Here's what's on in Vancouver Friday, Oct. 3.
Music
The New Pornographers Vancouver's indie rock darlings perform tunes from new album Brill Bruisers, with Pickwick and Cool TV. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets from $28.50 at LiveNation.com, 1-855-985-5000, or any Ticketmaster outlets.
THE THURSTON MOORE BAND Former Sonic Youth frontman performs with indie rock legends Sebadoh. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $20 at at Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, and TicketWeb.ca.
Kasabian English rock band tours in support of newest album 48:13, with guests Bo Ningen. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $30 at NorthernTickets.ca
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club Alternative Tentacles recording artists from Denver, with Ford Pier Vengence Trio. 8pm at Wise Hall. Tickets $20 at Wise Lounge, Highlife, Red Cat, and BrownPaperTickets.com
THEESatisfaction Soulful funk-psychedelic duo from Seatlle with guest Asha Moyo. 7pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com
Reid Jamieson "The male k.d. Lang" performs two sets of folk tunes from latest album, Juniper's Kitchen. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at RogueFolk.bc.ca and Highlife Records, Prussin Music, and Rufus' Guitar Shop.
Steve Adamyk Band Ottawa indie punks perform with local favourites Needles//Pins, The Mandates, and Fashionism. 9pm at the Astoria Pub. $10 at the door.
Comedy
Tommy Campbell Two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee headlines, with James Ball and emcee Kyle Jones. Shows at 7:30 and 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk's. Tickets from $19 at YukYuks.com
Big Jay Oakerson Appearances on Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer & Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Shows at 8 and 10:30pm at Comedy Mix. $18 at thecomedymix.com
Art Opening
Boobies & Wieners: Bigger & Longer Another immature look at the nude with crass, explicit, cartoonish, odd, dirty, sexy art from mostly local artists. Viewer discretion advised. Opening reception from 7-11pm at Hot Art Wet City (2206 Main). Free admission, ages 19+.
Theatre/Dance
4000 Miles Nicola Cavendish stars in this touching story about a sprightly 91-year-old New Yorker and her 21-year-old grandson. 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Playing until Oct. 12.
Educating Rita Life-affirming story about a working-class hairdresser who enrolls in a literature course. 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Playing until Oct. 25.
The Daisy Theatre Renowned puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett with new variety acts and characters. 8pm at The Cultch, ages 19+. Tickets at tickets.thecultch.com. Playing until Nov. 1.
Carmen Vancouver Opera presents Georges Bizet's masterpiece. In French with English translations projected above the stage. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at vancouveropera.ca. Playing until Oct. 5.
