Thursday, July 14
Music
Astrakhan 麻豆传媒映画progressive sludge rockers kick off the Cross Canada tour with special guests If We Are Machines, Dirty Spells and Sissy Heathens. 8pm at The Cobalt. Cover is $5.
Elizabeth 麻豆传媒映画indie-punk rockers celebrate the release of their self-titled album with special guests Leisure Club, Mellomanic and Ponytails. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $8 at 听or $12 at the door.
Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin and The Guilty Ones American roots-rock greats and former members of the Blasters hit the stage with special guests Paul Pigat & Cousin Harley. 6:30pm at The Imperial. Tickets $35 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Zulu, Highlife and
Comedy
Chris Gordon Having shared the stage with Conan O鈥橞rien, Will Ferrell and Jim Carey, Gordon鈥檚 fresh perspectives coupled with absurd observations make for a dynamic, interactive experience both hilarious and unforgettable with opening sets from Geoff McKay and Efthimios Nasioupolous. 8pm & 10:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
Repertory Festival Ensemble Theatre Company presents the fourth annual theatre festival performing Betrayal, The Romans In Britain and The Country Wife in repertory. At Jericho Arts Centre. Visit 听for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 20.
Art
Pancakes & Booze The art and music movement that has swept the nation with the country鈥檚 largest exhibit of emerging artists hits 麻豆传媒映画with live canvas and body painting from hundreds of local artists, music, and FREE pancakes! 7pm at Fortune Sound Club. Cover is $5.
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Friday, July 15
Music
Caracas An evening of Caribbean vibes hosted by Alex Sparling with the local Latin punk rock outfit and special guests Trysaratops and the Upside. 8pm at Displace Hashery (3293 West 4th). No cover.
PUNK! An evening of local punk featuring Lou Danger & the Thrills, Molly Be Damned, Beaverette and Antipolitic. 9:30pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
The Bad Beats A night of drinking, dancing and wild rock 鈥榥鈥� roll with the 麻豆传媒映画band and special guests Chopper and the Saucermen. 9pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Cover is $10.
Beyond Creation Montreal progressive death metal band takes the stage with special guests Rivers Of Nihil, Zenith Passage, Vacuus, and Exterminatus. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife, Zulu and
Stab Em in the Abdomen Local rockers make a return to the stagewith special guests Psychonauts and Pill Squad. 9pm at Pat鈥檚 Pub. Cover is $10.
Events
麻豆传媒映画Folk Music Festival The 39th annual three-day music festival returns featuring artists from around the world performing in a stunning outdoor venue along the shores of Jericho Beach. Visit 听for tickets and schedule. Runs until July 17.
Cheap & Fun
麻豆传媒映画Pro Beach Volleyball Open 2016 Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the pro beach volleyball tournament returns for a three-day event featuring the best pro players from around the world. 10am-5pm at Kitsilano Beach. Admission is free.
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Saturday, July 16
Music
REFUGE: City Drawing on the diverse works of Meredith Monk, Leonard Bernstein and Isabella Leonarda, Cor Flammae, Vancouver鈥檚 summer chorus of queer classically trained singers presents Refuge, an exploration of both found and created safety and shelter. 7:30pm at Pyatt Hall. Tickets at
IMUR Canadian future-soul duo performs a video release party with special guests Fake Diamonds and Simple Machines. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat and
Insane Clown Posse The long anticipated return of the hardcore hip-hop duo from Detroit who play an early show, an added second date with special guests 6Ninjahs. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $40 at Red Cat, Neptoon and Zulu and
Heaven for Real Halifax rockers embark on a western adventure in support of Kill Your Memory with special guests Slam Dunk, Whitney K and Other Jesus. 9:30pm at The Astoria. Cover is $8.
Comedy
Eddie Della Siepe Toronto comedian, actor and television personality is an emerging talent on the Canadian comedy circuit after successful headline tours and appearances on MuchMusic鈥檚 Jury Duty. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
Dancing on the Edge Festival Pushing frontiers of contemporary dance, the 28th annual fest returns featuring over thirty innovative choreographers involving over eighty dance artists over the course of the ten-day festival with highlights such as Adelheid Dance Projects, Constance Cooke, German Jauregui, MascallDance and so much more. Visit 听for details, tickets, schedule. Final performances.
RED听Immerse yourself in the grittiness of a fully transformed 1950s New York studio and prepare to be intimately involved in the intense, confrontational interaction between temperamental, visionary painter Mark Rothko and his assistant up close, embarking on an examination of the nature of art. 7pm at Little Mountain Gallery. Tickets at . Final performance.
SHINE: A Burlesque Musical The tassel-twirling original musical called 鈥渢he RENT of our generation鈥� comes to town to wow Vancouver, combining the bawdy comedy of burlesque with a full book musical of original material from the Wet Spots and Sam Dulmage. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets at . Final performance.
Cheap & Fun
Book Arts Fair Local book artists and bookbinders converge to feature and sell their handmade/bespoke items embracing the wide range of craftsman and art forms involved in the art including photography, print making, letterpress and calligraphy. 10am-1pm at 麻豆传媒映画Public Library (Central Branch). Admission is free.
Tinder Tales: Live in 麻豆传媒映画Amateur and professional daters/storytellers and comedians take to the stage for an evening of hilarity and outrageous truths from online dating adventures. 8pm at The Emerald. Tickets $12.50 at
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Sunday, July 17
Music
Byrne and Kelly Irish folk duo return to Canada with original tunes and favourite Irish classics in support of the recently released Echoes. 7pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $50 at
Summer Series Commercial Drive BIA brings you a series of free family events featuring Buddy & the Scarecrow as they play R&B, rock, blues and reggae, country, soul and contemporary hits to get the kiddies dancing. 11am-2pm at Grandview Park. Admission is free.
