Thursday, Aug. 11
Music
Awolnation American electronic rock band, formed and fronted by Aaron Bruno plays the first of two nights with special guests The Darcys. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35+ at Ticketmaster.ca
Iron Kingdom Heavy metal band from Surrey invites you to kick off their Western Canada tour while they shoot a live music video with a full concert set. 9pm at Venue. Tickets $7 at VTixOnline.com
Comedy
Tim Nutt A one-man war on stupid people, according to the Toronto Star, this veteran comic expertly explores the hilarity in everyday life with a rough and tumble approach to crafty storytelling and perfect one-liners. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Theatre/Dance
Theatre Under The Stars Vancouver’s legendary summertime theatre experience is back for another season performing Beauty & The Beast in repertory with West Side Story under the stars at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. Visit Tuts.ca for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 20
Cheap & Fun
Liquid Amber 15th Anniversary Celebration Miss Quincy & The Showdown hit the stage with The Fever while burlesque mavens Justine Sane and Melody Mangler kick off this shindig celebrating Vancouver’s art and tattoo culture along with a silent art auction, and proceeds donated to Girls Rock Camp Vancouver. 8:30pm at Studio Records. Tickets $10 at 62 Powell St., or $15 at the door.
Friday, Aug. 12
Music
Rebel Priest Four piece rock and roll damnationwith special guests Wraith and Dark Originn. 9:30pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
South Van Big Band Seventeen piece jazz orchestra performs their annual fundraiser for drummer and cancer survivor James Kempton and his team for the 2016 Ride to Conquer Cancer. 8pm at Pat’s Pub. Cover is $10.
Shambhala Afterparty Vancouver’s official afterparty keeps the Shambhala vibe alive with Ill Gates, Fort Knox 5, K+Lab, Defunk, Everyman B2B Dunks, Shylow and more. 9pm at The Imperial. Tickets $25 at Beat Street, Highlife, Puff, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Rachel Button Americana singer-songwriter and fiddle player from the UK plays an intimate evening of original material. 8pm at Dubh Linn Gate. Admission is free.
Miike Snow Swedish pop band is back in town touring in support of their latest full-length album iii. 8pm at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $40 at Ticketmaster.ca
Comedy
Hunter Collins This bilingual stand-up comic from Montreal has graced the international stage and sexed it up big time on Much Music’s Video On Trial with opening sets from Jared Borland and Kathleen McGee. 8pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
The Lady Show Sketch comedy, stand-up, dancing, monologues and nonsense featuring Diana Bang, Fatima Dhowre, Katie-Ellen Humphries, Morgan Brayton and special guest Caitlin Howden. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Cover is $12.
Theatre/Dance
Much Ado About Nothing Mayhem, misunderstanding and betrayal ensue, as love prevails in this Carousel Theatre for Young People production as it takes on the wit and romance of Shakespeare’s great comedy, set in the electric 1970’s. 7:30pm at Performance Works Outdoor Stage. Free, reservations at Tickets.CarouselTheatre.ca. Final performance.
The Fakespeare Festival Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before featuring two Canadian shows turning some of Will’s most famous tragedies into uproarious comedies in Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet The Light and Delightful Musical Comedy of Titus Andronicus. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets at Tickets.TheCultch.com. Runs until Aug. 28.
Art
Crusaders of Colour In anticipation of Muralfest Vancouver, The Fall hosts this exhibition featuring works by Jenn Brisson, Wrk(less), Taka Sudo, M. W. Bowen and Ilya Viryachev with a live DJ, full bar and performances by Subscura. 8pm at The Fall Tattooing (644 Seymour). Runs until Sept. 19.
aSymmetry Project This collaboration between skaters and artists from around the world creates one of a kind works of art using skateboards as the canvas, turning the decks into living works of art as the skaters take them to the streets. Opening reception 7-10pm at UNIT/PITT Projects (236 E. Pender). Runs until Aug. 13.
Saturday, Aug. 13
Music
Hawking Progressive indie rock from the Vancouver foursome with special guests Windigo, Lake Austin and Casinos. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
The Furies Legendary punk rock pioneers bring the reckless rock and roll with special guests Pill Squad and Orchard Pinkish. 8:30pm at LanaLou’s. Admission by donation.
Globelamp Psychedelic folk from the singer-songwriter Elizabeth le Fey from Olympia with special guests Tashaki Miyaki and Dream Cars. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at TicketFly.com
Chromeo It’s the dance party of the summer, at the SeaWheeze Sunset Festival featuring the Montreal duo with special guests Dear Rouge and Youngblood. 7pm at Brockton Oval, Stanley Park. Tickets $38 at EventBrite.ca. All ages show.
Burger Fest Vol. 6 One day rock fest is back with a burger eating competition hosted by Jonny Mustard Matter and live performances from Lord Dying, Wild Throne, Anciients, Griever, Astrakhan, Dead Quiet, and tons more!12pm at The Waldorf. Tickets $17 at Red Cat, Neptoon, Horses, Hits And Misses or $20 at the door.
Comedy
Protest Comedy Fight the power, kick over the tables and burn it all down as some of Vancouver’s best comics come together to examine politics, power, activism and society followed by a punk-rock post show protest party with The Defektors and Politicians In Sinking Ships. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $20 at TicketFly.com
Sunday, Aug. 14
Music
Four Year Strong American punk band tours behind their self-titled release with special guests Like Pacific and Safe To Say. 7:30pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Wax Mannequin The one man singing, guitar playing show from Hamilton, Ontario with special guest The FOOD. 9pm at Café deux Soleils. Cover is $10.
