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Thursday, Nov. 3
Music
Musica Elettronica VivaÌýEurope-residing American expatriates, widely considered pioneers of electronic improvisation take to the stage with a post-concert talk back.Ìý8pm at Western Front. Tickets $21 atÌýMyShopify.com. All ages show.
DuotangÌýTwo-piece power pop, mod rock ’n’ roll band from Winnipeg appear in support of their fourth studio album,ÌýNew Occupation,Ìýwith special guest Uptights. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 atÌýTicketFly.com.
Killer DwarfsÌýHeavy metal rockers from Oshawa play an early show with special guest Whisky River Gun Club. 8pm at Red Room Ultra Bar. Tickets $20 atÌýTicketZone.comÌýor $25 at the door.
Galactic PegasusÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³»metal band shares the stage with special guests Shark Infested Daughters, Corvus the Crow and the Waning Light. 9pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
Comedy
Ian BaggÌýFan favourite and top five finisher on NBC’sÌýLast Comic StandingÌýand star of his one-hour specialÌýIan Bagg: Getting to F**king Know YouÌýtakes to the stage for the first of three evening performances. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $18 atÌýPayPal.com.
Theatre/Dance
Empire of the SonÌýReturning after an extended and completely sold out first run. Testuro Shigematsu’s story of two generations of CBC broadcasters and the radio silence between them is an intimate look at Shigematsu’s relationship with his father, separated by language, culture, history and their similarities. 8pm at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»East Cultural Centre. Tickets atÌýTheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 13.
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Friday, Nov. 4
Music
Classixx Dance music duo from LA on tour in support of their latest release, Faraway Reach, with special guests Phantoms and Harriet Brown. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu, Beat Street and .
NOFX American punks out of LA tour in support of their latest release, First Ditch Effort, with special guests Pears, Useless ID and Modern Terror. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $37.50+ at .
Blue Moon Marquee Self-styled gypsy blues band from the Rocky Mountain prairies perform on the Gypsy Blues Fall Tour with special guests OQO and the Rossi Gang. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com.
PWR BTTM American queer punk duo appear in support of their debut album, Ugly Cherries, with special guests Bellows and Lisa Prank. 8pm at 333. Tickets $12-$15 at . All ages show.
Vangiv’er #2 A benefit concert for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Food Bank features live performances from 2 Days & Counting, the Binz, Cobra Ramone, Crummy, Death Sentence, Trailerhawk, the Furniture and many more. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife, Zulu and .
Theatre/Dance
The Pianist: A Concert Catastrophe Classical clowning mixes with contemporary circus in this comical production centred on, in, under and around the grand piano. 7pm at York Theatre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 6.
Events
Why I DesignÌýExplore and celebrate innovation in action at the Museum of Vancouver. Dozens of designers, stationed throughout the museum, will be on hand to discuss their work during this special evening. Attendees will discover the stories behind the development of everyday technologies and cool things they’ve never seen before. 7-11pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $18 in advance at , or $23 at the door ($3 off for members).
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Saturday, Nov. 5
Music
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Cantata SingersÌýLeonard Bernstein’s Chichester PalmsÌýkicks off the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»choral ensemble’s new season, bringing Broadway sensibilities and lyrical, intimate styles into a compelling blend. 7:30pm at Ryerson United Church. Tickets $30 atÌýBrownPaperTickets.com.
Mangchi LA-based five-piece hammer band perform with special guest Kid Koala. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at .
A$AP FERG American rapper from Harlem plays tunes from Always Strive and Prosper, with special guests Playboi Carti and Rob $tone on the Turnt & Burnt Tour. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45 at . All ages show.
Revival Fest Ashely Jude and Benjamin Wise say farewell (for now) with a Revival Mix Tape Album Release Party featuring Goodword Atoms, the X Presidents, Woodyard, Barefoot Mountain, the Food, Terry, Jess Vaira, MARC-E, Matt Hoyles and Benny Wise. 7pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $12 at .
