Thursday, Jan. 14
Music
The Corps 麻豆传媒映画punk-rock quartet perform in support of their recent single So Far Away with special guests Sidekick Lifestyle, and Tender Hearts. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at the door.
The Ivory Sleep Progressive pop-rock from accomplished guitarist Nigel Tung with special guests Clouds of Analog, One And The Same, and Jim McPherson. 9:30pm at Railway Club. Tickets at the door only.
Vanessa Carlton American pop singer-songwriter tours in support of her latest release Liberman, with special guest Skye Steele. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at LiveNation.com
Wooden Horsemen Folk and blues Americana band celebrate the release of their EP Sentient, with special guests Camaro 67, and Kutapira. 9pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com
Comedy
Iliza Shlesinger The youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC鈥檚 Last Comic Standing with two Netflix specials (War Paint, Freezing Hot), and the host of Excused with appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Chelsea Lately, with opening sets from Hunter Hill, and Ivan Decker. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
麻豆传媒映画Sketch Comedy Festival Back for its 3rd year, 麻豆传媒映画Sketchfest has harvested a (gluten free of course)听crop of some truly amazing sketch comedians,a one-stop-shop for all your comedy needs featuring performances from Morgan Brayton, Gossamer Obsessions, Vanessa Gonzalez, Peter n鈥� Chris, The Ryan and Amy Show and many more. Check out VancouverSketchFest.comfor various venues/showtimes/tickets. Runs until Jan. 16.
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Friday, Jan. 15
Music
Old Man Canyon 麻豆传媒映画alt-pop project fronted by Jett Pace, appears in support of his latest release Delirium. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $16 at Red Cat, and TicketWeb.ca
Scotty P and The Virgins 麻豆传媒映画trio celebrate the release of their latest album with special guests Dried Out, Sexy Decoy, Rambone & The Wet Reality, and Total Ed. 9pm at The Astoria. Tickets $5 at the door only.
The Crooked Sultry country from this folk-noir duo, with special guest Shiloh Lindsey. 8pm at Skinny Fat Jack鈥檚. Admission by donation.
Lydon, Bugge & H酶irup Three of Denmark鈥檚 finest take you on a merry ride through the varied traditions of Danish folk music and song. 8pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $24 at Highlife, Red Cat, Prussin Music, Rufus鈥� Guitars, and RogueFolk.bc.ca
Theatre/Dance
The Mirror Test This fictionalized account of writer/performer Kevin Kokoska鈥檚 own experience at a California weight loss camp is a one-person performance asking you to come and truly take a look at yourself. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Runs until Jan. 16.
Heathers: The Musical David C. Jones directs this musical based on the 1988 cult classic, the deliciously dark tale of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy teenage misfit who discovers she鈥檚 capable of more than she thinks. 7:30pm at York Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Jan. 17.
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Saturday, Jan. 16
Music
Mark Dresser Celebrated American bassist performs with some of Vancouver鈥檚 best music improvisers - JP Carter on trumpet, Peggy Lee on cello, Dyan van der Chyff on drums, Chris Gestrin on piano, Ron Samworth and Aram Bajakian on guitar and John Paton on the sax. 8pm at Western Front. Tickets $15 at Dresser.BrownPaperTickets.com
Punk Rock Riot Six bands bring six perspectives in this quarterly mash-up of punk rock featuring Legion of Goons, The Binz, Schatzis, The Psychonauts, The Salvos, and Paranoi. 9:30pm at Railway Club. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Ruffled Feathers 麻豆传媒映画chamber rockers play an early show with special guests Parlour Panther & Coldwater Road. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at EventBrite.ca听or $12 at the door.
IMUR Eclectic, inspired, and innovative electronic duo implement techniques weaving production and instrumentation with special guests So Loki, Raiel, and Tee Krispil. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TicketFly.com
David Bowie Memorial and Glam Party Celebrate rock鈥檚 greatest chameleon, fashion icon, provocateur and hero, David Bowie, who sadly passed on Sunday after an 18 month battle with cancer. DJ Chris Strebly spins Bowie tunes, with secret performances all night. 8pm at Xi Shi Lounge at the Shangri-La. Free entry.
