Thursday, Dec. 1
Music
The Japanese House听British singer-songwriter Amber Bain performs in support of her EP听Swim Against the Tide, with special guests The Big Moon. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $14 at Red Cat and听TicketWeb.ca
The Revelers听Louisiana supergroup 鈥� with members of the Red Stick Ramblers and The Pine Leaf Boys 鈥� bring their unique style of Cajun, zydeco, swamp pop and Americana to the Rogue Folk stage. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $32 at Red Cat, Rufus鈥� Guitar Shop, Tapestry Music, Highlife and听App.Arts-People.com
Yuel Duel 2016听Choirs from across the Lower Mainland sing Christmas carols on the sidewalks of Gastown, with the best in show going head-to-head in a series of sing-offs on the main stage. Proceeds benefit May鈥檚 Place. 5:30pm on Water St.
The Balconies听Toronto-based alt-pop band bring their undeniable energy and artistic stage presence to the stage in support of听Rhonda, with special guests The Living and The Benton Roark Band. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu and TicketFly.com
Comedy
Beth Stelling听LA-based stand-up comedian, writer and actress (whom Time Out magazine called a Comic to Watch this year), with opening sets from Gavin Matts and Kevin Banner. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at听TheComedyMix.com
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Friday, Dec. 2
Music
The Modelos 10th Annual Food Bank Fundraiser This annual holiday fundraiser features live music from The Modelos, Daniel Wesley, Rodney DeCroo, Buckman Coe, Slip Ons, Ana Bon-Bon & Taylor Little, and more. 8pm at Fairview Pub. Cover $10 plus a non-perishable food item.
Pere Ubu Avant-garde rock group from Cleveland perform songs from two recent box sets, with special guests Obnox. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, Highlife and
Holiday Hooray The 麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra and Let Your Music Shine!鈥檚 Lisa and Linda present seasonal songs for a family-friendly morning of Christmas cheer. 10am & 11:30am at 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
Comedy
Barely Legal: An Underground Comedy Show Sophie Buddle and Gavin Matts host a 鈥渟ecret鈥� stand-up show featuring the best comedians in town, with special-guest drop-ins from across North America. 8:30pm at a secret location; check Facebook.com/BarelyLegalShow for details.
Theatre/Dance
Jacob Marley鈥檚 Christmas Carol A journey of laughter and terror, redemption and renewal, in which Scrooge鈥檚 heart is opened (but not before Marley鈥檚) in this moving story taken from the holiday classic. 7:30pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 18.
Cheap & Fun
2016 麻豆传媒映画Christmas Tree Lighting Join this family-friendly event and look on as four magnificent holiday trees come alive, featuring live entertainment, free cookies, hot chocolate, local food trucks, and fun activities for kids. 5-7pm at Robson Square. Admission is free.
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Saturday, Dec. 3
Music
Aurora Pop singer-songwriter from Norway appears in support of her debut release, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend, with special guests Foreign Air. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Crystal Garden Four-piece rock band tour behind the release of Let the Rocks Cry Out, with special guest Boyd Tinsley. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Neptoon and
The Slackers Brooklyn鈥檚 kings of ska celebrate 25 years, with guests The Sentiments, The Valuables and Space Chimp. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $22 at TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
Joe Mande Live! LA-based writer and comedian, with credits on Parks and Recreation and star of the comedy album Bitchface, performs a stand-up set with opener Sophie Buddle. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $18 at
Greg Proops San Francisco stand-up, with appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, performs in support of his new comedy album, In the Ball Park, for a three-night run. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $24 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Caged Beasts Inspired by true events, four miners trapped in a mine in 1986 Taiwan face a battle between humanity and rationality, morality and law, while they wait to be rescued. 3:30pm & 7:30pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at [email protected] or 604-831-1633.
The Day Before Christmas Alex is a perfectionist who holds fast to her Christmas traditions. But in the midst of juggling family, work, and a movie star, she loses control of her holiday plans. 8pm at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 24.
Mary Poppins Watch Mary fly over the rooftops of London and feel like a kid again in this family musical featuring all the unforgettable songs from the popular film. 2pm & 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until Jan. 1.
Events
Toque Western Front鈥檚 annual craft-fair fundraiser is back with a showcase of local and 麻豆传媒映画Island-based artists and designers, with wares including textiles, ceramics, jewelry, books, bags and candles. 11am-5pm at Western Front (303 East 8th). Admission by donation. Runs until Dec. 4.
麻豆传媒映画Christmas Market听The treasured holiday tradition is back, but brighter and merrier in a new seaside location, with classic German food and culture, live entertainment, and a special kids鈥� area with Vancouver鈥檚 only Christmas Carousel. 11am-9pm at Jack Poole Plaza. Tickets at听. Runs until Dec. 31
Sunday, Dec. 4
Music
A Benefit for Black Mountain An evening of performances from Hello Blue Roses, Slow Learners, Bold Marauder and more, with proceeds benefitting the band whose gear was stolen while on tour in Europe. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets at the door.
