Thursday, July 28
Music
Rising Appalachia听The genre-bending force of sound is back, led by multi-instrumentalist sisters Leah and Chloe Smith with special guest Lena Anderssen. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $25 at听
Nchu7mut Kaisa One Heart One Mind One Spirit听An evening of collaborations between Filipino, Coast Salish and QTIBIPOC artists coming together in a fundraising effort to benefit the International Babaylan Conference. 7pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $15-$25 at
Weezer and Panic! at the Disco听Rivers and the gang bring their massive summer co-headline tour to town with special guest Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness. 6pm at Deer Lake Park. Tickets $55+ at听听and听
Comedy
Graham Clark听Local funny man and East Van favourite headlines the weekend with opening sets from Jacob Samuel and Derek Adams with MC Kevin Foxx. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at听
Events
Aging With Pride听A Pride week celebration for LGBTQ2+ seniors 55+ to enjoy some food and entertainment in a welcoming, safe, and accepting space. 2pm at Coast Plaza Hotel. Admission by donation.
Big Bro鈥檚 Barbershop Pride Kick-off听Kickstart the weekend with the staff of the new and improved Big Bro鈥檚, see the space, get in on the photo booth action, or paint a personalized t-shirt while sipping on some delicious treats and cheap brews. 4pm at Big Bro鈥檚 Barbershop (1685 Nanaimo St). Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
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Friday, July 29
Comedy
James Kennedy听From his first open mic to touring headliner in just two years, the 麻豆传媒映画comic brings his unique style and irrepressible showmanship to the stage with opening sets from Ryan Paterson and Jared Borland. 8pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at听
Theatre/Dance
Man Up: Shout Out Proud听East Van鈥檚 iconic multi-gender drag spectacular features DeVery Bess all the way from Montreal, with Owen, Rose Butch, Ponyboy, Grimm, Jem, Ruby Slickeur, Vixen von Flex, Tony McShane and the Brokeback Brothers with China G and Body Party DJ鈥檚. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $20 at 听and Little Sisters.
Salt-Water Moon听Full of history, romance and original music, Plan Z Theatre Company presents the classic Canadian play where two former lovers meet to confront their past choices and contemplate a possible future set against the aftermath of the First World War. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at听. Runs until July 31.
Events
Trans Two-Spirit Genderqueer Intersex March听Every year, the trans community and its allies march as political protest and celebration of gender diversity. Folks of all mobilities welcome and encouraged at this family-friendly event. 5:30pm at Clark Park.
麻豆传媒映画Water Adventures听Get out on the water to watch the sun go down and continue paddling while lighting up the waters with this guided SUP or kayak tour, the perfect end to a long week. 8:30pm at 1812 Boatlift Lane, Granville Island. Tickets $40+ at
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Saturday, July 30
Music
La Serva Padrona and Dido and Aeneas听West Coast Opera Studio celebrates their grand opening with this double bill of two short Early Music operas featuring a cast of talented students and graduates of smaller opera schools. 7:30pm at Metro Theatre (1370 SW Marine Drive). Tickets $20 at
Echoes III Vancouver-based performer Marina Hasselberg presents this solo project of music on modern baroque cellos, electronics, voice, and small instruments. 8pm at The Gold Saucer Studio (207 West Hastings). Tickets $20 at
Misery Signals听American hardcore rockers reunite with original members playing songs from their entire discography at an early show with special guests Neck of the Woods and World View. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu and听
Girls Rock Camp Showcase听Eight new bands take the stage in this showcase of performers from the non-profit society working to build self-esteem in female youth through music creation. 1:30pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $10 at听
Mortillery Thrash metal band celebrate the release of Shapeshifter with special guests Pyramidion and M16. 9:30pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
Motorama Local garage punk rockers hit the stage with support from East Vamps, Beaverette, and Dr. Tasty and the Red Chef. 9:30pm at Pat鈥檚 Pub. Cover is $10.
Theatre/Dance
Rock of Ages听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. 2pm & 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at听. Final performance.
Much Ado About Nothing听Mayhem, misunderstanding and betrayal ensue, as love prevails in this Carousel Theatre for Young People production as it takes on the wit and romance of Shakespeare鈥檚 great comedy, set in the electric 1970鈥檚. 7:30pm at Performance Works Outdoor Stage. Free, reservations at听. Runs until Aug. 13.
Events
Powell Street Festival听Japanese and Canadian arts and culture collide through live performances, martial arts, crafts, and food in the 40th听annual celebration with Australian koto virtuoso Miyama McQueen-Tokita, folk singer Diyet and electronica brother duo Marcus and James Takizawac. 11:30am-7pm at Oppenheimer Park. Runs until July 31.
CANcity听All craft, all canned as 20 of BC鈥檚 best canned craft beer and ciders are laid out at Vancouver鈥檚 newest tasting event complete with interactive fun and games, food trucks and beer can art installations. 2pm-8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Tickets $25 at听
Cheap & Fun
Shorefest听Vancouver鈥檚 largest free community concert series on the beach features live music all afternoon followed by headliners Lovecoast and Trooper just before the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display. 7:30pm at English Bay.听Admission is free.
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Sunday, July 31
Music
Vhine Und Szong Veda Hille hosts this intermittent series of classic piano tunes with special guest alt-country sweetheart Oh Susanna. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre (Founders Lounge). Tickets $25 at
Buster Brown & The New Resolutions听Brouhaha Records group presents this new supergroup of session aces featuring Andreas Schuld, Graeme Coleman, Norm Fisher, Tim Proznick and special guest Bill Runge on sax. 8pm at Backstage Lounge. Cover is $10.