Ellice Blackout Hard rock outfit from Victoria hit the stage with special guests Falling for Scarlet, Mob Machine and Switch To Black. 7:30pm at Studio Records. Tickets $10 at .
Comedy
Tom Green Legendary Canadian comedian, star of Freddy Got Fingered, Road Tripand Tom Green Live who has headlined across the world, returns to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»for a weekend residency. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $35 at .
Theatre/Dance
Ballet BCÌýResident choreographer Cayetano Soto launches the season with four works displaying a unique range of creativity and originality. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets atÌýBalletBC.com. Final performance.
The Elephant WrestlerÌýThe story of a poor Indian tea seller as he attempts to solve the interwoven mysteries of true love, tragedy and joy explores the contradictions of modern India in this funny, heartbreaking and beautiful romantic thriller. 2pm & 8pm at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»East Cultural Centre. Tickets atÌýTheCultch.com. Final performances.
Ghosts Helene Alving has spent her life suspended in an emotional void after the death of her husband. Determined to escape the ghosts of her past by telling her son the truth about his father, Helene learns he’s already inherited the legacy of Alving’s dissolute life. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets . Runs until Nov. 27.
Events
Modulus Festival Music on Main presents the biggest celebration of post-classical music yet with a line-up of nine concerts, community events, and a program featuring legendary repertoire featuring Turning Point Ensemble, Morton Feldman’s Piano and String Quartet and more. Visit for tickets and details. Runs until Nov. 9.
Art
Haislakala: Spoken from the Heart Solo jewellery exhibition from Lyle Wilson, a Haisla master artisan and mixed media artist. Opening reception at 7pm at Coastal Peoples Gallery. Runs until Dec. 18.
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Sunday, Nov. 6
Music
Method Man and Redman American rap duo from New York City embark on the Canadian Fire Bowl – A Cannabis Competition. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $65 at .
Charles Richard-HamelinÌýPrize-winning Canadian pianist performs a programme of Chopin in support of his latest Chopin album, a CBC Music No. 1 classical album. 7:30pm at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Playhouse. Tickets at TicketForce.com.
Mac Miller American rapper and record producer from Pittsburgh hits the stage in support of The Divine Feminine with special guests Soulection feat. Andrew Power and a set from Clockworkdj. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $40 at Red Cat, Zulu, Beat Street, and Dipt. All ages show.
Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin & Mac Morin Three of Cape Breton’s most respected musicians team up for a triple bill at the Rogue Folk Club. 7pm at St. James Community Hall. Tickets $24 at Red Cat, Highlife, Tapestry Music and .
Natalia Pardalis Classical musician and vocalist celebrates the release of I’m In Love with Fairytales with special guests The Yarrow Quartet and Elena Bax. 3:30pm at Tom Lee Music. Tickets $20+ at .
Comedy
The Sunday ServiceÌýThe award-winningÌýimprovÌýcomedy 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
Sultans of the StreetÌý A touching and funny tale of colliding worlds featuring the courage and tenacity of children in the face of adversity on the streets of Kolkata, India in this Carousel for Young People production celebrating Diwali. 2pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at CarouselTheatre.ca. Runs until Nov. 13.
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Monday, Nov. 7
Music
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire American horn-driven rock band co-headlines with R&B sould group on their Heart and Soul Tour. 6:30pm at Rogers Arena. Tickets $45+ at .
Petunia and the Vipers A weekly residence begins with the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Americana roots, country, western swing band playing two sets every Monday evening with some special surprise guests. 8pm at WISE Hall Lounge. Admission is by donation.
Lido Multi-talented Norwegian rapper, record producer and songwriter returns to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»on The Everything Tour, with a special ages show. Tickets $24.50 at .
Comedy
BFF Club Comedy The funniest up and coming and professional comedians throughout Canada take the stage alongside improve and sketch acts from around the city at this bi-monthly comedy event hosted by Stefan MacNeil, Jenny Toews and Brad Dorion. 7pm at Yagger’s Downtown. Cover is $5.
QueerÌýProvÌýDon’t let the queer deter you – you don’t have to identify to get it! This not-for-profit society is dedicated to creating a queer community that creates, supports, enjoys and teachesÌýimprov. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).
