Thursday, Nov. 5
Music
The Sloths Legendary ‘60s rock band from the Sunset Strip in Hollywood bring the hits back to Fuck Friday! 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, and TicketWeb.ca
Buckcherry LA-based hard rock act play tunes from their latest effort, Rock ‘n’ Roll, with special guest Pigeon Park. 9:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35+ at Red Cat, Ticketmaster.caÌý²¹²Ô»å LiveNation.com
Dalannah & Owen Vancouver-based blues duo celebrate the release of their new album, Been Around A While, with an evening of classic blues with a modern twist as part of Trier Performance Series. 8pm at Orpheum Annex. Tickets $20 at ArtsPoints.com
The Zolas Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»indie rockers play in supporr of their forthcoming release, Swooner with special guests Hannah Epperson, and Fine Times. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets at Red Cat, Ticketmaster.caÌý²¹²Ô»å LiveNation.com
Theatre/Dance
Ballet BC: Program I An evening of three individual works by choreographers reshaping contemporary ballet, including a world premiere by Belgian-born Stijn Celis, the Canadian premiere of Crystal Pite’s Solo Echo and the return of Cayetano Soto’s Twenty Eight Thousand. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $30+ at Ticketmaster.ca. Runs until Nov. 7.
Paul Anthony’s Talent Time Survey says Vancouver’s favourite monthly variety show returns for more laughs, more talent, and seriously good times and this month it’s all about game shows with special guests Ryan Beil, Sophie Buddle, and Ava Frye with live music from The Runaway Four. 8pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $10 at RioTheatreTickets.caÌýor $12 at the door.
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Friday, Nov. 6
Music
The Motorleague Four-piece rock band from Moncton, New Brunswick swing through town in support of their new record, Holding Patterns, with special guests The Dying Arts. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $8 at TicketFly.com
Big Sugar Canadian blues-reggae-rock band, on tour in support of Calling All The Youth, with special guest Triggerfinger. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $39.50+ at LiveNation.comÌý²¹²Ô»å Ticketmaster.ca
Comedy
Rich Vos With two appearances on Last Comic Standing, Vos is the only white comedian to ever perform on Def Comedy Jam. A regular at Caroline’s in NY, with his own podcast and two half hour specials on Comedy Central Presents. 8pm & 10:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $20 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
air india (redacted) Five years in the making, this moving piece of music, theatre, poetry and projection sees its world premiere marking thirty years since the tragic saga of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, sharing the legacy of a remembered trauma. 8pm at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Tickets at WhatsOn.SFU.ca
The Incompleat Folk Singer An adaptation of the words of folk singer and political activist, Pete Seeger shares, in his own words and music, his inspirations, conflicts, favourite songs, stories and instruments and the kind of learning that can only come from listening carefully. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at Tickets.FirehallArtsCentre.com. Runs until Nov. 14.
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 JerichoArtsCentre.com. Runs until Nov. 29.
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Saturday, Nov. 7
Music
Cherub A fresh new interpretation of the show presented by this electro-indie duo from Nashville, who’ve grown to a four-piece band with an opening set from Hippie Sabatoge. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $21.50 at Red Cat, and Ticketmaster.ca
3 Inches of Blood Canadian heavy metal rockers play the first of two nights, culminating in their farewell show with special guests Hookers, and Erosion. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $23.50+ at LiveNation.comÌý²¹²Ô»å Ticketmaster.ca
Windigo Four-piece psychedelic pop band from Calgary, on tour in support of their latest release, The Disco EP, with special guests Sister Says, and Owl Skowl. 7:30pm at Railway Club. Tickets $10 at the door.
Here We Go Magic New York-based psychedelic-electro-folk rockers bring their ambient hypnotica and melodic indie rock to the stage in support of Be Small, with special guest Big Thief. 7pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu, and BPLive.Electrostub.com
David Gogo Celebrating the release of his 14th studio album, Vicksburg Blues, the Nanaimo-based musician brings his groove-fueled blend of blues and rock to the stage. 8pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Beat Merchant, Neptoon, Zulu, Highlife, RioTheatreTickets.comÌýor $25 at the door.
