Thursday, April 24
Music
Mastodon and Clutch Heavy metal rockers from Atlanta co-headline with the Maryland rock band and special guests Big Business. 7pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $45 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca
Digitour All your favourite YouTube musicians live on stage for a return of the largest social media festival that millions of YouTube fans have been asking for featuring headliner Hayes Grier. 6:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $27.50 at LiveNation.com
Problem American rapper, hip-hop artist, Snoop Dogg collaborator appears with special guests Vancity Prince, Billionaire B, Juvi Dizzle, Ayetown, Shane Mac, No Regrets, C-Stylez and Rashad Rawkus. 9pm at Venue. Tickets $25 at BPLive.Electrostub.com
Comedy
Al Madrigal A fan favourite on The Daily Show and regular co-star on NBC’s About A Boy, hailed as one of the “most brilliant rising comics”. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Discover Dance! The Dance centre’s popular noon hour series features the exceptional young dancers of the Arts Umbrella Dance Company performing contemporary ballets created by choreographers around the world. 12pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.Ticketforce.com
PROUD Last season’s runaway hit returns for an election year encore in this sexy, cheeky and surprising play where a different outcome to the last Federal election sees the Tories take Quebec and win a huge majority. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at Tickets.FireHallArtsCentre.ca
Art
Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show Extensive multi-media exhibition culled from the creator’s 10-year quest to understand happiness. 10am-8pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Runs until Sept. 7.
Friday April 24
Music
The Nautical Miles 10 Year Anniversary Concert Ten years ago Corbin Murdoch wrote a letter to Lucas Schuller asking to start a band. Five albums, hundreds of shows and a decade later they’re dusting off old gems and premiering new tunes for this special show with special guest Khari Wendell McClelland. 8pm at Russian Hall. Tickets $15 at EventBrite.ca
Deanna Knight & The Hot Club of Mars Travel back in time to the early acoustic swing era of the 20s and 30s to experience one of Vancouver’s most eclectic gypsy-jazz ensembles. 7pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $30 at RogueFolk.bc.ca
Twin Shadow Brooklyn-based pop singer/musician/writer aka George Lewis Jr. on tour to support his upcoming new release Eclipse. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beat Street and TicketWeb.ca
Clark and Nosaj Thing Dance music DJ’s and producers co-headline. 9pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beat Street and TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
Kyle Bottom’s Comedy Bucket The only show in town where comedians are guaranteed to talk about what’s on your mind as a talented crew of jokers will attempt to perform comedy alchemy right before your very eyes. 9pm at Hot Art Wet City. Tickets $6 at EventBrite.ca or $10 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
PROUD Last season’s runaway hit returns for an election year encore in this sexy, cheeky and surprising play where a different outcome to the last Federal election sees the Tories take Quebec and win a huge majority. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at Tickets.FireHallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until April 26.
Sylvan Esso play Vancouver Saturday, April 25 at the Commodore.
Saturday April 25
Music
Sylvan Esso American indie pop duo featuring Amelia Meath of Mountain Men on tour in support of their debut self-titled album with special guests Naytronix. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $20 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca
Big Data The paranoid electronic music project helmed by producer Alan Wilkis aims to teach us about humans, technology and the internet featuring The Moth & The Flame. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $21.50 at Red Cat and LiveNation.com
Mac DeMarcoCritically acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer appears in support of Salad Days with special guests Dinner out of New Jersey. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets at TicketWeb.ca
Christine Tassan et les Imposteures All female gypsy-jazz quartet from Quebec appears with special guests Marc Atkinson Trio with Cam Wilson. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $30 at RogueFolk.bc.ca
The Soft MoonAmerican neo-post-punk band from Oakland on tour in support of Deeper with special guests Girl Tears. 7pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Jose Gonzalez Swedish indie folk singer/songwriter on tour in support of Vestiges & Claws with special guest Olof Arnalds. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets $23 at Red Cat, Zulu and Highlife Records.
No Island Finally! Come celebrate the release of the modern vintage rockers long awaited new album Better Days with special guests Best Night Ever and Sister Says. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $12 at BetterDays.BrownPaperTickets.com or $15 at the door.
