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Thursday, June 23

Music

Two in the Pipe, One in the CanÌýAn 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 atÌýÌýor $15 at the door.

Toots and the MaytalsÌýOne of Jamaica’s 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’s Roti, Patty Shop andÌý

Pugs & Crows & Tony WilsonÌýJuno Award-winning instrumental band kicks off their tour in support of their new double albumÌýEveryone Knows Everyone 1&2. 9pm at The Emerald. Admission is free. Ìý

BasÌýAmerican rapper on tour in support of his latest releaseÌýToo High Too RiotÌýwith special guests The Hics, Ron Gilmore, Cozz, and Earthgang. 9pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 atÌý.

Comedy

Chris LockeÌýToronto 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 atÌý.

Events

All Together Now: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Collectors and Their WorldsÌýA 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.

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Friday, JuneÌý24Ìý

MusicÌý

Girls Rock Camp FundraiserÌýThe first of two back to back shows raising funds for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­non-profit thatÌýpromotes change in both the musicÌýindustry and the lives of young women featuringÌýDead Asylum, American Space Monkey and Elysium Echoes. 9:30pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.Ìý

MieshaÌý& The SpanksÌýRough ‘n’ tumble, energy driven garage-rock from the CalgaryÌýoufitÌýwho take the stage with special guests Low Levels and Invisible Ray.Ìý9pm at The Emerald. Cover is $10.Ìý

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The Black SeedsÌýReggae, funk, ska and dub from the New Zealand bandÌýwith special guests LosÌýFuriosÌýand DJÌýDubconscious. 8:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $26.50 at Red Cat,ÌýBeatstreet, Highlife andÌýÌýÌý

Chicken-Like BirdsÌýOriginal country blues,Ìýand ragsÌýfrom the Calgary band, forÌýaÌýsuitcaseÌýstompin’ kind of time. 8pm atÌýSlickityÌýJim’s. Admission by donation.Ìý

Coldwater RoadÌýFive-piece local folk rockers play an early showÌýin support of their new EPÌýHorses and Guns and TrucksÌýwith special guests Ben Everyman and Echo Nebraska. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 atÌý[email protected]Ìýor $12 at the door. Ìý

Theatre/DanceÌý

°¿â€™W±ð³Ù/Lost LagoonÌýA solo performance written and performed byÌýQuelemiaÌýSparrow looks at reclamation and change, weaving real-life stories with the visceral experience of a spiritual canoe journey.Ìý8pm atÌýFirehallÌýArts Centre.ÌýTickets atÌý. Runs until June 25.Ìý

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Saturday, JuneÌý25Ìý

MusicÌý

Girls Rock Camp FundraiserÌýThe second of two back to back shows raising funds for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­non-profit thatÌýpromotesÌýchange in both the music industry and the lives of young women featuring TheÌýTrazmitorsÌýwith Lisa Marr,ÌýVancougar, Knife Pleats and Owl Empire. 8pmÌýat WISE Hall.ÌýTickets $10 at Red Cat and Highlife or $15 at the door.Ìý

Me & Mae A toe tappin’, hand clappin’, bourbon drinkin’ kind of time with Vancouver’s up and coming country act with special guest The Heels, Ajaye Jardine, and Tanya Maria. 7:30pm at Venue. Tickets $10 at or $15 at the door.

Oliver Jones Trio Canadian jazz group performs as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $69 at

Rocket From Russia Anniversary ShowÌýCelebrating CiTR’s punk rock radio show with a live version featuring You Big Idiot, Greatest Sons, Ellesmere, The Corps, and Dried Out. 8pm at Media Club. Cover is $10.

Calm Like A Bomb Vancouver-based Rage Against The Machine cover band hits the stage with The Kombucha Mushroom People (System of a Down), and Feel Good Hits: A Tribute to Queens of the Stone Age. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $12 at

Comedy

Lori Ferguson-Ford Voted BC Funniest New Comic and BC’s Funniest Woman over the duration of a 20 year career headlining international festivals, television appearances and CBC radio with special guests Mike Greenwood, Jonny Paul and John Beuhler. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at

Theatre/DanceÌý

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Benjamin Britten’s magical opera is performed in three acts an sung in English, evoking facets of the original play with a focus on three parallel stories with members of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Opera Orchestra. 7:30pm at Old Auditorium at UBC. Tickets at . Runs until June 26.

The Lion In WinterÌýJericho 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 atÌý.ÌýRuns until June 26.Ìý

Splitting Heirs A new adaption by Freyda Thomas is loosely based on the play where love, family, and intrigue conspire in a farcical romp by which the curmudgeonly old moneybags is duped and finally convinced to benefit the rightful heir. 2pm & 7:30pm at PAL Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until June 26.

Cheap & Fun

Cycle Woodwards Whether you’re a newly equipped beginner, a diehard commuter, or a dedicated racer, come check out the first annual cycling and frame builders show featuring more than 25 vendors, including our city’s new bike sharing program and the anti-theft program, Project 529. 10am-5pm at Woodward’s Atrium. Admission is free.

