Thursday, Feb. 11
Music
Space Elevator听An evening of experimental jazz from the 19-piece band marking their debut performance under the direction of composer Mike Allen, brining jazz out of the traditional club and into the heart of Mount Pleasant. 7:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $12 at听
Adventure Club听Canadian electronic dance music duo from Montreal comprised of Christian Srigley and Leighton James play the first of two evenings with special guest Vanic. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $47.50+ at听
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Cameron Esposito听LA comic, actor and writer who Jay Leno famously called 鈥渢he future of comedy鈥� makes good on promise to get to 麻豆传媒映画with opening sets from Rhea Butcher and Dino Archie. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $20 at听
Theatre/Dance
Dances for a Small Stage 33 鈥� Valentine鈥檚 Edition听Abandoning the Hallmark holiday鈥檚 traditional sentiments of gushy romance, audiences can expect performances embracing the more underrated faces of love 鈥� the passionate, twisted underbelly of betrayal, jealousy, and obsession. 8pm at ANZA Club. Tickets at听EventBrite.ca听or at the door. Runs until Feb. 14.
Company听Robert, a confirmed bachelor, navigates the pros and cons of marriage from encounters with his very different, and often hilarious friends in this groundbreaking modern musical - an intelligent look at relationships, vulnerability, and being alive. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at听. Runs until Feb. 14.
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Friday, Feb. 12
Music
Dawn Pemberton and C茅cile Doo-Kingu茅听A double bill of blues from Vancouver鈥檚 vibrant, genuine, soulful singer and the Afro-roots and soul singer-songwriter from Montreal. 8:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $24 at TicketZone.com
Polyrhythmics听Seattle funk band on tour in support of their latest release, Octagon, with special guests Santa Lucia LFR. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Highilfe, Zulu, Neptoon and TicketFly.com
The Source of Song听Jon Washburn and Kevin Zakresky conduct the 麻豆传媒映画Chamber Choir in an a capella program tracing the choral repertoire back to the Georgian chant on which it is based. 8pm at Ryerson United Church. Tickets $27.50+ at VancouverChamberChoir.com
Comedy
Sean Lecomber听Stand-up comic from Edmonton with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and CBC鈥檚 The Debaters headlines with opening sets from Katie Westman and Greg Kettner. 8pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Boom听Canada鈥檚 own Rick Miller presents 鈥�25 years in 100 minutes鈥� in this innovative mixed-media work weaving characters and events using a selection of archival videos and photography documentary-style, giving spot-on impersonations of the most notable figures over two decades of history. 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Feb. 13.
Little One听Told from the now adult voices of its two main characters, this story weaves tales of childhood horror and teenage humiliation into a twisted, wryly funny, and ultimately haunting narrative. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until Feb. 13.
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Saturday, Feb. 13
Music
Booker T. Jones听American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer highly regarded in the ska-rocksteady-reggae scene having backed Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett, appears with Jesse Roper and Mud Funk featuring Tonye Aganaba. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45+ at Red Cat, Highlife, Beat Street and TicketFly.com. All ages show.听
Lunar New Year A concert to celebrate the year of the monkey, featuring pianist Avan Yu, violinst Lucy Wang, and the VSO performing works by Zheng Lu, Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, and Rachmaninoff. 7:30pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $28+ at VancouverSymphony.ca
Ehm Sky Patrol听Honky-tonk, blues and funk band from 麻豆传媒映画celebrate the release of their album with special guests, the Great Speckled Fritillary and Anni M Fables. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TicketFly.com
Burnin鈥� Desire听A Valentine party extravaganza featuring International Blindfold, the punked-out 鈥�80s glam rockers with a 鈥�90s grunge vibe, 麻豆传媒映画surf-rock quartet the Surfrajets, Talk Nerdy To Me and the Food. 8pm at Railway Club. Tickets $10 at the door.
