Thursday, March 17
Music
The Irish Rovers Celtic Fest presents the iconic, rousing ambassadors of Irish music and good cheer for this must-attend show as they band delivers their last world tour. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $35+ at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Radiation City & Deep Sea Diver Swedish Indie rock outfit from Portland, Oregon co-headlines with the Seattle trio. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
Good for Grapes Celebrate St. Patrick鈥檚 Day with the Surrey folksters and special guests Small Town Artillery and Servo. 8pm at Studio Records. Tickets $12 at TicketWeb.ca
Joy Self-described psychedelic savagesfrom San Diego appear with special guests Pharlee and Doctor Claw. 9:30pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Comedy
Simon King High-energy and edgy comedy from this prolific writer and workhorse performer known for appearances at the world鈥檚 most prestigious comedy festivals, regular airplay on Sirius/XM, Pandora and CTV/Comedy Netowrk as well as his critically acclaimed comedy album Unfamous. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Onegin Life is quiet on the Larin family鈥檚 Russian country estate, until the charismatic Evgeni Onegin ignites the romantic longings of its residents in this passionate new musical (based on the poem by Pushkin) with a dynamic score (based on the opera by Tchaikovsky); a musical experience as immersive as love itself. 7:30pm at Goldcorp Stage at BMO Centre. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until April 10.
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Friday, March 18
Music
Daughter Indie rockers from England appear in support of their latest release Not to Disappear. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $27.50+ at Red Cat and LiveNation.com. All ages show.
Boy Breaking Glass Local indie rockers play tunes from Vesta in an intimate performance. 9pm at Guilt & Co. Admission by donation.
Kytami Electronic/hip-hop violinist from Victoria blends classic fiddle styles with heavy bass and electronic beats with special guest JF Killah. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Zulu, Highlife, Beatstreet and TicketFly.com
The Thick of It Electric hard rock and acoustic ballads from the local rockers with special guests Goodbye Terra Firma, The Suicide Ring and Return of the Stern. 9pm at Railway Club. Cover is $10.
Burning Ghats Grinding blasts, D-beats and slow riffs from 麻豆传媒映画Island with special guests Anion and Wormwitch. 9:30pm at SBC Restaurant. Cover is $10.
The Shit Talkers High energy punk play in support of Where Is The Trust with Bound by None and War Amp. 9pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
Acid Mothers Temple Japanese experimental-psych rockers appear with special guests Orphan Goggles. 8pmat The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Kawehi Hawaiian pop singer-songwriter appears in support of her EP Interaktiv. 8pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Theatre/Dance
Ballet BC 鈥� Program 2 New Work from rising French choreographer Medhi Walerski, builds on themes established with Prelude and questions how to balance order and chaos while looking at the human need for celebration, blurring the lines between the audience and the stage. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at BalletBC.com. Runs until March 19.
The Gay Heritage Project Buddies In Bad Times Theatre returns to 麻豆传媒映画with this production from three of the country鈥檚 most gifted creator/performers who uncover a rich history of LGBTQ culture not often shared and shine new light on contemporary gay culture. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Runs until March 19.
Events
麻豆传媒映画International Dance Festival The 16th annual celebration of movement, choreography and expression features artists from China, Spain, the U.S., France, Germany, Japan, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Lithuania, Mexico and others, performing techniques and styles from butoh and aboriginal, to flamenco, hip-hop and ballet with cutting edge contemporary dance. Visit VIDF.ca听for details. Runs until March 19.
Sonic Boom Music Festival 麻豆传媒映画Pro Musica returns with its 29th year of contemporary classical music over the course of four brilliant evening performances, a truly unique musical experience in three acoustically beautiful venues in Vancouver. Visit VancouverProMusica.com听for details. Runs until March 20.
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Saturday, March 19
Music
Ultimate Guitar Experience Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth celebrates the re-releases of his most successful albums with special guests Jennifer Batten and Andy Timmons. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $30 at Scrape and TicketWeb.ca
Flophouse Jr. Alt-pop, country trio from 麻豆传媒映画play tunes from Welcome Mat. 9pm at Skinny Fat Jack鈥檚. Admission by donation. All ages show.
