Thursday, Dec. 10
Music
Frazey Ford Singer-songwriter returns home to 麻豆传媒映画in support of her latest release, Indian Ocean. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $23 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, and TicketWeb.ca. All ages show.
LA Witch Reverb-soaked punked-out rock from the LA trio with special guests FEELS and Eric Campbell & The Dirt. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, and TicketWeb.ca
Wolvhammer Black metal death rock from the midwest in support of their third full-length album, Clawing Into Black Sun, with special guests Firecult, Seer, and Nostrum. 7pm at Media Club. Tickets at the door.
The Lonesome Town Painters An evening of high energy traditional bluegrass from Vancouver鈥檚 best, with lonesome harmonies and melodic instrumentation paying homage to the genre鈥檚 pioneers. 9pm at Skinny Fat Jack鈥檚. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Matt Wilson鈥檚 Christmas Tree-O Legendary jazz drummer Wilson, embarks on a joyful, adventurous romp through holiday music on the 16 Days of Christmas North American tour. 8pm at The Western Front. Tickets $28 at Front.bc.ca
Theatre/Dance
A Christmas Story The classic holiday favourite gets a musical spin on the tale familiar to anyone who has ever been a kid. For nine-year-old Ralphie, only an Official Red Ryder BB gun will do under the tree, and this Canadian premiere is a holiday gift for the whole family. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Dec. 27.
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Friday, Dec. 11
Music
A Traditional Christmas Conductor Rosemary Thomson leads the VSO, the UBC Opera Ensemble, and EnChor in an evening of traditional holiday music hosted by Christopher Gaze. 4pm & 7:30pm at St Andrew鈥檚-Wesley United Church. Tickets $35+ at VancouverSymphony.ca
Music for the Winter Solstice Music on Main celebrates the winter season with a concert inspired by the solstice featuring performances from Caroline Shaw, Steve Maddock, Rachel Iwaasa, and COULOIR. 8pm at Heritage Hall. Tickets $49 at MusicOnMain.ca
Dana Sipos, T. Nile, Familiar Wild A triple bill of strong voices and stories from three independent Canadian artists presented by Rogue Folk Club. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Prussin Music, Highlife and RogueFolk.bc.ca
Eugene Ripper Canadian punk-folk rock guitarist returns to 麻豆传媒映画in support of his latest recordings Fast Folk Underground 4.0 and Hangman. 8pm at Skinny Fat Jack鈥檚. Admission by donation.
The English Beat 2 Tone ska revivalists from Birmingham, England hit the road in support of their first studio album in over 30 years, Here We Go Love, with special guests The Interrupters. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $23 at Red Cat, Zulu, and BPLive.ElectroStub.com
Dragonette Toronto electro-rockers take the stage in support of their single 鈥淟et the Night Fall鈥� with special guests Young Empire. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $25+ at Red Cat and LiveNation.com
Carousel 鈥�70s style rock from 麻豆传媒映画with special guests Wiser Fool, the Highway Kind, and Doctor Claw. 9:30pm at The Astoria. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Hunny Southern California six-piece draw their sound from a blend of 鈥�80s post-punk and pop. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, and TicketFly.com
Clancy鈥檚 Angels The power choir of singers and musicians re-ignite rock and pop anthems in the gospel spirit one last time for their Farewell Concert, closing a decade long run of one of the best holiday must-sees in Vancouver. 8pm at WISE Hall. Online tickets SOLD OUT. Check Highlife Records for hard copy availability.
Celebrate! A Good Noise Christmas Good Noise Gospel Choir returns with their annual Christmas performance accompanied this year by soulful, acclaimed guitarist David Sinclair. 8pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets $25 at BrownPaperTickets.com
Sing City Opening the First Annual Winter Wonderland Festival, an ensemble of 80 voices brings you upbeat pop favourites, as well as traditional holiday songs accompanied by the jazz/funk choir, Fat Chants. 7:30pm at PNE Forum. Tickets at VancouverWinterWonderland.com
Theatre/Dance
A Very Merry Fringemas Join some of Vancouver鈥檚 favourite Fringe artists to celebrate the holidays in style with a look into never-before-seen holiday-themed sketches, songs, and magic hosted by Fringe legend Jayson MacDonald. 8pm at Studio 1398. Tickets at TheatreWire.com
The Daisy Theatre Returning after two sold-out runs, this production is different, daring, and ridiculous as puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett and his resident company of 40 marionettes ensure no two shows are ever the same. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Dec. 20.
