Thursday, June 2
Music
Brand New Punk rock band from Long Island, NY tour behind their recent single, I Am A Nightmare with special guests mewithoutYou and Greater Pyrenees. 6:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $42.50 at . All ages show.
Lindsay Robertson 麻豆传媒映画singer-songwriter celebrates the release of her second album Red Light Letters with special guests Jesse Waldman and Meghan Alford. 8pm at WISE Hall. Cover is $15.听
Todd Kerns Member of the Age of Electric and bassist for Slash takes the stage unto himself for an acoustic show. 8pm at The Roxy.
Comedy
Gabriel Rutledge With appearances on Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, this stand-up comic from Olympia, WA, unleashes the laughs with opening sets from Jason Cheny and Dan Quinn. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Cheap & Fun
Transporting Expo 86: Bikes, Beers and Bali Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Expo with an evening of presentations and musical performance from Gamelan Bike Bike, recalling Expo鈥檚 central theme: transportation. 6pm at Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $15 at
Art
Eat Yo Self A group art show tribute to anthropomorphic cannibalism featuring animals and inanimate objects consuming themselves in a disturbing, yet satisfying exhibit. 12-5pm at Hot Art Wet City.
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Friday, June 3
Music
Dirty Radio 麻豆传媒映画electronic music trio play a hometown show, making good on the May 13 cancelled appearance with special guests The Life Times, Imur and Savemeboots. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, Beatstreet and
The Sadies & Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet Canadian rock and roll bands return to 麻豆传媒映画to co-headline. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and
Ch鈥檛ite fille C茅line Hodler performs original folk compositions in French and English in an intimate evening of music accompanying herself on guitar and ukelele. 9pm at Slickity Jim鈥檚. Admission by donation.
Kaylee Johnston Vancouver-based pop singer celebrates the release of her new self-titled EP with special guest Windmills. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at 听or at the door.
Rebels Sing An album fundraiser in support of the double vinyl LP featuring Rebel Spell covers and original tributes to Todd Serious, the former lead singer of the 麻豆传媒映画punk outfit featuring the Corps, the Tarleks, Shockload and Slow Erase. 8:30pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Cover is $10.
碍颈茅谤补丑 Multi award-winning violinist and fiddler from White Rock performs with multi-instrumentalists Adam Dobres and Adrian Dolan. 7pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $20 at Highlife, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Tapestry Music and
City and Colour Toronto singer-songwriter Dallas Green returns to 麻豆传媒映画fresh from a recent sold-out appearance with Shakey Graves in tow. 7:30pm at Rogers Arena. Tickets $35+ at LiveNation.com听and
Official Metal Cruise PreParty! Grind death metal from Finland鈥檚 Rotten Sound, with opening sets from Vancouver鈥檚 Crackwhore and Gross Misconduct as well as Northern Steel from Prince George. 9pm at Funky Winker Beans. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Highlife, Neptoon, Evergreen Cannabis and
Events
VCBW Beer Festival The VCBW Festival is back with a vengeance! With more than 120 breweries & cideries pouring over 400 beers & ciders from across North America, including a US Brewers Association section filled with craft beers never seen before in Canada. Three stages will be pumping live music all day. Runs until June 5 at the PNE Fairgrounds. Tickets at
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Saturday, June 4
Music
Invisible Orange Metal Cruise Back by popular demand, the most fun metal event of the year aboard the MV Abitibi with performances from West of Hell, Revenger and Torrefy. 4pm boarding,5pm sailing aboard MV Abitibi (Plaza of Nations). Tickets $50 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Zulu, Highlife and Evergreen Cannabis.
Islands Indie rock band from Montreal on tour in support of Taste with special guest Honus Honus. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Journey Home: The Search for Safe Haven As the refugee crisis in our world continues, Brian Tate and the City Soul Choir present an a capella concert of songs that bring to life the perilous journeys that we take to find a new home in a safe place. 7:30pm at Unitarian Church of Vancouver. Tickets $30 at
We鈥檒l Meet Again Toronto-born jazz vocalist Lorraine Foster sings the songs of Vera Lynn, accompanied by Bill Costin on piano, Tim Stacey on bass, Mike Higgins on drums and special guest Patricia Duval. 7:30pm at PAL Studio Theatre. Tickets $25 at
Gondwana Chile鈥檚 highly acclaimed Latin roots reggae band hits the stage with special guests Cawama and Santa Lucia LFR. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $22.50 at Red Cat, Highlife, Neptoon, Zulu and
Comedy
Marlon Wayans Actor, producer, writer, film director and comedian brings his Scandal-Less stand-up tour to town. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $25+ at . All ages show.听
Byron Bertram Homegrown comic with a penchant for accents and voices has taken him across the world establishing him internationally as one of the top Canadian comics working today, with opening sets from Katie-Ellen Humphries and James Kennedy. 7pm and 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
How To Survive An Apocalypse When a young and successful urban couple become convinced their lifestyle is coming to an end, they become 鈥減reppers,鈥� hoarding supplies and learning to hunt until their obsession takes its toll in this romantic comedy about the end of days. 4pm and 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until June 11.
Cheap & Fun
Outdoor Cello Concert Series Follow the clues at Fraser and East 46th to find your way to a unique magical journey through time, scavenger hunt begins at 1pm and concerts run from 2pm-4pm at the revealed location. Rainy-day concerts at Our Town Caf茅 (245 East Broadway). Admission is free.
