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Thursday, Feb. 23
Arts
Practices of Everyday Life听In this rare theatrical cooking performance, chef Tony Chong prepares a sumptuous meal set to electrifying sound. 8pm at Western Front. Tickets $16 at
Mischief Managed听The Geekenders and Kitty Glitter present their sold-out burlesque show for a second time in this fun Harry Potter parody. 8pm at the Rio Theatre. Tickets $20 at
Music
Parsonsfield听The bluegrass-folk band return with songs from their latest album, Blooming Through the Black. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $23 at
Comedy
Stop Podcasting Yourself听The three-time Canadian Comedy Award-winning podcast invites Jon Dore for a night of hilarious absurdity. 9:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $22.50 at
Food
Jim Vesal on the Cooking Stage听The Virtuous Pie chef shares his approach to plant-based cheese and dairy making at the BC Home + Garden Show. 12pm at BC Place Stadium. Tickets from $10 at
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Friday, Feb. 24
Arts
Gray Conversations: A Living with Wood Design Forum听In this Wood Week BC event, Jaime Gillin introduces a discussion on the latest innovations in wood and design. 5:30pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $22.50 at
The Hot and Energetic Universe听Set to the music of Radiohead and Pink Floyd, this 360-degree astronomy show uses the latest technology to depict the universe. 7:20pm at the BCIT Planetarium. Free tickets at
Comedy
HYPE!听This improvised hip-hopera combines the best of rap and theatre in one comedic performance. 8pm at the Havana Theatre. Tickets $10 at
Social
The National听Peter Mansbridge leads a panel of national journalists exploring today鈥檚 controversial issues. 6pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Convention Centre. Free tickets at
Sweet: Feelings of February听Exclusive to high-school students, this night includes games, prizes, and entrance into QUANTUM: The Exhibition. 6pm at Science World. Free tickets at
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Saturday, Feb. 25
Arts
Greed/REsolve听This Full Circle performance explores the narratives of capitalism and subjugation in two new choreographed pieces. 7pm at Roundhouse Community Centre. Tickets from $18 at
Something in the Air听Hosted by Chad Clark, this SalonSessions event combines the art of Janna Watson and the music of Tegan Peemoeller into one curated experience. 7pm at Bau-Xi Gallery. Tickets $60 at
Victoria Fashion Week听In celebration of its debut this fall, this event showcases local designers and models in an exclusive runway show. 6pm at the Atrium. Tickets from $29 at
Music
The Black Dog String Quartet听Featuring special guests including Gina Loes of the Ruffled Feathers, this concert fuses folk, indie-rock, and other cross-cultural influences. 8pm at Gold Saucer Studio. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Aparna Nancherla听Host of the underground comedy show Whiplash in New York, this rising stand-up is both awkward and funny. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $22.50 at
Shakespeare After Dark听The Bard gets improvisational in this buzzed performance with one inebriated player and a quick-witted cast. 10pm at the Havana Theatre. Tickets $10 at
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Sunday, Feb. 26
Arts
Embrace听Meet Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement, at the 麻豆传媒映画premiere of her body-positive documentary. 12pm and 3pm at the BMO Theatre Centre. Tickets from $20 at
Radical Creativity听John Valentino, a professor of fine arts, examines the art of Burning Man in this engaging presentation. 8pm at TheEgg Arts Foundation. Free tickets at
VIFF Oscar Party听From the red carpet to the podium, watch the awards show on the big screen at this party hosted by Michael van den Bos. 4pm at the Vancity Theatre. Tickets $15 at
Music
Desert Daze Caravan Tour听Psychedelic group The Temples and four other bands perform. 7pm at the Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $25 at
Social
Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run听For all ages and abilities, this 5km course offers prizes, giveaways, and an afterparty. 9am at Grouse Mountain Resort. Tickets $35 at
My Big Fat Multicultural Wedding Show听The biggest names in the industry gather for a comprehensive bridal showcase that includes music, catering, flowers, and a fashion show. 11am at the Pan Pacific Vancouver. Tickets $25 at
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Monday, Feb. 27
Arts
Maya Angelou and Still I Rise听Part of the Doxa Documentary Film Festival, this screening explores the story behind the famous poem, and includes an opening performance by local poet Jillian Christmas. 7:30pm at Kay Meek Centre. Tickets $10 at
My Life as a Zucchini听This award-nominated animated film tells the moving story of a young boy orphaned after the death of his single mother. 4:45pm at the Vancity Theatre. Tickets $10 at
Music
Ghostface Killah听Original member of legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan performs in support of his 13th solo album, Supreme Clientele 2. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $36.50 at
RebeLstoke听Made up of Grammy and Juno winners and nominees, this local reggae band blends together ska, pop, dancehall and dub. 9:30pm at Guilt & Co. Pay-what-you-can at the door.
