Thursday, Sept. 1
Music
The Nailheads Montreal punk rock band returns to the coast to hit the stage with special guests the Corps and the Dead Hits. 8:30pm at LanaLou鈥檚. Cover is $10. All ages show.
Pernell Reichert Alternative country, finger pickin鈥�, slide and banjo playin鈥� razor sharp folk from the local singer-songwriter-guitarist. 8:30pm at Wolf and Hound (3617 West Broadway). Admission is free.
Black Tiger Sex Machine Canadian electronic music trio from Montreal hit the stage for a part DJ-set, part live performance. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Erica Sigurdson Canadian comedian, writer and haberdasher based in 麻豆传媒映画with regular contributions to CBC radio, CTV and comedy festival circuits from coast to coast takes the stage with opening sets from Alvin Williams and Dave Nystrom. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at
Theatre/Dance
Shanghai Nights: A Dream Journey The Shanghai Acrobats, one of the original Cirque-style performance troupes continue to astonish audiences with amazing displays of artistry and athleticism. 7:30pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at
麻豆传媒映画International Tap Dance Festival The 17th annual convergence celebration, showcase and exploration of the hot and enduring art of tap dance is back with its unique and ambitious programs, recognized internationally as one of the premiere events of its kind. At Norman Rothstein Theatre. Tickets $34+ at . Runs until Sept.4.
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Friday, Sept. 2
Music
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Four-time Grammy winner, rule-breaker and trail-blazer hits the stage with her guitarist/husband. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Entry included with gate admission.
Sapphire Empire Winnipeg five-piece acid-pop soul band tour behind their self-titled debut with special guests Megang and Mogli and Swing2Beat. 9pm at WISE Hall.
Dragstrip Devils Kelowna鈥檚 hot rod daddies take a rip to the coast for some rock and roll jiving with special guests the Stag Reels and Cawama. 10pm at Pat鈥檚 Pub. Cover is $10.
Milk Crate Bandits Come see two sets of hot jazz fun with New Orleans groves and good times before the bandits head south for the fall. 9pm at Slickity Jim鈥檚. Admission by donation.听
Bishop Nehru Nineteen-year-old NYC rapper brings his Magic 19 Tour to town in support of his forthcoming album. 8pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15 at
Songs of the Soul International classical, world and jazz musicians play the songs of Maestro Sri Chinmoy with participating artists including Mandu, Pranlobha and Bhoiravi, Kanala, Ashru Dhara and others. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Admission is free.
The Tragic Tribute A fundraiser for cancer research and tribute to Canada鈥檚 iconic band with performances from Seven Nines and Tens, the Waning Light, Year of the Wolf, the Unique Motels, Greasy Jungle, Blackout Lights and many more. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Cover is $5-$10 sliding scale.
Nine O鈥機lock Gun Blues and boogie rock from the 麻豆传媒映画band with special guests Redfinn, BORT and Servo. 9pm at Media Club. Tickets $10 at or $13 at the door.
Comedy
Rory Scovel An infectious stage presence and engaging charisma featured on Comedy Central, Conan and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from this South Carolina comic. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
The Dance Teacher A charming young man is convicted of a crime despite declaring his innocence from jail, as the story weaves back his final days in university until the moments before his sentencing in an effort to gauge his guilt. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $10 at . Runs again Sept. 9-10.
The Book of Mormon A religious satire set in the context of a hilarious musical follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 4.
The Beaux鈥� Stratagem George Farquhar鈥檚 glorious Restoration comedy follows two charming bachelors, broke and looking to marry for money who encounter a variety of obstacles before love presents itself, and the beaux meet their match. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 25.
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Saturday, Sept. 3
Music
The White Panda Chicago dance music duo brings their epic live show to town in support of Pawprint with special guests K.A.S.H. and Silence (Chapel Sound). 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $22 at Red Cat, Beat Street, Zulu and
Barns Courtney English singer-songwriter-musician appears in support of his EP Hands. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $15 at
88 Mile Trip 麻豆传媒映画heavy metal rockers headline with special guests Dark Stone, Van Halst, and Massive Scar Era. 7:30pm at Red Room Ultra Bar. Cover is $10.
Bob Moses New York City electronic music duo with roots in 麻豆传媒映画play tunes from Days Gone By. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25+ at
Fred & Toody Deadmoon guitarist-vocalist and bassist-vocalist hit the stage with special guests Willie Thrasher & Linda Saddleback and Sipreano. 7pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and
Comedy
Rob Pue A gregarious and dynamic comedian with a knack for telling it like it is, whose star has risen to become one of the brightest voices in the Canadian comedy scene with an opening set from Damonde Tschritter. 7pm & 9:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $20 at
Theatre/Dance
Romeo and Juliet Love at first meeting, forbidden love and a bitter feud to divide their families in this captivating love story that moves and inspires us even as it breaks our hearts. 2pm & 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at
Events
Serbian Days Spend an exciting weekend full of fun and activities for all ages at the 26th annual celebration of Serbain heritage, culture, cuisine, folklore, song and dance. Visit for details. Runs until Sept. 4.
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Sunday, Sept. 4
Music
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals Hip-hop artist from California performs material from his latest album Malibu with special guests Pomo and Duckwrth. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $25 at
The Monkees American pop rock legends celebrate 50 years of music with Good Times! performing as part of the summer concert series. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Entry included with gate admission.