Comedy
Al Madrigal The unique comedian, expert storyteller and fan favourite on The Daily Show and NBC’s About A Boy. 8 & 10:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $20 at TheComedyMix.com
Sean CullenThe nimble master of improvisation who delights in the absurd has dominated the Canadian comedy scene as an award-winning comedian, actor and writer for over two decades. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Blasted Sarah Kane’s highly provocative and overtly shocking play is an incendiary, visceral portrayal of a world where private and public violation collide, forging a potent theatrical vision of destruction, collapse, redemption and love. 8pm at Pi Theatre (Performance Works, Granville Island). Tickets at PiTheatre.com. Final performance.
Cheap & Fun
Budget BuffetCome have hangover breakfast in the same spot you got drunk with all you can eat cereal featuring your childhood favourites. Captain Crunch, anyone? Caesars and Mimosas on special. 10:30am-2:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. $5 per person.
Eastside Arts Craft Fair Support local artists at this monthly market, a great shopping alternative for those seeking quality, handmade artisan wares at reasonable prices. 11am-5pm at The Woodward’s Atrium. Admission is free.
Sunday April 26
Music
Van Django Renowned entertainers deliver their unique mix of nostalgic favourites, jazz standards, pop tunes and classical elements in swinging gypsy jazz style with Vancouver’s Company B Jazz Band. 6pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $30 at RogueFolk.bc.ca
Lila Downs Grammy Award-winning Mexican-American folk/blues/jazz artist brings her electrifying program to town in support of her new album Balas y Chocolate. 7pm at Chan Centre. Tickets $46 at ChanCentre.com
Touching A String The VSO’s Principal Harpist Elizabeth Volpe-Bligh leads this program featuring Sonata for Harp and Strings by Scott Good and Camera Obscura: Dark Chamber from Edward Top. 7:30pm at Orpheum Annex. Tickets $30 at VancouverSymphony.ca
Agent Orange Original Southern California punk/surf/power trio stop in on their world tour with special guests In The Whale and The Shit Talkers.8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $15 at Highlife, Neptoon, Red Cat and NorthernTickets.com
Theatre/Dance
Sweeney Todd Vancouver Opera presents Stephen Sondheim’s story about lethal obsession on the streets of 19th-century London starring bass-baritone Greer Grimsley and mezzo-soprano Luretta Bybee. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at VancouverOpera.ca. Runs until May 3.
Events
Earth Day Celebration The 5th annual parade and festival on Commercial Drive is a family-friendly event to celebrate the planet featuring guest speakers, live music and more. 11:30am-4pm at Grandview Park. Free.
Songs and Dances of Old Russia Join in for an afternoon of spectacular Russian traditional entertainment featuring the Russian Balalaika Orchestra, soloists, children’s choir, dance and balalaika groups complete with authentic Russian food. 3pm at Russian Community Centre. Tickets $15 at the door.
Monday April 27
Music
Liturgy Brooklyn-based Metal band brings back their original lineup back to support the release of their latest album, The Ark Work. 9pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu, Scrape and TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
TheLaugh Gallery with Graham Clark Legendary weekly stand up show of East Vancouver’s biggest and brightest comics. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at Eventbrite.ca
Theatre/Dance
Captivate To attract, bewitch and enchant. Join the celebration of Vancouver’s vibrant dance community as they challenge the visibility of dance and bring it into the mainstream with proceeds benefitting the creation of a short film showcasing the talent and spirit of our city. 7-10pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets $20 at EventBrite.ca
Farewell, My Lovely The first theatrical adaptation of the Raymond Chandler favourite has all the crooks, dames, smoking guns and crystal balls with more dead bodies than your average graveyard in the world of LA private eye, Philip Marlowe. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until May 2.
Art
Capture Photography Festival The annual celebration of photography and lens-based art continues, featuring over 100 exhibitions, public installations, community-based photo workshops, tours, talks and films. Various Vancouver venues, see CapturePhotoFest.com. Runs until April 29.