Comedy听
The Sunday Service听The award-winning听improv听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.听
Events
Kids Day with Will鈥檚 Jams Bring the family out for a fun-filled summer day to sing and dance to the live music of Will Stroet, star of CBC鈥檚 Will鈥檚 Jams, explore the botanical gardens, find the way through the hedge maze or create arts and crafts. 12pm at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Tickets at
Events
21st Century Flea Market Boho chic to 鈥�50s kitsch, collectibles and memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, 175 tables of treasure to be had with tons of bargains on deluxe 20th century junque. 10am-3pm at Croation Cultural Centre. Admission is $5.
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Monday, July 18
Music
The Jayhawks American alt-country rockers from the Twin Cities on tour in support of Paging Mr. Proust with special guest Fernando Viciconte. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $35 at Red Cat and
Piano Mondays Adam Farnsworth of High Society and The Demon Squadron tickles the ivories every week with a rotating cast of surprising guests to ensure no Monday is the same. 8pm at WISE Hall.
Comedy
Queer Prov The comedy troupe responsible for routinely entertaining the LGBTQ community and beyond celebrates ten years in this special retrospective hosted by Pearce Visser, featuring past and present players for an evening of all the queer laughs you can muster. 8pm at XY. No cover.听
The Laugh Gallery with Graham Clark听Join the East Van comedian and his pals for guaranteed laughs and a shot at winning thrift store treasures at one of the longest running comedy shows in town. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at听
Cheap & Fun
The Salon Series 麻豆传媒映画theatre professionals reveal how they take the page to the stage in this presentation including discussions and Q&A sessions on directing, acting and designing, taking you behind the scenes into their fascinating worlds. 7pm at Bard on the Beach. Tickets are $15 at
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Tuesday, July 19
Music
Seaway Pop-punk rock outfit from Oakville, Ontario tour behind their latest release Colour Blind with special guests Coldfront and Rarity. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $13 at
Ne Obliviscaris Six-piece progressive death metal band from Melbourne, Australia on tour with special guests Black Crown Initiate and Starkill. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at
Comedy
Kings Head ComedyEvery Tuesday, Colin Sharp and James Kennedy present a showcase of Vancouver鈥檚 hottest stand-up comics with visiting acts from LA, New York and Toronto. 9pm at The Kitchen Table (1618 Yew). Cover is $5.
Theatre/Dance
Guilt-ridden Sociopath Dive into Byron Bertram鈥檚 semi-autobiographical journey into the human psyche with this one-man show dealing with mental health issues of OCD, anxiety, insecurity and unnecessary guilt all infused with Bertram鈥檚 quick fire wit and honest humour. 8pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $15 at
Rock of Ages This meta-theatrical jukebox musical filled with classic rock and glam metal hits inspire the story behind aspiring LA rocker Drew Boley and his 1987 existence at the Bourbon Room where he works and meets and falls in love with the fresh-faced Midwesterner Sherrie. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at . Runs until July 30.
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Wednesday, July 20
Music
Miss Quincy & The Showdown Not your Dad鈥檚 kind of blues 鈥� powerhouse vocalist and her band are back home and ready to showcase new songs at this single and video release show with special guest Liz Stringer and Hollow Twin. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $15 at
Adele British pop superstar takes the stage for the first of two shows in support of her latest release 25. 7:30pm at Rogers Arena. SOLD OUT.
Nick Farrer Singer and guitarist with a reputation for spinning his own unique twist onto popular favourites who has taken the stage all over England, New Zealand and Australia. 6pm at Dubh Linn Gate.
Theatre/Dance
Theatre Under The StarsVancouver鈥檚 legendary summertime theatre experience is back for another season performing Beauty & The Beast in repertory with West Side Story under the stars at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. Visit for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 20.
Art
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun: Unceded Territories 麻豆传媒映画artist of Coast Salish and Okanagan descent presents this provocative exhibition of works spanning his remarkable 30-year career, confronting the colonialist suppression of First Nations peoples and the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights. 10am-5pm at Museum of Anthropology. Runs until Oct. 16.
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Thursday, July 21
Music
Motel Raph盲el Indie-pop outfit from Montreal travel west with special guest Alexandria Maillot. 9pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $9.50 at
Harry Potter Concert Film Series 麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams鈥� unforgettable score to Harry Potter and the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone, as audiences relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a 40 ft. screen. 7pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until July 23.
Comedy
Kyle Bottom A nerd in a slacker鈥檚 body, this 麻豆传媒映画comic shares his unique voice and engaging personal stories in a hilarious commentary with opening sets from Darcy Michael and Toby Hargrave. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Firecracker! Dynamite ladies and explosive comedy that explores what it means to be a woman in 麻豆传媒映画with special guest Rebecca Bollwitt of Miss 604d. 9:15pm at The Improv Centre. Tickets $15 at
Events
c蓹sna蕯蓹m听Discussion Series Alec Dan presents and explores themes from the exhbition c虛蓹sna蕯蓹m: the city before the city sharing his experiences taking part in the vigil this year to protect this 4,500 year old village and cemetery from development back in 2012. 7pm at Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $15 at
Cheap & Fun
Chef Challenge Local farm food, craft brews and live music are back by popular demand as five competing chefs serve savoury morsels perfectly paired with local craft beer to be examined by an expert panel of judges to taste their way to crown the winner. 4:20pm at Amphitheatre on Main Mall on Thunderbird Blvd. UBC. Tickets $15+ at
