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Thursday, March 16
Arts
Art Battle Artists within the community are recognized in this fun and competitive live painting event. 7pm at Red Room. Tickets from $15 at
Billy Lynn鈥檚 Long Halftime Walk Director Ang Lee translates Ben Fountain鈥檚 novel onto the big screen with jarring imagery of war and celebration. 2:30pm at Vancity Theatre. Tickets from $10 at
Program 2听Ballet BC celebrates Canada鈥檚 150th with work by four 麻豆传媒映画choreographers: Wen Wei Wang, Company 605, Lesley Telford and Crystal Pite. 8pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets from $21
Music
Big Wild Boasting past collaborations with iDA HAWK and Tove Styrke, the masterful remixing from this rising EDM artist lends a summer feel-good vibe. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
The Gentleman Hecklers 脌 la commentary style, 1987鈥檚 The Running Man is given the comedy degree by this trio of seasoned critics. 9:30pm at the Rio. Tickets $10 at
Social
St. Portside Eve Party St. Patrick鈥檚 Day festivities begin early in Gastown with live music provided by Jono and Drake. 9pm at the Portside Pub. Tickets $10 at
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Friday, March 17
Arts
To the Pain that Lingers听Montreal choreographer Virginie Brunelle offers a poetic work that is sometimes romantic, sometimes crude, but always informed by her search for our connections to each other, for the links that leave traces and create memories.听8pm at the Roundhouse Performance Centre. Tickets $30 at
Uzume Taiko Tradition meets reinvention in this dynamic performance using Canadian-made Taiko drums. 8pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets from $23.95 at
麻豆传媒映画Web Fest Canadian digital entertainment is honoured in this three-day festival with workshops, panels and an awards ceremony. 9:30am at Performance Works. Tickets $11 at
Wierdos Featuring local actor Julia Sarah Stone, this quirky film tells the story of two teens on a road trip to the big city set to the music of 鈥�70s Canadian Pop. 6:30pm at the Cinematheque. Tickets $11 at
Music
Quiet City Experimental music is the theme of this intimate concert with performances by Crawling Human, John Chantler, and Smalltime Magic. 9pm at VIVO Media Arts Centre. Tickets $11 at
Food
Les French Gourmands Combining fine cuisine with culture, this cooking event includes games, wine-pairings, and an opportunity to practice French among new friends. 6pm at Alliance Fran莽aise de Vancouver. Tickets $105 at
Out of Town
Norm Foster's Opening Night A sports fanatic husband attends the opening performance of a new play, leading to one chaotic but jocular evening. 7:30pm at The ACT Theatre.
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Saturday, March 18
Arts
Samarpan Also known as 鈥渁n offering,鈥� this traditional Bharatanatyam dance features both solo and duet performances from Sujit Vaidya and guest Nadhi Thekkek. 8pm at the Scotiabank Dance Theatre. Tickets $22 at
Refuge听Based on the award-winning CBC Radio documentary 鈥淗abtom鈥檚 Path,鈥� Refuge tells the story of Eritrean army deserter Ayinom Zerisenai who has landed in Nova Scotia. But questions about his past begin to haunt Pamela, who has taken him under her roof. 8pm at the Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets from $23 at
Music
Martyn Joseph The 鈥淲elsh Springsteen鈥� comes to town with a concert of his original folk ballads and sentimental lyrics. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $28 at
Wooden Horsemen Expect sweet harmonies, driving rock, and thrilling bass from an evening with this local blues ensemble. 7pm at Guilt & Company. Tickets are pay-what-you-can at the door.
Paul Lewis听Now regarded as one of the world鈥檚 foremost interpreters of the central European classical repertoire, Paul Lewis will perform Beethoven鈥檚 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, along with works by Bach, Chopin and von Weber. 3pm at the Chan Centre. Tickets from $25 at
Comedy
We Know Nothing About Art Comedian Abdul Aziz gives a unique dissection of the world鈥檚 greatest works of art. 8pm at Hot Art Wet City. Tickets $7 at
Social
Celtic Fest The Paperboys, Ceilidh, the North Shore Celtic Ensemble and more are set to perform at Western Canada鈥檚 largest annual Celtic celebration. 12pm at Robson Square. Free.
Out of Town
Dan Jason The Salt Spring Seeds owner and avid gardener promotes the latest edition of his book on foraging. 10am at the North 麻豆传媒映画City Library. Free.