Kiss of the King听Metal-punk rockers from 麻豆传媒映画appear with special guests Goodbye Terra Firma, Air Combat, the Fall Of Day and Opposite Shore. 8:30pm at Media Club. Tickets $10 at TicketWeb.ca or $12 at the door.听
The Dreadnoughts Vancouver鈥檚 favourite polka punk band reunites for the evening with special guests the Skimmity Hitchers, A Total Disappointment, the Generators, Uptown Riot and Obscene Being. 7:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, Highlife and TicketFly.com
Coig East coast ensemble from Cape Breton play the Rogue Folk Club. 8pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $24 at Red Cat, Highlife, Prussin Music, Rufus鈥� Guitars and RogueFolk.bc.ca
Branford Marsalis Grammy Award-winning saxophonist delivers an evening of groundbreaking original works and timeless jazz standards with his critically lauded quartet. 8pm at Chan Centre. Tickets $60+ at ChanCentre.com
Theatre/Dance
Burlesque Duos It takes two to tango, and the highly-anticipated, ultimate spectacle of partnership and astounding creativity returns for an East Van Valentine鈥檚 tradition featuring April O鈥橮eel, Vixen Von Flex, Diva Fandango, Ariel Helvetica, Nicky Ninedoors, Miss Kiss, Camaro Luvroc and Clare Voyeur. 8pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $25 at RioTheatreTickets.ca
Four PlayThe 11th season of this popular festival of one-act plays returns with new work from excited writers running in repertory; original pieces from the students of Studio 58 under the tutelage of award-winning playwright Aaron Bushkowsky. 3pm & 8pm at Studio 58, Langara College. Tickets at TicketsTonight.ca. Runs until Feb. 14.
Cheap & Fun
Food Truck February Come tingle the tastebuds at the Nat Bailey Farmers鈥� Market with double the number of fabulous food truck flavours at one of the best winter markets in the city. 10am-2pm at Nat Bailey Stadium (4601 Ontario).
Sunday, Feb. 14
Music
Liebeslieder: Songs of Love 麻豆传媒映画Cantata Singers perform several classical works in a cabaret-style setting, featuring Johannes Brahm鈥檚 Liebeslieder Waltzer and music by John Greer and John Corigliano. 3pm at Orpheum Annex. Tickets $20+ at VancouverCantataSingers.com
Take Two A Valentine鈥檚 Day dinner and jazz show featuring premiere Canadian jazz vocalists Karin Plato and Laura Crema with special guests Jodi Proznick, Miles Black and Bill Coon. 8pm at Frankie鈥檚 Jazz Club. Tickets $60 at CoastalJazz.ca
Heart Strings Celebrate the most romantic day of the year in an intimate setting with the Cordei Duo, harpist Albertina Chan and violinist Janna Sailor performing works from the Romantic era with modern classics. 3pm at Roedde House Museum. Tickets $12+ at BrownPaperTickets.com
Comedy
The Sunday ServiceThe award-winning improv 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.
Theatre/Dance
Kitty Nights: My Purple ValentineThis Valentine鈥檚 Day, Burgundy and The Purrrfessor write you a big purple love letter with a live rock burlesque tribute to the amazing and sexy sounds of Prince, featuring Iva Handful, Frankie Faux, Audrey Hipturn, Voracious V, Rebel Valentine and Jenny Magenta. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com or $15 at the door.听
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Monday, Feb. 15
Music
Logic Maryland rapper appears in support of his sophomore album The Incredible True Story with special guest Dizzy Wright. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $30 at LiveNation.com
Comedy
Mermaid Club Comedy 麻豆传媒映画comedians Stefan MacNeil, Brad Dorion and Dylan Williamson host an evening of improv comedy. 8pm at Railway Club. Tickets $5 at the door. 听
Queer Prov听Back for another year of hilarious antics, Vancouver鈥檚 unique Queer Improv Comedy troupe hits the stage featuring Pearce Visser, Amy Lucille, Jamie Chrest, Shane Edwards, Aamir Khan, and Josh Rimer. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).
The Laugh Gallery听Graham Clark wants you to come and laugh at his jokes as he hosts this wonderfully eclectic show featuring some of the best and brightest comics in the city. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at听
Sick Boss Mondays听Improvisational and experimental jazz accompanied by psychedelic visuals and vintage d茅cor transport you to another space and time, but with delicious craft beer. 8pm at The Lido. No cover.
