Thursday, Nov. 26
Music
Open Up Your Heart 鈥� To Sarah Wheeler With Love 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 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 TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Death in June 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 TicketFly.com
RAC 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, Ticketmaster.ca听补苍诲 LiveNation.com
Comedy
Pat Thornton Kingston 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 TheComedyMix.com
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 twelve jurors. 8pm at InterUrban Gallery. Tickets at TheatreInTheRaw.ca/tickets. Runs until Nov. 29.
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Friday, Nov. 27
Music
Jon Bryant Singer-songwriter out of Halifax returns to play an early show in anticipation of his forthcoming record, Twenty Something, with special guest Dani Jean. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12+ at Red Cat, and TicketFly.com
South Van Big Band With a repertoire spanning Latin, swing, jazz, rock and funk, the 17-piece jazz ensemble plays a hometown show. 8pm at Cottage Bistro. Tickets $7 at the door only.
Linda McRae Formerly of Terminal City, and Spirit of the West, the singer-songwriter-musician brings her roots, gospel and blues tunes to the Rogue Folk Club, with special guest Thad Beckman. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $24 at Red Cat, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Highlife, Prussin Music, and RogueFolk.bc.ca
War Amp Formerly known as Boxfiller, this over the top high energy punk band plays in support of their three-song EP, Dirt Weed Sessions Vol. 1, in anticipation of their full-length album with special guest Brandon Green. 9pm at Princeton Pub.
The Mahones Pioneers of the Irish punk scene, on tour in support of Part 2 of the concept album, The Hunger and The Fight, with special guest Los Furios. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Highlife, Neptoon, and TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
My Friend Andrea A bold, risky, and powerfully honest work inspired by the real life story of Andrea Yates 鈥� the Texas housewife who drowned her five children in the bath in 2001 鈥� a frank look at motherhood and the monsters within us. 7:30pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 29.
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Saturday, Nov. 28
Music
Christmas with Elektra Always fresh, always family-friendly take on the holiday season with the Elektra Women鈥檚 Choir, accompanied by jazz vocalist Dee Daniels, bassist Jodi Proznick, and special guests the Burnaby Central Women鈥檚 Choir. 7:30pm at Ryerson United Church. Tickets $30 at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com
Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express Continuing the legacy of Bentall and his one-of-a-kind variety show, this edition features performances from Barney, Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Wendy Bird, Matt Masters, and the Gold Rush Allstars benefitting various local charities. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $39+ at VogueTheatre.com
Dead Ghosts 麻豆传媒映画psych-rockers celebrate the release of their new album Love And Death And All The Rest, with special guests The Shivas, And Strange Things. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, and TicketWeb.ca
Kastle Dance music/producer from LA the Forever tour in support of his latest EP, Polytopia, with special guests Ryan Wells, and Dubconscious. 10pm at Open Studios (252 East 1st). Tickets $15+ nat Red Cat, Zulu, Beatstreet, and TicketWeb.ca
Reef Shark Local spacey garage post-garage pop band play from their new EP, Mind Race, with special guests In Odyssey, and Little Wild. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, and TicketFly.com
Hard Rubber Orchestra The 18-piece powerhouse big band play tunes from their new record, Crush, in their first-ever appearance at the East Van cinematic hotspot with special guest Dan Gauthier. 8:30pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $20 at RioTheatre.ca, HardRubber.ca, and at the door.
Still Spirits 麻豆传媒映画folk-bluegrass band gets you dancing with The Burying Ground, and Franklyn Currie. 9pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Tickets $10 at the door only.
Passive 麻豆传媒映画duo of garage-pop, rock and fuzz hit the stage with special guests the Toxiks, Tickling Grandma, and Red Circle. 9:30pm at The Hindenburg. Tickets $10 at the door.
Tim Hecker Montreal sound artist and electronic musician brings his 鈥渃athedral electronic music鈥� with 鈥渢ectonic colour plates鈥� to the stage as part of the 麻豆传媒映画New Music concert series. 8pm at Orpheum Annex. Tickets $35 at BrownPaperTickets.com
Comedy
J.J. Whitehead Canadian-born stand-up comic now based in Hollywood, with swagger and satirical force with a solid following after years in the UK performs with opening sets from Ryan Paterson, and Jane Stanton. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk鈥檚. Tickets at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Dressing for a Wedding 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 TheatreWire.com. Runs until Nov. 29.
Peter And The Starcatcher The story of the celebrated character traces his journey from lonely orphan to beloved boy hero, on an adventure taking him aboard the decks of the Neverland ship. 2pm & 8pm at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Dec. 27
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Sunday, Nov. 29
Music
Zappa Plays Zappa Dweezil Zappa leads his Grammy-award winning band through the music of his legendary father, Frank Zappa. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $49.50+ at Ticketmaster.caand LiveNation.com
The Presley Sessions Revisited: Reid Jamieson A musical love letter to the greats of the 鈥�50s is the long awaited follow up to Jamieson鈥檚 popular Elvis tribute, featuring Carolyn Mill. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $20 at ReidJamiesonYVR.BrownPaperTickets.com. All ages show.
Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas Fifty years ago, drummer Jerry Granelli recorded what would become the iconic soundtrack to the Christmas classic; now with Simon Fisk and Chris Gestrin, they recreate the magic of this classic piece accompanied by The Coastal Sound Children鈥檚 Choir, with stories and visuals. 2pm & 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Comedy
The Sunday Service 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 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. Final performance.
Cheap & Fun
Queers & Beers: Fall Edition Love craft beer? Want to meet/mingle with like-minded queers? Join us for a brew-filled afternoon of tasting crafty brews, pool tables, pinball, and cider for gluten-free friends, all while enjoying a crisp autumn breeze on the heated patio. 5pm at The Cobalt. Sliding scale entry $6+.
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Monday, Nov. 30
Comedy
Phantom Signal Tales too terrifying to take seriously, as Jayson McDonald, Andrew Bailey, and Tara Travis present a comedy-horror radio show live with special guest, Denise Jones. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TheatreWire.com
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 EventBrite.ca
Queer Prov听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 Life The 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 ArtsClub.com. Runs until Dec. 26.
Art
Heroine of a Thousand Pieces Lilian Broca presents her work in the ancient medium of smalto glass, creating large-scale mosaics striking a balance between mythological subjects and contemporary societal issues. At Il Museo at the Italian Cultural Centre until March 31.
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Tuesday, Dec. 1
Music
Odesza Electronic music duo out of Seattle appear in support of their latest release, In Return (Deluxe Edition), playing the first of two shows. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $28+ at Ticketmaster.ca听补苍诲 LiveNation.com
Shindig 32: Night 7 This week鈥檚 edition of the annual band competition from CiTR features performances from Late Spring, Cloudhood, and RE/GEN. 9pm at Pat鈥檚 Pub. Tickets $6 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Social Studies 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. 7pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until Dec. 5.
The Daisy Theatre Returning after two sold-out runs, this production is different, daring, and ridiculous as puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett and his resident company of 40 marionettes ensure no two shows are ever the same. 8pm at 麻豆传媒映画East Cultural Centre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Dec. 20.
Events
John Irving American novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter talks to Hal Wake about his new novel, Avenue of Mysteries. 7:30pm at 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse. Tickets $25+ at VancouverTix.com
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Wednesday, Dec.2
Music
The Weeknd Singer-songwriter-record producer from Toronto hits town on the Madness Fall tour in support of Beauty Behind the Madness, with special guests Halsey, and Travis Scott. 7:30pm at Rogers Arena. Tickets $39.50+ at Ticketmaster.ca听补苍诲 LiveNation.com
Kamelot & Dragonforce Progressive metal band from Tampa, Florida co-headlines with power metal heads out of London, England. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $35 at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Puscifer听The 鈥榗reative subconscious鈥� project of Maynard James Keenan, formerly of Tool and A Perfect Circle, appear in support of Money Shot. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca听补苍诲 LiveNation.com
The Nitpickers Classic country and roots trio play a couple sets in the intimate venue. 9pm at Skinny Fat Jack鈥檚. Admission by donation.
Theatre/Dance
Murder Ballad A love triangle gone wrong is at the heart of this rock musical centered around Sara, a woman with two lives and one explosion where not everyone gets out alive. 8pm at Odd Fellows Hall (1443 West 8th Ave.). Tickets at FightingChanceProductions.ca. Runs until Dec. 6.
Flee Electric Company Theatre and Studio 58 present this darkly humorous tale blending theatre and live music about a destitute watchmaker down on his luck when into his life comes a singing flea. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com. Runs until Dec. 6.
Hansel and Gretel: An East Van Panto This year鈥檚 edition of the weird and wonderful panto is the story of the infamous brother-sister duo, complete with a gingerbread house, and a cute little cannibal witch. 7pm at York Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Jan. 3.
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Thursday, Dec. 3
Music
Shari Ulrich Singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist from California shares the stage with her daughter Julia, and special guests Buckman Coe, Lydia Hol, Itamar Erez, and Wes Mackey. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $24 at Red Cat, Rufus鈥� Guitars, Highlife, Prussin Music, and RogueFolk.bc.ca
Bell Witch Doom metal band out of Seattle, on tour in support of their latest release, Four Phantoms, with special guest Wrekmeister Harmonies. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, Scrape, and TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
Mike Vecchione A semi-finalist on NBC鈥檚 Last Comic Standing, with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and in his own half-hour special for Comedy Central, the NYC comic headlines with Pat Butscher, and Dino Archie. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Lux Uncensored Jesse Carroll and Lux Lounge bring you the best in local, professional, and international stand-up comedians, with a different headliner every week. 9pm at Lux Lounge. Tickets $5 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Book of Love Celebrating its 30th season, Kokoro Dance presents this new, viscerally engaging work for four dancers featuring live music from the Standing Wave ensemble. 8pm at Roundhouse Performance Centre. Tickets at Kokoro.ca听or 604-662-4966. Runs until Dec. 5.
How Much Are Those Feelings In The Window? Four characters from four different parts of the world, each desperately pursue their version of love, but at what cost? 8pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until Dec. 5.