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Saturday, Dec. 12
Music
Tacocat and Sallie Ford Surf pop quartet from Seattle co-headlines with the singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon in support of her first solo release Slap Back. 8:30pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu, and TicketWeb.ca
Kiasmos Icelandic minimal, experimental, electronic music duo play tunes from their self-titled debut release with special guest Florestano. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beat Street, and TicketWeb.ca
Graveyard Swedish rock kings play 麻豆传媒映画for the first time ever in support of their latest release Innocence & Decadence, with special guest Earthless. 7pm at Venue. SOLD OUT.
Vivaldi Chamber Choir: Angels and Shepherds The 30-voice vocal ensemble explores the stories of Mary and her messengers with early Baroque composers through the Romantic Russian Choral tradition. 8pm at St. Mark鈥檚 Anglican Church (1805 Larch St). Tickets $18+ at BrownPaperTickets.com听or at the door.
Comedy
Cedric Newman Jamaican born, Montreal bred actor and comedian loaded with quick wit and easy charm keeps the laughs coming with his curiosity and 鈥渙ff the top of his head鈥� type jokes with an opening set from Alex Sparling. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Dan Quinn A natural storyteller who has turned tales from his life into an international headlining act brings his honest but edgy, relatable comedy to a hometown stage with opening sets from Julie Kim and Kwasi Thomas.8pm & 10:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Nightmare Before The Nutcracker This gothic re-imagination is a sexy, unique twist on the beloved fable in an adults-only production weaving theatre, circus, burlesque, and live music with the infamous Nutcracker and Burton film characters. 8pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets at RioTheatreTickets.ca
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Sunday, Dec. 13
Music
Tales of Christmas Past 麻豆传媒映画Viols fill the Roedde House鈥檚 parlour with the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras with musicians Pat Unruh, Anne Duranceau, Colin Miles, and Catherine Laub. 3pm at Roedde House Museum. Tickets $12+ at BrownPaperTickets.com
Have Yourself A Jazzy Little Afternoon Inspired by the vocalists of the 鈥�30s, 鈥�40s, and 鈥�50s, Angela Verbrugge channels greats like Peggy Lee, and Nat King Cole for an afternoon of live jazz with her band. 3-5pm at Kino Caf茅. Admission by suggested donation of $8.
White Christmas The 麻豆传媒映画Pops Choir performs Christmas classics with a modern and jazzy twist with their renditions of traditional favourites. 3-5pm at Chan Centre. Tickets $15+ at Chan Centre.com
The Garden Southern California punk duo of twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears, on tour in support of their latest release, Haha, with special guest, the Prettys. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, and TicketWeb.ca
Theatre/Dance
Once Upon A Christmas Come join your favourite characters as four princesses, an iceman, and a superhero wait for the arrival of old Saint Nick, as they reminisce on holiday stories, and songs, recreating some old magic in a new way. 6:30pm at Studio 1398. Tickets at OnceUponAChristmas.BrownPaperTickets.com. Final performance.
Events
Family Hanukkah Party Celebrate Hanukkah with gelt and latke treats, make a dreidel and spin it, light the menorah, sing songs, and listen to the story of the Jewish holiday. 10:30am at Trout Lake Community Centre. Tickets $4 at ChabadEastVan.com
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Monday, Dec. 14
Music
Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz The pop-tart and her backing band, otherwise known as the Flaming Lips swing through on their sold out club tour with special guest Dan Deacon. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $69+ at Ticketmaster.ca听and LiveNation.com
Comedy
The Laugh Gallery with Graham Clark听One 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
Cheap & Fun
Festival of LightsVanDusen Botanical Garden lights up the night with their annual holiday festival where thousands of twinkling lights decorate the gardens turning it into a magical winter wonderland, fun for the whole family with holiday treats and photos with Santa. 4:30pm at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Tickets at VanDusenGarden.org. Runs until Dec. 31.
Art
elements A bold, unique digital art exhibition from Brazilian artist Kito Tosetti, housed in a glass floating gallery containing four collections of abstract images, each representing a new window to alternate realities. 10am-7pm at Nudleman Collection Floating Gallery at Sea Village on Granville Island. Runs until Dec. 20.