Comedy
Winston Spear With a charisma that endears him to all ages, the stand-up comic and actor from Toronto is a sure-fire hit thanks to his slightly disturbed sensibility and impromptu on-stage dance numbers. Opening sets from Joey Commisso, Brad Dorion, and Ross Dauk. 7pm and 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Nirbhaya A stirring performance piece written and directed by Yaël Farber, centres around the brutal attack on a young woman travelling by bus in Delhi in 2012; this searing new work cracks open the silence around women whose lives have been shattered by violence. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 14.
The Amish Project A brilliant mediation on radical kindness, this production tackles our instincts for justice and revenge asking, when faced with the most terrible of atrocities, what do you do? 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at PacificTheatre.org. Runs until Nov. 21.
A Christmas Story, The MusicalÌýThe 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. 2pm and 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Dec. 27.
Events
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Train Expo All aboard as the 33rd annual train show returns, in a new venue this year, featuring scale models train railways, LEGO displays, children’s activites, mini train rides, manufacturers, and vendors alike. 10am-4pm at the Forum at the PNE. Tickets $10 at the door, or $25 for families, free for children under 5. Runs until Nov. 8.
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Sunday, Nov. 8
Music
Mac Miller American rapper, on tour in support of his new release, GO:OD AM, with special guests Goldlink, Domo Genesis, and Alexander Spit. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $38 at TicketWeb.ca. All ages show.
The Struts Glamorous, dangerous and over the top classic English rockers take the stage in support of their new EP, Have You Heard? with special guest Andrew Watt. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $18 at TicketWeb.ca
Oddisee Washington rapper and producer, on tour in support of his latest studio album, The Good Fight with special guest Good Company. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $17 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Chinese Music Ensemble Inspired by adventurous and innovative composers, this unforgettable program of experimental music features new work from Remy Siu, Sammy Chien, Alan Lau and others. 7:30pm at Orpheum Annex. Tickets $15 at VCME.BrownPaperTickets.comÌý²¹²Ô»å at the door.
Comedy
The Sunday ServiceÌýA high energy comedic production that carries the audience through a kaleidoscopic trip, this group builds, demolishes and builds again in an absurd patchwork of scenes and stories favouring discovery over structure. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
The Dining Room A.R. Gurney’s eloquent look at the lives of 50 characters, played by six actors in 18 vignettes, over a stretch of five decades; all of whom life’s most important decisions are made around the dining room table. 2pm at PAL Studio Theatre. Tickets at Dining.BrownPaperTickets.comÌýor at 604-363-5734. Runs until Nov. 8.
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Monday, Nov. 9
Music
Tory Lanez Toronto hip-hop artist and producer returns to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»on his Swavenation Tour, with special guest Boogie. 10pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Beatstreet, DIPT and TicketWeb.ca
Friendly Males Experimental psych-pop band from LA tours in support of Nopalera, with special guests The Cut Losses, and The Big Gone. 8pm at Railway Club. Tickets $7 at the door.
PuSh Festival Launch Party Charlie Demers hosts the announcement of the 2016 festival programming with live performances from Geoff Berner, Theatre Replacement, and Veda Hille. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $20 at PushFestival.ca
Comedy
Billy Connolly Legendary incorrigible, incomparable Scottish musician, actor, and comedian returns to Canada for the first time in five years, for two evenings, on the High Horse Tour. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $45+ at Ticketmaster.ca
The Laugh Gallery with Graham ClarkÌýOne of Vancouver’s 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 ProvÌýAmy 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’t worry – you don’t have to identify as queer, you’ll still understand every word! 8pm at XY. No cover.