Love: Bowie A very special encore edition dance party to celebrate the life of iconic musician David Bowie. DJs Christa Belle and Trevor Risk are playing Bowie music all night, with special guests, make-up booth, and live visuals. 10:30pm at Fox Cabaret, $8 at the door before 11pm, $12 afterwards.
Venom Inc. Metal band out of Newcastle play a re-scheduled show with special guests Necrophagia, Chapel, and Holocaust Lord. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $30 at Scrape, Red Cat, Zulu, and ElectroStub.com
Comedy
Ian Sirota A sharp tongue and a take-no-prisoners approach blended with observational humour has garnered this American comic two Gemini Awards, sharing the stage with Seinfeld, Robin Williams, and Dana Carvey amidst actor/writer credits for Comedy Inc., and Comedy Now. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Rapp Battlez Wezt Coazt Ryan Beil and Taz VanRassel (of The Sunday Service) host this no-holds-barred, high concept, spit fest as some of the city鈥檚 best comedians battle it out. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at EventBrite.ca
Theatre/Dance
Electro Swing Circus Sophie Buddle hosts this interactive live circus with stilt walkers, a snake charmer, juggling clowns, side show contortionists and more featuring performances from Mona Monae, Melody Mangler, Stanislav Galimkhanov, Quinn Beasely and music from Blackberry Wood. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Mintage (1714 Commercial Dr.), Woo Vintage (4393 Main St.) and TicketWeb.ca
Dirty Dancing The classic love story of Baby and Johnny comes to life onstage in an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and of course, dancing as they come together in the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca. Runs until Jan. 17.
The Motherf**ker With The Hat Fresh out of jail, and intent on staying clean, convict Jackie finds navigating the straight and narrow a formidable task in this gritty New York tale masterfully combining earnest storytelling and uninhibited humour, while taking on addiction, sex, and honour. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.com. Runs until Jan. 30.
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Sunday, Jan. 17
Music
J.P. Cormier Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Cape Breton takes the stage in support of his latest release The Chance. 8pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $24 at Highlife, Red Cat, Prussin Music, Rufus鈥� Guitars, and RogueFolk.bc.ca
Sonny Landreth American blues musician, Clyde Vernon 鈥淪onny鈥� Landreth, all the way from southwest Louisiana brings his famous slide guitar sounds with special guest Wailin鈥� Al Walker. 7pm at The Imperial. Tickets $30 at Highlife, Zulu, Red Cat, Beat Merchant, Neptoon, and TicketWeb.ca
Match Box Blues Band Treat yourself to an evening of blues with some of the city鈥檚 best, featuring Jhan Dudley, John Burton, Bruce Mortimer, Martin Eade, with special guests Bob Voytcheff and David Friedman. 8pm at Cottage Bistro. Admission by donation.
Comedy
The Sunday Service The 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 8th Anniversary Bash Titill-8, Stimul-8, Fascin-8, Celebr-8! April O鈥橮eel, Burgundy Brixx, Ginger Avenue, The Viva 麻豆传媒映画Showgirls, and The Purrrfessor bring you a wild night of feline fun with a live game show, and cat costume contest! 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at the door.
Events
Dine Out 麻豆传媒映画The city offers up its best in dining for a 17-day festival of culinary events and experiences, from brunch crawls to a cocktail masterclass with hundreds of restaurants participating in special dinners, with pairings and set menus at incredible value. Visit DineOutVancouver.com听for details.
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Monday, Jan. 18
Music
Tchaikovsky and The Mermaid One of the most important and in-demand violinists in the world today Augustin Hadelich, makes his much-anticipated return to the VSO for a lavish rendition of this rarely-performed orchestral masterpiece. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
Comedy
Phantom Signal Tales too terrifying to take seriously are at the heart of this live comedy-horror radio show featuring the talents of Jayson McDonald, Andrew Bailey, and Tara Travis. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at the door.
Queer Prov 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 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 EventBrite.ca
Theatre/Dance
Boom 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. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Feb. 13.
