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Thursday, May 4
Arts
La Tarara听The passionate and precise dance of Flamenco is brought to the stage by legends Ivan Vargas, Emilio Ochando and Vancouver鈥檚 own, Kasandra 鈥淟a China鈥� in this powerful performance. 8pm at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Tickets from $40 at
The Road Forward听In this opening gala presentation of the DOXA Film Festival, filmmaker Marie Clements hosts a special Q&A following the screening of her musical documentary. 7pm at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets $22 at
HOME When a favourite local hangout is threatened with a corporate takeover, two First Nations young female managers rally the regulars to save the place they call 鈥渉ome鈥�. In doing so, they passionately showcase the importance of their community in this new and original Canadian youth production. Free.
Music
Ute Lemper听Accompanied by piano, bandoneon, and bass, the expressive cabaret singer performs nostalgic songs from Berlin in this romantic performance. 8pm at the Orpheum. Tickets from $50 at
Social
Jane鈥檚 Walk Festival Vancouver听Inspired by writer and activist Jane Jacobs, this walking tour movement invites members of the community to interact and share their stories of the city. 6pm at 麻豆传媒映画Urban Winery. Free. Become a walk leader at
Food
Chicha and Strange Fellows Brewery Dinner Executive chef and Food Network Chopped star, Tobias Grignon prepares a fresh and flavourful spring menu partnered with regional craft beer. 6:30pm at Chicha Restaurant. Tickets $76 at
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Friday, May 5
Arts
HELLO听Based on the story of playwright Arthur Miller and his secret son born with Down Syndrome, this play investigates Daniel Miller鈥檚 life from his perspective. 7:30pm at KW Studios. Tickets $20 at
Music
Melissa Etheridge听The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter known for her raspy vocals and political activism revisits her greatest hits, from 鈥淚鈥檓 the Only One鈥� to 鈥淐ome to My Window.鈥� 8pm at River Rock Casino Resort. Tickets $119.50 at
Comedy
The Empire Strips Back听The Geekenders presents another 鈥渘erdlesque鈥� hit with this sci-fi adventure production that combines striptease, popular culture, and comedy. 8pm at The Rio. Tickets $20 at
Social
Jane鈥檚 Walk听Director of Sustainability, Doug Smith, and biologist Nick Page lead this tour which reveals the story behind the changing shorelines of Vancouver鈥檚 False Creek Basin. 12pm at the foot of Spyglass Place, underneath the Cambie Bridge along the seawall. Free.
Food
Casa de Amigos: A Cinco de Mayo Celebration听Bringing together the diverse flavours of Mexican cuisine to exciting performances of live music and Luchador wrestlers, this street fiesta has something for everyone. 5pm at Robson Square. Tickets $18.95 at
Out of Town
Devour! Osoyoos Food Film Festival听Celebrating food and film, this festival weekend kicks off with an evening of fresh Okanagan fare prepared by celebrity chefs Michael Howell and Ned Bell. 6:30pm at Black Hills Estate Winery. Tickets $110 at
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Saturday, May 6
Arts
Family Lines in Landscape听Local artist Veronica Plewman explores the lost stories and mysteries between family generations with her abstract painting style. 2pm at KIMOTO Gallery. Free.
Burlesque Long Form听Talented cabaret starlets, April O鈥橮eel, Ariel Helvetica, and more captivate audiences with a ten-minute act challenge where music, dance, and entertainment is stretched to a whole new level. 9pm at the Rio. Tickets $20 at
Art in the City听Local artists display their paper, sculpture, and glass works at this community exhibition and art market. 12pm at the West End Community Centre Association. Free.
Comedy
OK Tinder鈥揝wipe Right Comedy听This one-hour improv show shares the bizarre, cringeworthy and hilarious stories of Vancouver鈥檚 online dating scene. 11:15pm at the Improv Centre. Tickets $15 at
Social
Stanley Park Bowling Club Open House听Dubbed the largest club in the country by Bowls Canada, this local season opener includes seeing a 鈥楪olden Bowl鈥� delivered by an honorary league member. 11am at the Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club. Free.
CVR听Canada鈥檚 biggest virtual and augmented reality show expo showcases the latest in VR technology with hands-on demonstrations, talks from industry experts, and presentations from companies leading in VR innovation. 10am at the 麻豆传媒映画Convention Centre. Tickets $65 at
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Sunday, May 7
Arts
Crow鈥檚 Nest and Other Places She鈥檚 Gone听In collaboration with Coast Salish storyteller Rosemary Georgeson, choreographer Olivia C. Davies premieres this series of vignettes inspired by women who have left their 鈥榥ests.鈥� 2pm at The Cultch. Tickets are pay-what-you-can at
Music
麻豆传媒映画Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra听Legendary composer of hit films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones, John Williams is paid tribute in this concert conducted by Kathleen Allan. 2pm at the Orpheum. Tickets $15 at
麻豆传媒映画Chinese Music Ensemble听Entitled Future in Past, this special musical evening showcases traditional Chinese instruments and a repertoire from as far back as 7th century Tang dynasty. 7:30pm at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Tickets from $10 at
Social
Sumo! A Beginner鈥檚 Workshop听Learn the basic techniques behind the cultural Japanese sport in this exciting beginner mini-competition. 1pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Buddhist Temple. Free.
