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MY TURQUOISE YEARS: A comic coming-of-age story set in 1960. To May 4 at Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). $10.
DO YOU WANT WHAT I HAVE? A CRAIGSLIST CANTATA: Back by popular demand, the musical by Veda Hille, Bill Richardson and Amiel Gladstone. To May 18, Revue Stage (1601 Johnstone). $25-$35
DREAMGIRLS: The rags-to-riches tale of a 1960s girl group. May 9-July 7 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). $29.
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HIGHGATE: A morbid romp through Victorian funerary culture. To May 4. $15-$32.
IGNITE! YOUTH FESTIVAL: Vancouvers largest youth-driven arts festival showcases music and dance, the world premieres of three one-act plays, a visual arts exhibit, variety shows featuring improv, drag, circus arts, and much more. May 6-11. $2-$40.
2013 REVOLVER THEATRE FESTIVAL: Seven mainstage shows, 6 staged readings, and a series of talk-show style talkbacks. May 14-26. $14-$65.
MUMP & SMOOT: Clowns of horror Michael Kennard and John Turner. Not for children! May 22-June 2. $15-$41.
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SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE: A moving Pulitzer Prize-winning study of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat. May 2-18.
A NIGHT ON BROADWAY: Classics plus new shows. May 9-18 with previews May 7 & 8.
1/4 LIFE CRISIS: A hilarious, energetic one-woman show about the challenges and disappointments faced by twenty-somethings (and up). May 23-25.
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HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE: The story of an aging mothers peculiarities and a sons flawed devotion. To May 25 at Pacific Theatre (1440 West 12). $15 at pacifictheatre.org.
PERFORMANCE ART TRAP: Latest installment of the Micro Performance Series features three giant custom-built boxes, each propped up with a stick. The performance begins once the trap is released. May 1-4 at Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright). $10 at bocadellupo.com.
NEVER SHOOT A STAMPEDE QUEEN: The story of a big-city boy who becomes a reporter in small-town BCs real-life Wild West. May 9-25 at Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). $18-$45 at vancouvertix.com.
OPERA
TEA: A MIRROR OF THE SOUL: Combining sounds of water, paper, ceramic and stone with a traditional western orchestra, Tan Duns haunting score is trance-like and beautiful. Presented by Vancouver Opera. May 4-11 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. $35-$190 at vancouveropera.ca.
DANCE
CAFÉ DE CHINITAS: Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre dances the story of a jealous rivalry between two matador brothers. Featuring guest dancers Ricardo Lopez and Emilio Ochando. May 3 & 4 at Norman Rothstein Theatre (950 West 41). $26-55 at www.vtixonline.com.
SLEEPING BEAUTY: The classic fairytale about a beautiful princess and a wicked sorceress is given a flamenco twist in Karen Flamencos Sleeping Beauty. June 1 & 2 at the Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton). $20-$32.50 at www.karenflamenco.com.
CLASSICAL & FOLK
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THE MERRY PRANKS OF TILL EULENSPIEGEL: Repertoire by Berliox, Mendelssohn, Bartok and Strauss performed by the VSO and pianist Ingrid Fliter. May 4-6.
DANCING WITH THE STARS BALLROOM WITH A TWIST: Top ballroom dancers join the VSO for an evening of music and dance choreographed by veteran DWTS pro Louis van Amstel. May 8.
THE LEGENDS: Violinist Karen Gomyo, cellist Christian Poltera, English horn player Beth Orson and the VSO perform work by Schubert, Brahms, and Sibelius. May 11 & 13.
THE EMPEROR: Pianist Barry Douglas conducts and performs with the VSO. May 17 & 18 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent Road).
STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: Musical stream of consciousness performed in the Orpheum Annex. May 18. $23-$30.
CHAMBER MUSIC OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: VSO Chamber Players perform works by Prokofiev, Bartok, and Shostakovich. May 23 & 26 at Pyatt Hall (VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour). $35.
TINY TOTS: MUSICAL ZOO FOR ME AND YOU!: Childrens classics partnered with Carnival of the Animals and other move-along, sing-along favourites. May 24 at the Vancouver Playhouse. $2-$15.
SYMPHONIC DANCES: THE MUSIC OF RADHMANINOFF AND GERSWIN: Piano prodigy Ian Parker returns to the VSO to perform Gershwin and Rachmaninoff. May 25. $17-$62.
