What's on this week (March 19-26)

Thursday, March 19

Music

Limblifter Canadian alternative rockers of 90s fame appear in support of their upcoming release Pacific Milk with special guests The Passenger and Invisible Ray. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca

Rodrigo y Gabriela Internationall acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo, on tour in support of their release 9 Dead Alive with special guest Zach Heckendorf. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $30 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and Tickets.NorthernTickets.com. All ages show.

The Gaslight Anthem American punk rockers from New Jersey, on tour in support of Get Hurt with special guests Northcote and Sammy Kay. 9:30pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $32.50 at Ticketmaster.caand LiveNation.com

Altan Rogue veterans and traditional Irish musicians, play everything from touching old Celtic songs to stirring jigs and reels in honour of everyone’s favourite Irish holiday. 7pm at Centennial Theatre. Tickets $34 at Prussin Music and Tickets.CentennialTheatre.com

Comedy

Pete Zedlacher Two-time Gemini award-nominated comedian, and past winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male stand up who currently writes for CBC’s The Debaters and The Ron James Show. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com

Theatre/Dance

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A delightful new farce for our hyper-connected era shows us just how funny unhappiness can be in this witty mash-up of Chekhov characters and smart phones. 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com

Friday, March 20

Music

The Sweet Lowdown Award-winning acoustic roots trio from Victoria bring their original songwriting and three-part harmonies to the Rogue Folk Club. 7pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at Highlife, Red Cat, Rufus’ Guitars, Prussin Music and RogueFolk.bc.ca

Sarah Hagen Critically-acclaimed classical soloist pianist brings her outstandingly inventive and infinite skill to the West Coast Symphony stage with special guest Adam Jones. 8pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Admission by donation.

Comedy

Kyle Bottom’s Comedy Bucket Katie Ellen Humphries fills in as host for the only show in town where comedians are guaranteed to talk about what’s on your mind. 9:30pm at Hot Art Wet City. Tickets $6 at EventBrite.ca or $10 at the door.

Theatre/Dance

Sister Judy A popular university theology professor is rocked when a brilliant new student challengers her notions of love and devotion. 7:30pm at Revue Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until March 21.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A delightful new farce for our hyper-connected era shows us just how funny unhappiness can be in this witty mash-up of Chekhov characters and smart phones. 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until April 19.

Maladjusted Back by popular demand is the production exposing thought provoking truths surrounding mental health and the ‘solutions’ we are prescribed. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at Tickets.FirehallArtsCentre.com. Runs until March 28.

Cheap & Fun

The Last Waltz Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, “the best concert film ever made” chronicles The Band’s farewell Thanksgiving concert featuring performances from Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and a host of others. 9pm at the Rio Theatre. Tickets $10 at RioTheatreTickets.ca

Saturday, March 21

Music

The Funk Hunters Canada’s electronic breakout act, six-piece live funk/soul/EDM band known for their four-turntable audio visual set with special guests Chali 2na and Mat the Alien. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $28.50 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca

Maya Jane Coles Intimate Productions presents 25 year old British/Japanese deep house producer/DJ with special guest Abasi. Tickets $35 at Beat Street, Red Cat and TicketWeb.ca

Silver Spurs Local rock outfit from New Westminster appear in support of their debut release, EP with guests Flvrhaus, My Mother The Carjacker and Milkers Wanted. 7:30pm at Media Club. Tickets $12 at the door.

Celtic Connections A musical fusion of Indian and Celtic traditions with an eclectic ensemble of musicians featuring fiddle, bansuri and violin mesmerizing in a stunning blend of tones native to regions worlds apart. 8pm at Chan Shun Concert Hall. Tickets at ChanCentre.com

Amelia Curran Newfoundland singer-songwriter returns to Vancouver in support of her latest release They Promised You Mercy with special guest Ryan Boldt of Deep Dark Woods. 8pm at Studio 700. tickets $21 at TicketZone.com. All ages show.

