Thursday, May 5
Music
Pokey Lafarge American country blues singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist on tour in support of his latest release Something In The Water with special guests The Cactus Blossoms. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu and
Cloud City feat. AbJo, Slimkid3 Seattle-based hip hop collective bring their new show to town with special guests Body of Work, The X Presidents. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Highlife, Neptoon, Zulu and
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ReVoLt An intense new solo from Belgian choreographer Thierry Smits featuring Nicola Leahey in a fierce physical and emotional performance, exploring the necessity of resistance under the forces of oppression. 8pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets at . Runs until May 7.
Comedy
Mark Forward Canadian Comedy Award winner, with appearances on Mr. D, former writer and performer on the Jon Dore Television show brings his stand-up act to the stage with Mark Nesbitt, Jacob Samuel and Jeff Yu. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Events
Youth Voices/Youth Faces A multimedia project for women-identified youth integrates photography, video and audio in an exploration of the creative potential of sound, words and technology. Opening reception 5-7pm at Roundhouse Exhibition Hall. Admission is free. Runs until May 13.
Art
Quick & Dirty A huge collection of tiny gouache studies created over the past year from Laura Bigano and Mike West, exploring what happens when artists aren鈥檛 precious about their work and creating for the sake of creating. 12-5pm at Hot Art Wet City. Runs until May 28.
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Friday, May 6
Music
Echo Nebraska Vancouver-based indie folk-rockers embark on their western Canadian tour with The Ruffled Feathers and Coastline Pilot. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at 听or $13 at the door.
Caleb Klauder Portland, Oregon honky tonk frontman plays tunes from his latest, the EP Just A Little.8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $24 at Rufus鈥� Guitars, Highlife, Tapestry Music and
Thunderstone Finnish metal masters launch their Canadian tour with special guests Titan鈥檚 Eve, Scythia, Terrifier and Mournir. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $13 at
Reds 麻豆传媒映画punk band hit the stage with fellow locals Seconds Flat and War Amp. 10pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
Theatre/Dance
Renaissance Ballet Kelowna presents a mixed program of dance from Canada鈥檚 finest emerging and established choreographers accompanied with live music from Toronto鈥檚 Contiuum Contemporary Music. 8pm at Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre. Tickets at . Final performance.
Missing From Me A new and original Canadian production that brings together a diverse group of youth faced with life altering decisions after an unexpected twist leaves eleven travellers adapting to a sudden change in their plans, exploring abuse, transphobia and the importance of support. 7:30pm at Roundhouse Community Arts Centre. Admission is free. Runs until May 7.
Events
BC Buds Spring Arts Fair Vancouver鈥檚 longest running multi-disciplinary showcase opens its doors for audiences of all ages to experience theatre, dance, film, music and interdisciplinary pieces in unorthodox settings featuring established and emerging BC artists. At Firehall Arts Centre. Admission by donation. Runs until May 7.
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Saturday, May 7
Music
In The Abbey Garden Elektra Women鈥檚 Choir explore some of Europe鈥檚 most beautiful choral music accompanied by the artistry of the Borealis String Quartet. 7:30pm at Ryerson United Church. Tickets $25+ at . All ages show.
The Range and Rome FortuneBrooklyn-based electronic artist and Atlanta-based hip-hop recording artist co-headline a late show moved to a new venue. 10:30pm at Alexander Gastown.Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Elliphant Swedish singer-songwriter and rapper hits the stage for an early show in support of her latest release Living Life Golden. 7pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds Garage punk swagger in psychedelic doses as the American rocker makes a return to town with special guests Strange Things, The Vicious Cycles MC and The Ford Pier Vengeance Trio. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $18.50 at Red Cat, Highlife, Neptoon, Zulu and
Said The Whale An evening with the Juno-award winning 麻豆传媒映画indie rock outfit. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. SOLD OUT.
Katchafire The global roots reggae phenomenon, an all-Maori reggae band bring their pure classic sound to the stage with special guests Mystic Roots Band. 8:30pm at Venue. Tickets $27.50 at Highlife, Zulu, Rehanah鈥檚 Roti, The Patty Shop and
Comedy
Jimmy Carr A regular on the Just For Laughs circuit, and a fixture on British television, the English comic brings his Funny Business tour to town for two shows only. 6:30pm & 9pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45.50 at听. All ages show.
Glen Foster A headliner on the Canadian comedy circuit for over twenty years, with appearances on Comedy at Club 54 and The Mike Bullard Show and heard frequently on CBC radio shows as well as his two comedy albums and concert DVD, Shot at The Empire. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
The Valley This ensemble piece explores the aftermath of a teenage boy鈥檚 arrest on a SkyTrain platform, questioning the contradictory attempts to balance care and public safety in the search for what 鈥渄oing the right thing鈥� actually means. 2pm & 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at . Final performance.
Throne and Games: A Chance of Snow 麻豆传媒映画Theatre Sports League鈥檚 improvised parody inspired by the popular HBO series builds on its 2015 smash hit in an all new production embarking on speculative and uncharted territory. 7:30pm at The Improv Centre. Tickets at . Runs until May 14.
