Friday, March 27
Music
Louise Burns Vancouver’s own Louise Burns (and Westender columnist) takes the stage with special guests Les Chaussettes and Glad Ragsin support of Maama Omwana Society, an organization providing empowering and culturally relevant prenatal education to at-risk pregnant women in Kampala, Uganda. 9pm at The Hindenburg. Tickets $12 at the door.
Moon Duo Psychedelic indie rocks from San Fran on tour in support of Shadow Of The Sun with special guests Craft Spells and The Bilinda Butchers. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Sonic Boom Festival Returning for its 28th 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.
Comedy
Jamie Lee A regular on Chelsea Lately, a cast member of the hit MTV series Girl Code and writer/performer of The Pete Holmes Show. 8pm & 10:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $18 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Welcome to Thebes A passionate exploration of a clash between the world’s richest and the world’s poorest countries in the aftermath of a brutal war. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at JerichoArtsCentre.com. Runs until April 19.
Cheap & Fun
Blank Canvas VCAD’s Fashion Promotion students present this showcase of local emerging artists amid an evening of art, music and mingling with a silent auction benefitting the Covenant House Vancouver. 6pm at Ayden Gallery. Admission is $5.
Saturday, March 28
Music
Motown Meltdown An unforgettable night of soul, rhythm and blues with Canada’s best vocalists backed by a scorching 12-piece band in support of Seva’s eye care work – giving the power of sight to those in need through the gift of song. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $32 at Highlife Records LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster.ca
Shane Koyczan Internationally renowned spoken word artist, poet and author appears in support of the upcoming release of his new album and graphic novel both titled Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $27.50 at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Francisco The Man LA indie rockers/shoegazers appear in support of Loose Ends with special guests The Man & Big Harp. 7pm at Media Club. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, TicketFly.com and UnionEvents.com
Viet Cong Calgary rockers on tour to support their self-titled debut full length release with special guests Freak Heat Waves and Apache Sweater. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, Luke’s General Store and TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
Adam Richmond High energy and fearless stage presence has made him a favourite among colleges and clubs throughout North America. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Man Up Turns 7 It’s the lucky number birthday bash featuring your host Ponyboy and his jam-packed titillating gender variety show and queer dance party. 9pm at Biltmore Ballroom (Roxanne Room). Tickets $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com
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.
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 St.). Tickets $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com.
Cheap & Fun
Portobello West Spring Market Over fifty vendors, new and returning, to share their stories and their handmade goods at Vancouver’s fashion and art market. 11am-5pm at Creekside Committee Centre. Admission is $2.
Salt Spring in the City A unique blend of village market meets art show, back for its 2nd year to showcase the treasures and flavours of the Salish Sea with food, fashion, pottery, wine and crafts. 10am-6pm at Heritage Hall. Admission is $3. Runs until March 29.
Pop Culture Collectibles Fair A spot to wander and find rare toys, memorabilia, current and vintage comics, coins, action figures, Legos, art, jewellery, records and more. Fun for the whole family. 11am-4pm at Scottish Cultural Centre. Admission is $3.
Sunday, March 29
Music
Dan + Shay American country music duo whose hit single Stop Drop + Roll was featured on TV’s Nashville with special guest Canaan Smith.3pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $20.50 at LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster.ca. All ages show.
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.
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. 3pm at Studio 58. Tickets at TicketsTonight.TicketForce.com.
LEAP Festival Six professional actors will bring fifteen new works to the stage, penned by this year’s LEAP (Learning Early About Playwriting) students. 7pm at Revue Stage. Admission is free.
Game of Thrones Live: Hordor’s Revenge Award winning Oakland troupe, Tourettes return for a wild night of fire and blood, interactive vaudeville, sizzling burlesque, comedy and music with new acts in the Game of Thrones universe. 7pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets at RioTheatreTickets.ca
Kitty Nights Vancouver’s weekly burlesque review hosted by The Purrrrfessor, featuring Burgundy Brixx and a rotating cast of the city’s finest burlesque mavens. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $8 at KittyNights.com
Monday, March 30
Music
Decibel Magazine Tour The extreme music destination of the spring, brings metalheads a thoughtfully curated line-up featuring At The Gates, Converge, Pallbearer and Vallenfyre. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $37.50 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca
Tobias Jesso Jr. Vancouver singer-songwriter on tour in support of his debut album Goon with special guest Okay Kaya. 8pm at Electric Owl. Tickets at TicketWeb.ca
Swing is in the Air The VCC Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to composer and arranger Billy Strayhorn playing his timeless classics under the direction of Alan Matheson. 7pm at Alice MacKay Room (VPL). Admission is free.
