CALENDAR

MUSIC ROCK/JAZZ/ETC.

Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons — Jersey Boys Las Vegas-style evening pays tribute to Broadway’s smash hit Jersey Boys, and the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Until Feb. 10 • $39.50, bluefrogstudios.ca John K. Samson Winnipeg singer/songwriter enlists the rhythm section from his band The Weakerthans for much of his second solo album, Winter Wheat. • Commodore Ballroom • Feb. 2, 9 p.m. • $25, livenation.com Lordi Finnish heavy metal band. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Feb. 2, doors 7 p.m. • $30, enterthevault.com Lydia Loveless American singer-songwriter, on tour to support her latest release, Real. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Feb. 2, 9 p.m. • $15, timbreconcerts.com The King — A Musical Tribute to Elvis Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards takes you back to the beginning of Elvis’ career and the spark of the rock ‘n’ roll revolution. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. • Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. • $48, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Mayhem Norwegian black metal band. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Feb. 3, 8 p.m. • $30, livenation.com SonReal:Juno and MMVA-nominatedNo Warm Up Tour hip hop and alternative Ballroom artist• Feb. based3, 9:30in Vancouver.p.m. • $20, • livenation.comCommodore Switchfoot,Looking for CanadaRelient K: Tour AmericanCalif. • Queen alternative Elizabeth rock Theatre, band 630 from HamiltonSan Diego, St. • Feb. 3, 7 p.m. • $31-$81, ticketfly.com The Knocks: Feel Good Feel Great Electronic music duo consisting of Ben ‘B-Roc’ Ruttner and James ‘JPatt’ Patterson. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 3, doors 7 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca 24hrs Atlanta rapper, singer, DJ and producer, with guest Ye Ali. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 4, doors 10 p.m. • $17, fortunesoundclub.com Adam Ant: Kings of the Wild Frontier Live 2017 English singer and musician gained popularity as the lead singer of post-punk group, Adam and the Ants. • Vogue Theatre • Feb. 4, doors 7 p.m. • $33.50, ticketfly.com Alcest French shoegaze / post-metal band tour to support their latest release, Kodama. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • Feb. 4, doors 7 p.m. • $22, ticketfly.com Benjamin Francis Leftwich Folk/pop singer/songwriter. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • Feb. 4, 9 p.m. • $25, livenation.com Encounters: Wish You Were Here The Bergmann Duo will play Marcel Bergmann’s two piano arrangements of some of Pink Floyd’s most famous tunes. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam • Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. • $29, 604927-6555, evergreenculturalcentre.ca Kobo Town Fronted by Trinidadian-born Drew Gonsalves, Kobo Town’s music is a blend of calypso, ska and rocksteady. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Feb. 4, 8 p.m. • $25, thefestival.bc.ca Seratones Rock band from Louisiana. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Feb. 4, 8 p.m. • $13, timbreconcerts.com Starman: An Acoustic Evening of David Bowie Songs A diverse group of Canadian singers and musicians celebrate the songs of Bowie. Features Doug Cox, Steve Dawson, Linda MacRae and others. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Feb. 5, 8 p.m. • $28/$24, roguefolk.bc.ca Steve Dawson Guitarist, producer, songwriter, slide/steel guitar specialist from Vancouver who is currently based in Nashville. • Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge, 4-45739 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack • Feb. 6, 8 p.m. • $ 22.50, bozzinisrestaurant.ca Bluebird North Where Writers Sing and Tell Show #102. Features Sarah Jane Scouten, Jonas Shandel, Tom Taylor and host Shari Ulrich. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. • $18, bluebirdnorth.bpt.me Cherry Glazerr L.A. rock band tour in support of their latest release, Apocalipstick. • The Cobalt, 917 Main St. • Feb. 7, 9 p.m. • $15, timbreconcerts.com Sam Roberts Band: Terraform Tour Canadian rock singer-songwriter and band tour in support of their sixth full-length album, TerraForm. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Feb. 7, 8 p.m. • $33.50-$63.50, livenation.com Wax French Tailor trip-hop/hip hop producer. • Rickshaw Theatre,$15, ticketfly.com254 E. Hastings St. • Feb. 7, doors 8 p.m. • Run the Jewels American hip hop duo featuring El-P and Killer Mike tour to support their new release, RTJ3. • PNE Forum • Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • $36.50, timbreconcerts.com Reel Big Fish + Anti-Flag: Celebrating 20 Years Southern California ska-punk band Reel Big Fish with American punk band Anti-Flag. • Commodore Ballroom • Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $27.50, livenation.com TOKiMONSTA Los Angeles native is known for her unique take on electronic, hip hop, and dance music. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 9, doors 9 p.m. • $15, fortunesoundclub.com