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Tuesday, Feb. 16
Theatre/Dance
Bloom A provocative cinq-a-sept, with six artists in residence premiering five-minute sketches of dance, paired with a wine and featuring stand-up storyteller Jennifer Griffin. 5pm at St. Paul鈥檚 Anglican Church. Tickets $10 at the door.
Big Mouth Valentijn Dhaenens weaves together seminal speeches from everyone from the Grand Inquisitor and Socrates to Mohammed Ali and Osama Bin Laden, paying tribute to 2,500 years of oration. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Feb. 21.
Winners and Losers Theatre artists and long time friends Marcus Youssef and James Long open a conversation embracing the ruthless logic of capitalism, and test its impact on our personal relationships and intimate experiences of self. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Feb. 27.
Pride & PrejudiceRelive the charm and wit of one of literature鈥檚 most beloved romantic comedies in this elegant and lavish production, as a series of tumultuous events threatens the Bennet sisters鈥� position in society and their prospects of marriage. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Feb. 28.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Music
Nandan麻豆传媒映画artist celebrates the release of their first EP, Better Late Than Never, with special guest Lucas Cole. 9pm at Railway Club. Tickets $5 at the door.
Ches Smith New York City jazz drummer appears in support of his debut release The Bell with special guest pianist Craig Taborn, and violist Mat Maneri. 8pm at Western Front. Tickets $28 at CoastalJazz.TicketFly.com
Comedy
R/Improv & Ask Me Anything The Fictionals present an evening of improvisational comedy inspired by the weird world of Reddit with questions only the audience and the internet can answer. 8pm at Caf茅 Deux Soleils. Tickets $7 at the door.听
Theatre/Dance
Bright Blue Future One pivotal night in the lives of four 20-somethings and the decision they make that will affect their futures forever, speaks to the unique struggles of young millennials growing up in the YOLO generation. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.PacificTheatre.org. Runs until March 5.
Postsecret: The ShowProjected images, videos, three actors and a guitarist guide the audience through an immersive, poignant journey through the humour and humanity of the personal stories we keep to ourselves, and on rare occasions, share with others. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until March 5.
Events
BC Home and Garden Show Check out the latest in Canadian home, horticulture, and landscaping specialists with seminars, demonstrations, and live culinary entertainment with special guests HGTV鈥檚 Bryan Baeumler and Carson Arthur, as well as design and lifestyle gurus Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault and Amanda Forrest. 4-9pm at 麻豆传媒映画Convention Centre. Tickets at BCHomeAndGardenShow.comRuns until Feb. 21.
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Thursday, Feb. 18
Music
The Sheepdogs Southern rock, blues, and boogie from the Saskatoon rockers playing the first of two evenings in support of their fifth studio album, Future Nostalgia. 9:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $32.50+ at Ticketmaster.ca and LiveNation.com
Matt Andersen & The Bona Fide Canadian blues guitarist, singer-songwriter out of New Brunswick appears in support of his latest release, Weightless. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $42.50 at TicketFly.com. All ages show. 听
Mystery SkullsMastermind electronic artist, producer and singer from Dallas, Texas plays a rescheduled show with special guest Boissinova. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat and TicketWeb.com
Dralms Latest project from 麻豆传媒映画singer-songwriter Christopher Smith, a more experimental and collaborative sound, with special guest Mu. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
Leah Barley & the Converse Cowboys Bluesy-folk tales of love and loss from the 麻豆传媒映画songstress with special guest Anni M Fables. 8pm at Skinny Fat Jack鈥檚. Tickets $6 at the door only.
New Swears Ottawa鈥檚 number one party band hits the West Coast with special guests Skinny Kids, Low Levels and Dried Out. 8pm at 333 Clark. Tickets $13 at TicketFly.com
Comedy
Tim Meadows听One of the longest running cast members of SNL, versatile comedian, actor and stand-up comic headlines the first of five shows over the course of the weekend, as part of Just For Laughs Northwest. 8pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $25 at TicketFly.com