Tuesday April 28
Music
Lady Lamb American singer/songwriter/musician aka Aly Spaltro, on tour in support of her latest release After with special guest Rathborne. 8pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Counting Crows American alternative rockers featuring vocalist Adam Duritz, hit the stage with special guests Twin Forks. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $59.50 at Ticketmaster.ca
Zaac Pick Local singer/songwriter presents his brand new album Constellations with special guests Boreal Sons from Calgary. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $15 at ZaacPick.BandCamp.com
Comedy
Comedy at The BiltmoreVeteran comedian Dan Quinn hosts this all-pro comedy show featuring a different headliner every week, cheaper and funnier than seeing a movie! 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
Stationary: A Recession-Era Musical An indie rock musical about the moment when big dreams meet reality checks, tackling post-recession existence with ukulele in hand. 8pm at Historic Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until May 2.
Cheap & Fun
The Songs & Lives of West Coast Loggers Folk singers Jon Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat share B.C. loggers’ songs from 1900 to 1945, along with historical photographs about the work and world of B.C. loggers. 7pm at Alice MacKay Room (VPL). Admission is free.
Brahm’s Tams Drum Circle Come join in every sunny Tuesday evening for a family-friendly drum circle after work until the sun sets. 5:30pm at Third Beach in Stanely Park. Free.
Wednesday April 29
Music
Messa di Gloria The Oratorio Singers and Strings present Puccini’s work, a mass composed for orchestra and four-part choir with tenor, bass and baritone soloists. 8pm at St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church. Tickets $25 at the door.
Comedy
Summer of 69: No Apostrophe Hollywood royalty comedy duo Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally bring their ‘comedic sex-ed’ tour to town. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $39.50 at LiveNation.com
Theatre/Dance
Midsummer A piece of musical theatre, for those who don’t like musical theatre is the tale of a lawyer with a penchant for expensive wines and the husband of another woman. 8pm at Studio 16. Tickets at Midsummer-Play.BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until May 2.
Into The WoodsThe Brothers Grimm hit Broadway with an epic fairytale where worlds collide when everyone’s favourite storybook characters meet in this timeless, yet modern classic. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.ca. Runs until May 16.
Cheap & Fun
WISE Wednesdays: Looping Workshop Ever wanted to play around with a loop pedal but don’t have one? Singer/looper/hugger Doug Koyama is setting up his loop rig for a resident workshop in the WISE lounge. Bring your voices, instruments and kind intention for impromptu composition. 9pm at WISE Hall Lounge. Admission by donation.
Art
Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show The extensive multi-media exhibition culled from the creator’s ten year quest to understand happiness, and increase his own, makes its Canadian west coast debut from the internationally renowned designer. 10am-8pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Runs until Sept. 7.
Thursday April 30
Music
Coco Love Alcorn Canadian jazz and pop singer, daughter of jazz singer John Alcorn appears in support of her latest project The Spirit Sessions. 7pm at Backspace (1318 Grant St.). Tickets $20 at the door.
Comedy
Chad DanielsThe Minnesota comic whose devilishly naughty nature shines through like comedy gold with his arsenal of incisive, uproarious material. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Vancouver International Burlesque Festival Put on your pasties as the annual burlesque revue kicks off for a weekend of performances across Vancouver featuring headliners Midnight Martini, Iva Handfull, Toni Elling, Mr. Gorgeous alongside local favourites April O’Peel, Burgundy Brixx, Lola Frost and others. Various Vancouver venues. Tickets at NorthernTickets.com. Runs until May 2.
Dogfight: The Musical Based on the movie of the same name starring River Phoenix, the award-winning production follows three young marines on a boys night out who cross paths with an awkward, idealistic waitress who teaches them the power of compassion. 8pm at CBC Studio 700. Tickets at DogFight.BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until May 3.
In The HeightsThe Tony Award winning musical about home, family and finding where you belong set in NYC’s vibrant and tough Washington Heights neighbourhood. 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until June 7.
Art
Blame It on the Rain A major solo exhibition by Toronto-born, NYC-based artist Julia Dault reveals the importance of balancing spontaneous gesture with responsiveness to rules, logic and the constraints of materials. 12-6pm at Contemporary Art Gallery. Runs until June 28.