CLASSICAL/CHORAL

Le Mozart Noir — Symphonies by Chevalier Saint-Georges, Mozart & Haydn A Northwest Baroque Masterworks Project in collaboration with the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Monica Huggett, violin soloist. The concert will be preceded with a screening of a Canadian-made documentary on St. George’s life featuring Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Feb. 4, film 6:30 p.m., concert 8 p.m. • $18-$67, tickets. ubc.ca, earlymusic.bc.ca VSO: The New World Symphony One of the brightest lights on the Finnish classical music scene, Juho Pohjonen makes his VSO debut performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1, with conductor Constantin Trinks. • Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St. • Feb. 4: 8 p.m., Feb. 5: 2 p.m. • 604876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca Melody of China Take in the experience of a classical Chinese orchestra with top level performers on instruments which are unique and enchanting. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. • $18-$128, eventbrite.ca

JUST ANNOUNCED

Allan Rayman Alternative/indie musical artist tours in support of his album, Roadhouse 01. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • March 22, 8 p.m. • $23, livenation.com The Age of Electric Canadian hard rock band. • Commodore Ballroom • March 24, 8 p.m. • $35, livenation.com An Evening with City and Colour (Solo) Singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green performs songs from his award-winning catalogue, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Matt Kelly. • April 6: Queen Elizabeth Theatre | April 7: Bell Centre for Performing Arts, Surrey | April 8: Chilliwack Cultural Centre • $50.50/$66 (prices may vary by venue), livenation.com Duke Dumont English DJ, record producer, songwriter and multi-faceted hitmaker. • Commodore Ballroom • April 7, doors 9 p.m. • $28.50/$32.50, ticketmaster.ca John Mayer Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter tours in support of his latest album, The Search for Everything. • Rogers Arena • April 19, 7:30 p.m. • $39-$115, livenation.com The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer Vancouver-based duo kick out raw and primal blues in the tradition of a decades-deep blues style. • Commodore Ballroom • April 22, 9:30 p.m. • $23.50, livenation.com Betty Who Australian pop singer-songwriter, tours to support her upcoming new release. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • April 27, 9 p.m. • $17, timbreconcerts.com Anjubeats Featuring Andrew Bayer, Ilan Bluestone and Jason Ross. • Commodore Ballroom • April 28, doors 9 p.m. • $36-$44, ticketmaster.ca Barns English Courtneysinger, songwriter and musician. • Biltmore8 p.m. • $17.50, Cabaret, livenation.com2755 Prince Edward St. • May 5, The Flaming Lips Oczy Mlody is the 15th full-length studio release for this Oklahoma City-based psychedelic rock band. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • May 15, 7:30 p.m. • $35, $49.50, $59.50, livenation.com Michael Kiwanuka Londoner ’s critically-acclaimed debut album, Home Again, staked his claim on the list of great British singer-songwriters. • Commodore Ballroom • May 23, 8 p.m. • $25, livenation.com Catfish and the Bottlemen British band’s two-guitar rock draws from new wave, indie, garage and grunge. • Vogue Theatre • May 30, 8 p.m. • $25, livenation.com Queen + Adam Lambert Brian May, Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert bring fans all their favourite Queen hits, like Another One Bites the Dust and Bohemian Rhapsody. • Rogers Arena • July 2, 8 p.m. • $49.50$175, livenation.com Nickelback Multi-platinum, chart-topping rock band wraps up their Feed The Machine Tour at Rogers Arena. With guests Cheap Trick and Shaman’s Harvest. • Oct. 1, 6:15 p.m. • $25-$125, livenation.com Tash Sultana Young, self-taught Australian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and guitar-tapping loopologist from Melbourne. With guests Pierce Brothers. • The Imperial, 319 Main St. • Oct. 25, 9 p.m. • $20, livenation.com

