Thursday, Oct. 13
Music
Cold War Kids California indie-rockers take their new guitarist on the road in support of their latest release,ÌýHold My Home. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35 at
James Blake London electronic music producer, singer and songwriter appears in support of his latest release,The Colour in AnythingÌý,with special guest Moses Sumney. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $45+ at Red Cat, Zulu
Tal Wilkenfeld Acclaimed Australian bass player appears in support of her forthcoming debut vocal album, with special guest Steve Taylor. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at
Mechanical Music Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»New Music Festival 2016 creates a sonic universe in which mechanical and electro-mechanical movements and sounds make the vital components of the artworks, featuring performances from Lucas Abela, Adam Basants, Kelly Ruth, Sabrina Schroeder and more. Tickets $15+ at
Theatre/Dance
Rap Guide to Climate Chaos In this one-man show, rapper Baba Brinkman breaks down the politics, economics and science of global warming in a searing and heartfelt hip-hop manifesto addressing the world’s hottest topic. 8pm at Revue Stage. Tickets at
Major Motion Picture A hybrid performance language that uses infrared technology and onstage surveillance as seven dancers fight for the theatre, losing and gaining ground for their power and identity. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 16.
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Friday, Oct. 14
Music
The Felice Brothers New York City country-folk-rock band play tunes from their latest release,ÌýLife in the Dark,Ìýwith special guest Aaron Lee Tasjan. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and .
Mark Farina Chicago DJ and musician performs an extended house and mushroom jazz set with special guest Luke McKeehan and Krown, and visuals by Lighthead. 9:30pm at The Imperial. Tickets $30 at Zulu, Highlife, Tom Lee, Beat Street and
I Mother Earth Toronto alt-rock band reunite with lead singer Edwin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore release,ÌýScenery and Fish. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35+ at
Russ New Jersey hip-hop recording artist Russ Vitale brings the Yung God Tour to town. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $22.50 at
Benjamin Stevie Canadian singer-songwriter follows up his Juno-nominated debut with the psychedelic and soulful Cara Cara,Ìýperforming with special guests Imur, Altameda and Mathew V. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $8+ at Red Cat and
postcards Experience the Busan International Choral Festival without leaving Vancouver, thanks to this preview performance of the ensemble’s tour program. 7:30pm at St. James Community Square. Tickets at
Theatre/Dance
A Good Way Out A world-premiere work, this fierce and compelling look into the precarious world of crime and compromise is the story of Joey, a hardworking mechanic who operates as the front man of a biker gang that he joined for protection. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 15.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Music
Kiosk World rebel-rock band formed in Tehran, playing an early show in support of their latest release,ÌýStereo Tull Presents. 7:30pm at Venue. Tickets $40 at or $50 at the door.
Troyboi South London musician and producer hits the stage, with special guests Juelz and Expendable Youth. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $30+ at
Quantic Live British-born musician, DJ and producer performs a special live show in support of his latest release,Ìý1000 Watts,Ìýwith special guests Mngwa and Hubbz. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beat Street and
Devin Townsend Project & Between the Buried and Me Two of progressive-metal’s most influential bands join forces for the Transcending the Coma Tour, with special guest Fallujah. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $29.50+ at
Chixdiggit Calgary pop-punk band celebrate their 25th anniversary with an early show featuring special guest Greenback High. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Gazoline Alternative-rock band from Quebec tour behind their latest album,ÌýBrûlensemble,Ìýwith special guests and fellow Francophone artists Alex Toucourt and Julien M’a Dit. 7:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at
Comedy
Sean Kent Critically acclaimed stand-up comic from Austin, Texas, and winner of the San Francisco and Seattle International Comedy Competitions performs with opening sets from Pat Burtscher and Patrick Maliha. 8pm & 10:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $20 at
Tommy Campbell Irish-Canadian actor and comedian – who has headlined all over the world and made appearances in films like The Dark Knight,ÌýDoctor WhoÌýandÌýMI-5,Ìýas well as on The Hour and Canada AM –Ìýperforms with opening sets from Adrian Cronk and Dino Archie. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
Mulan the Musical An exclusive performance from Pangburn Philosophy uses Chinese drum music, traditional kung fu and dance to tell the story of one girl’s determination to save her family. 2pm & 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $30+ at
Angels In America Part One: Millennium Approaches Set during the AIDS epidemic in Reagan-era New York City, the play follows two very different, but equally troubled, young couples who paths cross by chance in this political call to arms. 3pm & 8pm at Studio 58 (Langara College). Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 16.
Events
Apple Festival The 25th annual UBC Apple Festival celebrates BC’s favourite fruit with tastings, demonstrations, activities, live music, and over 60 varieties of apples to buy and several ciders to sip. 11am-4pm at UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research. Admission is $5, children under 12 free. Runs until Oct. 16.
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Sunday, Oct. 16
Music
The Strumbellas Canadian indie alt-rockers from Lindsay, Ontario, tour behind their third studio album,ÌýHope,Ìýwith special guest the Zolas. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $29.50+ at
Ziggy Marley Jamaican musician and leader of the Melody Makers plays tunes from his sixth solo album,ÌýZiggy Marley,Ìýwith special guest Jesse Roper. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $59.50+ at . All ages show.
