Thursday, June 16
Music
Levitation Launch Party The Flatliners, Together Pangea and Youth Decay launch the 3-day experimental, psychedelic festival returning for its second year with a lineup of international and local talent. 8pm at The Cobalt. SOLD OUT.
Comedy
DeAnne Smith Award-winning Canadian-American comedian, writer and columnist with appearances on late night TV, The Comedy Network and comedy festivals worldwide with opening sets from Hunter Hill and Erica Sigurdson. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
The Lion In Winter Jericho closes out the season with this story of King Henry II who imprisons his wife Eleanor after her frequent attempts to overthrow him in this engrossing and thrillingly epic drama about how weak the bonds of family are when power is at stake. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until June 26.
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.
Events
Festival d鈥櫭﹖茅 Francophone de 麻豆传媒映画2016 The biggest names in contemporary music and 鈥渃hanson鈥� assemble to bring Francophone vocal music to the west coast featuring Vazzy, Saint-Pierre, Ariane Moffat, Yann Perreau, Marijos茅e, Huu Bac Quintet, and Joutou just to name a few over the course of ten days. Visit 听for details.
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Friday, June 17
Music
Levitation 麻豆传媒映画2016 Two-day experimental, psychedelic music fest moves from Stanley Park to the Commodore with a lineup featuring Flying Lotus, Tycho, The Growlers, Of Montreal, Thee Oh Sees, Fidlar, Allah-las, White Lung, Hinds, Cherry Glazerr, Boogarins, Dead Ghosts and Louise Burns. 2pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $165 at . All ages show.
Levitation Cobalt A triple bill featuring Heron Oblivion, Black Mastiff and Sacri Montri. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at
Levitation Imperial A triple bill featuring Holy Fuck, Suuns, and Summering. 9pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at
Com Truise Levitation Friday Night continues with the American electronic producer with special guests Pat Lok and Shaunic. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at
The Katherines 麻豆传媒映画modern pop trio play an early show in support of their debut LP, To Bring You My Heart, with special guests Tonye Aganaba and Alyssa Baker. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at
Alpha Bondy & The Solar System Reggae superstar returns after nearly 30 years with special guests Camaro 67 and Mr. Fantastik. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45 at TicketFly.com听and . All ages show.
Strumming For Stroke A fundraising ukulele concert benefitting The Heart and Stroke Foundation features Ruby & Smith, along with Ruby鈥檚 Ukulele Orchestra and international performer Ralph Shaw with a ukulele play and sing-a-long so bring yours, too! 6pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $30 at 听or at the door.
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Saturday, June 18
Music
Levitation Cobalt A heavy lineup featuring Nothing, Culture Abuse, Wrong and Did You Die. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at
Levitation Imperial Psych fest continues with a lineup featuring Thundercat, Shabazz Palaces, Charlotte Day Wilson, Dada Plan and Nina Mendoza. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife, Beatstreet, Zulu and
Levitation Rickshaw Dead Meadow, Morgan Delt, Holy Wave and Froth share the bill. 9pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, Neptoon and
Lloyd Cole English singer-songwriter takes a trip back through his career with a performance of the Classic Lloyd Cole Songbook 1983-1996. 7pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $25 at
Scenic Route To Alaska Edmonton indie-folk rockers play an early show with special guests Alexandria Maillot and Jenny Banai. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat and
No Rey Seattle folk band celebrate the release of Contradictions with special guests Warless, Buckman Coe, and Ginger & Moonshine. 7:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $8 at
Crash World Acoustic duo explores the seedy, the tragic, the cruel and the heartbreak of the Modern Songbook over the last 100 years. 8pm at Slickity Jim鈥檚. Tickets $9 at 听or $10 at the door.
Crashing Angels Edgy, melodic, hard rock from the Surrey band with special guests Killing Vogue and Destructive Interference. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $10 at or $14 at the door.
Comedy
Cal Post This anti-establishment comedian is like the mind of your cantankerous grandfather wrapped in the body of a nerdy teenager, ruthlessly deconstructing life with clever hilarity. Opening sets from James Ball and Jared Borland. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
Something Sacred Two, true(ish) stories with questions about what is sacred, where it breaks and what is worth holding on to, a theatre experience written and performed by Stephanie Elgersma and Kim Larson. 2pm & 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at 听or at the door.
About Love Festival Each night, 8 short plays are performed and audiences will be asked to vote for Best Play and Notable Performances, and Notable Direction. 7:30pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets are sliding scale $10-$30 and FREE rush tickets for students. Final performance.
Romeo and Juliet Bard on the Beach presents 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. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 23.
Events
Car Free Day The West End kicks off the annual street festival weekend featuring artisan markets, delicious street food, community and culture, art, and live music in support of nurturing and growing car-free spaces in our city. 12-6pm along Denman St. Free.
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Sunday, June 19
Music
Levitation Comedown Party Eric Campbell & The Dirt, Betrayers, The Radiation Flowers and the Orange Kyte close out the festival with an afternoon bill and barbecue. 2pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at Ref Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, Highlife, Beatstreet and
Pale Dian Noisy dream pop band out of Austin, Texas tours behind their debut LP Narrow Birth with special guests Passive, and The Intelligence Service. Tickets $8 at 听or $10 at the door.