Comedy
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
Theatre/Dance
The Merry Wives of Windsor听It鈥檚 1968 in Windsor, Ontario and English ex-pat Sir John Falstaff is hunting for a solution to his financial trouble. When he unknowingly attempts to seduce two wealthy housewives who happen to be best friends, these merry wives set him up for some hilariously sweet revenge. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 24.
Events
38th听Annual Pride Parade听Secure a spot along Robson, Denman or Pacific as the fabulous cascade of the rainbow coloured LGBTQ community and its allies weaves its way through the west end drawing crowds of over half a million faces. Parade starts at 12noon at Robson & Thurlow, culminating at the Sunset Beach Festival.
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Monday, Aug. 1
Music
Whitney听Indie rockers from Chicago tour in support of听Light Upon The Lake听with special guest Michael Rault. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $14 at Red Cat, Zulu and听
FKB Albertan rockers swing through of their summer tour to hit the stage with special guest singer-songwriter Nolan Hubbard from Toronto. 8pm at The Roxy. Tickets $5 at
Comedy
Queer Prov Pajama Party听Nurse your Pride hangover with the cast of queer prov as they hang in their jammies and cosies (you should do the same!) 8pm at XY. No cover, free laughs!
Theatre/Dance
Theatre Under The Stars听Vancouver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听听for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 20
Cheap & Fun
The Salon Series听麻豆传媒映画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听
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Tuesday, Aug. 2
Music
The Cat Empire听Australian ska and jazz band听tour behind their latest record听Rising with the Sun听in the first of two shows. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35+ at听听
Kasey Musgraves听Texas singer-songwriter brings the Country & Western Rhinestone Revue to town with special guest Charlie Worsham. 6:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $39.50+ at听. All ages show.
Anchoress听Hardcore punk from the 麻豆传媒映画band with special guests Colour in the Clouds, Comrades and Carpetdenim. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Cover is $10.
麻豆传媒映画Bach Festival Early Music 麻豆传媒映画presents the first-ever Bach festival featuring a veritable best of collection of the German composer鈥檚 masterworks with Montreal鈥檚 Ario Baroque Orchestra and other international guests. 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets $18+ at . Runs until Aug. 12.
Theatre/Dance
Repertory Festival听Ensemble Theatre Company presents the fourth annual theatre festival performing听Betrayal,听The Romans In Britain听and The Country Wife听in repertory. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Visit听 for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 20.
Pericles听In an ancient and exotic pagan land where a hero sets out to win the hand of a princess, he instead uncovers a terrible secret beginning a thrilling adventure marked by far-flung travels, love lost and found and unexpected, and profound redemption. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 18.
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Wednesday, Aug. 3
Music
The Deslondes听Country-folk rockers from New Orleans hit the road in support of their self-titled release with special guests Petunia and Twain. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and听
Needs听The self-described 鈥渂and鈥檚 band鈥� takes the stage with special guests Maniac, Sex Crime and Sore Points. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat and
Theatre/Dance
The Fakespeare Festival听Shakespeare like you鈥檝e never seen before featuring two Canadian shows turning some of Will鈥檚 most famous tragedies into uproarious comedies inGoodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet The Light听and听Delightful Musical Comedy of Titus Andronicus.听8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at听. Runs until Aug. 28.
Romeo and JulietIt鈥檚 family night at Bard on the Beach, as they present a story of forbidden love at first sight in the timeless tale of two young people who fall deeply in love in spite of the bitter feud that divides their families. 2pm & 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 23
Art
Burned Alive Julie Van Oyen presents this exhibition of illustrations burned into reclaimed wood, inspired by botanical, geological and human anatomies and influenced by the work and philosophies of classical biologists Ernst Haeckel and Charles Darwin. Opening reception 6:30pm at Britannia Art Gallery, VPL Britannia Branch (1661 Napier). Admission is free. Runs until Sept. 2.
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Thursday, Aug. 4
Music
The Mavericks Eclectic American rockers from Miami, Florida combine Latin, rockabilly and country influences playing tunes from Mono. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $49.50+ at
Hurray For The Riff Raff听Americana and folk-blues from the New Orleans band led by Alynda Lee Segarra. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at Red Cat,听听and听
Summering听Art Signified presents the 麻豆传媒映画indie rockers with special guests Winnipeg鈥檚 Strange Things, and Holy Void. 9:30pm at Fortune Sound Club. Cover is $8.
Comedy
Patrick Maliha听The world record holder for most impressions in one minute, one half of听The Movie Guys and host of听UR at The Movies听and听The New Driver鈥檚 Seat performs with opening sets from Art Factora and Mark Nesbitt. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
Fin de Fiesta Flamenco听The dance and music ensemble direct from Spain presents听Audacia, a听bold new production exploring the many sides of flamenco, one of the world鈥檚 most passionate and intense art forms. 8pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets $15+ at听
Art
Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down An inquisitive look at how nostalgia serves as a point of reference for both identity and art in this exhibition from six local artists including Flavia, Christel Chan, Jane Q Cheng, Minjoo Kim, Chelsea O鈥橞yrne and Rachel Wada. 12-5pm at Hot Art Wet City. Admission is free. Runs until Aug. 27.
