Thursday, Sept. 3
Music
Boyz II Men The Grammy Award winning iconic R&B group return to town in celebration of their 20th anniversary, as part of the Summer Concert Series. 8pm at PNE Amphitheatre. Admission is included with PNE ticket.
Eagles of Death Metal American rock band from Palm Desert, California play in support of their forthcoming album, Zipper Down. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and Ticketmaster.caand LiveNation.com
Living With Lions Vancouver punk outfit returns to the East Van stage to play new material from their upcoming album with special guests Broadway Calls, Youth Decay and Grease Thieves. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
John Nolan American musician from Long Island, of Taking Back Sunday fame, returns to Vancouver for a solo show. 8pm at Media Club. Tickets $15 at Red Cat and LiveNation.com
Sean Conway Peterborough multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter performs with Gratia Leitch on trumpet and keyboards. 9pm at Railway Club. Tickets $5 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Paul Anthony’s Talent Time The launch of the eighth season of the hilarious talent-variety show features the return of Gary Oliver from Cinemazoo, a performance from the Cindy Yange Dance Academy and laughs from Chris James, all hosted by Ryan Beil of The Sunday Service, as well as the live house band and a chance to win $100. 8pm at The Rio. Tickets $10 at RioTheatreTickets.caor $12 at the door.
Comedy
Kevin Foxx The sought after public speaker and MC, hot on the smash success of his irreverent Toronto radio show, The Kevin Foxx Show brings his cleverly written humour to the stage with Erica Sigurdson and Steph Tolev. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Friday, Sept. 4
Music
Babes In Toyland American punk rock band from Minneapolis swing through town playing the first of their reunion shows with special guests FEA. 8:30pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and TicketWeb.ca
Big Scary Indie-rock duo from Melbourne, Australia play tunes from their upcoming release. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Devotchka Multi-instrumentalist rock ensemble from Denver return to town and bring their gypsy punk, dark cabaret style folk rock with them. 9:30pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife and TicketWeb.ca
Madball New York City-based hardcore punk band hit the stage with special guests Acquitted, and Youth Decay. 9pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu, Neptoon, Scrape and TicketWeb.ca
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Reuniting for their first tour in seven years, in support of their forthcoming album. 6pm at Malkin Bowl. Tickets $50+ at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca. All ages show.
Raekwon American hip-hop artist and Wu-Tang clan member performs with special guests Juvi Dizzle, Mic Dreams, JuLs, Ill-Legitimate, and Flipout. 7pm at Venue. Tickets $30 at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ca
Comedy
Byron Bertram Vancouver actor, street performer and stand-up comic, known for his uncanny accents and impressions headlines with openers Chris Gaskin and Jason Rouse. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Richard Lett An international touring headline comedian with 25 years in the game, having shared stages with Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, and Zach Galifanakis, the Toronto comic also boasts a starring role on the WebSeries, Pay Up. 10:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $15 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
Peking Dreams Direct from Beijing, the National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China team up to bring the breathtaking feats of these world-renowned athletes, one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in all of China. 7:30pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
Trees Are Portals Aeriosa Dance Society and Spawkus Eagle Song Dancers present this collaborative performance exploring the notion that trees are living portals to the past. 1pm at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park.
A Man For All Seasons Based on the infamous work of Robert Bolt, director William B. Davis’ production focuses on the battle of principles between Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor of England and Henry VIII, who wishes to divorce his wife in the climate of the sixteenth century Catholic Church. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at fs7.formsite.com. Runs until Sept. 27.