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Sunday, JuneÌý26Ìý

MusicÌý

You Won’tÌýAmerican folk-rock duo JoshÌýArnoudseÌýandÌýRakyÌýSastriÌýappear in support of their second LPÌýRevolutionariesÌýwith special guestÌýBombadilÌýand Jocelyn Mackenzie. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu andÌý

Lauryn Hill American singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, actor Former Fugee performs as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $79+ at

Skye WallaceÌý&ÌýDavid NewberryÌýHomecoming show for Vancouver-based folk-rock acts with special guestÌýWishkicker.Ìý7:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $9 at Red Cat,ÌýNeptoon, Highlife, Zulu andÌý

ComedyÌý

The Sunday ServiceÌýThe award-winningÌýimprovÌýcomedy 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.Ìý

Theatre/Dance

Cher and Friends Cera Rivers, the award winning Cher impersonator takes to the stage along with some of Canada’s finest female illusionists entertaining you for the evening while raising funds for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Humane Society. 7pm at The Junction. Tickets $15 at Fairy Cakes (3586 Fraser St) or $18 at the door. Ìý

Cheap & Fun

Greek Day Whether you’re Greek or not, bring the family down and join in on the annual celebration of culture with delicious food, live music and performance, vendors and a Kids Z|one. 11am-9pm on West Broadway between MacDonald and Blenheim. Admission is free.

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Monday, JuneÌý27Ìý

MusicÌý

Sarah McLachlan Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist performs as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $79+ at

Piano Mondays No Monday is the same as Adam Farnsworth from High Society plays the keys with The Demon Squadron in an open evening full of surprising guests each week. 8pm at WISE Hall. Runs until July 25.Ìý

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Jacky Terrasson Trio French jazz ensemble of pianist Terrasson, bassist Burniss Travis and drummer Jamire Williams perform as part of Jazz Fest. 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets $46 at

ComedyÌý

The Laugh Gallery with Graham ClarkÌýJoin 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 atÌý

QueerÌýProvÌýDon’t let the queer deter you – you don’t have to identify to get it! This not-for-profit society dedicated to creating a queer community that creates, supports, enjoys and teachesÌýimprovÌýtheatre unites every week on Mondays, to set yourself up for a gay ‘olÌýweek. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).ÌýÌý

Phantom Signal Season Finale Good ‘ol fashioned comedy horror radio with a live score and multitalented voice actors Jayson McDonald, Andrew Bailey and Tara Travis close out the season with celebrity guest Jim Travis. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $8 at or $10 at the door.

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Tuesday, June 28Ìý

Music

Joe Lovano Classic Quartet Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Lovano performs with pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Peter Slavov and drummer Lamy Istrefi with special guests Matt Choboter Trio with Brad Turner. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $69 at

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Comedy

Novelty ActÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­treasures Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn are charming, multitalented forces of nature, so they designed a show where they do whatever they want and them having a good time equals you having a good time. Is it comedy? Improv? Storytelling? All that and more with half-priced cocktails. 8pm at The Emerald. Cover is $10. Ìý

Theatre/Dance

Billy ElliotÌýBased 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 atÌýArtsClub.com. Runs until July 10.

Art

African Dreams An exhibition of paintings from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­artist Ariel Clearwater, inspired by a deep love for animal coupled with the intense drive to create. 12-4pm at Beaumont Studios (316 West 5^th). Admission is free. Runs until June 30.

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Wednesday, June 29Ìý

MusicÌý

case/lang/veirsÌýA one of a kind event from the multi-genre trio of Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs who appear in support of their self-titled debut album, as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $79+ at

Cub SportÌýIndie-pop outfit from BrisbaneÌýtour in support of their debut studio albumÌýThis Is OurÌýVice. 9pm at Media Club. Tickets $12Ìýat Red Cat andÌý

The Maension The Hollywood, California hard rock, metal band kick off the Canadian leg of their tour with special guest Artifical Life. 8pm at Savoy Pub. Tickets at

Theatre/DanceÌý

Dragging PiafÌýTenor Frederik Robert performs in the role of iconic French singer Edith Piaf, accompanied by a silent film by Alan Corbishley, as part of the Queer Arts Festival. 7pm at Roundhouse Community Centre. Tickets at

Rock of AgesÌýThis meta-theatrical jukebox musical filled with classic rock and glam metal hits inspire the story behind aspiring LA rocker DrewÌýBoleyÌýand his 1987 existence at the Bourbon Room where he works and meets and falls in love with the fresh-faced Midwesterner Sherrie. 1:30pm & 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets atÌý. Runs until July 30.Ìý

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Thursday, June 30Ìý

MusicÌý

Twin River Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­garage-pop-indie rockers celebrate the release of their sophomore album Passing Shade with special guests The Highest Order. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at

Holy Roller RevueÌýA monthly musical showcase featuring new and established country, roots, folk and gospel artists kicks off with The Wayward Hearts, The Sojourners, Just A Season, Mac Pontiac and Christie Rose.Ìý8:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $8-$12 atÌýNeptoon,ÌýBasoneÌýGuitars andÌý

The Burnt Banjos Benefit Show A benefit to help Pharis and Jason rebuild after a devastating fire featuring an all star line-up of talented musicians including The Burying Ground, Jenny Ritter, Kathleen Nisbet, Sam Masterton, Ben Rogalsky, CR Avery and Lexi Marie. 8pm at WISE Hall.

Enchanted Evenings – The Jessica Stuart Few Every Thursday the power-packed concert series turns the Classical Chinese Garden into a live stage for fiery trumpets, spacious flutes, mainstream jazz and swing and funky folk piano tunes. 7pm at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Tickets $25+ atÌý

ComedyÌý

Dave Williamson Headlining comedian from Miami, Florida with appearances at the Boston and San Francisco Comedy Festivals, and star of the web series Nick.com with opening sets from Gavin Matts and Patrick Maliha. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at