Thursday, August 27
Music
The Protomen A rock opera from the future about the good, the evil, and the in-between from the Nashville, Tennessee band largely influenced by the Mega Man games. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at TicketFly.com
Psychic Pollution Experimental synth, noise, ambient, performance art band from Victoria performs with special guest Lucid 44 from Calgary. 9:30pm at The Lido. Free.
Comedy
Kyle Bottom With appearances on XM Satellite Radio, at Vancouver鈥檚 International Comedy Festival and on stages all over town, this self-proclaimed 鈥渘erd in a slacker鈥檚 body鈥� takes the stage at his home club with his signature blend of raw confession and comic observation. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Events
麻豆传媒映画International Tap Dance Festival The world-renowned tap dance festival returns for its 16th year showcasing the deep-rooted musical art with new perspectives and skill levels, and the Canadian premiere of two globally celebrated artists. 8pm at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Tickets at VTixOnline.com. Runs until August 30.
Cheap & Fun
August Summer Nights Front & Company presents this unique shopping experience, collaborating with Black Rook Bakehouse, Brand & Iron Leather Goods, and Hocus Rocus for a night of shopping and mingling. 7pm at Front & Company (3772 Main St.). Admission is free.
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Friday, August 28
Music
Jenny Hval Norweigan singer-composer-lyricist and writer, swings through town in support of her lastest release, Apocalypse, girl with special guests Briana Marela and Mu. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Axiom Lower Mainland hard rock band take the stage with special guests Altermind, Bad PR, and The Reckless Famous. 7:30pm at Studio Records. Tickets $12 at the door.
The Walk-Ins The bluesy-folk-rockers with a hint of grunge play a hometown show with special guests White Blood Cells, The Eleven Twelves, and The 3 a.m. 9pm at Railway Club.
Death Sentence Five piece punk rock outfit rocks the house with special guests Old Derelicts and Captain Algebra. 9pm at Funky Winker Beans. Tickets $15 at the door only.
The Tubuloids Tsunami surf rockers from 麻豆传媒映画play the world premiere of Skate Trades with special guests Satan鈥檚 Cape. 8:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Free.
THEESatisfaction Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White bring their funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics to town from Seattle with special guest Chin Injeti. 7pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $13 at FortuneSoundClub.ElectroStub.com
The Brass Action Local punk-ska-reggae mad men hit the stage in support of the release of their second full-length album with special guests The Elixxxirs and Sweet Leaf. 8pm at ANZA Club. Tickets $12 at TicketZone.com
Comedy
Damonde Tschritter The uniquely, comedic storyteller hailed as 鈥渃omedy鈥檚 new superhero鈥� takes the stage for the first of two nights with Ian Wallace and Ryan Paterson. 8pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Theatre Under The Stars Celebrating 75 years of song and dance filled summer nights in picturesque Stanley Park, TUTS presents Oliver! and Hairspray: The Musical, providing theatrical delight in the outdoor splendour of Vancouver鈥檚 iconic park. 8pm at Malkin Bowl. Tickets at Tuts.ca. Held over until August 29.
Love鈥檚 Labour LostIt鈥檚 the Jazz Age, the music and party are in full swing and a rum-running kingpin and his pals have chosen to turn their backs on liquor and ladies to follow a simpler, scholarly life. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until September 20.
King Lear Shakespeare鈥檚 magnificent tragedy tells the story of an aging king who divides his kingdom between two daughters but leaves out the third, failing to understand she loves him most of all. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until September 20.
Events
麻豆传媒映画Wooden Boat Festival Sing some sea shanties, participate in boatbuilding, both for kids and families or check out the artisans and try your hand at some fancy boat work while visiting a variety of vessels on the docks. Runs until August 30 on Granville Island. Visit VanWoodBoatFestival.WordPress.com听for details and registration.
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Saturday, August 29
Music
Tom Cochrane with Red Rider The Canadian rock icon of Life Is A Highway fame plays the Summer Concert series in support of his latest offering, Take It Home. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission included with PNE ticket.
Wasted Strays Country-punk rockers take the stage with special guests AK-747鈥檚, Broken Hands and Otis Rotting. 8:30pm at Pat鈥檚 Pub. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Theatre/Dance
Throne and GamesLaughter is coming鈥� This elimination comedic improve format inspired by the HBO hit, Game of Thrones is a parody filled with betrayal, death, unlikely alliances and of course, humour. 7:30pm at The Improv Centre (Granville Island). Tickets at Tickets.VTSL.com. Final performance.