Linda McRae & Thad Beckman Two long-time favourites return to town performing together and separately fusing a variety of roots music styles ahead of their BC Entertainment Hall of Fame inductions. 7:30pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $24 at Highlife, Red Cat, Tapestry Music and
Reggae Night at The Cobalt A four-band long weekend party featuring Railtown Sound System, Doja, Blackwood Kings and Kownterpoint. 9pm at The Cobalt. Cover is $12.
Comedy
The Sunday Service听The award-winning听improv听comedy 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.听
Events
Forbidden 麻豆传媒映画It鈥檚 a murder mystery on the streets of Mount Pleasant, the suspects are at large and detective squads are on the case in the third installment of Who Killed Kraft Bier, the interactive full-scale adventure that takes audiences to the streets to catch a killer. 12pm-4pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets at
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Monday, Sept. 5
Music
Explosions In The Sky Austin instrumental rock band adds a second show in support of their latest release The Wilderness with special guest Dada Plan. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $30 at
Chris Isaak American rock musician known for his hits 鈥淲icked Game鈥� and 鈥淪omebody鈥檚 Crying鈥漰erforms songs old and new from his latest album听First Comes The Night. 8:30pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Entry included with gate admission.
Comedy
Queer Prov Whether you鈥檙e gay, straight, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, questioning, tall, short, stout, lean, innie or an outie 鈥� queer prov is a hilarious evening of imrpov from the non-profit society dedicated to creating queer communities supporting comedy and theatre. 8pm at XY. No cover.
Theatre/Dance
Opera & Arias: The Magic Flute The talented young stars of the UBC Opera Ensemble bring Mozart鈥檚 stunning music to life with a costumed concert staging of the his ever-popular opera with accompaniment from the 麻豆传媒映画Opera Orchestra. 2pm & 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at
Cheap & Fun
Karaoke Mondays Trevor Risk and Christa Belle invite you down to weekly karaoke where you can belt out your favourites cause you got drunk enough with cheap drink specials and no cover. 9pm at The Cobalt. No cover.听
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Tuesday, Sept. 6
Music
Swans Experimental rockers led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira on tour in support of The Glowing Man with special guest Baby Dee. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $25 at
If These Trees Could Talk Post-rock outfit out of Akron, Ohio tour behind The Bones of a Dying World with Driftoff, Spotlights and Seven Nines and Tens. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $16 at Red Cat, Neptoon and
Maiah Manser and Shaprece Electronic jazz and pop vocalist co-headlines with fellow Seattle electronic/orchestral artist with with special guest Mu. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $12 at
Comedy
Gad Elmaleh Paris-based comedian, actor and writer performs Oh My Gad, a new stand-up show entirely in English. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $35 at
Theatre/Dance
The Glass Menagerie A Canadian production of the Tennessee Williams鈥� classic revealing the story of family members whose lives form a triangle of quiet desperation, each in an individual version of hell while simultaneously seeking escape from each other. 8pm at PAL Theatre. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 25.
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Wednesday, Sept. 7
Music
Jake Bugg English singer-songwriter and musician appears in support of his third studio album On My One with special guest Syd Arthur. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $39.50+ at
Psychic Pollution Experimental ambient noise performance art from Victoria with special guests V.Vecker, Pink Licorice and DJ Shelby. 8pm at The Astoria. Cover is $10.
Eden Irish electronica musician and producer on tour in support of his sophomore EP I Think You Think Too Much of Me with special guest Elohim. 7pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $20 at
Comedy
TJ Miller Nationally touring stand-up comedian brings the Meticulously Ridiculous Tour to town with special guests Kate Miller and Nick Vatterott. 6pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $32.50 at
Theatre/Dance
Pericles In an ancient and exotic pagan world, a hero sets out to win the hand of a princess, instead uncovering a terrible secret launching a thrilling adventure marked by far-flung travels, love lost and found, and profound redemption. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 21.
Cheap & Fun
Bingo For Life This weekly extravaganza marries brilliant prizes, cheap drinks, snappy drag queens and your Mom鈥檚 favourite game for an evening of grabbing life by the balls, raising funds for the Friends For Life Society. 8pm at Celebrities Nightclub.
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Thursday, Sept. 8
Theatre/Dance
Baskerville When the wealthy Henry Baskerville is threatened by the fable of a bloodthirsty hound on the moors, Holmes and Watson are on the case to sniff out the culprit in this fast-paced farcical adventure where five actors portray over forty comical characters. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Runs until Oct. 9.
Carry On: A Musical Set in the baggage claim at YVR, this expanded production examines the convergent lives of weary wanderers and the baggage they bring with them in a common seeking of moving their lives onwards and upwards. 7:45pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at . Runs until Sept. 18.
Events
Accordion Noir Festival Annual celebration of underground accordion culture brings together artists from around the globe for four days of concerts, dance parties, community events and cabaret. Visit for tickets and schedule. Runs until Sept. 11.
Fringe Festival Vancouver鈥檚 annual alternative theatre festival is a showcase of all artists from beginners to veterans whose productions sit on the fringe of traditional theatre experience. Visit for tickets and schedule. Runs until Sept. 18.
Cheap & Fun
Destroy 麻豆传媒映画XVIII An experimental music and sound art series coalescing around improvised forms of music featuring Adriana Lopez, Christina Kubisch, Friends+War, Katharina Ernst, hazy and minimal violence with visuals by Emily Thacker. 8:30pm at VIVO Media Arts (2625 Kaslo). Tickets $15 at
