1. The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival returns for three weeks of ground-breaking, boundary-pushing theatre, music and live performance art from around the world and close to home, including Jack Charles V. the Crown featuring Australian tribal elder Jack Charles as he recounts his colourful life as residential school survivor, addict, petty thief and actor, while backed by a three piece band. The festival runs Jan. 19 to Feb. 7 at various venues. Details at .
2. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»singer-songwriter Jett Pace, a.k.a. Old Man Canyon, brings his folk-rock stylings to the Fox Cabaret in support of his debut full-length release Delirium, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. Tickets at Red Cat Records and .
3. Stephen Adly Guirgis’s funny, poignant and already controversial play about love, addiction and honour, The Motherf**ker with the Hat opens Jan. 16 at the Firehall Arts Centre and runs until Jan. 30. Tickets and details at .
4. David C. Jones directs Heathers the Musical, based on the 1988 cult classic about high school cliques and carnage. It runs until Jan. 17 at the York Theatre. Tickets and details at the .
5. The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Sketch Comedy Festival brings the laughs to Granville Island’s Studio 1938 and the Waterfront Theatre for three days of scripted comedy from across North America, June 14 to 16. Performers include Peter n’ Chris, Gossamer Obsessions, H.U.N.K.S., Ladies & Gentlemen and local talents such as the Sunday Service, the Hero Show, Instant Theatre Company, Hip.Bang! and the all-female powerhouse Strapless.Ìý Details at.
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