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Tuesday, Nov. 8
Music
Elephant Stone Montreal psychedelic rockers hit the west coast in support of their latest release Ship of Fools with special guests the Velveteins and Thee Magic Circle. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and .
Lauryn Hill – MLH CaravanÌýR&B singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and actress appears in support of A Disapora Calling!, her concert series exploring the theme of unity and celebration. 8pm on Nov. 8 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $55+ atÌýTicketmaster.ca
Kiiara Electronic pop singer-songwriter from Chicago plays tunes from her latest EP, low kii savage, with special guests Cruel Youth and Lil Aaron. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu and .
Rueben deGroot Kingston singer-songwriter plays tunes from Rocket Surgery, with special guests Dennis Bouwman and Richard Innman. 8pm at WISE Hall Lounge. Admission is by donation.
Theatre/Dance
All Hell Is Breaking Loose, Honey Choreographer Frédérick Gravel attempts to deconstruct the stereotypes of the typical North American male, from T-shirts, beer and baseball to violence, confusion and mood swings in this piece performed by four male dancers. 8pm at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»East Cultural Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Nov. 12.
Cheap & Fun
Hillary vs. Donald Come watch the US Presidential Election Live with a crowd to drown your sorrows with rather lying curled up on the floor at home alone and crying. 9pm at Rio Theatre. Admission is free!
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Wednesday, Nov. 9
Music
Bamboo-Folk Music of Vietnam Van-Anh Vo, Bic Ngoc Hoang and Chi Khac Ho performs lullabies, peasant work songs, troubadour music and more in UBC Music’s Noon Hours series. 12pm at Roy Barnett Recital Hall (UBC). Tickets $5 at the door.
The Struts UK-bred four-piece rock band perform is support of the reissue of Everybody Wants on The Struts Tour. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at
Shovels & Rope American country-folk duo on tour in support of their latest release Little Seeds with special guest Indianola. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and .
Theatre/Dance
Suitcase Stories Maki leaves her home in South Korea and takes off for Canada with only a small suitcase in tow and a cross-country tale of survival turns into a journey of self-discovery in this one-woman show filled with winsome vulnerability and plucky humour. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets atÌýPacificTheatre.org. Runs until Nov. 12
Bakersfield MistÌýA comedy about discovering art in unexpected places set in a trailer park in Bakersfield, California where Maude, totally broke and on the wrong side of 50, stumbles across a long-lost painting by the renowned Jackson Pollock – or is it? 1:30 & 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets atÌýArtsClub.com. Runs until Nov. 20.
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Thursday, Nov. 10
Music
Five Alarm Funk Twelve-piece gypsy-rock groove band hits the stage with special guest Tonye. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and or $25 at the door.
Lukas Graham Danish pop and soul band tours in support of its self-titled debut album. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $35 at . All ages show.
NYB Fifth Anniversary Show Not Your Buddy celebrates five amazing years of the local music business with performances from Strugglers, Anchoress, Dagrs, the Corps, Off By An Inch and Red Circle. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.
Publish The Quest Seattle-based music project brings their Afro-beat elements and folk-rock influences to town with special guest John Welsh Band. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $28 at the door.
Comedy
Toby Hargrave Edmonton, Alberta actor, comedian and entertainer with appearances on Comic Genius and on comedy festival stages across the country performs stand-up with opening sets from Ivan Decker and K Trev Wilson. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at .
Theatre/Dance
Kitty Nights Hot & Heavy Tribute to Prince With great reverence, Kitty nights remounts their live band burlesque tribute to the one and only Prince with large screen visuals, a moving finale, a bevy of Vancouver’s most dynamic performers and special guest star Miss Harvest moon. 7pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $15 at or $20 at the door.
Miss Shakespeare The mad mind of Judith Shakespeare explodes in this sensational musical, a story inspired by the Bard’s daughter whose own creative aspirations come alive as she leads a group of women in the secret, subversive and illegal staging of a play. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at .