COMMUNITY FILM

The Rendez-Vous French Film Festival With 40+ lauded films from Quebec and France, Rendez-Vous gives filmgoers an opportunity to experience the talent of French filmmakers. • Feb. 2-12 • rendez-vousvancouver.com Good Night, and Good Luck George Clooney’s historical tale about media morals and McCarthyism. • The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St. • Feb. 9, 7 p.m. • $11/$9, 604-6883456, thecinematheque.ca

FOOD/DRINK

Dine Out Vancouver Festival Canada’s largest annual dining celebration gives diners the opportunity to select from more than 250 restaurants, each offering unique three-course prix-fixe meals. • Until Feb. 5 • dineoutvancouver.com Science of Cocktails This signature fundraiser will transform Science World into Vancouver’s largest laboratory, where some of the city’s most talented bartenders and chefs will showcase the chemistry, biology and physics behind preparing modern cocktails and cuisine. • Telus World of Science, 1455 Quebec St. • Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $159, VIP/$289, scienceworld.ca/cocktails The Edible Museum of Canadian Food and Wine Explore 150 years of Canadian food and wine history at this pop-up edible museum, featuring some of Canada’s most beloved foods and most awarded VQA wineries. • The Permanent, 330 E. Pender St. • Feb. 9, 7-10 p.m. • $22, canadianfoodandwinemuseum.ca

LITERARY

Donald Brackett: Book Signing and Reading Author Donald Brackett will be doing a book signing and public reading from his new book, Back to Black: Amy Winehouse’s Only Masterpiece. • Indigo Books, Granville & W. Broadway • Feb. 3, 5-8 p.m. • Free, indigo.ca Christopher Noxon: Hollywood Stories Author, journalist and illustrator Christopher Noxon’s novel, Plus One, is about an interfaith family set in contemporary L.A. • Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave. • Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. • $20, 604-257-5145, chutzpahfestival.com Eileen Delehanty Pearkes: A River Captured Author explores the controversial history of the Columbia River Treaty and its impact on ecosystems, indigenous peoples, contemporary culture, provincial politics and the recent history of southeastern B.C. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. • Free, 604-6653603, vpl.ca/events Girl Positive Book Launch & Panel Vancouver launch of the groundbreaking book, Girl Positive, and a panel discussion on Women in the Arts. Co-authors Fraser and Hagel facilitate a panel discussion to uncover the ways in which women artists are disrupting and innovating culture. • Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St. • Feb. 9, 7 p.m. • Free, thecultch.com

MISCELLANEOUS

Taboo ... The Naughty but Nice Sex Show An upscale adult playground dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things taboo. Enjoy entertainment, provocative and educational seminars, unique shopping, fashion shows and live demonstrations. • Vancouver Convention Centre East, Canada Place • Feb. 2-4 • $20, tabooshow.com Cavalia Odysseo This equestrian acrobatic extravaganza features 65 horses and 48 riders, acrobats, aerialists and musicians, immersing you in a sensorial journey to some of nature’s greatest wonders. • White Big Top, Olympic Village • Until Feb. 26 • $29.50-$119.50, VIP packages available, cavalia.net Vancouver Pancakes & Booze Art Show America’s largest underground pop-up art show is back. Features 70+ artists, free pancakes, live body painting and audio performances. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 2, 7 p.m. • $5, pancakesandbooze.com WWE Road to Wrestlemania See some of your favourite WWE superstars including Bray Wyatt, WWE World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles, Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Dean Ambrose, Becky Lynch and Dolph Ziggler. • Abbotsford Centre, 33800 King Rd.• Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. • $20-$110, abbotsfordcentre.ca

