Thursday, Nov. 19
Music
叠脴搁狈厂听American singer-songwriter from Michigan, alternatively known as Garrett Borns, on tour in support of his debut album, Dopamine, with special guest Avid Dancer. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu, and
Wild Throne Multi-layered, multi-faceted sound from these Bellingham rockers on tour in support of Harvest of Darkness. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat and
Elephant Stone听Montreal psych rockers tour in support of their latest release,The Three Poisons,听with special guest the Backhomes. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, and
Comedy
Patrick Maliha听The world record holder for the most impressions in one minute, Vancouver鈥檚 own Maliha headlines all over North America. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
People Meet Dorothy Stacpoole, impoverished aristocrat and owner of a decaying home, desperate to raise enough cash to keep it all going. As the National Trust beckons, so do other less reputable offers in this production detailing every ambivalent Bennettian preoccupation. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Nov. 29.
Events
East Side Culture Crawl The annual celebration of local art invites you to wander the open studios of some of Vancouver鈥檚 finest painters, sculptors, woodworkers, textile designers, jewellery makers and more, with over 450 participants across 78 buildings throughout East Van over the course of four days. 5pm-10pm. Visit for maps and details.
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Friday, Nov. 20
Music
Dear Rouge Vancouver-based electronic rock band take the stage in support of Black To Gold, with special guest Rah Rah. 9:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $18.50+ at Red Cat, and
Cannery Row听Roots-folk trio with a mix of jazz, Latin and blues influence, made up of Gary Comeau, Tim Hearsey, and Chris Nordquist, take the Rogue Folk stage. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Highlife, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Prussin Music, and
Greys and Indian Handcrafts Toronto punk band on tour in support of Repulsion, co-headlines with the Brampton stoner rock band on tour in support of Creeps, with special guest Needs. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, and
Blitzen Trapper听Experimental country-folksters from Portland, Oregon, take the stage in support of All Across This Land, with special guest Phoebe Bridgers. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $17.50 at
Comedy
Just For Laughs Tour听Back by popular demand, this year鈥檚 theme is relationships 鈥� encompassing family, love, and all the nonsense in between featuring performances by Gerry Dee, Robert Kelly, Cristela Alonzo, and Graham Chittenden. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $34.65+ at
Theatre/Dance
A Christmas Story听The classic holiday favourite gets a musical spin on the tale familiar to anyone who has ever been a kid. For nine-year-old Ralphie, only an Official Red Ryder BB gun will do under the tree, and this Canadian premiere is a holiday gift for the whole family. 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 27.
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Saturday, Nov. 21
Music
Yo La Tengo听An intimate acoustic performance from the American indie rock outfit, in support of their latest release, Stuff Like That There, with special guest Dave Schramm. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $26.50 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, and . All ages show.
TOPS听Montreal pop band, on tour in support of their latest release, Picture You Staring, with special guests White Poppy, and Lief Hall. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu, and
Eric Campbell & the Dirt Outlaw rock 'n' roll and a dose of punk and blues, goth and gospel from the 麻豆传媒映画band with special guests Pierce Kingan, Scott Postulo, and Stella Bee. 8pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Nikki Lane听Nashville-based country singer-songwriter on tour in support of All Or Nothin鈥�, with special guest Clear Plastic Masks. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu, and
Born Ruffians听Canadian indie rockers from northern Ontario on tour in support of Ruff, with special guest Young Rival. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $22.50 at Red Cat, and
Gogol Bordello听Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan bring their infamous theatrical show to town for the first of two nights with special guests Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas. 9:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $37.50+ at and
Robert DeLong听LA dance-pop provocateur and one-man band on tour in support of his latest studio album, In the Cards, with special guest Coleman Hell. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $20 at and
Comedy
Derek Seguin听One of Canada鈥檚 most in demand comedians, the Montreal comic is a regular on the Just For Laughs circuit, with appearances on CBC鈥檚 The Debaters, and a best-selling comedy album Newfie Octopus. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
Jurassic Parody: The Musical!听The combination of hilarious songs and witty dialogue of a certain Spielberg movie is a laugh-out-loud loving satire complete with tap-dancing dinosaurs, and showgirl dilophosaurs with glittery venom. 2pm & 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at . Final performance.