Comedy
Double Down You’ve seen structured and methodical improv, now come along to break those rules for an evening of spontaneous improv duos created on the spot with Golden Oreo. 9pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets $8 at EventBrite.ca
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.
Events
Pakistan Festival 2016 Celebrate the day Pakistan was born and entered the world as an independent and sovereign nation with this community festival showcasing cultural heritage, diversity, geography, music, dress, cuisine, customs and traditions from all corners of Pakistan. 12-8pm at Jack Poole Plaza (Thurlow and W. Cordova). Admission is free.
Monday, Aug. 15
Music
Krallice Black metal band out of New York City on tour in support of Ygg huur with special guests Pale Chalice and Firecult and Cryptic Enslavement. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $16 at Red Cat, Neptoon and TicketFly.com
Comedy
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).
Cheap & Fun
Karaoke Mondays Trevor Risk and Christa Belle invite you down to weekly karaoke where you can belt out your favourites cause you got drunk enough with cheap drink specials and no cover. 9pm at The Cobalt. No cover.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Music
Hockey Dad Australian surf rock duo hit Canadian soil for the first time in support of their debut LP with special guests Muuy Biien. 8pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $10 at TicketWeb.ca
Broods New Zealand electronic pop duo appears in support of their new release Conscious with special guest Jarryd James. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $27.50 at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Weaves Toronto noise pop band appears in support of their self-titled EP with special guests Jay Arner and Jo Passed. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat and TicketFly.com
Theatre/Dance
Heathers: The Musical Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing trio: Heather, Heather and Heather. When misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime, all hell breaks loose in this hilarious production based on the classic 1989 film. 8pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at TicketForce.com. Runs until Aug. 26.
The Merry Wives of Windsor It’s 1968 in Windsor, Ontario and English ex-pat Sir John Falstaff is hunting for a solution to his financial trouble. When he unknowingly attempts to seduce two wealthy housewives who happen to be best friends, these merry wives set him up for some hilariously sweet revenge. 2pm & 7:30pm at Vanier Park. Tickets at BardOnTheBeach.org. Runs until Sept. 24.
Cheap & Fun
Evo Summer Cinema Series Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and some pals and head to Ceperley Meadow, just before the Second Beach Pool, for an outdoor screening of Purple Rain. 8:30pm at Stanley Park. Admission is free.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
Comedy
Cords Comedy Vancouver comedian Chris Griffin hosts this weekly series boasting local and international comedy talent with an open-door policy for headliners to pop in unannounced to work their magic, featuring this week’s guest Ivan Decker. 9:30pm at Corduroy (1943 Cornwall). Cover is $5.
Theatre/Dance
Repertory Festival Ensemble Theatre Company presents the fourth annual theatre festival performing Betrayal, The Romans In Britain and The Country Wife in repertory. 8pm at Jericho Arts Centre. Visit EnsembleTheatreCompany.ca for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 20.
Events
Monsoon Arts Festival In its inaugural year, the South Asian Arts Society presents a unique, broadly-focused performing arts festival featuring theatre, music, dance, sketch comedy, multilingual workshops in a welcoming of the season of the rain. Visit MonsoonArtsFest.ca for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 21.
Queer Film Festival Celebrate the unique, strong and diverse Vancouver queer communities as Out On Screen proudly showcases films that illuminate the transformative moments in the lives of queer people, telling the stories of the journeys taken to find themselves. Visit QueerFilmFestival.ca for tickets and schedule. Runs until Aug. 21.
Thursday, Aug. 18
Music
Sturgill Simpson Country music and roots rock singer-songwriter out of Jackson, Kentucky plays the first of two evenings in support of A Sailor’s Guide to Earth. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45 at TicketFly.com. All ages show.
Ben Sollee Singer-songwriter-cellist and composer from Kentucky appears in support of his latest releases Steeples Part One and Steeples Part Two. 8pm at Alexander Gastown. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Robbie Bankes Calgary musician brings the guitar, banjo and fiddle for an evening of folk music with special guest Ben Arsenault. 8pm at Slickity Jim’s. Admission by donation, all ages show.
Gold Panda British electronic record producer, performer and composer on tour in support of Good Luck and Do Your Best with special guest Baba Ali. 9pm at Fortune Sound Club. Tickets $17 at BPLive.ElectroStub.com
Comedy
DJ Demers 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards ‘Best Breakout Artist’ with appearances on Conan and America’s Got Talent hits the stage with an opening set from Chris James and Trixx. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Cheap & Fun
Happy Hour: Undressing Drag A lively discussion about the fashion of local drag performers, The Bovines, an ensemble who performed throughout the lower mainland in the 80s with local fashion historian Ivan Sayers and drag performances from Peach Cobblah and Isolde N. Barron. 6pm at Museum of Vancouver. Tickets $15 at MuseumOfVancouver.ca
Events
Le Diner en Blanc The al fresco dinner party celebrates its fifth anniversary in a top secret locale that promises to be the biggest Canadian Diner en Blanc yet. 6pm at TBA. Tickets $37 at Vancouver.DinerenBlanc.Info/register