A Modern Fairy TaleIn the land of Kingdom Town, a blooming romance between Wolf and Red Riding Hood spins in a new direction - with a story re-written with LGBTQ inclusiveness and gender neutral terms 鈥� where ballroom meets hip-hop dance routines, cross-playing, and contemporary internet humour draw you into this pop-rock musical parody. 7pm at Metro Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.MetroTheatre.com. Runs until August 30dd.
Cheap & Fun
HCBC Horse Day A fun-filled family event where you get the chance to see what horses have to offer, watch exciting riding demos, visit with the horses and learn how to get started in riding. 11am to 7pm at PNE Agrodome. Admission included with PNE ticket.
Art
Underground Art Auction Explore the underbelly of the Canadian art scene with another installment of MINBID鈥檚 Art Auctions, where custom cocktails and craft beer coupled with local live music provides the rare opportunity to bid on local and international underground art. 8-11pm at Stretch Studio. Admission is free, but registration is recommended at MiniBidAuctions.com
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Sunday, August 30
Music
Little Victor Memphis bluesman takes the stage in support of his latest release, Buzz, Busted & Broke with special guests Harpdog Brown & the Travelin鈥� Blues Show. 7pm at The Rio. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, Neptoon, Beat Merchant and RioTheatreTickets.ca听or $25 at the door.
Colbie Caillat & Christina Perri The Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter from Malibu shares the stage with the A Thousand Years pop chanteuse from Pennsylvania as part of the Summer Concert Series. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission included with PNE ticket.
Comedy
The Sunday ServiceTwo halves of fast-paced, absurd and hilarious improv, favouring discovery over structure, to carry the audience through a kaleidoscopic trip. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Admission is $9.
Cheap & Fun
Urban Pop-Up Market Pop by the pop-up and peruse a collection of Vancouver鈥檚 finest urban brands featuring everything from locally made ice cream and chocolates to jewellery, skin care products, kitchenware and men, women鈥檚 and baby clothing. 11am-5pm at Rainier Provisions. Admission is free.
Doggy Fun Day Volunteer Education & Assistance Team for Animals (VEATA) invites you to this family-friendly event for dogs and their people featuring the World Famous Bobbing for Wieners competition and a host of other activities to raise awareness for animal rescue groups across Metro Vancouver. 11:30am-3:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Park. Admission is free.
An Afternoon Family Cruise All aboard the MV Britannia for a family-friendly cruise where Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother and Spiderman are your ship mates. DJ Kubanito and DJ Casanova keep you dancing after a performance by Grupo America Kids and delicious eats provided by Patron Tacos & Cantina. Boarding at 2pm at Harbour Cruises. Sailing from 3-5pm. Tickets $12+ at SalsaCruises.com
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Monday, August 31
Music
The Get Up Kids Kansas City pop-inflected emo outfit return to town on their 20th anniversary tour. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $20.50 at Red Cat and Ticketmaster.ca
Jack Semple Juno Award winning blues guitar virtuoso from Regina with special guest Don Alder. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $19 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highilfe, Zulu and TicketFly.com
Janet Jackson Grammy Award winning music icon returns to 麻豆传媒映画on the Unbreakable World Tour. 8pm at Rogers Arena. Tickets $29+ at Ticketmaster.ca听and LiveNation.com
Comedy
The Laugh Gallery with Graham ClarkOne of Vancouver鈥檚 brightest comics hosts this weekly, wonderfully eclectic show where you get to laugh AND win a great prize! 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at EventBrite.ca
Queer ProvThe Bobbers have returned to the Davie Village and are performing hilarious queer improv comedy every week with a whole new format and a new cast! 8pm at 1181 (1181 Davie St.).