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Tuesday, Dec. 15
Music
Brass & Organ Concert Celebrate Christmas with the VSO Brass Quintet and organist Terence Fullerton. 7:30pm at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church. Tickets $15+ at StJohnsVancouver.org
One Bad Son 麻豆传媒映画rockers with roots in Saskatchewan play in support of Black Buffalo with special guests, the Lazys and Franklin鈥檚 Dealers. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu, and BPLive.Electrostub.com
Dan Deacon American electronic musician from Baltimore brings his electric live show back to town in support of his latest offering, Glass Riffer. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
R/Improv Award-winning comedy troupe, the Fictionals, presents an evening of improv comedy inspired by the stories of Reddit, the online bulletin board system. 8pm at Caf茅 Deux Soleils. Tickets $7 at TheFictionals.com听or at the door.
Special Christmas Benefit An evening of humour, music and heartwarming stories in support of Chrysalis Society hosted by Jo Dworschak, featuring performances from Beverley Elliot, John Cullen, Lisa Person, Katrina Bennett, Bryant Ross, and Devon More. 7:30pm at Cottage Bistro. Tickets $5 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen A special holiday run of the smash hit musical - a powerful and inspirational production of the songs of the Canadian icon from six performers playing seventeen different instruments. 7pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until Jan. 9.
Events
MythBusters: Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED The stars of Discovery鈥檚 truth-seeking television series perform onstage experiments with audience participation, videos, and behind-the-scenes stories from their hit show. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $49.50+ at Ticketmaster.ca
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Wednesday, Dec. 16
Music
Music in the Morning Columbian virtuoso Edmar Castaneda delivers stunning melodies on the harp alongside Cuban jazz percussionist Dafnis Prieto as they collaborate in this exclusive engagement. 10:30am at 麻豆传媒映画Academy of Music. Tickets $16+ at MusicInTheMorning.org
Pyjama Party East Van Choir Collective, along with The Kingsgate Chorus, Mount Pleasant Regional Institute of Sound, East Side Choir and DJ Pancakes team up for this concert benefitting 麻豆传媒映画Women鈥檚 Health Collective. 7:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $15 at RickshawTheatre.com听and TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
Love Musically Off Key Improv presents this heart-warming, musical tribute to the holiday movie Love Actually, exploring the equally romantic, comedic, and musical moments of love, inspired by stories of the audience. 8pm at Studio 1398 on Granville Island. Tickets $18 at LoveMusically.BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until Dec. 20.
Peter And The Starcatcher The story of the celebrated character traces his journey from lonely orphan to beloved boy hero, on an adventure taking him aboard the decks of the Neverland ship. 1:30pm & 7:30pm at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Dec. 27.
A Christmas Carol: On The Air A tale as old as time breathes new life as the beloved holiday story is transformed into a live 1940s radio show in this stage production from Peter Church. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at PacificTheatre.org听or at 604-731-5518. Runs until Jan. 2.
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Thursday, Dec. 17
Music
Pugs & Crows Juno Award-winning experimental jazz outfit celebrate the release of Everyone Knows Everyone, Part 2, featuring guest guitarist Tony Wilson with special guests Inhabitants, and Lee Hutzulak. 8pm at The Western Front. Tickets $15 at Front.bc.ca
The Naughty & Nice Show An evening of live music from Spectregates, Eric Campbell & The Dirt, and Pink Licorice hosted by the fierce and fabulous Tiffany Ann Co. 9:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $8 at TicketFly.com
Comedy
Kevin Banner A rising talent in Canadian comedy, having performed with Doug Stanhope, and Norm MacDonald, Banner has appeared at Northwest Comedy Fest, with self-professed 鈥渄ark鈥� sense of humour tackling tough topics with personable storytelling. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Goh Ballet鈥檚 The Nutcracker Experience Clara鈥檚 dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets in this traditional rendition of the classical masterpiece, performed to the live music of the 麻豆传媒映画Opera Orchestra. 7:30pm at The Centre in Vancouver. Tickets at GohNutcracker.com
Ebeneezer 鈥� A Christmas Ghost Story The holiday classic get a dark and twisted rewrite with an entertaining new musical score in a vividly re-imagined story celebrating the grim and macabre aspects of the original. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com. Runs until Jan. 2.
Art
Streetscapes By Carol McQuaid 麻豆传媒映画artist shows a series of recent cityscapes and townscapes in relief printmaking and watercolour, a series focussed on our built environment and how we inhabit it. Opening reception at 6pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Runs until Jan. 25.
