Friday June 12
Music
Screeching Weasel Legendary Chicago punk rockers perform in support of their latest release Carnival of Schadenfreude with special guests MXPX. 7:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $29.50 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca
Jonathon Richman ft. Tommy Larkins American singer-songwriter-musician returns to Vancouver with Larkins on the drums to play an early show. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and TicketWeb.ca
Bob Log III The American slide guitar one-man band brings his blues punk guitar dance party to town with special guests Mother Upduff and Supernatural River. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
The Sands The soulful and dramatic indie folk-jazz-experimentalism duo of Julie McGeer and Peggy Lee perform with special guests Joline Baylis and The Crackling. 8:30pm at Media Club. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and TicketWeb.ca
Cass King & The Next Right Thing Soulful and sultry garage rock and roll music from local favourites with special guests The Sunns, and Sarah Wheeler. 9pm at Fairview Pub. Tickets $10 at the door.
The New Age Bronze Series A mash up of renegade experimental rock with Sundanese Gamelan music from members of we just stole a car, and Gamelan Si Pawit. 7:30pm at The Western Front (303 8th Avenue East). Tickets $15/$20 at Western-Front.MyShopify.com or at the door.
Surfer Blood Florida indie rockers on tour in support of their third album,1000 Palms with special guest Alex Calder. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ElectroStub.com
Ministry American industrial-metal band play tunes from their latest release From Beer to Eternity. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $70 at NorthernTickets.com
Comedy
Derek Seguin The seasoned stand-up comedian from Montreal, one of Canada’s most “in-demand”, with successes on CBC’s The Debaters and with his concert comedy album Newfie Octopus. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Peter Pan This re-telling of the classic story was written especially for, and presented by StageCoach Theatre Arts, and features 350 children across five performances. 6pm at York Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until June 14.
Events
Take It Back to the Fab 50’s! A Wish To Wed throws it back so come dressed to impress (and for prizes!) at this fabulous dance party with on-site makeovers by donation and a 50s dance lesson pre-event. 6pm at Heritage Hall. Tickets at EventBrite.ca
Velopalooza Vancouver’s two week festival of bikes kicks off the fun with over 70 cycling events, including group rides, maintenance workshops, wine tours, bbq’s, seawall cycles and an all ages bike decorating ride to Trout Lake. Various Vancouver venues. For more info visit Velopalooza.ca. Runs until June 28.
Saturday June 13
Music
Liars and Lions Four-piece progressive-hard rockers from Vancouver play a hometown show with special guests Killing Vogue and Celestial Ruin. 7pm at Venue. Tickets$10 at TicketZone.com
Katy Walsh & the Mooks Irish singer-songwriter-rocker who ‘plays a mean guitar and sings like Stevie Nicks going down on Gwen Stefani’ plays originals with a soul-funk-reggae-rock vibe with special guests Black Owl. 9pm at The Emerald. Tickets $10 at the door.
Red Truck Concert Series Red Truck, CFOX and 93.7JRFM present the launch of the outdoor summer concert series with groove juggernauts Five Alarm Funk, Tonye Aganaba and Kutapira and Vinyl Ritchie. 4pm at Red Truck Beer Company (295 East 1st Avenue). Tickets $35 at RedTruckBeer.com. All ages welcome.
Theatre/Dance
Super Voices Reelwheels Theatre presents this community based production exploring identities within disability, directed by Jeffrey Renn. 4pm at Roundhouse Performance Centre. Tickets at SuperVoices.BPT.me
The Status Quo This review musical created by teen students at StageCoach Theatre Arts is a journey of self discovery through the high school experience, the good, the bad, and the totally unforgettable. 7:30pm at Historic Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com
Events
In Tune 2015 The biennial event is back, showcasing new Canadian musicals and supporting the artists engaged in creating and performing them with performances, workshops and for the first time, a fully finished production! Various Granville Island venues. For more info visit TouchstoneTheatre.com. Runs until June 21.
Sunday June 14
Music
Halestorm Pennsylvania hard rock outfit appears on the heels of their latest release Into the Wild Life with special guests Rival Sons and Royal Thunder. 7:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $27.50 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca
Sea and Sky Clarinet player Francois Houle and pianist Jane Hayes make a return to the Roedde House for an afternoon of music featuring works by Bolcom, Makholm, Schriener and Piazzolla. 3pm at Roedde House Museum. Tickets $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com
Indiekor The Coastal Sound Youth Choir join forces with local indie band The Saltines to present a fusion of classical choral music with indie rock. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $20 at CoastalSoundMusic.com
Theatre/Dance
Ya Helwa IV: A Bellydance Showcase Professional Vancouver bellydancer Rahel presents her fourth annual student show with solo and group performances and special surprise guests. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets at TicketZone.com
Events
Italian Day Get down to the drive for the 6th annual celebration of Italian culture, bringing together the best of Italy in our own backyard featuring design, music, theatre, food, crafts and activities, and this year a special focus on Italian ART. 12-8pm at Commercial Drive.
Cheap & Fun
Pacific Rim Kite Festival The BC Kitefliers Association holds their 40th annual festival with kite displays, demonstrations, kids kite making workshops, face painting and music. 10am-4pm at Vanier Park. Admission is free.