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Tuesday, Jan. 19
Music
Khari Wendell McClelland A suite of songs from the revolutionary past as interpreted by the freedom singer backed by a full band and choir featuring Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders, Tonye Aganaba, Dawn Pemberton, Juhli Conlinn, and Kristie McCraken. 7:30pm at CBC Studios. Tickets at CBC.ca
The Devil Makes Three Bluegrass, country, folk, and blues from the Americana trio out of Santa Cruz, CA in the first of two performances with special guests Miss Lonely Hearts. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $23.50 at Ticketmaster.ca听and LiveNation.com
Theatre/Dance
The Rivals听Blackbird Theatre celebrates a decade on the stage with this wickedly witty, joyfully irreverent production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan鈥檚 comic masterpiece, a tale of mistaken identity and overwrought romance. 2pm at VancouverEast Cultural Centre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Jan. 23.
Events
PuSh Festival The international performing arts festival, one of Vancouver鈥檚 signature events, returns to expand the horizons of artists and audiences with work that is visionary, genre-bending, multi-disciplined, startling and original. Visit PuShFestival.ca听for details/tickets/schedule.
Cheap & Fun
Drop In Rock Choir: East Van Swing by for a casual evening of fun with fellow singers (no musical experience required!), covering contemporary songs in a very non-traditional community choir. 7pm at WISE Hall, and the bar will be open.
麻豆传媒映画Hot Chocolate Festival Back for its 6th year, this sweet event coincides with Dine Out Vancouver, satisfying all the chocoholics in town. Visit CityFood.com/HotChocolate听for details. Runs until Feb. 14.
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Wednesday, Jan. 20
Music
Saxophilia The saxophone quartet of Julia Nolan, Kris Covlin, Daivd Branter, and Colin MacDonald plays the 鈥榃ednesday Noon Hours鈥� series featuring a program of works by Glaser, Lang, Oliver, Torke, MacDonald, and Nordine. 12pm at Roy Barnett Recital Hall (UBC). Tickets $5 at the door only.听
Chrome Sparks Brooklyn transplant, aka Jeremy Malvin, hits the stage in support of his latest EP Parallelism, with special guest Meishi Smile. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15 at Beat Street, Red Cat, Zulu, and FortuneSoundClub.com
Theatre/Dance
Inked & Murmur Two dance performances from one of art鈥檚 brightest contemporary lights from choreographers Damien Jalet, and Lewis Major. A double bill using dance to explore issues that vex us all, focussing on conceptions and misconceptions of reality. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets at TicketFly.com.
Intimacy Inspired by real life encounters, this bespoke work is a collection of anecdotes, unashamed disclosures and intimate life stories shared by strangers in the street. 8pm at Orpheum Annex. Tickets at TicketFly.com. Runs until Jan. 23.
Events
Your Future Home: Creating the New 麻豆传媒映画An immersive exhibition exploring the hottest topics in 麻豆传媒映画today 鈥� housing affordability, urban density, mobility, and public space. Throughout its run, visitors can engage in a series of programs, workshops, happy hours, and debates. Visit MuseumOfVancouver.ca听for details.
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Thursday, Jan. 21
Music
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Folk singer-songwriter from Missouri brings his band to town in support of their latest, a self-titled release with special guest Paper Bird. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at TicketWeb.ca
Rat Fist Loud, fast rock from the LA band, who play the official Knowshow after party with special guests, 麻豆传媒映画hardcore punk outfit, Brass. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $5 at the door.
Comedy
Bryan Callen American actor and comedian, one of the original cast members on sketch series, MADtv with appearances on How I Met Your Mother and Sex In The City performs in a special presentation. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $23 at TheComedyMix.com
Rape is Real and Everywhere: A Comedy Show Prepare yourself for hilarity, cathartic honesty, and old-fashioned vulnerability as comedians who have survived rape share their experiences and joke about it, a presentation from Heather Jordan Ross, and Emma Cooper. 8pm at Hot Art Wet City. Tickets $10 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Vu Circus artist Etienne Manceau, of Compagnie Sac茅kripa delights with his comical, one-man, wordless show that demonstrates wonderful ingenuity in creating art out of the everyday. 10am & 12:30pm at Performance Works. Tickets at PuShFestival.ca. Runs until Jan. 24.
Art
A Space for Looking is a Space for Listening L.A. based artist Jacqueline Kiyomi Gordon鈥檚 first solo exhibition in Canada engages sound, sculpture, and architecture as means to explore spatial relationships. Opening reception 7pm at Western Front. Admission is free. Runs until Feb. 27.