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Tuesday, Nov. 10
Music
Twin River East Van’s rock supergroup plays a hometown show to kick off their latest tour with special guests Failing, and Invisible Ray. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com
Carnage American rapper-beatboxer-producer from Twin Cities, Minnesota, and part of Ill Chemistry and Saltee, makes a rare Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»appearance. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $48.50+ at LiveNation.comÌý²¹²Ô»å Ticketmaster.ca
Mr. Little Jeans LA singer-songwriter Monica Birkenes, better known by her stage name, tours in support of her debut studio album, Pocketknife with special guest Soren Bryce. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $13 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
Youssou N’Dour The man who Rolling Stone hailed as having ‘a voice so extraordinary that the history of Africa seems locked inside it’ returns to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»with his exceptionally talented band to share their greatest hits of the last several decades. 8pm at Chan Shun Concert Hall. Tickets $60+ at ChanCentre.com
Comedy
Gad Elmaleh Moroccan French-born, Parisian-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, performs an entirely English set. 8pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and RioTheatre.ca
Theatre/Dance
Gastown Cabaret: November Forever April O’Peel, Sweet Munish, and Sparkle Plenty present another edition of the infamous variety show/performance art rolled into one featuring Mr. Diva, Scarlet Lux, Doc L’Etrange and Ms. Kimmy Chi along with DJ K-Tel. 8pm at Guilt & Co. Suggested donation of $10 admission, proceeds directly going to the artists.
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Wednesday, Nov. 11
Music
Brothers in Arms All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers. The uniting effects of war on families are the focus of this presentation from Chor Leoni featuring rising Canadian soprano Laura Widgett. 1pm at West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»United Church. Tickets $10-$40 at ChorLeoni.org
Remembrance Day Concert The St. John’s Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Choir performs a program featuring Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem. 7:30pm at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church. No cost, but a freewill offering will be taken.Ìý
Rodriguez Detroit folk singer-songwriter and the subject of the Oscar winning documentary, Searching For Sugarman, plays the second of two shows in Vancouver. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $60 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highilfe and TicketWeb.ca. All ages show.
Bahamas Ontario folk musician tours in support of his latest release, Bahamas Is Afie, with special guest John K. Samson. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $32.50 at LiveNation.com
Timmy’s Organism American rock band, on tour in support of their latest release, Heartless Heathen, with special guests Manic Attracts, and The John Frum. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, and TicketWeb.ca
Reptar Athens, Georgia indie rockers on tour in support of Lurid Glow, with special guest Breathers. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $13 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
Art
Hanging By A Thread This juried exhibition of works from artists across the East Side Culture Crawl, explores the endless possibilities of thread as an object, metaphor, or as an action. At Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»East Cultural Centre. Runs until Nov. 28.
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Thursday, Nov. 12
Music
Good For Grapes Vancouver-based indie-folk outfit, play a hometown show in support of The Ropes. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $15 at Zulu, Red Cat, Highlife, and TicketWeb.ca
Sturgill Simpson Bonafide mountain hillbilly soul from the American country music singer-songwriter, with special guest Billy Wayne Davis. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $28.50+ at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Emancipator Ensemble Four-piece electronic band from Portland, Oregon plays in support of Seven Seas, with special guests Blockhead, Manatee Commune, and Dubconscious. 8pm at Venue (moved from Commodore Ballroom). Tickets $28.50+ at BPLive.Electrostub.com
Jocelyn Alice Canadian singer-songwriter launches her solo career with the release of her forthcoming album, appearing on the Jackpot Tour with special guest The New Electric. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $15 at Red Cat and LiveNation.com
Comedy
Kate Davis Speaker, actor, writer, comedian and mother of three, Davis can literally find the humour in anything, as evidenced on her hour long comedy special on CTV, and appearances on The Debaters, and NBC’s Stand Up For Diversity. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Rapture, Blister, Burn The intensely witty comedy takes an unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of 20th-century feminist ideals as it follows two women down very different life paths after attending grad school together. 8pm at Studio 16. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until Nov. 28.
