Thursday, June 23
Music
Two in the Pipe, One in the Can An album release triple bill featuring The Julia Pickney Jones Quartet, the Jen Lewin Band, and Benton Roark and the Rollaway Allstars. 7:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at EventBrite.ca or $15 at the door.
Toots and the Maytals One of Jamaica’s most legendary live acts of all time bring their signature ska and rock steady reggae/R&B to the stage. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $33.75 at Zulu, Highlife, Caribbean Market, Rehanah’s Roti, Patty Shop and Ticketmaster.ca
Pugs & Crows & Tony Wilson Juno Award-winning instrumental band kicks off their tour in support of their new double album Everyone Knows Everyone 1&2. 9pm at The Emerald. Admission is free.
Bas American rapper on tour in support of his latest release Too High Too Riot with special guests The Hics, Ron Gilmore, Cozz, and Earthgang. 9pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $15 at TicketWeb.ca.
Comedy
Chris Locke Toronto comedic actor, writer and performer hits the west coast stage for a three-night stand with opening sets from Johnny Taylor and Ivan Decker. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com.
Events
All Together Now: Vancouver Collectors and Their Worlds A captivating sensory experience features floor-to-ceiling displays of rare, unconventional and awe-inspiring objects, some with interactive components, providing a portrait of each collector in this intriguing exhibition about the significance of collecting. 10am-8pm at Museum of Vancouver. Runs until Jan. 8.
Friday, June 24
Music
Girls Rock Camp Fundraiser The first of two back to back shows raising funds for the Vancouver non-profit that promotes change in both the music industry and the lives of young women featuring Dead Asylum, American Space Monkey and Elysium Echoes. 9:30pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
Miesha & The Spanks Rough ‘n’ tumble, energy driven garage-rock from the Calgary oufit who take the stage with special guests Low Levels and Invisible Ray. 9pm at The Emerald. Cover is $10.
The Black Seeds Reggae, funk, ska and dub from the New Zealand band with special guests Los Furios and DJ Dubconscious. 8:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $26.50 at Red Cat, Beatstreet, Highlife and TicketWeb.ca
Chicken-Like Birds Original country blues, and rags from the Calgary band, for a suitcase stompin’ kind of time. 8pm at Slickity Jim’s. Admission by donation.
Coldwater Road Five-piece local folk rockers play an early show in support of their new EP Horses and Guns and Trucks with special guests Ben Everyman and Echo Nebraska. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $10 at [email protected] or $12 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
O’Wet/Lost Lagoon A solo performance written and performed by Quelemia Sparrow looks at reclamation and change, weaving real-life stories with the visceral experience of a spiritual canoe journey. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until June 25.
Saturday, June 25
Music
Girls Rock Camp Fundraiser The second of two back to back shows raising funds for the Vancouver non-profit that promotes change in both the music industry and the lives of young women featuring The Trazmitors with Lisa Marr, Vancougar, Knife Pleats and Owl Empire. 8pm at WISE Hall. Tickets $10 at Red Cat and Highlife or $15 at the door.
Me & Mae A toe tappin’, hand clappin’, bourbon drinkin’ kind of time with Vancouver’s up and coming country act with special guest The Heels, Ajaye Jardine, and Tanya Maria. 7:30pm at Venue. Tickets $10 at TicketZone.com or $15 at the door.
Oliver Jones Trio Canadian jazz group performs as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $69 at CoastalJazz.TicketFly.com
Rocket From Russia Anniversary Show Celebrating CiTR’s punk rock radio show with a live version featuring You Big Idiot, Greatest Sons, Ellesmere, The Corps, and Dried Out. 8pm at Media Club. Cover is $10.
Calm Like A Bomb Vancouver-based Rage Against The Machine cover band hits the stage with The Kombucha Mushroom People (System of a Down), and Feel Good Hits: A Tribute to Queens of the Stone Age. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com
Comedy
Lori Ferguson-Ford Voted BC Funniest New Comic and BC’s Funniest Woman over the duration of a 20 year career headlining international festivals, television appearances and CBC radio with special guests Mike Greenwood, Jonny Paul and John Beuhler. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Benjamin Britten’s magical opera is performed in three acts an sung in English, evoking facets of the original play with a focus on three parallel stories with members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. 7:30pm at Old Auditorium at UBC. Tickets at Music.UBC.ca. Runs until June 26.
The Lion In Winter Jericho closes out the season with this story of King Henry II who imprisons his wife Eleanor after her frequent attempts to overthrow him in this engrossing and thrillingly epic drama about how weak the bonds of family are when power is at stake. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at JerichoArtsCentre.com. Runs until June 26.
Splitting Heirs A new adaption by Freyda Thomas is loosely based on the play where love, family, and intrigue conspire in a farcical romp by which the curmudgeonly old moneybags is duped and finally convinced to benefit the rightful heir. 2pm & 7:30pm at PAL Theatre. Tickets at Splitting.BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until June 26.
Cheap & Fun
Cycle Woodwards Whether you’re a newly equipped beginner, a diehard commuter, or a dedicated racer, come check out the first annual cycling and frame builders show featuring more than 25 vendors, including our city’s new bike sharing program and the anti-theft program, Project 529. 10am-5pm at Woodward’s Atrium. Admission is free.