STAGE THEATRE

42nd Street Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie, the show is the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her hometown for New York to audition for a new Broadway musical. When the leading lady can’t go on, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. Presented by Studio 58. • Langara College, 100 W. 49th Ave. • Feb. 2-26 • $21.75,-$29.25, langara.ca/studio-58 Eugene Onegin This Tchaikovsky opera in three acts is the story of a selfish hero — Eugene Onegin, who rejects the love of a young woman and fatally confronts his best friend in a duel. Presented by UBC Opera, sung in Russian with English surtitles. • Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC • Feb. 2-5 • $20-$41, tickets.ubc.ca The (Post) Mistress: The Arts Club on Tour Marie-Louise is a charismatic postal worker in the fictional town of Lovely who seems to know everything about everyone and is eager to share all the gossip with you. • Feb. 2-3: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby | Feb. 4: Clarke Theatre, Mission • 604-687-1644, artsclub.com You Will Remember Me A compassionately told drama about family, memory and the struggle for identity. When an aging intellectual afflicted with dementia is shuffled between frustrated caregivers who do not know how to look after him, he is forced to confront questions about what remains of a person once his or her memory has failed. A Ruby Slippers Theatre Production. • Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond • Feb. 2-11 • From $29, 604-270-1812, gatewaytheatre.com Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather A classic tale of power, destiny, betrayal and honour: what if Shakespeare had written The Godfather? Performed by Classic Chic’s all-female cast, this mash-up of classic film and classical theatre charts the dizzying fall of a human soul. • Pacific Theatre, 1440 W. 12th Ave. • Feb. 3-25 • $34.95, 604-731-5518, pacifictheatre.org The Little Mermaid Align Entertainment goes all out with lavish sets, costumes and full orchestra for this large-scale musical about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and risks everything to find love. Based on the animated Disney film, and the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. • Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby • Feb. 3-18 • $25-$39, alignentertainment.ca Charley’s Aunt Jack Chesney loves Miss Kitty Verdun and Charley loves Miss Amy Spettigue. They invite the ladies to meet Charley’s wealthy aunt from Brazil. Cancelling her visit at the last minute, the millionaire aunt sends the boys into cataclysmic confusion. The problem is solved by drafting their feckless Oxford undergrad pal into an aunt disguise ... and then the real aunt turns up. Presented by the North Vancouver Players. • Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 E. 11th St., North Van • Feb. 3-18 • $18/$16, 604-983-2633, northvanplayers.ca dirtsong Australia’s Black Arm Band, an ensemble of acclaimed Indigenous artists, perform harmonies and vocals in nearly a dozen languages, drawing on 40,000 years of tradition. Behind them, projections of vivid Australian landscapes will become illuminated in a documentary film. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • Feb. 4, 8 p.m. • $25-$45, ticketfly.com ALT Fest: Call Mr. Robeson A Life, With Songs A roller-coaster journey through African-American actor and singer Paul Robeson’s remarkable life, highlighting his pioneering and heroic political activism. One of the 20th century’s most impressive figures is revived by Tayo Aluko in this tour-de-force performance. Free pre-show at 7:15 p.m. — Camilo the Magician. • The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge • Feb. 4, 8 p.m. • $25/$15, 604-476-2787, theactmapleridge.org Foreign Radical Explore security, profiling, freedom of expression, and privacy in the age of cybersurveillance. Each performance of this interactive, multimedia experience is unique in that the audience influences the outcome. Presented by Theatre Conspiracy. • Studio 1398, 1398 Cartwright St., Granville Island • Feb. 6-11 • $14-$30, tickets.theatrewire.com Ada/Ava A gothic masterpiece of multimedia, projections and puppetry, Chicago-based performance collective, Manual Cinema, tells a cryptic tale of twins — the elderly Ada in mourning over her deceased sister, Ava. • Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC • Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. • $20-$32, tickets.ubc.ca Kinky Boots Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • Feb. 7-12 • From $30, ticketmaster.ca, kinkybootsthemusical.com Ragtime the Musical: In Concert Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-thecentury New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together, united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. A Fighting Chance In Concert Production • Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St. • Feb. 7-11 • $30/$25, fightingchanceproductions.ca Spring Awakening Depicts a dozen young people making their way through the thrilling, complicated and mysterious time of sexual awakening. Presented by Tomo Suru Players. • PAL Studio Theatre, 581 Cardero St. • Feb. 7-19 • $15, tomosuruplayers.com/spring-awakening Crawlspace A dark comedic, cautionary tale about the brutal battleground of real estate. The show is inspired by creator and performer Karen Hines’ true story of buying a fully detached ‘condo alternative’ in a hip downtown Toronto neighbourhood in the heated market of 2006, only to have it all go horribly wrong. • The Fishbowl, Granville Island • Feb. 8-18 • $15-$40, eventbrite.ca, bocadellupo.com Elle Theatre Passe Muraille tells the story of Marguerite de La Rocque de Roberval, a French noblewoman who set out in 1542 for Canada with her uncle, Jacques Cartier to colonize the new found country. However, she finds herself abandoned on the deserted Isle of Demons as punishment for taking a lover during the voyage. • Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova St. • Feb. 8-18 • From $23, 604-689-0926, firehallartscentre.ca Fawlty Towers Come stay at the best-loved bad hotel and enjoy all the beloved characters you remember. Presented by Exit 22. • Blueshore Centre, Capilano University, North Van • Feb. 8-11 • $22/$15/$10, tickets.capilanou.ca Pop Up Love Party Zuppa Theatre Co.’s theatrical feast reimagines Plato’s Symposium in its quest to define eros with all its plagues and pleasures. The performers must outdo each other in a battle of ideas. They do this with the aid of nostalgia, aerobics, a kangaroo court, conspiracy theories, an infectious pop ballad and quiet philosophical contemplation, while reclaiming the meaning of the word symposium: drinking party. • Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deerlake Ave., Burnaby • Feb. 8-11, 8 p.m. • $15/$38, a seven-course tasting menu is available for $15, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com The Graduate A coming-of-age story based on the novel by Charles Webb and the Academy Award-winning film starring Dustin Hoffman. Presented by the White Rock Players. • Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Feb. 8-25 • $10$22, 604-536-7535, whiterockplayers.ca The Men in White When Abdul’s cricket team decides to take action to end their losing streak, they talk of recruiting his brother, Hasan, who is an expert at the sport. But bringing Hasan from Bombay to Vancouver will cost them more than just a plane ticket. This heartfelt and heartbreaking new play focuses on the circumstances that bring us together and tear us apart. • Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston St., Granville Island • Feb. 9-March 11 • From $29, 604-687-1644, artsclub.com As I Lay Dying Witness this classic novel come to life in an imaginative production where drama and dance intersect. A Theatre Smith-Gilmour production • BMO Theatre Centre, 162 W. 1st Ave. • Until Feb. 12 • From $29, 604-687-1644, artsclub.com Love and Information A scientist dissects a brain. Someone tells the police. Another puts an elephant on the stairs. More than 100 vibrant characters in a series of vignettes search for meaning in their lives. Presented by UBC Theatre. • Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent Rd., UBC • Until Feb. 4 • $11.50$24.50, 604-822-2678, ubctheatretickets.com Old Love In Norm Foster’s bittersweet comedy-drama, the overall theme is that love is ageless. Presented by the Langley Players. • 4307 200th St. • Until Feb. 18 • $15, 604-534-7469, langleyplayers.com Sunday in the Park with George Inspired by George Seurat’s magnificent painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s soaring musical is itself an artistic masterpiece. Presented by United Players. • Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St. • Until Feb. 12 • $30-$35, 604-224-8007, unitedplayers.com Crossing Delancey This heartfelt story explores the bonds of family and tradition, the culture clash of old East Side and new West Side, and the romantic benefits of a new hat. • Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr. • Until Feb. 11 • $24/$21, 604-266-7191, metrotheatre.com Twelve Angry Men Set in a New York City courtroom, a group of men are tasked with determining the verdict in a murder case. Presented by Surrey Little Theatre. • 7027 184th St. • Until Feb. 25 • 604-576-8451, surreylittletheatre.com Halo When the image of Jesus Christ appears on the wall of a Tim Horton’s restaurant in ‘Natley’, Nova Scotia, the town is thrown in to euphoric chaos. Presented by Gallery 7 Theatre. • Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford • Until Feb. 4 • $15-$25, gallery7theatre.com Salmon Girl Raven Spirit Dance tells the story of salmon and water through narration of puppetry, theatre, music and dance. Suitable for ages 6+ • Presentation House Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Van • Until Feb. 5 • $15, 604-990-3474, phtheatre.org