Events
Hopscotch听The West Coast鈥檚 long-running premium scotch, whisky, and beer festival returns with a schedule of events include meal pairings, master classes, live music, and the grand tasting hall. Tickets and details at . Runs until Nov. 22.
CandyTown听Spend the day at the annual street celebration where Yaletown is magically transformed into a winter wonderland with family-friendly activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, and of course, Santa Claus. Nov. 21 from 12-7pm at Mainland Street. Admission is free.
Art
The Edition II听A suite of artist multiples by Andy Dixon, Allan Switzer, Colin Smith, Dana Claxton, and Paul Beliveau launches for the second year, providing an affordable introduction to art acquisition. Opening reception 2-4pm at Windsor Gallery. Runs until Nov. 28.
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Sunday, Nov. 22
Music
The Genius of Tchaikovsky Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and soprano Kathleen Allan, accompanied by the 麻豆传媒映画Academy of Music, presents a program of the Russian composer鈥檚 greatest works. 2pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $10 at 听or at the door.
Movits! Big band swing sounds with jazz and hip-hop vocals from these three out of Sweden with special guest, Chicago鈥檚 Sidewalk Chalk. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, and
Keep Shelly In Athens Ambient electronic music duo out of Athens, Greece on tour in support of their latest release, Now I鈥檓 Ready, with special guests Different Sleep, and Lavachild. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu, and
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Public Image Ltd. English post-punk band on tour in support of What the World Needs Now. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $35 at . All ages show.
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Comedy
The Sunday Service听Cap the weekend with a night of improv, comedy and fun at Vancouver鈥檚 longest running independent comedy night, hosted by the award winning comedy troupe of Taz VanRassel, Ryan Beil, Emmett Hall, Aaron Read, and Caitlin Howden. 7:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Agnes of God听The story of a court-appointed psychiatrist charged with assessing the sanity of a novice nun accused of murdering her newborn is a thought-provoking, timeless story that transcends the boundaries of religion, appealing to the religious and non-religious alike. 2pm at PAL Studio Theatre. Runs until Nov. 29.
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Monday, Nov. 23
Music
Faur茅 Requiem: A Choral Masterpiece听Bramwell Tovery and Graeme Langager lead soprano Nathalie Paulin, baritone David John Pike, the Phoenix Chamber Choir, UBC University Singers, and the VSO in a program of works by Stravinsky, Haydn, and Faur茅. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at
Snarky Puppy听The 40-person instrumental, fusion collective based in Brooklyn appear in support of Syla, with special guest Uno Mas. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $41+ at . All ages show.
Kylesa听American sludge metal band out of Atlanta, Georgia, appear in support of Exhausting Fire, with special guests Black Wizard, and Seven Nines and Tens. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $16 at
Comedy
The Laugh Gallery with Graham Clark听One of Vancouver鈥檚 brightest comics hosts this weekly, wonderfully eclectic show where you get to laugh AND win a great prize! 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at
Queer Prov Amy Lucille hosts this weekly laugh fest with improvisers Feral Rizvi, Dan Dumsha, Jamie Chrest, Alex Rowan, Michele Tolosa, and Aamir Khan. The best way to start your week, and don鈥檛 worry 鈥� you don鈥檛 have to identify as queer, you鈥檒l still understand every word! 8pm at XY. No cover.
Theatre/Dance
It鈥檚 A Wonderful LifeThe acclaimed holiday production is back, with the story of George Bailey and the townsfolk in Bedford Falls, who with the help of guardian angel Clarence Odbody, are reminded that faith, hope, love, and family are what make life truly wonderful. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 26.
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Tuesday, Nov. 24
Music
Texas In July听Metalcore band from Pennsylvania, on their final North American tour with special guests Reflections, To The Wind, Invent Animate, Galactic Pegasus, and The Hallowed Catharsis. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $25 at . All ages show.