Events
Made With Love The most extravagant mixology competition in Canada is coming back to 麻豆传媒映画where 14 bartenders from across the city will compete to impress cocktail enthusiasts with exclusive and innovative creations. 6-10pm at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Tickets $65 at WanTickets.com
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Tuesday, Sept. 1
Music
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Australia garage-psych band, play tunes from their latest release, I鈥檓 In Your Mind Fuzz with special guests The Mild High Club and Sh-Shakes. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Eric Lu One of the finest pianists of the younger generation, Lu has performed classics in venues across the world; he presents a program of Chopin for the Young Talent Concert. 7:30pm at 麻豆传媒映画Academy of Music. Tickets听 $18.50 at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com
Comedy
Pop-Up Comedy Jam The Fictionals are back to present their award-winning improv comedy with special show themes and special guests, where everything on stage in made up based on audience suggestions, in this unique comedy experience. 8pm at Caf茅 Deux Soleils. Tickets $7 at the door, $5 with student ID.
Comedy At The BiltmoreDan Quinn hosts this all-pro weekly comedy show featuring a different headliner every week with 8 other comics taking the stage to work out all kinds of material. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Shakespeare鈥檚 Rebel Master swordsman John Lawley finds himself caught up in a deadly royal power play, where he can鈥檛 escape the fight of his life as he strives to be a good father, win back his true love and maintain his work for Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe Theatre. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until September 19.
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Wednesday, Sept. 2
Music
The Atomic Bitchwax Stoner rock band from Long Branch, New Jersey hit the stage with special guests Black Wizard, Black Pussy, Mos Generator & Against the Grain. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $15 at TicketFly.com
WAA World Music Showcase The Western Arts Alliance presents this showcase featuring the music of Alex Cuba, Harry Manx, the African Guitar Summit, Locarno and Vahagni. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at CapilanoU.ca
Comedy
WHY? Stand-Up: September After a two month hiatus, East Van鈥檚 favourite comedy show is back featuring headliner Ryan Lachance, with Ben Mills, Stegan MacNeil, Dylan Rhymer, Jenny Toews and James Kennedy hosted by local nice guys, Jacob Samuel and Brent Constantine. 8:45pm at Tangent Caf茅. Admission is free.
Theatre/Dance
The Comedy of Errors The hilarious Shakespeare classic that has everyone seeing double is the story of two sets of long-lost twins who meet up unexpectedly, creating hilarious confusion for their friends, loved ones and even themselves! 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until September 26.
Urban Foraging Plant Walk The Homesteader鈥檚 Emporium presents indigenous Metis herbalist, mother and story-teller Lori Snyder for a wild plant walk around an East Van neighbourhood to discover new perspectives on how we see and interact with plants in the city. 6:30pm at HE (649 East Hastings St.).听 Tickets $25 at HomeSteaders.ca
Art
Brian Howell: Burn ForestsThe 麻豆传媒映画artist presents this new series of large-scale photographs taken in the winter months of 2014-2015 from Howell鈥檚 travels through the Thompson Okanagan, depicting a selection of winter landscapes previously ravaged by forest fires in BC. 10am-6pm at Winsor Gallery (258 East 1st Avenue). Runs until September 5.
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Thursday, Sept. 3
Music
Boyz II Men The Grammy Award winning iconic R&B group return to town in celebration of their 20th anniversary, as part of the Summer Concert Series. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission is included with PNE ticket.
Eagles of Death Metal American rock band from Palm Desert, California play in support of their forthcoming album, Zipper Down. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and Ticketmaster.ca听and LiveNation.com
Living With Lions 麻豆传媒映画punk outfit returns to the East Van stage to play new material from their upcoming album with special guests Broadway Calls, Youth Decay and Grease Thieves. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
John Nolan American musician from Long Island, of Taking Back Sunday fame, returns to 麻豆传媒映画for a solo show. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $15 at Red Cat and LiveNation.com
Sean Conway Peterborough multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter performs with Gratia Leitch on trumpet and keyboards. 9pm at Railway Club. Tickets $5 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Paul Anthony鈥檚 Talent Time The launch of the eighth season of the hilarious talent-variety show features the return of Gary Oliver from Cinemazoo, a performance from the Cindy Yange Dance Academy and laughs from Chris James, all hosted by Ryan Beil of The Sunday Service, as well as the live house band and a chance to win $100. 8pm at The Rio. Tickets $10 at RioTheatreTickets.ca听or $12 at the door.
Comedy
Kevin Foxx The sought after public speaker and MC, hot on the smash success of his irreverent Toronto radio show, The Kevin Foxx Show brings his cleverly written humour to the stage with Erica Sigurdson and Steph Tolev. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
