THEATRE
THE ARTS CLUB 604-687-1644 | ARTSCLUB.COM
A BRIMFUL OF ASHA: A real-life mother and son team present an entertaining tale about generational and cultural clash. Jan. 16-Feb. 8 at Revue Stage (1601 Johnstone).$25-$35
THE ODD COUPLE: Classic comedy about mismatched roomies. Jan. 23-Feb. 23 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). $29+
THE CULTCH
1895 VENABLES | 604.251.1363 | THECULTCH.COM
UNCLE VANYA: Vanyas monotonous country estate existence is thrust into chaos when his brother-in-law returns with a beautiful and irresistible new wife. Until Jan. 18. From $18
ONE: In this autobiographical story, Mani Soleymanlou traces his journey from his birthplace in Iran to Montreal. Jan. 29-Feb. 4. $29+
FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE
280 EAST CORDOVA | 604-689-0926 | FIREHALLARTSCENTRE.CA
MEDICINE: Master monologuist TJ Dawe recounts his funny and enlightening experiences with Dr. Gabor Maté, psychotropic plant medicine, and group therapy. Jan. 14-25. $20-$30
YOUNG DRUNK PUNK: Kid in the Hall Bruce McCulloch combines stand-up, live music and assorted autobiographical insights in his new solo show. Jan. 28-Feb. 1. $37
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REBEL WOMEN: Excerpting passages from historical documents, Vital Spark Theatre Company shines a spotlight on the front line of the suffrage movement. Jan. 3-12 at Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). $18-$22 at www.jerichoartscentre.com.
AN EVENING WITH FIDEL: Two-act play incorporates historic film footage to recreate scenes from the life of the Cuban leader. Jan. 8-11 at Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). $20 at www.brownpapertickets.com.
MIRROR, MIRROR: Project Limelight re-imagines Grimms fairytale about a kind princess and her narcissistic stepmother. Jan. 12 at SFU Woodwards (149 West Hastings). $10-$15 at www.projectlimelight.ca.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE: Shakespeares gripping tale about a young nun confronted with a terrible ultimatum. Jan. 17-Feb. 8 at Pacific Theatre (1440 West 12th). $19.99-$29.99 at www.pacifictheatre.org.
THE PITMEN PAINTERS: Coal miners in Depression-era England hire a university professor to lead an Art Appreciation class. Jan. 24-Feb. 16 at Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). $16-$20 at www.unitedplayers.com.
MUSIC
VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ORPHEUM THEATRE (884 GRANVILLE) $21-$88 (unless otherwise noted) | VANCOUVERSYMPHONY.CA
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: First Tea & Trumpets concert of 2014 showcases work from one of musics most dominant figures. Hosted by Christopher Gaze. Jan. 9.
FIFTY YEARS OF JAMES BOND: Music from Dr. No, Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, From Russia With Love, For Your Eyes Only, and Skyfall. Jan. 10 & 11.
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: Jan. 17: Standing Wave. Jan. 18: Water Music, Redux. Jan. 19: Dean on Dean. Jan. 20: Songs of Joy and Bliss.
HAUNTED LOVERS: Tchaikovskys symphonic fantasy tells the story of Francesca da Rimini, a damned lover from Dantes Inferno. Also on the program: Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 22 and the overture to Don Giovanni. Jan. 25 & 26.
VANCOUVER RECITAL SOCIETY
VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE (600 HAMILTON) 604.602.0363 | VANRECITAL.COM
AVI AVITAL: Grammy-nominated mandolin player performs music by Bartok, Ravel, Bach, Falla, and Kuwahara. Jan. 12. From $25
GERALD FINLEY: A riveting performance of Schuberts Winterreise by the great Canadian baritone. Jan. 26. From $70.
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Electroacoustic Festival: Jan. 16: The Krells; Jan. 17: talk presentation by Martin Gotfrit, Philipe Pasquier, Keith Hamel (pay what you can.) Jan. 18: New works by BC composers featuring NOVO Ensemble. $20/$10. www.vancouverpromusica.
CHATHAM COUNTY LINE: American roots band performs a rich blend of bluegrass, country, and folk. Jan. 22 at St. James Hall (3214 West 10th). $16-$20 at www.roguefolk.bc.ca.
MIKE ALLEN QUARTET WITH HUGH FRASER: An evening of soulful, swinging original music by the Mike Allen Quartet and trombonist Hugh Fraser. Jan. 23 at The Cultch (1895 Venables). $10-$20 at www.thecultch.com.
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION: Married folk rock duo performs original songs. Jan. 31 at CBC Studio 700 (700 Hamilton). $22 at www.ticketzone.com.
NORTHFEST: Showcase of cool and contemporary music from Canadas North. With Diyet, Nive Nielsen, and Speed Control. Jan. 31 at Rickshaw Theatre (254 East Hastings). $12-$15 at www.liveatrickshaw.ca.
DANCE
COALESCE & ARMOUR: Peggy Bakers company performs companion pieces inspired by the scientific essays of Lewis Thomas. Jan. 8-11 at Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova). $14-$30 at www.firehallartscentre.ca.
DANSE LHASA DANSE: Seven dancers, four singers and five instrumentalists honour the life and work of Montreal-based folk musician, Lhasa. Jan. 18 at Chan Centre (6265 Crescent, UBC). From $36 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
USUALLY BEAUTY FAILS: Nine performers explore physical intensity, rock music, and the coexistence of artistic genres in this new creation from Montreals GroupedArtGravelArtGroup. Jan. 28-30 at SFU Woodwards (149 West Hastings). $38-$44 at www.dancehouse.ca.
ROMEO & JULIET: Shakespeares star-crossed lovers are set in motion in this exquisite,full-length production from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton). $29-$89 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
INHERITOR ALBUM: 605 Collective returns home with explosive, urban-infused, athletic dance. Features animation by LA-based mixed media artist Miwa Matreyek. Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). $22-$30 at www.ticketstonight.ca.
EVENTS
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL: Five new films and five classic gems screened in inaugural outing of Vancouvers first Italian film fest. Jan. 10-16 at Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour). $11+ at www.viff.org.
PUSH FESTIVAL: Vancouvers international performing arts festival returns for its tenth edition of boundary-pushing shows. Jan. 14-Feb. 2 at various venues. Club PuSH, which spotlights cutting-edge performances in a cabaret setting, runs concurrently at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright Street). Full schedule at www.pushfestival.ca.
SECRETS OF THE PENTHOUSE: Guided tour inside the historic nightclub. Includes Italian buffet dinner. Jan. 16 at Penthouse Nightclub (1019 Seymour). $39-$49 at www.forbiddenvancouver.ca.
Sketch Comedy Festival: More than 25 sketch groups from across North Amercia descend on Waterfront Theatre and Studio 1398 from Jan. 23-25. www.vancouversketchfest.com
NEW ORLEANS AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Inspired by the steamy romance of New Orleans, The Cultchs annual fundraiser includes a plated dinner on the stage, live entertainment, an auction, and dancing. Jan. 25 at The Cultch (1895 Venables). $200 at www.thecultch.com.
OUT-OF-TOWN
TRIBUTE TO DAVE BRUBECK: The life and legacy of the late jazz pianist is celebrated through performances by Capilano Universitys instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles. Jan. 24 at BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts (2055 Purcell Way, Capilano University). $27-$30 at www.capilanou.ca/centre.
