Thursday, May 19
Music
An Evening With An evening of original music from the soul featuring three of Vancouver鈥檚 finest vocal talents, Tonye Aganaba, Khari Wendell McClelland and Emily Chambers. 8pm at The Waldorf. Tickets $10 at
Big Black Delta Jonathan Bates, formerly of Mellowdrone and M83 plays tunes from his latest solo album, Tr谩game Tierra. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat and
Young Empires Toronto indie rockers appear in support of their debut album, The Gates, with special guest Blajk. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $18 at
Diana Arbenina & The Night Snipers Russian rock band play a Canadian headlining spot. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $60 at
Comedy
Ivan Decker One of Canada鈥檚 leading young comedians, Decker is a hilarious voice for the millennial generation with careful dissection of everyday trials matched with brilliant timing and intelligent observation. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
5 @ 50 Ruby Slipper Theatre and Zee Zee Theatre join forces to proudly present the North American premiere of Brad Fraser鈥檚 ensemble tour-de-force about friendship, addiction and co-dependence, a darkly comic portrayal of turning 50 in contemporary society. 8pm at PAL Studio Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until May 28.
Events
Recollecting 86 Expo 86 was a game changer for the city, come out to celebrate and reconnect with friends and architects Bruno Freschi, Alan Hart, Clive Grout, and Peter Cardew for drinks and conversation around the impact of Expo 86. 6pm at Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $15 at
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Friday, May 20
Music
No Sinner 麻豆传媒映画blues-rock trio fronted by Colleen Rennison celebrates the release of Old Habits Die Hard with special guests Schelter and Old Soul Rebel. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Neptoon and
Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires American R&B singer whose style is consistent with the revivalist approach of funk and soul from the 鈥�70s and 鈥�80s appears in support of Changes. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35 at Ticketmaster.ca听and
Art d鈥橢cco Gulf Islands artist makes his debut in support of forthcoming LP Day Fevers for an early show with special guest Louise Burns. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at
Laurent Bourque and Steph Macpherson Toronto singer-songwriter tours western Canada and co-headlines with the Victoria singer-songwriter. 8pm at Caf茅 Deux Soleils. Cover is $10.
Art Bergmann 麻豆传媒映画punk-rock legend plays tunes from The Apostate with special guests Gerry Hannah and the New Questioning Coyote Brigade and Mac Pontiac. 7:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $18 at
Louis Child Chicago electronic music duo stop by on their first headline tour with special guests Yurie and LeChance. 10:30pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $20 at
Comedy
Cedric Newman Jamaican born and Montreal bred, stand-up comic comes armed with a heavy-hitting style, fine-tailored to make you laugh so hard it hurts with opening sets from Randee Newmeyer, Brett Martin and Lisa Person. 8pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
Che Malambo A thrilling, percussive dance and music spectacle from the gaucho tradition of Argentina features fourteen stomping, drumming and roaring percussionists directed by French choreographer, Gilles Brinas. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets at . All ages show.
Virgins Not just one musical, but three one act musicals on one bill, sure to make you laugh with tales of socially conscious teens, a journalist working on a story about porn and reality TV style competition. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until May 21.
Revolutions An immersive performance in a 7,000-sq.-ft. warehouse is a visually astonishing and mind-bending, telescopic journey through dust, human chemical relationships and geological time. 8pm at 3681 Victoria. Tickets at FightWithAStick.ca. Runs until May 22 and again May 25-29.听
rEvolver Theatre Festival A diverse set of emerging and established Canadian artists explore new forms of storytelling and theatre arts in main stage productions and cabaret-style shows presented by Upintheair Theatre. Runs until May 22 at The Cultch. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com, and . Runs until May 22.
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. 2pm & 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at 604-731-5518. Runs until June 11.
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Saturday, May 21
Music
Buzzcocks Legendary punkers from the UK celebrate their 40th anniversary with special guests Residuels. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $35 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Nicola Benedetti and Dale Barltrop Violinsts lead the VSO in a program of Bartok鈥檚 Rumanian Folk Dances, 惭辞锄补谤迟鈥檚 Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, Turkish and Shostakovich鈥檚听Chamber Symphony. 8pm at Chan Centre. Tickets $49+ at
Ana Bon-Bon Accordion-playing chanteuse, musical hostess and songwriter returns to 麻豆传媒映画with her cocktail lounge show, Amazeball, with special guests the Naughty Gentlemen, Kitty & the Rooster and Mike Soret and his Broken Horns. 8:30pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $13 at Highlife, WISE lounge and
Black Mountain 麻豆传媒映画rock band returns home on their world tour in support of their fourth studio album IV with special guest Ashley Shadow. 8pm at Commodre Ballroom. Tickets $23.50+ at Ticketmaster.ca听and
U.S. Girls Illinois-born, Toronto-based artist Meghan Remy brings her brand of art-pop to town in support of Half Free, for an early show with special guest Fiver. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at
Todd Serious Memorial Show A memorial show for Todd Serious, former front man of the East Van punk band The Rebel Spell, his band with special guests SoundCity Hooligans and Want. 8pm at 1739 Venables Hall. SOLD OUT. All ages show.