Events
麻豆传媒映画International Children鈥檚 Festival Ten professional performing artists from as far reaching as Mexico and the Netherlands descend upon 麻豆传媒映画for the six-day festival featuring 87 shows in six of Granville Island鈥檚 indoor theatre venues, as well as creative family activities like bicycle spin-art, origami, circus skills, face painting, giant board games and a special appearance from Splash n鈥� Boots!, straight from Treehouse TV. Visit 听for tickets, show times and venues. Runs until June 5.
VCBW Beer Festival The VCBW Festival is back with a vengeance! With more than 120 breweries & cideries pouring over 400 beers & ciders from across North America, including a US Brewers Association section filled with craft beers never seen before in Canada. Three stages will be pumping live music all day. Runs until June 5 at the PNE Fairgrounds. Tickets at
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Sunday, June 5
Music
Koerner Quartet Joining forces with the Houston-based Rolston String Quartet, the two ensembles dazzle with works by Haydn and Debussy and then unite all eight players conquering Mendelssohn鈥檚 String Octet. 7:30pm at Koerner Recital Hall. Tickets $18 at
Peter and the Wolfgang Originally composed as a children鈥檚 鈥榤usical symphony鈥� the Postmodern Camerata chamber ensemble present this family-friendly concert bring together two significant pieces of music from Mozart and Sergei Prokofiev. 5pm at Dunbar Heights United Church. Tickets $5-$25 at
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
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.
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. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until July 10.
Events
VCBW Beer Festival The VCBW Festival is back with a vengeance! With more than 120 breweries & cideries pouring over 400 beers & ciders from across North America, including a US Brewers Association section filled with craft beers never seen before in Canada. Three stages will be pumping live music all day. Runs until June 5 at the PNE Fairgrounds. Tickets at
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Monday, June 6
Music
Kaki King American experimental guitarist, composer and singer returns to 麻豆传媒映画with special guest Glockabelle. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and
Mahler鈥檚 Tragic Symphony Maestro Branwell Tovey conducts the VSO in the North American premiere of Dream Song by British composer Edward Gregson. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at
Comedy
Sophie Buddle The 麻豆传媒映画comic, fresh off performances at Just For Laughs in Montreal and touring with Bob Saget and Caroline Rhea headlines this weekly comedy night, hosted by Karl Sullivan. 8:30pm at Yagger鈥檚 Restaurant & Sports Bar. Cover is $5.听
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 7
Music
At The Drive In Post-hardcore rockers out of El Paso, Texas reunite for a world tour with special guests Le Butcherettes. 8:30pm at Commodore Ballroom.听
Kevin Morby American indie-rock singer-songwriter tours in support of his forthcoming album Singing Saw with special guest Jaye Bartell. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Matterhorn Improv Andrew Barber, Brian Cook, Cameron Macleod and Scott Patey are the hilarious forces behind Matterhorn and along with special guests Sophie Buddle and Chris and Travis they bring back their new monthly residence. 8:30pm at Fortune Sound Club. Cover is $10.
Theatre/Dance
On My Walk Carousel Theatre for Young People presents this gentle, interactive show for the very young introducing the littlest theatre-goers to imagination, storytelling and music in an intimate theatre experience. 10am at CTYP Studio Theatre (1411 Cartwright). Tickets at
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Wednesday, June 8
Music
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen The bluegrass band鈥檚 leader and mandolinist releases his highly anticipated solo release Family, Friends & Heroes with an intimate concert at Rogue Folk Club with an opening set from Annalisa Tornfeldt. 8pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $24 at Highlife, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Tapestry Music and
Two Night Stand The East Van Choir Collective presents two nights of choral collaborations featuring Kingsgate Chorus with Khari Wendell McClelland. 7:30pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, The Wise Lounge and
Karen Mok/Mo Wen Wei Three-time Golden Melody Award-winning Hong Kong actress, singer-songwriter brings the Regardez World Tour to Vancouver. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $55+ at
dvsn Toronto-based alternative R&B act composed of producer Paul Jeffries and vocalist Daniel Daley tour in support of their debut release Sept. 5th. 听8pm at Fortune Sound Club. SOLD OUT.
Art
Rust Never Sleeps Inspired by the 1979 Neil Young album, this exhibition of work by five artists who employ naturally occurring growth 鈥� salt, mould, rust, flowers and lichen spores 鈥� as their materials resulting in work addressing commodities, use value, causality, chance and instability. 12pm-5pm at Charles H. Scott Gallery. Runs until July 17. Admission is free.
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Thursday, June 9
Music
Gang Signs Chill, electronic new wave from the 麻豆传媒映画band with special guests Mu and Lief Hall. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon and
Superheaven Philadelphia rock band appears in support of Ours is Chrome with special guests Creepoid and Spirit of the Beehive. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at
Two Night Stand The East Van Choir Collective presents two nights of choral collaborations featuring Mpris with Wooden Horsemen. 7:30pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, The Wise Lounge and
Comedy
Chad Daniels American stand-up comedian from Fergus Falls, Minnesotawith appearances on the late night circuit and a handful of comedy albums to his credit appears with Phil Hanley and Kevin Banner. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
The Naked Magic Show Magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say 鈥榓bracadabra鈥� and take magic to a whole new level, for left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy style is both baffling and entertaining. 6pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $44.50+ at
Wit When Professor Vivian Bearing is diagnosed with cancer, she approaches her therapy with the same academic rigor applied to her work, but as her treatments progress, her intellectual armour gives way to her need for human kindness in this poignant story of unwitting redemption. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at 604-731-5518. Runs until June 11.
