen. 8pm at Slickity Jim鈥檚. Admission by donation.
Theatre/Dance
[Title of Show] Play On Words presents this love letter to musical theatre, as it tells the story of its own creation from start to finish, as writers Jeff and Hunter race to create the show in just three weeks. 8pm at Studio 16. Tickets at . Runs until Aug. 27.
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Thursday, Aug. 25
Music
CLN Solo project of Brisbane electronic musician Callan Alexander on tour in support of Sideways with special guests On Planets and Chelsea Grimm. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at
Folky Strum Strum Banjo rockin鈥� folk music from the Peace Region collective with special guests Samson鈥檚 Delilah and the Staggers & Jaggs. 8pm at WISE Hall.
Saints of Death Fourpiece Motorhead tribute band turned thrash, doom and hardcore metal originals appearwith special guests Medevil, Turbo Vixen and Social Arsonist. 8pm at Media Club. Cover is $10.
Zakk Wylde American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist best known as Ozzy Osbourne鈥檚 former guitarist, appears in support of Shadows II,his first solo record in 20 years with special guests Jared James Nichols and Otherwise. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $39.50+ at
Crywolf Alter ego of LA producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Justin Taylor Phillips with special guest Deathly Chill. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $ at Beat Street, Zulu, Red Cat and
Simple Plan French Canadian pop punk band out of Montreal plays the summer concert series at the PNE in support of Taking One for the Team. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Free with PNE admission.
Comedy
Trixx Taboo-shattering, searingly honest and painfully funny, Frankie 鈥淭rixx鈥� Agyemang brings his brand of humour, having shared stages with Tracy Morgan, Damon Wayans and Russell Peters. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