The Earring Show听Fine craftsmanship and unique jewelry designs from across North America will be showcased at this annual fundraising event for craft artists in BC. 3pm at the Craft Council of BC. Tickets are $5 at the door. Free registration at听
Out of Town
Bird Safari听A 麻豆传媒映画Bird Week event, this two hour animal watching adventure through the Howe Sound is led by the President of the Pacific Wildlife Foundation, Rob Butler. 9:30am at Sewell鈥檚 Ocean Adventure Centre. Tickets from $65.10 at
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Monday, May 8
Arts
Brasilia: Life After Design听Director Bart Simpson offers a post-film discussion on his documentary surrounding sustainability and urban planning in the federal capital of Brazil. 7pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Tickets from $13 at
Becoming Traviata听French soprano Natalie Dessay鈥檚 transformation into Verdi鈥檚 Violetta is chronicled in this film which provides insight on the rigorous demands of a feature soloist. 7:30pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets $12 at
Music
Marc Cohn听Known for hits like 鈥淲alking in Memphis鈥� and 鈥淭rue Companion,鈥� this soulful singer-songwriter celebrates 25 years since the release of his self-titled platinum-selling album. 8pm at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Tickets from $55 at
麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra听The gentle and uplifting arias of the French Romantics are channelled in this concert, featuring cellist Ariel Barnes. 8pm at the Orpheum. Tickets from $19 at
Social
Lawrence Krauss听The theoretical physicist and cosmologist delivers a talk on the origins of the universe in this special Q&A. 8pm at the Chan Centre. Tickets from $16 at
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Tuesday, May 9
Arts
Gastown Cabaret听A m茅lange of comedy, burlesque, music, and dance, this production brings together the best acts of Gastown for one special evening of entertainment. 8pm at Guilt & Company. Tickets are $10 at the door.
麻豆传媒映画Story Slam听Guest storyteller, Alix Born, opens this original storytelling competition where the audience votes for their winning favourites. 8pm at The Cottage Bistro. Tickets $5 at the door.
Sled Dogs听Following the Whistler incident where 100 dogs were culled and thrown into mass graves, director Fern Levitt investigates the dog sledding industry and attempts to answer why this form of entertainment and abuse persists today. 7pm at The Park Theatre. Tickets $12.95 at
Social
Bird Week Nature Kayak Tour听In participation with 麻豆传媒映画Bird Week, biologist Robyn Worcester and Karen Devitt study the eagles, herons, and cormorants native to English Bay in this tandem kayak adventure. 6pm at Jericho Beach. Tickets $69 at
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Wednesday, May 10
Arts
String of Pearls听Four female actors take on 27 identities in this play spanning generations but all connected by a single pearl necklace. 7:30pm at Studio 1398. Tickets from $15 at
The Case of the Grinning Cat听Known for his maniacal grin and bright yellow coat, the infamous graffiti character of Paris becomes the key to investigating the city鈥檚 underground activism culture in this Chris Marker film. 9pm at SFU Woodward鈥檚 Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema. Tickets from $11 at
Comedy
The Gentlemen Hecklers听Comedians Eric Fell, Patrick Maliha, and Shaun Stewart take a jab at the classic children鈥檚 film, The Wizard, starring Fred Savage. 9:30pm at the Rio. Tickets $12 at
Social
Bird on the Beach The Bird Week festivities continue with this guided walking tour along the Stanley Park shoreline. 6pm at Stanley Park Nature House. Free tickets at
Mambo-lesque听This four-week dance workshop introduces Latin dancing techniques and choreography under the careful instruction of burlesque star, Burgundy Brixx. 7:30pm at the School of Tease. Tickets $80 at
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Thursday, May 11
Arts
The Happy Film Stefan Sagmeister of The Happy Show presents his latest self-documentary about his quest to find fulfillment followed by a discussion with Dr. Sean Pritchard and UBC鈥檚 Professor of Psychiatry, Andrea Grabovac. 7pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $17 USD at
Ballet BC Concludes its 31st season with a triple bill by two renown Israeli choreographers and Ballet BC鈥檚 Artistic Director Emily Molnar, as well as programs by choreographers Emanuel Gat, Emily Molnar and the Ballet BC premiere of Minus 16 by Ohad Naharin. 8pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, May 11-13. Tickets from $15 at
Traces of Words听Curated by Fuyubi Nakamura, this opening night exhibit boasts art and calligraphy from Asia such as Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions to modern graffiti from Afghanistan. 7pm at the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Free.
Swagger听From French filmmaker, Olivier Babinet, comes this vivid docudrama centered upon the youth of Parisian suburb Aulnay-sous-Bois where tensions between race, class, and school life are examined. 12:30pm at The Annex. Tickets from $9 at
Music
Paul Rushka鈥檚 Present Past听The renown jazz bassist presents an evening of smooth harmonies and complicated rhythms inspired by Canadian-born composer and trumpeter, Kenny Wheeler. 7pm at the Roedde House Museum. Tickets from $12 at