Events
TAIWANfest A four-day line-up of programming celebrates Taiwanese street food, fashion, film, contemporary dance and Taiwan’s top EDM band, Magic Power. 11am-9pm at 700 Granville St. Runs until Sept. 7.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Music
The Melvins American punk-metal trio, now four piece with two drummers, play tunes from their latest offering, Hold It In 7pm at Venue. Tickets $25 at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ca
Modified Ghost Launch Party Death metal, psychedelic rock bands share the stage including Cult of Luna, Minsk, Subrosa, Anciients, Bushwacker, If We Are Machines and Astrakhan. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $26 at Scrape and TicketFly.com
The Chainsmokers New York City-based DJ-producer-songwriter duo of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, known for their hit single, #Selfie bring their electro and progressive house to town. 9pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $45+ at Ticketmaster.ca
Comedy
Improv After Dark This edgy, fast-paced, no-holds-barred comedy for grown-ups - or at least those who make the age requirement - heats things up with a roster of all your favourite improvisers, and a fully-stocked bar. 11:15pm at The Improv Centre. Tickets at VTSL.com
Theatre/Dance
King Lear Shakespeare’s magnificent tragedy tells the story of an aging king who divides his kingdom between two daughters, but leaves out the third, failing to understand it’s she who loves him most of all. 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Ticket at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until Sept. 20.
Cheap & Fun
Serbian Days Festival Experience the authentic sights, sounds and smells of Serbia at this annual event attracting thousands each year to savour delicious foods, enjoy traditional dances, live music and kid’s activities as well as volleyball, chess, bowlong and football to take part in. 12noon at St. Sava Serbian Community Centre (505 East 63rd). Admission is free. Runs until Sept. 6.
Sunday, Sept. 6
Music
On An On Experimental pop band out of Minneapolis, on tour in support of their latest release, And The Wave Has Two Sides with special guest Dosh. 9:30pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Machine Gun Kelly Cleveland rapper and hip-hop artist whose mobster attributed name represents his rapid-fire lyrical flow, hits the stage with special guest opener King Los. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45+ at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ca
Bloody Diamonds Toronto’s goth-tinged, dark rock four-piece rock n’ roll monster swings through town with special guests Elizabeth and Caustic Sodapop. 8pm at Studio Records. Tickets $12 at TicketWeb.ca
Dannic Progressive house DJ-producer from the Netherlands, host of his own radio show, Front Of House takes the stage in support of his newest releases. 9pm at Venue. Tickets $20 at Beatstreet and VenueLive.ca
Sonny Digital Atlanta rapper and record producer known for his collaborations with Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kanye West hits the stage with special guests DJ Rashad Rawkus, Floetic and Hustle. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $15+ at FortuneSoundClub.ElectroStub.com
Theatre/Dance
Eggs of Blessings Jade Dance Theatre and Taiwan Fest present this performance celebrating the Taiwanese custom of giving red eggs in celebration of the birth of a cild. 3pm at Vancouver Playhouse. Admission is free.
Cheap & Fun
Corn Festival Delicious tamales, pupusas, paletas and tostadas! Celebrate the ancient Latin American grain at the 12th annual festival with vendors serving up delicious dishes, with music, dancing and cultural performances. 11am-6pm at Britannia Community Centre. Admission is free.
Monday, Sept. 7
Music
Mikal Cronin Singer-songwriter from California, on tour to support his latest release, MCIII with special guests The Cairo Gang. 9pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $14 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Comedy
Eight and a Half Inches of Comedy Every Monday Devin Alexander and Alex Sparling throw a stand-up comedy show to let you in on the best local comedians in Vancouver, and a rotating door of major touring headliners. Drink & food specials! 9pm at Eight and a Half (151 East 8th Ave). Cover is $5.
The Laugh Gallery with Graham ClarkOne of Vancouver’s brightest comics hosts this weekly, wonderfully eclectic show where you get to laugh AND win a great prize! 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $5 at EventBrite.ca
Queer ProvThe Bobbers have returned to the Davie Village and are performing hilarious queer improv comedy every week with a whole new format and a new cast! 8pm at 1181 (1181 Davie St.).
Cheap & Fun
Ear Muffs Karaoke Fast becoming the place to be on a Monday night, hosted by Drew Waldorf, bring yourself, bring a crew and belt out some tunes where drink specials and no cover make it some good, cheap fun. 9pm at The Cobalt.
Sick Boss Mondays at the LidoEvery 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, Sept. 8
Music
Weird Al Yankovic America’s favourite pop-music parodist swings through town on his Mandatory World Tour. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $47.50+ at Ticketmaster.ca. All ages show.