Social
Who Needs Canada?听The SFU Public Square Community Summit invites Laura Lynch, Roland Paris, and other influential figures for an open discussion on Canada鈥檚 role in the world. 7pm at 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets $31.75 at
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Tuesday, Feb. 28
Arts
The Outliner听From the mind of choreographer Jennifer Mascall comes a balance of movement and architecture in this contemporary performance. 8pm at the Annex. Tickets from $29 at
Anne of Green Gables听This classic coming-of-age tale set in Prince Edward Island arrives to the Westcoast stage. 7:30pm at the Kay Meek Centre. Tickets $13 at
Social
Emma Talks听Musician Kinnie Star and writer Andrea Warner speak at this evening dedicated to women who are identified as influential figures. 6pm at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Free tickets at
Laura Schneider听The executive director and curator of the Reach Gallery Museum shares her story in this installment of THRIVE TALKS. 7pm at Hot Art Wet City. Tickets $25 at
Food
Trading Post Brewmaster鈥檚 Dinner听CRAFT Beer Market and Trading Post Brewery band together to deliver a four-course meal paired with their local brews. 6pm at CRAFT Beer Market. Tickets $60 at
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Wednesday, Mar. 1
Arts
Wrestling Jerusalem听Written and performed by Aaron Davidman, this one-man show provides a gripping look into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 8pm at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre. Tickets from $29.47 at
In PENUMBRA听Kick off the 麻豆传媒映画International Dance Festival with this world-premiere performance by Kinesis Dance somatheatro. 8pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets $30 at
I Am Not Your Negro听In honour of Black History Month, this documentary, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, explores the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the legacy of its three leaders. 12:30pm at Vancity Theatre. Tickets $10 at
Music
Tennis听Inspired by their sailing adventures, Yours Conditionally is the latest album of pop melodies to be performed by this Denver indie duo. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $18 at
Comedy
Jim Jefferies听Known for his controversial humour, the Australian stand-up comedian returns on The Unusual Punishment Tour. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets from $39.50 at
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Thursday, Mar. 2
Arts
Okuni Experience authentic kabuki theatre in this production choreographed by Yayoi Hirano and performed by the Yayoi Theatre Movement Society. 8pm at Studio 1398. Tickets $30 at
Music
Reva Devito听With special guests Ni帽a Mendoza and Hayleau, the smooth R&B artist performs songs from her latest album, The Move. 9pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $10 at
Tom Cochrane听The 鈥淟ife is a Highway鈥� performer celebrates 25 years since the release of Mad Mad World. 8pm at the Abbotsford Centre. Tickets from $45 at
Social
City Conversations听In this series of Who Needs Canada?, the global impact of Metro 麻豆传媒映画is discussed at this open forum featuring MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones. 12:30pm at SFU Harbour Centre. Free, but space is limited.
The Anger of Nations听CBC鈥檚 Laura Lynch moderates this evening鈥檚 deliberation featuring Trump, Trudeau, Merkel and Farage in the age of voter rage. 7pm at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Tickets from $10 at