Theatre/Dance
Expressions Festival 2016 Arts Umbrella presents the annual showcase celebrating the boundless creativity of young talent with an expanded two week run, in a collection of inspired performances and exhibitions highlighting the talents of Canada鈥檚 next generation of theatre artists. Visit 听for tickets and schedule. Runs until May 22.
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Sunday, May 22
Music
Mother Upduff An all out psych-out featuring performances from the 麻豆传媒映画lo-fi garage-psych rock band with special guests Revenge of the Trees, The Psychic Alliance and Redrick Sultan. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at 听or $15 at the door.
Saint Motel LA-based four-piece bring their indie-pop sound to town. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $22.50 at Red Cat and
Caramelos de Cianuro Venezuelan rock band appear in support of 8 with special guests Caracas. 9pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $45 at
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.
Crafty Comedy Jonny Paul hosts this open-mic night of comedy with some of the funniest stand-up comics in Vancouver, a collection of seasoned vets and bright-eyed newbies along with the joke contest and Roast the Host challenge. 9:30pm at 12 Kings Pub.
Theatre/Dance
Diva鈥檚 Den Annual Women for Women centered strip show that encourages professional and amateur performers to get on stage in a safe, supportive environment that is trans inclusive, a core fundraiser for 麻豆传媒映画Dyke March. 7:30pm at Penthouse. Tickets at Little Sister鈥檚, JQ Clothing and
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Monday, May 23
Music
Brian Jonestown Massacre Psychedelic rock band from San Francisco bring their signature shoegaze to town. 8pm at Commodre Ballroom. Tickets $30 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon and
Moderat Three-piece electronic music project from Berlin appear in support of their third studio album III with special guests Telefon Tel Aviv. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $30 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu and . All ages show.
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).
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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Tuesday, May 24
Comedy
Improv X Comics aka Boom! Pow! Grab your shield and join the comedy action as The Fictionals present an evening inspired by Captain America: Civil War, creating new superheroes, defeating villains and discovering just what Archie Andrews is hiding from Betty and Veronica. 8pm at Caf茅 Deux Soleils. Tickets $7 at
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. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until July 10.
Events
Urban Foraging Plant Walk Join indigenous Metis herbalist Lori Snyder for a wild plant walk through East Van to discover new perspectives on how we see and interact with plants in the city as Snyder shares her knowledge and experience in foraging and wildcrafting. 6:30pm at Homestead Junction (649 East Hastings). Tickets $25 at
Cheap & Fun
Nerd Nite Embrace your inner nerd and come out for great conversations, great drinks and a great time with fellow nerds. This edition sees the nerds take over the aquarium to discuss 鈥淭he Blob鈥� with Dr. Philippe Tortell, Dr. Richard Dewey and Michael van den Bos. 6pm at 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium. Tickets $8+ at
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Wednesday, May 25
Music
Next Music From Tokyo Vol. 8 The annual tour introducing Canadians to the most creative and skilled bands out of Japan鈥檚 indie underground scene returns with Mass of the Fermenting Dregs, Dalljub Step Club, Nengu, and Regal Lily.7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu and or $15 at the door.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Grammy-winning hip-hop duo from Seattle on tour in support of their new album This Unruly Mess I鈥檝e Made with special guests Raz Simone and XP. 8pm at PNE Forum. Tickets $60+ at
Nothing But Thieves UK-based alternative rock band appears in support of their self-titled debut album with special guests The Wrecks. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $18 at
Theatre/Dance
Flicker An innovative dance piece by the Dancers of Damelahamid combines west coast graphic design with a unique sceno-graphic hybrid of projected environments and live-action shadow dance, inspired by the flicker 鈥� a woodpecker from the Northwest Coast carrying cultural significance in coastal art forms. 8pm at The Cultch. Tickets at . Runs until May 29.
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Thursday, May 26
Music
Matt Corby Australian singer-songwriter on tour in support of Telluric. of 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $29.50+ at Ticketmaster.caand
The Tourist Company Four-piece alternative pop-rock band from 麻豆传媒映画celebrate the release of their EP Mercury at an early show with special guests Isobel Trigger and Adam Hanney & Co. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12.50 at Red Cat and
Devil In The Wood Shack Official kick-off for the 麻豆传媒映画band鈥檚 Sea to Sea Canadian tour in celebration of their self-titled vinyl release with the Staggers & Jaggs, Low Down Mamas, Reds and Skum Shine. 8:30pm at The Astoria. Cover is $10.
Comedy
Mark Normand With appearances on Inside Amy Schumer,听Conan and the upcoming season of听This Is Not Happening, the New Orleans comic brings his brand of stand-up to town with an opening set from Chris James. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Comedy Bang! Bang! Live! Scott Aukerman鈥檚 popular podcast and television show stages this special live performance, totally improvised and featuring Paul F. Tompkins and Lauren Lapkus with special opening act Neil Campbell. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $35 at . All ages show.
Theatre/Dance
1-Act Festival Back with its ninth annual innovative theatre series, this year鈥檚 short, sharp and original shows feature empowered and energized female voices in a presentation of three exciting new and developing pieces Swan Song, Almost a Stepmom and听Fall-Out Picnic. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until May 28.
