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
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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
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Theatre/Dance
The Naked Magic Show Magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say 鈥渁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.
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Friday, June 10
Music
Ornament & Crime 麻豆传媒映画two-piece band of Thomas Hudson and Suzy King celebrate the release of their EP, Burglaries, with special guests Toys In The Attic, Queen Bee & the Buzzkills and the Godspot. 8pm at The Woods Studio. Cover is $10.
Danny Michel Prolific singer-songwriter, musician and producer from Kitchener-Waterloo plays tunes from Matadora. 7pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at Highlife, Tapestry Music, Rufus鈥� Guitars and
Chuck Ragan Singer-songwriter from Florida plays tunes from Till Midnight, with special guests Kris Orlowski and Ben Rogers. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Zulu and
Aggression French groove metal band headlines with Kreise, Hellchamber, Aggression and Medevil. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Cover is $10.
The Brass Action Horn-driven ska at its finest from the high-energy 麻豆传媒映画six-piece band with special guests the Upside and Kownterpoint. 9:30pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Cover is $10. All ages show.
Astrakhan Vancouver鈥檚 progressive sludge band celebrates the release of their first full-length album with special guests Mendozza, Heron and Seer. 9pm at Studio Vostok. Cover is $10.
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Comedy
The Lady Show Sketch comedy, stand-up, dancing, monologues and nonsense from Diana Bang, Erica Sigurdson, Fatima Dhowre, Katie-Ellen Humphries, Morgan Brayton and Robyn Daye Edwards. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at the door only.
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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. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until June 11.
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Saturday, June 11
Music
Frog Eyes 麻豆传媒映画indie rock coven celebrate 15 years and perform a rare full-length set featuring songs from their most recent LP, Pick-Pocket鈥檚 Locket, with special guest Strength of Materials. 9pm at the Emerald. Tickets $12 at the door only.
滨苍诲颈别办枚谤 A cross pollination of classical choral music and indie rock featuring the 65 singers of the Coastal Sound Youth Choir and local mainstays the Salteens. 6:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $18 at . All ages show.
James Taylor and His All-Star Band American folk-pop singer-songwriter appears in support of Before This World. 7pm at Rogers Arena. Tickets $35+ at
Shed a Little Light Universal Gospel Choir celebrates 30 years as they perform with special guests funk dynamo Dawn Pemberton, jazz artist Leora Cashe and UGC alumni. 8pm at Canadian Memorial United Church. Tickets $15-$30 at
Broncho Oklahoma indie rockers hit the road in support of their newest release Double Vanity with special guests Winter, Billy Changer and DJ Grilled Cheese. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Neptoon and
One Left Alive Hard rock metal band from Burnaby hits the stage with special guests Dark Stone and Bridges To Royal. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $10 at or $14 at the door.
Guts and Glory麻豆传媒映画band performs for the first time since 2014 with special guests Selfist, Flagpolers, Aanthems and the Aprils. 8:30pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $10 at the door only.
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Comedy
Kathleen McGee Local comic with appearances on Bite TV, and winner of Comedy Central鈥檚 Search for Russell Peter鈥檚 BFF brings her unapologetic, dark and sassy sense of humour to the stage with opening sets from John Perrotta and Tommy Campbell. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
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Theatre/Dance
Fairy Tale Stew A musical performance featuring children ages 4-14, from Lights Up Musical Theatre Schools in a celebration of musical theatre, youth, and make believe. 1pm & 5:30pm at York Theatre. Tickets at
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. 2pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 23.
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Events
City of Bhangra Festival The largest bhangra festival in North America features free concerts, after-parties, workshops and free events featuring international performers and local artists in various venues across 麻豆传媒映画and Surrey. Visit for details. Runs until June 18.
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Sunday, June 12
Music
Adia Victoria Nashville singer-songwriter and musician brings the rock, afro punk and country she inhabits on Beyond the Bloodhounds, with special guest Old Soul Rebel. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at
An Evening with Caravan Palace French electro-swing band based in Paris hit the stage in support of Robot Face with special guest Michael Fraser. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $33+ at . All ages show.
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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.
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Theatre/Dance
Spark Lamondance presents a new creation to conclude their seventh season, an assembly of choreography by both international and Canadian choreographers 鈥� a show composed for seven non-related creations linked only by the burst of a spark. 2pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets $25 at
Ya Helwa V A belly dance showcase from Rahel, her students and special guests, the Helwa Dancers. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at
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Events
Italian Day Head down to Commercial Drive for the seventh annual street festival spanning thirteen blocks and featuring live entertainment, activities, vendors and attractions with this year鈥檚 theme representing a favourite Italian pastime, eating 鈥� Mangiamo! 12-8pm at Commerical Drive (between Venables and Grandview).
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Monday, June 13
Music
Voivod Quebec metal band tours in support of their latest release Post Society with special guests King Parrot, Child Bite, The Hallowed Catharsis, and Explain. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Neptoon and
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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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Cheap & Fun
Karaoke Mondays DJ Christa Belle and Trevor Risk host this weekly send-up of karaoke with no cover, cheap drinks and questionable talent. 9pm at The Cobalt.
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Art
Picasso: The Artist and His Muses Known for his incredible contribution to the canon of great art in the 20th century, Pablo Ruiz y Picasso is one of the masters of Modernism and this is the most significant exhibition of his work ever presented in Vancouver. 10am-5pm at 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery. Runs until Oct. 2.
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Tuesday, June 14
Music
The Magician Belgium house DJ and producer aka Stephen Fasano comes to town in support of Together. 9pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at Red Cat and
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Theatre/Dance
Gastown Cabaret Vancouver鈥檚 tenacious party champions Sweet Munish, April O鈥橮eel and Sparkle Plenty are back with three thrilling sets of burlesque, belly dance, live music, contortion, drag and random hilariousness all wrapped up in one unforgettable evening and one special guest, Elvis Tribute Artist Eli 鈥淭igerman鈥� Williams. 8pm at Guilt & Co. Cover is $10.
About Love Festival Each night, eight 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. Runs until June 18.
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Art
Mashup: The Birth of Modern Culture This groundbreaking exhibition took over all four floors of the VAG, documenting the evolution of a mode of creativity that has grown to become the dominant form of cultural production in the 21st century. 10am-5pm at 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery. Tickets at . Floors 1 & 2 have ended, but floors 3 & 4 are still on until June 12.
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Wednesday, June 15
Music
The Flatliners Canadian punk band on tour in support of Dead Language and听Division of Spoils: A Collection of B-sides and Rarities add a second show ahead of their Levitation launch party with special guests Together Pangea. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $17 at
Far Out Monthly psych and garage night featuring Sonny and the Sunsets with special guests The Prettys and Sarah Bethe Nelson. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $8 at or $10 at the door.
Ill Nino New Jersey based Latin metal band on tour to perform their album Revolucion in its entirety with special guests Bobflex and Terror Universal. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $27 at Red Cat, Zulu, Evergreen Cannabis Society and
Planet Pinkish Orchard Pinkish鈥檚 Bird Frightening hay Dolls retreat to the WISE hall lounge to sow some wild oats and let their hay down as they welcome this month鈥檚 special guest, Bernard Boulanger. 8pm at WISE Hall.
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Theatre/Dance
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 and 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until July 10.
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Thursday, June 16
Music
Levitation Launch Party The Flatliners, Together Pangea and Youth Decay launch the three-day experimental, psychedelic festival returning for its second year with a lineup of international and local talent. 8pm at The Cobalt. SOLD OUT.
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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 TheComedyMix.com
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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.
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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 for details.
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