TEA & TRUMPETS: MUSICAL FAIRY TALES: Magical music inspired by fairy tales and plays. Hosted by Christopher Gaze. May 30. $21-$38.
MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS: Spectacular trumpet player, singer, and show-stopping performer Byron Stripling teams up with the VSO for two nights of New Orleans jazz. May 31 & June 1.
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JUDY COLLINS: Legendary folk singer and Grammy Award winner performs audience favourites. May 9. $46.
SPIRIT ALIVE! GALA CHOIR CONCERT: St. Patricks two choirs present music by Brahms, Fauré, Mozart, and contemporary composers. May 11. $29.75.
15th ANNIVERSARY GALA PERFORMANCE: Pianist Rafal Blechacz performs in an anniversary concert presented by the Vancouver Chopin Society. May 12. $44.75.
LUDOVICO EINAUDI & BAND: Echoes of baroque and Italian folk music, romantic string textures and a wide variety of percussive and electronic tones. May 25. $40-$80.
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TO MUSIC: Elektra Womens Choir and guest soprano Nancy Argenta perform a tribute to the art of music. May 11 at Ryerson United Church (2195 West 45). $22-$28 at brownpapertickets.com.
KERESHMEH ENSEMBLE: Canadas leading Persian classical music ensemble performs Iranian songs using traditional instruments. May 16 at Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine). $25-$30.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS & MAPLE LEAVES: Virtuoso sho player Naomi Sato and the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra perform music by Canadian and Japanese composers. May 18. Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). $15-$25 at www.vi-co.org.
MCGREGOR/NESSELROAD/BARNES TRIO: Mark Takeshi McGregor (flutes), Brian Nesselroad (percussion) and Ariel Barnes (cello) premiere new works by BC composers. May 18 at St. Philips Anglican Church (3737 W. 27). $10-$20.
DRUM + LIGHT 2013: Hard Rubber Orchestra presents a night of jazz music, electronica, and visual projections. May 24 at Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). $15-$25 at brownpapertickets.com.
MISTER DOWLANDS MIDNIGHT: Music by John Dowland is performed by Finnish voice and lute duo, White Sparrow. May 25. Visual Space Gallery (2075 Alberta). $20 at www.brownpapertickets.com.
PIANO TRIOS: Vetta Chamber Music presents a trio of classical trios performed by pianist Arthur Rowe, violinist Joan Blackman, and cellist Eugene Osadchy. May 30 & 31 at West Point Grey United Church (4595 West 8). $15-$28 at www.vettamusic.com.
EVENTS
2013 DOXA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL: DOXA returns with a program focused on visions of the future. May 3-12 at Vancouver Playhouse, VIFFs Vancity Theatre, The Cinematheque, and Rio Theatre. $6-$20 at www.doxafestival.ca.
AS SEEN HERE: Exhibition of work by the 2013 graduates of UBCs Master of Fine Arts program. May 3-June 2 (opening reception on May 2). Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery (1825 Main Mall).
NOMADIC AESTHETICS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PLACE: Three-day public discussion explores perspectives on migration and the role of institutions in art. May 9-11 at Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine). $25-$30 moa.ubc.ca
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS 19: Ten artists from an array of genres are paired off and given two weeks to create something amazing. May 9-11 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright). $25-$28 at briefencounters.ca.
21st CENTURY FLEA MARKET: 175 vendor tables cater to vintage bargain hunters and avid thrifters. May 26. Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial). $5.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FESTIVAL: Kid-centric performances and activities on Granville Island. May 27-June 2. $5-$25. www.childrensfestival.ca
SAKE SOCIAL: Enjoy premium sake, Japanese appetizers, and fortune readings at this fundraiser for the Powell Street Festival Society. June 1, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). $45 at brownpapertickets.com.
CRAFT BEER WEEK: Year four of Craft Beer Week is almost upon us. From May 31-June 8, more than 60 breweries and over 30 venues will be taking part in bringing you events and specials to celebrate all things craft beer. Ticket sales and details are available online at vancouvercraftbeerweek.com.
COMIC CON: Special guests, door prizes, and best of all.... comics at the upcoming Vancouver ComicCon. On Sun, May 19 at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., from 11 am-5 pm. Admission is $4, kids under 14 are free. Visit vancouvercomiccon.com