Brickhouse Vancouver鈥檚 favourite blues-funk band celebrate the release of their newest album Future. 8pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $20 at RioTheatreTickets.ca
Animal Bodies Local rockers take the stage with special guests Actors and Shitlord Fuckerman with DJ Christa Belle and DJ B眉rger. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $8 at Red Cat, Neptoon and TicketFly.com
蝉迟枚谤肠 麻豆传媒映画punk band hits the stage with Invisible Ray, Cawama and The Dead Zones. 9:30pm at Railway Club. Cover is $10.
Comedy
Steve Byrne Half-Korean, half-Irish Pittsburgh writer and comedian behind TBS鈥檚 Sullivan & Son brings his stand-up to town with an opening set from Gary Cannon. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $24 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Reclaiming Hope Theatre for Living presents this series of theatrical dialogues that tour different 麻豆传媒映画venues to engage communities about identifying and transforming the fears that hold us back from healthier selves and environment. Visit TheatreForLiving.com听for details. Runs until March 27.
Ga Ting A powerful and emotionally charged story centres around an immigrant Chinese couple trying to come to terms with their death of their son, as they invite his Caucasian boyfriend for dinner after the funeral. 2pm & 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Final performance.
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Sunday, March 20
Music
This Will Destroy You Texas instrumental-rock band tours in support of their latest release Another Language with special guest Vinyl Williams. 9pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Star of the County Down Celebrate St. Patrick鈥檚 Day with a program of heartwarming songs and ballads, and foot stompin鈥� jigs and reels from Elspeth McVeigh, Mark Sullivan and Craig McGregor. 2pm at Hycroft Manor. Tickets $20 at UWCVancouver.ca
Wacken Metal Battle Round No. 3 Come join Vancouver鈥檚 finest up and coming metal bands duke it out, featuring Meridius, God Said Kill, The Fall of Day, Drop Dead Fred and Majora. 7pm at Red Room.
The Postmodern Camerata: Eternal Light The vocal and instrumental ensemble perform their second concert, a program featuring works by Dominus, Aeterna, Fratres & Lobet den herrn. 4pm at Dunbar Heights United Church. Tickets $25 at BrownPaperTickets.com
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
Go, Dog. Go! Carousel Theatre for Young People brings P.D. Eastman鈥檚 classic children鈥檚 book to life on stage in a zany, tongue-wagging, tail-spinning musical, fun for the whole family. 11am & 2pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.CarouselTheatre.ca. Final performances.
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Monday, March 21
Music
Pixar in Concert The VSO, under the direction of Gordon Gerrard brings your favourite Pixar characters to life in this visually stunning, high-definition, multi-media family friendly show set against the extraordinary music of the films. 7pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
Comedy
Phantom Signal Original comedy-horror radio performed live on stage with the top-drawer trio, this week joined by David Jordan of the Fringe Festival, with Aaron Chapman and the Voodoo Radar Orchestra. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TheatreWire.com
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 EastVanComedy.com
Queer Prov Back for another year of hilarious antics, Vancouver鈥檚 unique Queer Improv Comedy troupe hits the stage featuring Pearce Visser, Amy Lucille, Jamie Chrest, Shane Edwards, Aamir Khan, and Josh Rimer. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).
Mermaid Club Comedy A live stand-up and improv show featuring 麻豆传媒映画comedians Stefan MacNeil, Brad Dorion and Dylan Williamson as they handpick some of the city鈥檚 best and invite them to the Mermaid stage. 8pm at Railway Club. Cover is $5.
Art
From The Street A joint exhibition brings together Norman Fox鈥檚 photography and Jeff Wilson paintings, each presenting a unique view of the often overlooked beauty of the people and landscapes in the Downtown Eastside. Runs until May 1 in the gallery at .