The Best is Yet to Come: A Sinatra Centennial Steven Reineke conduscts bassist Steven Doyle, vocalist-pianist Tony DeSare, drummer Michael Klopp, guitarist Ed Decker and the VSO in a performance of Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.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
Cheap & Fun
90s Kids Trivia Grab a team of 2-6 of your nerdiest, needless fact knowing friends for everything from Full House to Pikachu to SNL and if you’re googling for answers, your phone will be sold on Craig’s List for beer money. Costumes encouraged. 7pm at Waldorf Tiki Bar. Admission 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.
Tuesday, March 31
Music
Bluebird North: Where Writers Sing & Tell A songwriters showcase featuring performances by Shari Ulrich, Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor, and Christopher Ward. 7:30pm at Roundhouse Community Centre. Tickets $15 at the door.
Comedy
Funny Sauce Dick Darrow presents this modern vaudeville revue, a comedy variety show featuring Dino Archie, Peter Kelamis and Shirley Gnome. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $15 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Antigone Theatre Pandora presents Sophocles’ masterpiece staged as a taut political thriller in this exciting modern translation by Ian Johnston. 8pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets at TicketsTonight.ca
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. 7:30pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until April 19.
Cheap & Fun
Novelty Act Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn present a night of comedy, storytelling and joy proving women in comedy are more than just a “novelty act”. 8pm at The Emerald. Tickets $8 at EventBrite.ca
West Coast Geeks vs. Nerds: Just the Two of Us Join us at our new venue to reconnect with our maritime heritage kicking off this maiden voyage in style with an evening where the audience determines the victors of questions like Wayne & Garth vs. Jay & Silent Bob. Costume contest, raffles and live band karaoke to follow. 7pm at The Portside Pub. Tickets $10 at WCGeeksVersusNerds.com
Wednesday, April 1
Music
Remembering Jay Smith A fundraiser benefitting The Unison Benevolent Fund, which provides support to musicians in times of crisis featuring Dustin Bentall, Adam Baldwin and Matt Mays. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
April Fools James Kennedy headlines this showcase of some of Vancouver’s best stand-up comics hosted by Jacob Samuel. 8:45pm at Tangent Café. Admission is free.
Theatre/Dance
Shift Four contemporary dance works by Vancouver based dance artists created in collaboration with the SCA dancers to explore shifting boundaries, states and emotions. 8pm at SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. Tickets at SFU.ca
Famous Puppet Death Scenes The beloved Old Trouts return to Vancouver with their collection of famous scenes of the best puppet shows in history to cure your fear of death. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Runs until April 19.
Go Back For Murder Based on Agatha Christie’s Five Little Pigs and adapted by the author herself, is the story of Carla Crale who aims to prove her mother’s innocence after dying in prison having poisoned her father.8pm at Metro Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.MetroTheatre.com
Edges A song cycle about four burdgeoning adults asking classic coming-of-age questions written by Tony award nominated Benji Pasek and Justin Paul. 8pm at Studio 1398. Tickets at Kiosk.EzTix.co
Thursday, April 2
Music
Chad Brownlee Former hockey player turned country music star on tour in support of The Fighters with special guests Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Wills. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $30 at LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster.ca
Magma One of music’s most innovative and eclectic ensembles, directed by innovative founder and main composer, Christian Vander. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $30 at Red Cat, Zulu, Scrape and ElectroStub.com
The Elixxxirs Celebrating the release of their long awaited full length album with a night of surf/ska/funk/punk and soul with The Ponderosas, Everybody Left and Cawama. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TicketZone.com
Celso Machado Juno award-nominated Brazilian world guitarist and multi-instrumentalist appears as part of EcoMUSICology: Howe Soundz in an evening of music and video screenings in collobartion with Emily Carr and the David Suzuki Foundation. 6pm at Maritime Museum. Admission is free.
Comedy
Darcy Michael Nominated for a Canadian Comedy award, starring on CTV’s Spun Out, and considered to be one of the country’s fastest rising comedy stars. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.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.
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. 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until May 2.