Biltmore Blues Jam Are your Sundays lacking funk? Rob Montgomery and friends host this weekly blues flavoured jam followed by a weekly showcase. Come jam, watch, listen or dance the afternoon away. 1pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Admission is free.
Monday June 15
Music
Purity Ring Canadian electronic pop duo, on tour to support their sophmore release Another Eternity with special guests Braids and Born Gold. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
7 Seconds American hardcore punk rockers from Reno take the stage with special guests The Briggs, Bishop’s Green, and Success. 7pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Zulu, FortuneSoundClub.com and BPLive.ca
Jeff Scroggins The Pacific Bluegrass & Heritage Society present the high energy, high mountain bluegrass explosing with special guest Colorado. 8pm at ANZA Club. Tickets $25 at PacificBluegrass.ca
Comedy
The Laugh 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
Cheap & Fun
Friends Trivia Night (Part Two) Back by popular demand, with new fun facts about Ross, Monica, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe and Chandler and bonus! A Jennifer Aniston look-alike/costume contest and live music. Register your team at [email protected]. 7:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $8 at TicketFly.com or $12 at the door.
Sick Boss Mondays at the Lido Every Monday night in Mount Pleasant there’s avant-garde, improvised jazz and rock accompanied by warped analogue visuals, good (craft) beer and German pretzels. 9pm at The Lido. Admission is always free.
Tuesday June 16
Music
Don Alder The “Hendrix” of acoustic guitar, and multi-award winning singer-songwriter-musician from Vancouver, on tour in support of his upcoming release Armed & Dangerous. 7:30pm at Jericho Sailing Centre. Tickets $10 at the door only.
The Picturebooks German rock duo play tunes from their latest release Imaginary Horse. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
The Donkeys San Diego, four-piece indie rock outfit on tour in support of their latest release Ride the Black Wave with special guests Extra Classic. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com
San Cisco Indie pop quartet from Western Australia play tunes from their latest offering, Gracetown with special guests M o t h x r. 9pm at Venue. Tickets $14 at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ElectroStub.com
A. R. Rahman Award-winning Indian film-score composer (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) singer and electronic musician performs an evening of originals compositions. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at AXS.com. All ages welcome.
Leilani The Artist Pop-rock musician tours in support of her latest offering, Love Rain Down with special guests The Response. 7pm at The Roxy. Tickets at the door.
Events
Yoga in the Garden Enjoy yoga outdoors, under the trees in a class practicing gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques and deep relaxation, suitable for beginners or others deep in practice. 5:45pm at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Tickets at EventBrite.ca. Runs until July 7.
Wednesday June 17
Music
Snakehips London-based dance music production duo, on tour to support the release of their EP, Forever Pt. II. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Beatstreet and TicketWeb.ca
Next Music from Tokyo Vol. 7 Japanese indie/underground bands OWARIKARA, mothercoat, otori, PENs+, and Atlantis Airport bring their meticulous, inventive musical styles from one of the most exciting music scenes in the world. 7:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
Improv Against Humanity This edition is intimate and interactive as The Fictionals present their improv-comedy show based on the game Cards Against Humanity with special guest Allen Morrison. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $14 at TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
The Value of Things (La Valeur Des Choses) An enquiry into the nebulous, but familiar course that reveals the contradictions of our beliefs and ambitions featuring the work of Montreal artist Jacques Poulin-Denis, and his multi-disciplinary company Grand Poney. 8pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.ca
How to Bury A Millionaire The story of a deceased millionaire’s family and friends who learn upon his death, that his estate comes with a very unexpected condition. 8pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at OnceUpon.org. Runs until June 20.
Holmes & Watson Save The Empire The most famous super-sleuth and his faithful friend and sidekick are thrust into a mystery that could topple the British Monarchy, and the prime suspect is none other than Professor Moriarty. 8pm at Metro Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.MetroTheatre.com. Runs until June 28.
Thursday June 18
Music
Agalloch Metal-progressive rock-folk band from Portland, OR bring their explosive and emotional stage show to town in support of their latest release The
Serpent & the Sphere with special guest Helen Money. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Scrape, Neptoon and TicketWeb.ca or $20 at the door.
Comedy
Vancouver Comedy Competition Every Thursday until August 27 come watch the best and the worst of our local comics duke it out for comedy glory and some cold hard cash. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $10 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Godspell Stephen Schwartz’s Tony Award-nominated exuberant pop musical about Jesus and his apostles will raise your spirits in a timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love. 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until August 1.
The Way Back To Thursday Inspired by Hollywood films and Rock Hudson, Theatre Passe Muraille brings us the story of a grandmother and her gay grandson as they struggle to connect through his coming of age. 8pm at Arts Club Revue Stage. Tickets at VancouverTix.com. Runs until June 21.
Art
Melancholy Bay A variety of artistic perspectives that illustrate how the port of Vancouver and its environs have been represented over several decades; a project that began as a response to the recent oil spill in English Bay. Opening reception 6-9pm at Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery (UBC). Admission is free. Runs until August 23.