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Tuesday, March 22
Music
De Dannan Deemed 鈥渢he Rolling Stones of traditional Irish music鈥�, the Irish folksters play in support of Wonder Waltz as part of CelticFest. 8pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $36 at Highlife, Rufus鈥� Guitars and RogueFolk.bc.ca
An Evening with Greg Dulli American singer-songwriter leads his stripped-down band through a selection of songs encompassing his career with guest literary stylist Derrick Brown. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Hot Jazz Jam A night of live and hot New Orleans jazz and dancing featuring The Bayou Ramblers, and open to musical guests. 9pm at Backstage Lounge. Cover is $12.
Comedy
Kings Head Comedy It鈥檚 the most fun you can have on a Tuesday night in 麻豆传媒映画for $5! Join an array of local and international comedians in this weekly stand-up showcase. 9pm at King鈥檚 Head Pub. Cover is $5.
Theatre/Dance
Doost (Friend) A unique ensemble of artists and adherents of the Nimatullahi Sufi order explore the universal essence of mystic poetry in this story about heritage, compassion and community. 8pm at The Cultch. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until March 26.
Return to Grace A tribute to some of the greatest musical moments of a generation chronicling the King鈥檚 beginnings in Memphis through the 鈥�68 comeback special to the historical Aloha from Hawaii concert. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca. Runs until March 27.
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Wednesday, March 23
Music
Wacken Metal Battle Round No. 3 Come join Vancouver鈥檚 finest up and coming metal bands duke it out, featuring Exterminatus, The Mountain Man, Slaughterhauser, Saints of Death and Occasionally Dropped. 7pm at Red Room.
Keith Ape and Tommy South Korean trap artist shares the bill with rap鈥檚 rebellious underground queen from Vancouver. 10pm at Venue. Tickets $22.50 at Blueprint.ElectroStub.com
Theatre/Dance
Lost Words What makes a play so controversial that authorities ban it from the stage? Explore that and more in the final performance with a focus on Canada and Canadians from Pi Theatre in collaboration with the frank theatre company. 7:30pm at The Emerald. Admission by suggested donation of $10 at PiTheatre.com/tickets
The Out Vigil A modern fable steeped in maritime lore questions our ability to accept the natural world for all that it is, both beautiful and terrifying, taking on a bold new form of poetic naturalism allowing for the marriage of fact and folklore, music and magic, the modern and mythical. 1pm (pay what you can) & 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.com. Runs until March 26.
The Crowd A wedding, an arrest, a celebration, a snitch. A little gang warfare and Beyonce鈥檚 greatest hits. Tina and Bobby, the beloved couple from Tough! and听Moss Park continue the struggle to find their place in the world in this fast-paced tragicomedy from Canadian playwright George F. Walker. 8pm at Studio 58. Tickets at TicketsTonight.ca. Runs until April 3.
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Thursday, March 24
Music
Greensky Bluegrass Michigan bluegrass band appears in support of their latest release If Sorrows Swim with special guest Shook Twins. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Highilfe, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Anthony Davis Renowned jazz pianist appears in support of past piano present as part of the continuing series, 88 Tuned Bongos. 8pm at Western Front. Tickets $15 at WesternFront.MyShopify.com
Un Haunting funeral doom from the Seattle band featuring members of Samothrace with special guests Hissing, Temple of Abandonment and Nighfucker. 8pm at The Hindenburg. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Scrape, Zulu, Evergreen Cannabis Society and TicketWeb.ca
Morgan Page American progressive house DJ/music producer appears with Project 46 and Atlas. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $45+ at Ticketmaster.ca听and LiveNation.com
Comedy
Charlie Demers Canadian writer, comedian and political activist, author of The Horrors: An A to Z of Funny Thoughts on Awful Things who often appears on CBC鈥檚 The Debaters appears with Mark Nesbitt and Levi McCachen. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Good People In South Boston, where paychecks hardly make the rent and a night on the town consists of a few rounds of bingo, Margie finds herself down on her luck in this shrewd character-driven comedy that asks why some people manage to change their fortune, and some don鈥檛. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until April 24.