Shindig 32: Night 6听CiTR鈥檚 30+-year-old annual band competition promoting new, local bands returns with Soft Haze, Rainbow Road, and Wallgrin. 9pm at Pat鈥檚 Pub. Tickets $6 at the door only.
Jordan Welbourne听Blues-rock guitarist from Saskatoon hits the stage with his trio on their Reach Out 2015 tour. 9pm at Railway Club. Tickets $10 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
52 Pick Up听52 scene titles are written on a deck of cards that are thrown into the air and as the performers pick up the cards, they perform the scenes one by one, revealing a hilarious and heartbreaking love story, with no two performances alike. 8pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Nov. 29.
Dressing for a Wedding听A mother desperately attempts to run her daughter鈥檚 wedding rehearsal in an attempt to keep dark family secrets from exposing themselves in this dark comedy from acclaimed 麻豆传媒映画playwright, Aaron Bushkowsky. 8pm at Performance Works. Tickets at . Runs until Nov. 29.
Tracks听An original adaptation of American novelist Jack London鈥檚 autobiographical novel The Road, chronicling his train-hopping adventures in the late 1800鈥檚, from 麻豆传媒映画playwright TJ Dawe. 9pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at
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Wednesday, Nov. 25
Music
Halestorm听American rock band form Pennsylvania on tour in support of Into the Wild Life, with special guest The Wild. 8:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $27.50+ at and
Theatre/Dance
Spot The Dog听This family-friendly musical with life-sized puppets arrives in 麻豆传媒映画for a limited engagement as Spot takes the audience to the farm of his father Sam where all the animals are lost, and only the help of the audience can bring them back. 10am & 1pm at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Runs until Nov. 27. Tickets at or 604-669-0631.
The North Plan听A sharp, political comedy inspired by real-life US government initiatives, the premise of this production is unnervingly plausible and highly apt in light of Bill C-51, and Edward Snowden鈥檚 revelations. 8pm in a secret location (211 East Georgia at Main). Tickets at . Runs until Nov. 29.
Christmas Queen 2 鈥� You Better Watch Out听The Christmas Queen saga continues as the larger-than-life, blue-haired lady drops in on ol鈥� Santa at the North Pole to create a little chaos before the big day. 7:30pm at the Improv Centre on Granville Island. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 20.
Social Studies听Examining Canadian values and cultural differences, this heart-warming comedy about a South Sudanese 鈥淟ost Boy鈥� adopted by a Winnipeg family highlights the common desire to do good in the world. 1pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Dec. 5.
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Thursday, Nov. 26
Music
Open Up Your Heart 鈥� To Sarah Wheeler With Love听A benefit to support one of Vancouver鈥檚 most loved and talented musicians as she takes aim in her battle with breast cancer, featuring performances from the Jazzmanian Devils, Cass King and the Next Right Thing, the Judys, We Found A Lovebird, and DJ David Love Jones. 7pm at WISE Hall. Admission by donation.
King Crimson听Prog-rock band from London widely regarded as a foundational group in their genre, having influenced acts like Yes, and Genesis play the first of two nights in Vancouver. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $67.50+ at . All ages show.
Death in June听A legendary evening of dark folk, as Douglas P. and his crew play their first Canadian show with special guests Miro Snejdr, Herr Lounge Corps, and Night Profound. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $30 at
RAC听Solo project of songwriter Andr茅 Allen Anjos, on the Going Our Own Way Tour, with special guest, filous. 9:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $27.50 at Red Cat, Highlife, and
Comedy
Pat Thornton听Kingston, Ontario, native, television actor and sketch comedian (founding member of the Sketchersons) brings his jokes in a stand-up format with opening sets from Myles Anderson and Levi McCachen. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
12 Angry Jurors Theatre In The Raw presents this adaptation of Reginald Rose鈥檚 classic drama by Sherman L. Sergel, examining a young man鈥檚 future as he faces the death penalty for murder, his fate in the hands of 12 jurors. 8pm at InterUrban Gallery. Tickets at . Runs until Nov. 29.
