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Thursday, Mar. 23
Arts
Angels in America听Passion, politics and the divine converge in this Pultizer-winning 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听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听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听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.
Friday, Mar. 24
Arts
CARDED!听For one night only, delve into the world of trading-card collecting at this fun art show. 7pm at Hot Art Wet City. Free.
Music
麻豆传媒映画Improvised Music Meeting听The country鈥檚 best improvisational musicians gather for the 听third year in a row in this weekend festival featuring the Barking Sphinx, Lina Allemano, and more. 9pm at China Cloud Gallery. Tickets from $10 at
Comedy
Reasonably Late Show听Hosted by Joshua Begosh, this improvised talk show comes complete with opening monologues, special guests, and backstage antics. 10:30pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $10 at
Social
Gotta Bag it Up听This community fundraiser for East 麻豆传媒映画youth brings together local artists, musicians, drinks, and bites like La Taqueria tacos. 7pm at the Settlement Building. Tickets from $25 at
Hidden Faces of Vancouver听Discover the undisclosed side of the city in this walking tour that takes you from brunch at Save-on-Meats to the highlights of Chinatown. 9am at Waterfront Station. Tickets $40 at
Back to the Nineties听Reminisce the good times in this community game night filled with playing N64, eating Pop-Tarts, and grooving to a fun playlist. 5pm at the HiVE. Tickets from $5 at
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Saturday, Mar. 25
Arts
After the Curtain Legendary choreographer Travis Wallis and revolutionary dance group SHAPING SOUND present this captivating tale of a man struggling to find inspiration after the death of his true love. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets from $45 at
We All Float Down Here听In this haunting performance, the Geekenders present a Stephen King-themed burlesque show that is unlike anything seen before. 8pm at the Rio. Tickets $15 at
Music
Lisa LeBlanc听With special guest Alexandria Maillot, this folk-rock concert blends together Francophone music with the Anglophone tastes of the West Coast. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Comedy Basement听Featuring Kevin Banner from Just for Laughs Northwest, this evening highlights the city鈥檚 upcoming comedic acts. 8:30pm at Goldies Pizza. Tickets from $5 at
Social
Army of Sass听Led by CEO Carla Catherwood, this Beyonc茅-style masterclass covers the fundamentals of Heels Technique all the way to advanced choreography in a body-positive environment. 1:10pm at Tantra Fitness. Tickets from $15 at
Multicultural Women鈥檚 Conference & Fair听From motivational workshops to networking opportunities, this trade-show event offers a diverse resource for all women. 10am at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Free.
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Sunday, Mar. 26
Arts
Print Ready听In this exhibit celebrating the self-publishing community, view a range of artworks from sculptures to digital-media installations. 5pm at the Dynamo Arts Association. Free.
#NERDGASM听Kitty Nights Burlesque presents this unique evening of nerd fantasy come to life. 9pm at the Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at
Music
Choir of King鈥檚 College Cambridge听The world-renown singers give a spellbinding demonstration of the English choral tradition preceded by an exclusive pre-concert talk. 2pm at the Chan Centre. Tickets from $38 at
Comedy
Streetfight听In this cutthroat comedy competition, 10 talented improvisers battle for the title of Streetfight Champion. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $8 at
Social
Night Walk听This 10-kilometre trek through the city combines theatre with adventure.
5pm at a pre-determined location. Free reservations at
Out of Town
Canada Hip Hop Dance Championship听Crews from across the country compete in this regional event leading up to the championships in Ottawa. 7pm at Michael J. Fox Theatre. Tickets from $19.95 at
Monday, Mar. 27
Arts
Youth Poetry Slam Finals听With a special performance by Spillious, this three-round competition will decide this year鈥檚 slam poetry team and champion. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $10 at the door.
Music
Emily Carr String QuartetT he world-class ensemble welcomes local clarinetist A.K. Coope to perform the famous quartet piece 鈥淚ntimate Letters鈥� by Leos Janacek. 7:30pm at St. John Anglican Church. Tickets $25 at
Jain听The breakout artist from Paris defies genres by fusing African rhythms, reggae, soul, and more to create an infectious, captivating sound. 8pm at the Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at
Food
Farmer鈥檚 Apprentice听Local ingredients meet fine dining in this exclusive six-course dinner prepared by executive chef David Gunawan and Ryoma Matarai of Kinome Japanese Kitchen. 6pm at Farmer鈥檚 Apprentice. Tickets $120 at
Salt Tasting Room听Restauranteur Sean Heather hosts this educational and entertaining wine-tasting event with matching cheeses and cured meats. 7pm at Salt Tasting Room. Tickets $45 at
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Tuesday, Mar. 28
Arts
More Than Honey听At this documentary film screening about honeybee extinction, meet with Bee Time author Mark Winston as well as other local honey harvesters, beekeepers and activists. 7pm at the HiVE. Tickets $5 at
Perplexities: Space, Form and Image听Featuring a collection of curated works from Canadian artists, this exhibit explores the complexity of space, materials and the environment. 10am at Winsor Gallery. Admission at the door.
Music
Mother Mother听The local indie-rock ensemble returns home on their No Culture tour, with special guests We Are the City and Beach Season. 7pm at the Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $39.50 at
Food
Collaborative Chef鈥檚 Dinner听In this French-Venezuelan affair, executive chef Dan McGee and Cacao鈥檚 Jefferson Alvarez conspire to create a uniquely flavourful six-course feast. 6pm at Au Comptoir. Tickets $140 at
Hearthstone Brewmaster鈥檚 Dinner听The Northshore鈥檚 Hearthstone Brewery teams up with CRAFT Beer Market to deliver this fresh, local four-course meal. 6pm at Craft Beer Market. Tickets $60 at
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Wednesday, Mar. 29
Arts
Songs for a New World听The music of Jason Robert Brown is given life on the stage in this new production featuring themes of love, dreams, family and immigration. 8pm at Pal Studio Theatre. Tickets pay-what-you-can at the door.
Personal Shopper听When her twin brother passes away, a young woman searching for signs of the afterlife begins to receive mysterious text messages. 8:40pm at Vancity Theatre. Tickets $10 at
Comedy
The Critical Hit Show听Be transported to the Medieval Ages in this cosplay comedy based on the popular game Dungeons and Dragons. 8pm at the Rio. Tickets from $10 at
Social
Nerd Nite听From a presentation on time travel to a gender-fluid drag show, this evening of science and tech talk is both informative and fun. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets from $7 at
Food
Hainanese Chicken and Rice Cooking Class听Learn the secret behind healthy Chinese chicken and rice in this part cooking, part language class. 6:30pm at the True Nosh Kitchen. Tickets $45 at
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Thursday, Mar. 30
Arts
Aeriosa听Dancers take flight in this gravity-defying performance that combines rock climbing with theatre. 12pm at the Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets from $10 at
radial systems Locally based artist Marian Penner Bancroft presents this colour photograph and video exhibit of organic items floating within bodies of water. 10 am at Republic Gallery. Free.
Ice Guardians听In this hockey documentary, the NHL鈥檚 toughest enforcers shed light on what it takes to succeed in their unique role on the ice. 8pm at the Rio. Tickets $20 at
Music
Kevin Elaschuk听Joined by other 麻豆传媒映画music legends, this new collaboration delivers both standard jazz and swing. 8pm at Frankie鈥檚. Tickets $15 at
Leah Abramsom听With additional performances by the Inhabitants and Waxwing, this evening celebrates creative and experimental music. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets from $15 at the door.
