1. Touchstone Theatre presents Jordan Hall’s romantic comedy about the end of days, How To Survive An Apocalypse, directed by Katrina Dunn. Part of the Flying Start program, which gives a stage to new professional playwrights, the play runs June 3 to 11 at the Firehall Arts Centre. Details at firehallartscentre.ca.
2. The Cinematheque presents the Vancouver premiere of the adult-oriented Japanese animated film Belladonna of Sadness (1973). Produced by Osamu Tezuka, considered the godfather of Japanese anime and manga, and directed by his long-time collaborator Eiichi Yamamoto, Belladonna screens June 3 to 8. Details at the thecinematheque.ca.
3. From the candy cigarette ashes of Apollo Ghosts and Cool TV, Adrian Teacher and the Subs celebrate the release of their debut full length Terminal City with guests Supermoon, Morning Coup and Maskara. It all goes down June 3 at Toast Collective as part of Music Waste. Details at musicwaste.ca.
4. Speaking of Music Waste, the scrappy, local, independent music and arts festival marks its 22nd year, June 2 to 5. What began as a one-night protest concert has grown into a four-day event featuring performances by more than 70 bands, including the all-too-relatable Jock Tears, at 14 venues across East Vancouver. Tickets are still a wallet-friendly $5 per show or $15 for a festival wristband. Details at musicwaste.ca.
