1. Vancity Theatre celebrates the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra Dec. 13 and 14. Kicking things off, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»film scholar Michael van den Bos curates and hosts a special presentation of clips featuring the “chairman of the board” singing, dancing and acting in his own inimitable style, followed by screenings of 1953’s From Here to Eternity, which nabbed Sinatra an Oscar for best supporting actor, and 1957’s Pal Joey, where Ol’ Blue Eyes finds himself caught between the affections of a young chorus girl played by Kim Novak and a wealthy society matron played by Rita Hayworth. Yowza! Details and showtimes at .
2. Local singer-songwriter and Be Good Tanyas alumna Frazey Ford brings her soulful stylings to the Vogue Theatre, Dec. 10, in support of her latest album, Indian Ocean. Omar Khan opens. Tickets at Red Cat,​ ​Zulu, Highlife​ and .
3. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. The annual Guided by Robots night is one of our favourite shows of the entire year. You know the drill: Members of SK Robot and guest vocalist Kevin Perley play a couple sets of Guided by Voices covers before opening up the stage to audience members doing their best Robert Pollard or, if you really want to show your indie rock cred, Tobin Sprout, for a joyously messy set of live GBV karaoke. Leg kicks optional. The club is open Dec. 12. 8 p.m. at the ANZA Club. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the Canucks Autism Network.
4. For the past 10 years, Clancy’s Angels has performed its annual December concert to sold-out WISE Hall audiences. Sadly, this year will be the East Van five-piece rock band and 15-member choir’s last. Expect an assortment of rock/pop anthems, power ballads and dance music as Clancy’s Angels say farewell Dec. 11 and 12. If you’re lucky, tickets might still be available at Highlife Records and online at .
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