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
RuPaul鈥檚 Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons Back for its third consecutive year, this evening of unforgettable music and madness with the world鈥檚 most talented drag performers including BenDeLaCreme, Ivy Winters, Jinkx Monsoon, Ginger Minj, Katya, Manila Luzon, Sharon Needles and Violet Chachki. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets at . All ages show.
Events
Car Free Day Main St and Commercial Drive take a turn at the annual street festival featuring artisan markets, delicious street food, community and culture, art, and live music in support of nurturing and growing car-free spaces in our city. 12-7pm along Commercial Drive from Grandview to Venables and Main St between Broadway and 29th. Free.
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Monday, June 20
Music
The Besnard Lakes Montreal indie rockers tour in support of A Coliseum Complex Museum with special guests Prairie Cat and Avec le Soleil Sortant de sa Bouche. Tickets $14 at Red Cat and
JMSN Detroit R&B singer-songwriter and producer appears in support of his latest release It Is. 9pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Chor Leoni Mane Stage Hijinks, great tunes and choreographic capers as the lions storm the Bard stage for a delightful summer show with sparkling arrangements from Vancouver鈥檚 infamous men鈥檚 chorus. 2pm at Vanier Park. Tickets $35+ at
Comedy
The Laugh Gallery with Graham Clark 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
Queer Prov Don鈥檛 let the queer deter you 鈥� you don鈥檛 have to identify to get it! This not-for-profit society dedicated to creating a queer community that creates, supports, enjoys and teaches improv theatre unites every week on Mondays, to set yourself up for a gay ol鈥� week. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).
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Tuesday, June 21
Music
Jessy Lanza Canadian electronic songwriter, producer and vocalist from Hamilton, ON with special guest DJ Taye. 8pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Don Alder Multi-Award winning guitarist from Canada, hailed as the Hendrix of the acoustic guitar plays tunes from Armed & Dangerous at Jericho Folk Club. 7pm at Jericho Sailing Centre (1300 Discovery St). Cover is $10. All ages show.
Theatre/Dance
The Merry Wives of Windsor 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.
O鈥橶et/Lost Lagoon A solo performance written and performed by Quelemia Sparrow looks at reclamation and change, weaving real-life stories with the visceral experience of a spiritual canoe journey. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . (National Aboriginal Day celebration performance, pay what you can.) Runs until June 25.
Events
National Aboriginal Day First Nations, M茅tis, and Inuit peoples gather to share their spirit, experiences, stories, songs, art and dance in this community-based, family friendly event to celebrating the diversity of Aboriginal people from across Canada. 11am-5pm at Trout Lake Park. Free.
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Wednesday, June 22
Music
Jack Garton Trio听Armed with his trumpet and accordion, Garton plays the first of a series of complimentary shows, kicking off Jazz Fest. 9pm at Prohibition Bar at Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Admission is free.
Joseph Forrest A student of jazz and classical music, and the son of a bluesman this singer-songwriter and guitarist brings all things jazz, classical, folk, rock and blues in an intimate performance. 6pm at Cottage Bistro. Cover is $5.
Comedy
Laugh 鈥楾il Your Face Hurts A TheatreSports match relying on razor sharp wit and lightning fast reflexes as two teams of performers are pitted against each other in competitive imrpov matches using audience suggestions to fuel scenes. 7:30pm at The Improv Centre. Tickets $10+ at
Theatre/Dance
Expedition An immersive evening of performance rooted in both humour and irony explores what our world might be like in 2116, and the ways in which we as individuals and a society might navigate this landscape. 8pm at The Fishbowl (1398 Cartwright). Tickets at . Runs until June 25.
Billy Elliot Based on the acclaimed film, and supported by the music of Elton John, the inspiring tale of courage, ambition and overcoming adversity is the journey of an 11-year-old boy who falls in love with ballet in 1984 London. 1:30pm & 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until July 10.
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Thursday, June 23
Music
Two in the Pipe, One in the Can An album release triple bill featuring The Julia Pickney Jones Quartet, the Jen Lewin Band, and Benton Roark and the Rollaway Allstars. 7:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at 听or $15 at the door.
Toots and the Maytals One of Jamaica鈥檚 most legendary live acts of all time bring their signature ska and rock steady reggae/R&B to the stage. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $33.75 at Zulu, Highlife, Caribbean Market, Rehanah鈥檚 Roti, Patty Shop and
Pugs & Crows & Tony Wilson Juno Award-winning instrumental band kicks off their tour in support of their new double album Everyone Knows Everyone 1&2. 9pm at The Emerald. Admission is free. 听
Bas American rapper on tour in support of his latest release Too High Too Riot with special guests The Hics, Ron Gilmore, Cozz, and Earthgang. 9pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Chris Locke Toronto comedic actor, writer and performer hits the west coast stage for a three-night stand with opening sets from Johnny Taylor and Ivan Decker. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Events
All Together Now: 麻豆传媒映画Collectors and Their Worlds A captivating sensory experience features floor-to-ceiling displays of rare, unconventional and awe-inspiring objects, some with interactive components, providing a portrait of each collector in this intriguing exhibition about the significance of collecting. 10am-8pm at Museum of Vancouver. Runs until Jan. 8.