Christmas with the Bach Choir Herald the festive season with this beloved annual showcase in which more than 400 singers raise their voices in cherished carols. 2pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at
Music of the Masters A matin茅e performance of works by Rossini, Haydn, Beethoven and Verdi, featuring Emilie Grimes on viola and Yi Zhou on violin. 2pm on Pyatt Hall. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
Comedy
The Sunday Service听The award-winning听improv听comedy troupe bring 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. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Troilus and Cressida听An obscure Shakespeare work comes to live on the Studio 58 stage, telling the story of a Trojan prince who falls for the daughter of a Trojan priest who has defected to the Greek side. 3pm at Studio 58 (Langara College). Tickets at听TicketForce.com. Final performance.
Monday, Dec. 5
Music
The Head and the Heart Seattle indie-folk-rockers play tunes from their third studio album, Signs of Light, with special guests Smokey Brights. Tickets $32.50+ at LiveNation.com
James Daderfer鈥檚 Hummingbird Brigade Composer/clarinettist delivers his contemporary take on the New Orleans Brass Band tradition, mixing soul, funk and jazz with 15 of Canada鈥檚 finest jazz musicians. 8pm at Frankie鈥檚 (765 Beatty). Tickets $15 at YelPreservations.com
Theatre/Dance
Avenue Q: The Musical This acclaimed comedy-musical tells the story of a bright-eyed college graduate looking for love, a job and a purpose in life, in the only New York neighbourhood he can afford, where puppets rub shoulders with humans. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 31.
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Tuesday, Dec. 6
Music
Wild Child Indie-pop outfit from Austin, Texas, play tunes from Fools, with special guest Walker Lukens. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $18 at
Porter Robinson & Madeon DJ, record producer and musician from North Carolina co-headlines with the French DJ, record producer and songwriter. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45.50 at . All-ages show.
Baby It鈥檚 Cold Outside Vocalist Karin Plato joins clarinettist James Danderfer and guitarist Darren Radtke to present an intimate concert of jazz with a holiday theme. 8pm at Cottge Bistro. Tickets $12 at JoyOfJazzConcerts.com
Theatre/Dance
Creeps听An evening of savage wit and uncompromising truth-telling in this award-winning comedy centred around four disabled men at work in a sheltered workshop who rebel against the way they鈥檝e been treated. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at听TheCultch.com. Runs until Dec. 10.
A Christmas Carol in Gay Apparel Eight actors tackle 30 roles in this parody of Dickens鈥檚 classic tale, in which Eleanor S. Crooge who must come out of the closet before it鈥檚 too late. Dec 6-11 at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 11.
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Wednesday, Dec. 7
Music
Lee Fields & the Expressions American soul legend tours behind his latest release, Special Night, with special guests The Ballantynes. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beat Street and
Porter Robinson & Madeon DJ, record producer and musician from North Carolina co-headlines with the French DJ, record producer and songwriter. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45.50 at . All-ages show.
Michael Kiwanuka British soul musician performs in support of his new album, Love & Hate, with special guest Cloves. (Note: relocated from previous venue, The Imperial). 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at LiveNation.com
Against the Current Pop-rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York, tour in support of In Our Bones, with special guests Cruisr and Beach Weather. 6:30pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $18 at LiveNation.com
Theatre/Dance
Albatross A creative dance collaboration between Company 605 and Brussels-based choreographer German Jauregui. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 10.
Hansel & Gretel听The classic tale of two children lost in the woods and pursued by a witch. Set against Engelbert Humperdinck鈥檚 dramatic score, with astonishing puppets and playful surprises. 12:30pm at 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets at听VancouverOpera.ca. Runs until Dec. 11.
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Thursday, Dec. 8
Music
The Prettys 麻豆传媒映画garage-rockers celebrate the release of their LP, Soiree, with special guests Girlfriends & Boyfriends, Malcolm Biddle and Highland Eyeway. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $8 at
Protest the Hero Canadian progressive-metal band from Whitby, Ontario, tour behind their latest release, Volition, with special guests Wilhelm Scream and Auras & Cyclamen. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $25 at Red Cat and . All-ages show.
A Traditional Christmas William Rowson conducts Christopher Gaze with the UBC Opera Ensemble, EnChor and the VSO in a traditional holiday concert. 7:30pm at St. Andrew鈥檚-Wesley United Church. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
The Orange Kyte Experimental psych-rockers from 麻豆传媒映画present a live music extravaganza with Drew and Bryan of Dead Ghosts on the decks. 8pm at The Lido. No cover.
Laura Crema 麻豆传媒映画jazz and blues vocalist performs with the Sharon Minemoto Group. 8pm at Frankie鈥檚 (765 Beatty). Tickets $15 at YelPreservations.com
Theatre/Dance
Nutcracker Canada鈥檚 Royal Winnipeg Ballet captures the imagination with this charming Canadian retelling of the beloved holiday classic. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 11.
Holy Mo! A Christmas Show! A reverently irreverent reimagining of the Nativity story, told with gusto and a questionable commitment to accuracy. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 31.