Comedy
Comedy at The Biltmore Homegrown talent Dan Quinn brings his weekly comedy mash-up to the stage with a rotating cast of guest comics, both local and international favourites, for this “all-pro comedy show”. 9pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $10 at TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
Gastown Cabaret: SEPTacular April O’Peel, along with Sweet Munish, Sparkle Plenty, Scarlet Lux, Vixen Von Flex, Shirley Gnome and DJ K-Tel present this monthly evening of hi-jinks, where even the audience gets to play a role. 8pm at Guilt & Co. Admission by suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds directly benefiting the artists.
Cheap & Fun
Drop In Rock Choir No auditions, no need to even read music, just come hang out with like-minded people who love to sing classic and contemporary rock, pop, and indie songs in this non-traditional, fun-loving, vibrant, drop in choir. 7-9pm at WISE Hall. Admission is $10.
Vancouver Story Slam Bring your ears to listen, your brains to be entertained and inspired, and your hands for clapping as ten storytellers take the stage to compete for cash, and a spot in the annual finals. 8pm at Cottage Bistro. Admission is $5.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Music
Passenger English folk-rock singer, aka Michael David Rosenberg, plays tunes from his latest release, Whispers II with special guest Gregory Alan Isakov. 7:30pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $35+ at LiveNation.comand Ticketmaster.ca
Devestation on the Nation A blistering one-two punch of death metal greats, Origin and Krisiun co-headline with special guests Aeon, Alterbeast, Soreption, and Ingested. 6pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $25 at Scrape, Zulu, Red Cat, Neptoon, Highlife and TicketWeb.caComedy
Throwing Shade The hysterical duo of Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi take their podcast on the road, and stop in to The Biltmore Cabaret. 8pm. Tickets $23 at TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
Vincent River Osimous Theatre presents this unforgiving, lyrical, and hysterical drama about a bereaved mother and the tormented young man who crashes into her life, exploring classic themes of the power of narrative, loss, repression, bigotry and prejudice, and fierce honesty. 7:30pm at Little Mountain Gallery. Tickets at Osimous.com
The Comedy of Errors The hilarious Shakespeare classic that has everyone seeing double is the story of two sets of long-lost twins who meet up unexpectedly, creating hilarious confusion for their friends, loves ones, and even themselves! 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until Sept. 26.
Cheap & Fun
Snag Come hang out while The Dark, Victoria Sieczka, Jace Kim, and Arden Marrow Ross paint live, and then give their work away, all based on a $5 raffle. Music by Bikes, donuts by Glazed and Confused, hosted by Nick Pound and curated by Drew Young. 9pm at The Cobalt.
Thursday, Sept. 10
Music
Frontlines Beat Pipelines II A fundraiser for the Unist’ot’en Camp Healing Center shows love for all Indigenous, Black and POC spoken word, song and hip-hop featuring Abyssinian Creole, Kimmortal, JB the First Lady, Jillian Christmas, Rup Sidhu, Christie Lee Charles and more. 7pm at WISE Hall. Ticket $25 at Frontlines.BPT.me
The Cribs English indie rockers, on tour in support of their latest release, For All My Sisters. 9:30pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Lisa LeBlanc Acadian folk-rock singer-songwriter on tour in support of her latest EP, Heartaches and Time Well Wasted. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $15 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
Mark Knopfler Legendary musician and songwriter celebrates the release of his new record, Tracker with a North American tour kicking off in Vancouver. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $65+ at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.ca
Comedy
Graham Clark ‘The hardest working, lazy comic’, the East Van royalty of comedy, is a 3-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee with appearances on CBC’s The Debaters, HBO’s Funny As Hell and the creator of BeardPaintings.com, where he sells the art work of yes, his beard (and donates proceeds to charity!). 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Art
Halberds Army The second comprehensive exhibition of one of the leaders of the abstract movement in Canada, Bradley Harms of Vancouver, Harms combines the look of digital image-making techniques with postmodernism for pieces precise, clean and impeccably crafted. Opening reception 6-8pm at Winsor Gallery. Runs until Oct. 10.