COMEDY/CABARET

Throwdown International TheatreSports Festival Teams from around the world bring their A game to compete in head-to head matches with each other and local teams comprised of some of Vancouver TheatreSports League’s top improvisers. • Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Until Feb. 14 • From $15/$10, vtsl.com The Kinda OK Corral Canadian Comedy Award-winning sketch troupe Peter n’ Chris head to the Wild West, with a nonsensical plot about a stolen farm, a rich oil tycoon and a questionable drifter friend. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. • Feb. 4-5, 7:30 p.m. • $25, 604-391-7469, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Improv Against Humanity: Valentine’s Vengeance The Fictionals are serving up Rambo-style romance. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • $10, thefictionals.com Lafflines Comedy Club Feb. 3-4: Spencer James | Feb. 10-11: John Beuhler • 530 Columbia St., New West • 604-525-2262, lafflines.com The Comedy Mix Tuesdays: ProAm Comedy | Wednesdays: Comedy Showcase | Feb. 2: Chris James, Harris Anderson and Devon Alexander | Feb. 3-4: Nikki Glaser, Tom Brady, Darcy Michael | Feb. 9-11: Gina Brillon, Chris James, Charlie Demers • 1015 Burrard St. • 604-684-5050, thecomedymix.com Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club Tuesdays: Top Talent Showcase | Wednesday: Amateur Night | Feb. 2-4: Andrew Johnston, Amber Harper-Young and MC Byron Bertram | Feb. 9-11: Mike Harrison, MC Jonathan Baum • 2837 Cambie St. • 604-696-9857, yukyuks.com

DANCE

FOLK-S,Italian choreographerWill you still Alessandrolove me tomorrow?Sciarroni deconstructsa Bavarian folk the dance Schuhplattlerwhere the (‘shoe-beater’),performers slap their shoes and legs with their hands. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Feb. 2-4, 8 p.m. • $26-$36, thedancecentre.ca 12 Minutes Max Studio Showing Showcases innovative new works lasting twelve minutes or less. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Feb. 7, 6 p.m. • Free, 604-606-6400, thedancecentre.ca Discover Dance! Grupo America A Latin dance extravaganza featuring the dances of South and Central America. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Feb. 9, noon • $14/$12, thedancecentre.ca Small Stage: 35 — The Valentine’s Edition A dance portrayal of Romeo and Juliet set on the signature distinctly small stage. Genres include hip hop, jazz, urban street, contemporary and a few surprises. • Anza Club, 3 W. 8th Ave. • Feb. 9-12 • $25, facebook.com/smallstage Mouthpiece Interweaving a cappella harmony, text and movement, this show is a journey into the female pysche. Presented by Quote Unquote Collective in association with Why Not Theatre (Toronto). • Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St. • Until Feb. 5 • 604-251-1363, thecultch.com

TALKS/FORUMS

I Witness: The Shifting Focus of Photojournalism Photojournalists Rebecca Blissett, Richard Lam and John Lehmann discuss digital photography in the current landscape of the print media industry. This panel discussion will be moderated by journalist Jennifer Moreau of the Burnaby Now. • Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St. • Feb. 9, 6 p.m. • $15/$11, museumofvancouver.ca Pecha Kucha Night Twelve inspiring minds will be giving a unique insight into their latest work and ideas in 20 slides x 20 seconds. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. • $16, picatic.com/PKNVAN41

KIDS/FAMILY

A Midsummer Night’s Dream A sparkling new adaptation of Shakespeare’s whimsical classic about fairies, love potions and talking donkeys, created by the storytelling masters of Monster Theatre. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam • Feb. 3, 7 p.m. • Suggested $10, 604-927-6555, evergreenculturalcentre.ca VSO: Mother Goose Goes to the Symphony! Let Your Music Shine! with Lisa & Linda children’s entertainers. Clap, jump, and sing while combining Mother Goose literature with symphony classics accompanied by a brass trio. • Feb. 3, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Playhouse Theatre | Feb. 4, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Anvil Centre, New West • 604-876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca Hamelin: A New Fable This heart-tugging musical retelling of the Pied Piper of Hamelin features a cast of five performers, live music, mask work, and puppetry in Axis Theatre Company’s unique physical theatre style. • Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave.• Feb. 4, 2 p.m. • $15/$10, 604-501-5566, surrey.ca Winter Wander 2017 A day of music, science, history and art, plus local food vendors, entertainment and prizes. Includes admission to the Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Maritime Museum, Academy of Music, and City of Vancouver Archives. • Vanier Park • Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $5/ day pass, under five/free, winterwander.com