Sunday, March 19
Arts
A New Moon Over Tohoku Following Japan鈥檚 catastrophic earthquake in 2011, this documentary recounts the inspiring story of the coastal town鈥檚 survivors. 6:30pm at Vancity Theatre. Tickets from $10 at
Music
Parisian Elegance The 鈥淐ity of Lights鈥� is channeled in this intimate show for piano and strings. 3pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets from $15 at
Sarah Kennedy & Friends Performing the music of Brooklyn jazz singer Blossom Dearie, Kennedy brings the legend back to life. 8pm at Frankie鈥檚 Jazz Club. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Kevin McDonald With only his wit to guide him, the talented improviser performs a half-written play with hilarious results. 9pm at the Havana. Tickets $15 at
Food
麻豆传媒映画Urban Winery Sample international and BC wines in this entertaining seminar led by sommeliers David Stansfield and Lisa Cook. 3pm at the Settlement Building. Tickets $40 at
Sunday Paella Series Executive chef Alex Chen recreates the flavourful Spanish dish in this three-course meal. 6pm at Boulevard Kitchen. Tickets $57.82 at
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Monday, March 20
Arts
The Lure Part horror and part musical, this Polish film follows two carnivorous mermaid sisters who discover land for the first time. 6:45pm at The Rio. Tickets $10 at
Reactivating: Art and Archives In this panel discussion with Kay Higgins, Lorna Brown, and Marcia Crosby, feminism is examined by considering the past. 7pm at the Belkin Art Gallery. Free.
Music
Petunia and the Vipers From Spanish to rockabilly, this Canadian band flirts between genres seamlessly to produce a thoroughly unique sound. 8pm at the WISE Lounge. Tickets by donation at the door.
Japandroids The Canadian rock band comes home with songs from their new album, Near To The Wild Heart Of Life. 9:30pm at the Commodore. Tickets $25 at
Social
麻豆传媒映画Fashion Week Opening Gala Art Institute of 麻豆传媒映画alumni present their Fall/Winter collections in anticipation of VFW. 7:30pm at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver. Free tickets at
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Tuesday, March 21
Arts
The Last Laugh Part of the 麻豆传媒映画Jewish Film Festival, this documentary explores the lines separating acceptable comedy and humour about the Holocaust. 7pm at the Rothstein Theatre. Tickets $13 at
The Daisy Theatre Over 40 marionettes enchant the stage in this dark and whimsical performance. 8pm at the Historic Theatre. Tickets from $19.05 at
Music
Plumes Ensemble The eclectic music of Grimes is interpreted for harp, viola, clarinet, and keyboard in this performance highlighting the work of 13 Canadian composers. 8pm at the Fox Cabaret. Tickets from $10 at
Food
The Greasy Spoon Participating venue of Good France, this supper series edition features a three-course French menu conceived by chef Alison Ramage. 5:30pm at Save On Meats. Tickets $95 at
Out of Town
Connexion This illuminating and diverse exhibit celebrates 40 years of artist Hank Bull鈥檚 work 鈥� from props to social sculptures. 10am at Burnaby Art Gallery. Suggested donation $5 at
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Wednesday, March 22
Arts
Pull Festival VI A selection of original 10-minute plays are produced, developed, and performed in this festival promoting the local theatre community. 8pm at Little Mountain Gallery. Tickets $15 at the door.
Music
Allan Rayman Known for his rich vocals, the mysterious Toronto artist presents his latest album Roundhouse 01. 8pm at The Rio. Tickets $23 at
Social
Love Letters & Heart Wills Create thoughtful and lasting letters for your loved ones in this six-week class that will inspire you to live fully. 6:30pm at Mountain View Cemetery. Tickets $25 at the door.
Food
Don鈥檛 Fear the Fish Perfect pan searing in this cooking class that teaches the basics of preparing seafood from white wine mussels to salmon Wellington. 6pm at the Uncommon Caf茅. Tickets from $52 at
Out of Town
Madeleine Thien The accomplished author of Do Not Say We Have Nothing hosts an intimate evening in support of children鈥檚 literacy. 6:30pm at Queen鈥檚 Park Centennial Lodge. Tickets $50 at
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Thursday, March 23
Arts
Angels in America Passion, politics, and the divine converge in this Tony Kushner play set during the AIDS epidemic. 7:30pm at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets from $29 at
The Refugee Hotel 麻豆传媒映画during the 1970s is the setting for this dark comedy centred around eight Chilean refugees. 8pm at Studio 58. Tickets from $19.75 at
Post No Bills Soloist Kitt Johnson delivers a thought-provoking masked performance set to eerie ambient noise. 8pm at the Roundhouse Performance Centre. Tickets $30 at
Music
Miles Black In tribute to American jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, this trio performs a selection of his most popular songs from 鈥淏lue Monk鈥� to 鈥淪traight, No Chaser.鈥� 8pm at Frankie鈥檚 Jazz Club. Tickets $15 at
Social
The Lost Fleet At the opening reception of this exhibition, uncover the story behind the confiscation of 1,200 Japanese-Canadian fishing boats from BC鈥檚 coast. 6pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Maritime Museum. Free.