Poster Children Illinois purveyors of indie-rock since 1987 hit the stage for an early show. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Comedy
Debra DiGiovanni Toronto comedian (voted Canada’s favourite female comedian three years running) returns to the West Coast in support of her currently streaming Netflix stand-up show,ÌýSingle, Awkward Female. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $25 at
The Sunday ServiceÌýThe award-winningÌýimprov-comedy troupe bring 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 to create comedy gold. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Comfort Cottages Four single friends of retirement age are unsettled financially and emotionally when one inherits a 40-year-old motel from her aunt. 2pm at Western Gold Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 23.
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Monday, Oct. 17
Music
The Strumbellas Canadian indie alt-rockers from Lindsay, Ontario, play a second show in support of their third studio album,ÌýHope,Ìýwith special guest The Zolas. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $29.50+ at
Boreal Sons Calgary-based cinematic art-rock band tour behind the release of their sophomore album,ÌýYou & Everyone,Ìýplaying an early show with special guests Layten Kramer and Sam Tudor. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at
Comedy
QueerÌýProvÌýDon’t let the queer deter you – you don’t have to identify to get it! This not-for-profit society – dedicated to creating a queer community that creates, supports, enjoys and teachesÌýimprovÌýtheatre – unites every week on Mondays. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute). Ìý
Theatre/Dance
The FlickÌýA sideways look into the lives of young people navigating their place in the world, set in a run-down movie theatre where three underpaid ushers are willing to do anything to keep the beloved and endangered local landmark running. 7:30pmÌý at Granville Island Stage. Tickets atÌýArtsClub.com. Runs until Oct. 29.
Events
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Writers Fest For 29 years, this celebration has turned reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share thoughts, explore ideas, and witness brilliant conversations with story, poetry, spoken-word performers, graphic novelists, and talks from writers like Daniel Levitin, Bev Sellars and Kamal Al-Solaylee. Oct. 17-23 at various venues. Tickets at
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Tuesday, Oct. 18
Music
Purity Ring Electronic-pop duo from Edmonton appear in support of their latest release, Another Eternity, with special guest Hana. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $30 at . All-ages show.
Honne British electronic-soul duo of James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck perform in support of their first full-length album, Warm on a Cold Night, with special guest Pat Lok. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. SOLD OUT.
Rachael Yamagata Indie-pop singer-songwriter from Virginia performs tunes from her latest album, Tightrope Walker, with special guest Pressing Strings. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $20 at
Norah Jones American jazz-soul singer, songwriter and actor tours in support of her sixth studio album,ÌýDay Breaks,Ìýwith special guest Valerie June. 6:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $55+ at
Theatre/Dance
Flare Path Set in a hotel near a RAF Bomber Command airbase during the Second World War, this is a deeply moving portrait of people at war. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 22.
Mamahood: Turn and Face the Strange Nicolle Nattarass wrote and performs in this tale of her descent into motherhood as she travels to an alternate time and place, Planet Mamahood, in a story told with both humour and pathos in her search for help to heal and find her way home. 7pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 29.
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Wednesday, Oct. 19
Music
Margo Price East Nashville breakout singer-songwriter-musician tours behind her debut album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, with special guest William Tyler. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $17.50 at Red Cat and
Alice CooperÌýThe godfather of Shock Rock, Detroit’s heavy metal legend brings the nightmare to town. 7pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $45+ at Ticketmaster.ca
Stiff Little Fingers Veteran punk rockers from Belfast perform with special guests Vicious Cycles. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $37.50+ at
Kishi Bashi American pop singer, violinist and composer performs in support of his latest release,ÌýSonderlust,Ìýwith special guest Busman’s Holiday. 7pm at The Fox Cabaret. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and
The Treble Five-piece Winnipeg band bring their alt-pop sound to town in support of their single, "Wherever You Go." 9pm at The Roxy.
Theatre/Dance
Piya Behrupiya (Twelfth Night)ÌýThe Company Theatre, one of Mumbai’s most innovative theatre groups, presents a Bollywood-meets-Shakespeare musical adaptation of Twelfth Night in Hindi with English surtitles. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 22.Ìý
Fight Night Looking south and feeling frustrated? This timely and immersive exploration into the intricacies and traps of voting systems is an interactive experience where the outcome of the show is your decision. 8pm at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»East Cultural Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 29.
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Thursday, Oct. 20
Music
Jeremy Enigk Former frontman of Sunny Day Real Estate celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut solo album,ÌýReturn of the Frog Queen. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu and
How to Dress Well American electronic-pop and R&B singer-songwriter (AKA Tom Krell) appears in support of his latest release, Care, with special guest Ex Reyes. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Comedy
John Cleese & Eric IdleÌýBritish comedy legends team up for the Together Again at Last… For Tthe Very First Time tour, blending scripted and improvised bits with storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage and aquatic juggling in this unique comedic experience. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca. Runs until Oct. 22.
Theatre/Dance
Bakersfield Mist A 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?) 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Nov. 20.
Three Stories Up Part radio play, part film noir, this psychologically rich twister of a play follows a female cop trying to solve the murder of her husband in an alternate sensory experience, performed in complete darkness for the theatrically adventurous. 8pm at 805 East Pender (Meeting spot, location TBA). Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 31.