Comedy

Pete Zedlacher Past winner of Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male stand-up and two time Gemini Award nominee for performances at Just For Laughs and The Halifax Comedy Festival. 8pm & 10:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $20 at TheComedyMix.com

Jason Rouse Renegade stand-up comedian taking the mainstream comedy world and turning it upside down, forging a new road with the power of a derailed comedy train. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com

Theatre/Dance

Elbow Room Café: The Musical A brand new work from Dave Deveau casts the spotlight on the infamous Vancouver café known for it’s witty, sassy service, celebrity sights and warm, inviting feel. 8pm at Studio 58. Tickets at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com. Runs until March 29.

TransMigration A visually raw and engaging story inspired by the life and paintings of iconic Ojibwe shaman-artist Norval Morrisseau, celebrating his visual language through dance, music and design. 8pm at Historic Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com.

Events

March Against Racism The International Day for the Elimination of Racism marks the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa. Bring your banners, your kids, your drums and join friends and allies around the world to speak the truth about racism with family-friendly activities and performers. 1pm at Clark Park. 

Cheap & Fun

Timeless Talent Proving there’s no limit to talent and a desire to share performance, the South Granville Seniors Centre present this talent showcase of everything from comedians to musicians to belly dance. 2pm at 1420 West 12^th Avenue. Tickets $5 for seniors and $7 for general. Information at 604-732-0812.

Sunday, March 22

Music

Walk The Moon American indie rockers from Cincinnati on tour in support of Talking Is Hard with special guests The Griswolds. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25.00 at LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster.ca

Goitse Traditional Irish musicians on tour in support of their debut release Tall Tales & Misadventures. 7pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $24 at Highlife, Red Cat, Rufus’ Guitars, Prussin Music and RogueFolk.bc.ca

Yun-Chin Zhou The Canadian debut of the Chinese prize-winning pianist in a program featuring pieces by Scarlatti, Liszt, Scriabin, Trenet and Rachmaninoff. 7:30pm at Vancouver Playhouse. Tickets $25 at VanRecital.com or at 604-602-0363.

The Colourist LA pop quartet on tour in support of their EP, Inversions co-headline with special guests Echosmith, the emo and 80s dance-rock band from California. 7pm at The Rio. Tickets $18.50 at Red Cat, LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca

Anvil Pioneers of the new wave British heavy metal from Toronto take the stage with special guests Iron Kingdom and Omega Crom. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $16 at Scrape Records, Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ElectroStub.com

Comedy

The Sunday Service Local comedians, improv actors and all around entertainers produce their weekly show featuring classic form games in the group’s unique, high-energy style. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.

Amy Schumer American comic, writer, producer, actress and star of TV’s Inside Amy Schumer appears as part of her Back Door Tour. 7:30pm at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca

Monday, March 23

Music

NoRey Alternative/acoustic folk-rock outfit from Seattle with special guests Warless, The Wayward Hearts and Laura Reznek. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at the door.

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

Events

Youth Poetry Slam Finals Vancouver’s top eight youth poets will compete “in the round” for the grand prize, with feature performance from Toronto spoken word artist Patrick DeBelen. 7pm at WISE Hall. Admission is $8-$10.

Cheap & Fun

Simpsons Trivia One Year Anniversary Diorama-Rama Build a shoe-box sized diorama of your favourite scene from the Simpsons for your chance to win, or form a team of up to six for classic Simpsons trivia from Seasons 1-9. 7pm at The Waldorf. Entry fee is $5.

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 beer and German pretzels. 9pm at The Lido. Admission is always free.

Ear Muffs Karaoke Drew Waldorf hosts the weekly send-up of everything from oldies to rap to crappy pop – whatever you write down and get up to sing – with drink specials, and a two week contest. 9pm at Biltmore Cabaret (Roxanne Room). Entry fee is $5.