Sunday, June 26
Music
You Won’t American folk-rock duo Josh Arnoudse and Raky Sastri appear in support of their second LP Revolutionaries with special guest Bombadil and Jocelyn Mackenzie. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Lauryn Hill American singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, actor Former Fugee performs as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $79+ at CoastalJazz.TicketFly.com
Skye Wallace & David Newberry Homecoming show for Vancouver-based folk-rock acts with special guest Wishkicker. 7:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $9 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife, Zulu and TicketFly.com
Comedy
The Sunday Service The award-winning improv comedy troupe brings their high energy commitment to comedy with a little slapstick shtick, carrying the audience through a kaleidoscopic trip where scenes barrel into tangents and stories smash together creating comedy gold. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Cher and Friends Cera Rivers, the award winning Cher impersonator takes to the stage along with some of Canada’s finest female illusionists entertaining you for the evening while raising funds for the Vancouver Humane Society. 7pm at The Junction. Tickets $15 at Fairy Cakes (3586 Fraser St) or $18 at the door.
Cheap & Fun
Greek Day Whether you’re Greek or not, bring the family down and join in on the annual celebration of culture with delicious food, live music and performance, vendors and a Kids Z|one. 11am-9pm on West Broadway between MacDonald and Blenheim. Admission is free.
Monday, June 27
Music
Sarah McLachlan Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist performs as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $79+ at CoastalJazz.TicketFly.com
Piano Mondays No Monday is the same as Adam Farnsworth from High Society plays the keys with The Demon Squadron in an open evening full of surprising guests each week. 8pm at WISE Hall. Runs until July 25.
Jacky Terrasson Trio French jazz ensemble of pianist Terrasson, bassist Burniss Travis and drummer Jamire Williams perform as part of Jazz Fest. 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets $46 at CoastalJazz.TicketFly.com
Comedy
The Laugh Gallery with Graham Clark Join the East Van comedian and his pals for guaranteed laughs and a shot at winning thrift store treasures at one of the longest running comedy shows in town. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at EastVanComedy.com
Queer Prov Don’t let the queer deter you – you don’t have to identify to get it! This not-for-profit society dedicated to creating a queer community that creates, supports, enjoys and teaches improv theatre unites every week on Mondays, to set yourself up for a gay ‘ol week. 8pm at XY (1216 Bute).
Phantom Signal Season Finale Good ‘ol fashioned comedy horror radio with a live score and multitalented voice actors Jayson McDonald, Andrew Bailey and Tara Travis close out the season with celebrity guest Jim Travis. 8pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $8 at TheatreWire.com or $10 at the door.
Tuesday, June 28
Music
Joe Lovano Classic Quartet Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Lovano performs with pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Peter Slavov and drummer Lamy Istrefi with special guests Matt Choboter Trio with Brad Turner. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $69 at TicketFly.com
Comedy
Novelty Act Vancouver treasures Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn are charming, multitalented forces of nature, so they designed a show where they do whatever they want and them having a good time equals you having a good time. Is it comedy? Improv? Storytelling? All that and more with half-priced cocktails. 8pm at The Emerald. Cover is $10.
Theatre/Dance
Billy Elliot Based on the acclaimed film, and supported by the music of Elton John, the inspiring tale of courage, ambition and overcoming adversity is the journey of an 11-year-old boy who falls in love with ballet in 1984 London. 1:30pm & 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until July 10.
Art
African Dreams An exhibition of paintings from Vancouver artist Ariel Clearwater, inspired by a deep love for animal coupled with the intense drive to create. 12-4pm at Beaumont Studios (316 West 5th). Admission is free. Runs until June 30.
Wednesday, June 29
Music
case/lang/veirs A one of a kind event from the multi-genre trio of Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs who appear in support of their self-titled debut album, as part of Jazz Fest. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $79+ at CoastalJazz.TicketFly.com
Cub Sport Indie-pop outfit from Brisbane tour in support of their debut studio album This Is Our Vice. 9pm at Media Club. Tickets $12 at Red Cat and Ticketmaster.ca
The Maension The Hollywood, California hard rock, metal band kick off the Canadian leg of their tour with special guest Artifical Life. 8pm at Savoy Pub. Tickets at SavoyPub.ca
Theatre/Dance
Dragging Piaf Tenor Frederik Robert performs in the role of iconic French singer Edith Piaf, accompanied by a silent film by Alan Corbishley, as part of the Queer Arts Festival. 7pm at Roundhouse Community Centre. Tickets at QueerArtsFestival.com
Rock of Ages This meta-theatrical jukebox musical filled with classic rock and glam metal hits inspire the story behind aspiring LA rocker Drew Boley and his 1987 existence at the Bourbon Room where he works and meets and falls in love with the fresh-faced Midwesterner Sherrie. 1:30pm & 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until July 30.
Thursday, June 30
Music
Twin River Vancouver garage-pop-indie rockers celebrate the release of their sophomore album Passing Shade with special guests The Highest Order. 9pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at BrownPaperTickets.com
Holy Roller Revue A monthly musical showcase featuring new and established country, roots, folk and gospel artists kicks off with The Wayward Hearts, The Sojourners, Just A Season, Mac Pontiac and Christie Rose. 8:30pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $8-$12 at Neptoon, Basone Guitars and EventBrite.com
The Burnt Banjos Benefit Show A benefit to help Pharis and Jason rebuild after a devastating fire featuring an all star line-up of talented musicians including The Burying Ground, Jenny Ritter, Kathleen Nisbet, Sam Masterton, Ben Rogalsky, CR Avery and Lexi Marie. 8pm at WISE Hall.
Enchanted Evenings – The Jessica Stuart Few Every Thursday the power-packed concert series turns the Classical Chinese Garden into a live stage for fiery trumpets, spacious flutes, mainstream jazz and swing and funky folk piano tunes. 7pm at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Tickets $25+ at EnchantedEvenings.ca
Comedy
Dave Williamson Headlining comedian from Miami, Florida with appearances at the Boston and San Francisco Comedy Festivals, and star of the web series Nick.com with opening sets from Gavin Matts and Patrick Maliha. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