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Sunday, May 8
Music
Coasts British rockers out of Bristol appear in support of their self-titled debut release with special guests Knox Hamilton and Symmetry. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and听
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
Evita Set in politically turbulent 1930鈥檚 and 1940鈥檚 Argentina, the charismatic and controversial Eva Per贸n uses her beauty and ambition to vault her from poverty to power as the First Lady. 2pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at
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An Evening with David Sedaris Pre-eminent humour writer brings his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques to the stage, slicing through cultural euphemisms and political correctness. 6pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $43+ at听. All ages welcome.
East Van Bazaar: Mother鈥檚 Day Edition Peruse a thriving community of local artists, artisans, makers, shaker, doers, and dreamers with this distinct collection of curated art, woodwork, jewellery, vintage reworks and much more! 12-5pm at WISE Hall.
Art
The Show Celebrate the class of 2016 at the annual showcase featuring more than 300 works from this year鈥檚 design, media, and visual arts graduates with a focus on creativity and innovation. 10am-6pm at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (1399 Johnston St.). Admission is free. Runs until May 22.
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Monday, May 9
Music
Mayer Hawthorne LA-based R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician and producer plays tunes from his latest release Man About Town with 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $27.85 at
James Ehnes in Recital Violinst Ehnes, accompanied by pianist Andrew Armstrong perform Handel鈥檚 Sonata in D Major, Beethoven鈥檚听Sonata in F Major, Op. 24, 鈥淪pring鈥� and Bramwell Tovey鈥檚 Stream of Limelight. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at
Rhapsody and Primal Fear Fantasy metal meets power metal on this co-headlining bill with special guests Unleash The Archers. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $35 at
Comedy
Monday Night Comedy Dino Archie headlines this showcase featuring Shane Clark, Victoria Banner, Jordan Ducharme, Tyler Brody Stein, Matt Vu, John Guy, Jenny Toews and Roman Mancini. 8:30pm at Yagger鈥檚 (2884 West Broadway). Cover is $5.
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听
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 鈥榦l week. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).
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Tuesday, May 10
Music
Lucius Five-piece indie pop outfit from Brooklyn on tour in support of their new release Good Grief with special guest Margaret Glaspy. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Comedy
One Night Stand Caroline Shaw, Music on Main鈥檚 Composer In Residence performs with dancer Vanessa Goodman, pianist David Kaplan, and the Emily Carr String Quartet. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $33.25 at
Theatre/Dance
Awkward Conversations with Animlas I鈥檝e F*cked Rob Hayes鈥� darkly funny script explores the psychological examination of mental illness and loneliness with Bobby, a guy with too much love to give. 8pm at Studio 16. Tickets $25 at . Runs until May 14.
Art
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun: Unceded Territories 麻豆传媒映画artist of Coast Salish and Okanagan descent showcases this provocative exhibition of new and existing paintings, drawings, sculptures and installation works that confront colonial suppression of First Nations peoples. Opening reception 7-9pm at Museum of Anthropology. Admission is free. Runs until Oct. 16.
Mashup: The Birth of Modern Culture One hundred years ago, something happened that changed the way we think about art and the way we see the world. The last time this happened they called it the renaissance, this time we鈥檝e called it mashup. This groundbreaking exhibition takes over all four floors of the VAG, documenting the evolution of a mode of creativity that has grown to become the dominant form of cultural production in the 21st century. 10am-5pm at 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery. Tickets at . Runs until June 12.
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Wednesday, May 11
Music
Biltmore 8 Year Anniversary East Van鈥檚 cultural clubhouse turns 8 and celebrates with performances from Needles//Pins and The Ballantynes. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Admission is free, but RSVP at .听
Michael Cleveland Award-winning blind fiddler from Indiana takes the stage with his band, Flamekeeper for their signature blend of powerful, exciting and authentic bluegrass. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $30 at Rufus鈥� Guitars, Highlife, Tapestry Music and
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.
rEvolver Theatre Festival A diverse set of emerging and established Canadian artists explore new forms of storytelling and theatre arts in mainstage productions and cabaret-style shows presented by Upintheair Theatre. Runs until May 22 at The Cultch. Tickets at , 听and
Cheap & Fun
Fight Club Beer lovers unite and get ready to rumble as they fight for who takes the coveted spot on the rotating tap 鈥� Steamworks Farmhouse Wheat Ale or the YVR ISA. Live music from Warless, complimentary snacks and first 2 tasters on the house! 8:30pm at Dubh Linn Gate (1601 Main). Admission is free.
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Thursday, May 12
Music
The Pack A.D. 麻豆传媒映画garage-rock duo return home to play the first of two nights in support of their forthcoming album with Dead Soft and Glad Rags. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife and
Santigold American rapper and producer from from Philly makes good on a cancelled date, bringing the We Buy Gold tour to town in support of 99垄. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $34.50 at . All ages show.
Cate Le Bon LA-based Welsh singer-songwriter on tour in support of Crab Day with special guests Mega Bog. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $14 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Chicken-Like Birds and No Mothers Sloppy blues, ragtime and bluegrass from the 麻豆传媒映画duo as they co-headline with the stereo viola folk rock band with special guest Leah Barley. 8pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Cover is $10.
Songwriter鈥檚 Night An evening of songwriting and storytelling featuring Ian Sherwood, Maria Dunn, Khari McClelland and Lydia Hol. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $24 at Highlife, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Tapestry Music and
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.