Tuesday, March 24

Music  

Octagon A combination performance of woodwinds and strings from eight of Canada’s most outstanding players in a program featuring Franz Schubert and Beethoven. 8pm at Vancouver Playhouse. Tickets $45 at FriendsOfChamberMusic.ca

Colin James On the heels of his Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame induction, the Canadian guitarist appears in support of his 16^th studio album Hearts on Fire. 7:30pm at The Orpheum. Tickets at LiveNation.com

Jarabedepalo, Los Furios, Caracas The Morning After Show celebrates 15 years of eclectic radio devoted to local bands and live airwaves on CiTR radio with this solid line-up of fan favourites. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets at Highlife, Red Cat, Neptoon and Zulu.

The White Buffalo California singer-songwriter tours in support of his latest release Shadows, Greys and Evil Ways with special guest Spencer Burton. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $17.50 at NorthernTickets.com

Theatre/Dance

Obaaberima A story of duality at its core, written and performed by Tawiah M’Carthy whose captivating hero is caught between worlds – gay and straight, black and white, African and North American. 8pm at Historic Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until April 4.

Mis Papas In the form of a twelve round boxing match, this bilingual, passionate, hard hitting and personal adaptation of two immigrants follows their journey as they try to find a way to cope with the husk of what was once their dream life. 8pm at Pandora’s Box Rehearsal Studios (1890 Pandora). Tickets $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until March 28.

Wednesday, March 25

Music

Sonic Boom Festival Returning for its 28^th year is the showcase of original compositional works of some of BC’s most interesting composers performed by some of the best musicians of the lower mainland is a 5 day event comprised of four evening concerts. Various show times at Orpheum Annex and Pyatt Hall. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com. Runs until March 29.

OK GO Grammy award-winning Chicago alt-rockers with serious music video making skills appear in support of Hungry Ghosts. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster.ca

Blues & Brews Canadian blues man Steve Kozak hosts this weekly evening of blues music with a rotating roster of special guests in East Van’s very own pub and brewhouse. 7pm at Pat’s Pub. Admission is free.

Theatre/Dance

The Singing Butler Back stage on opening night of the Singing Butler Cabaret, the solitude and weight of knowing every little secret is waiting for the chance to be revealed by the star of the show, April Showers. 8pm at Performance Works. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com

Cheap & Fun

Shutterbug Take a closer look at insect life in this exhibition of photographs, discovering how one man’s pastime became his passion, and explore how his images have contributed to science. 10am-5pm at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Included with museum admission.

Art

Piga Picha! Originally conceived and presented in Nairobi in 2009, this North American premiere of the exhibition features a photographic portrayal of societal transformation in Kenya from the 1910s to the present. 10am-5pm at the Museum of Anthropology. Runs until April 4.

Thursday, March 26

Music

Bobby Bazini Quebec based, platinum singer-songwriter on tour in support of his upcoming release Where I Belong with special guests Bellwoods. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets at Red Cat, TicketWeb.ca and LiveNation.com

Random Rab Multi-instrumentalist/singer and distinct voice of the West Coast electronic music scene brings his trip-hop, classical and Arabic influences to the stage with special guests SaQi and Applecat. 8:30pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $18 at Highlife, Beat Street, Puff and NorthernTickets.com

Theatre/Dance

Trace Ballet BC presents a triple-bill program featuring the Canadian premiere of William Forsythe’s workwithinwork, a world premiere by Walter Metteini, and the return of audience favourite Petite Ceremonie by Medhi Walerski. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca

Monsieur Auburtin Internationally acclaimed choreographer Serge Bennathan’s new autobiographical work is a witty and moving look at a life lived through dance, and a rare opportunity to see the charismatic performer onstage. 8pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.ca or ChutzpahFestival.com

Corpus Christi A controversial re-telling of Christ’s life, passion and persecution through the lens of a young gay man, a story about Christianity and sexuality in the 1950s. 8pm at Performance Works. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com

Events

Vancouver International Auto Show The largest automotive event in Western Canada, the showcase for car enthusiasts to check out popular brands; new features include green vehicles and technologies, an entirely electric monster truck, custom built hot-rods and luxury vehicles. 12pm-10pm at Vancouver Convention Centre. Tickets at VancouverAutoShow.com. Runs until March 29.