CALENDAR
ROCK/JAZZ/ETC.
Interpol
American indie rock band from New York City tours in support of their sixth studio album, Marauder. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • $35-$65, ticketmaster.ca
Jim Byrnes
Blues musician shares his songs and stories at this special fundraising concert for First Impressions Theatre. • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Van • Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • $35, firstimpressionstheatre.com
LP — Heart To Mouth Tour 2019
Laura Pergolizzi is an American singer and songwriter who performs under the stage name LP. L.A. powerhouse Lauren Ruth Ward opens. • Orpheum Theatre, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • From $47, ticketmaster.ca
Mad Caddies
Ska punk band from Solvang, California. • The Imperial, Jan. 31 • $23, ticketfly.com
Ozomatli
With Salsadancehall Collective and DJ SuCommandante Espinoza. • Rickshaw Theatre, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • $26.50, rickshawtheatre.com
Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance
This bilingual, cross-border, cross-genre opera about the enigmatic general, legendary bandit and hero of the Mexican Revolution presents a collage of scenes from, or inspired by, his life. Six musicians accompany two singers, who in turn are aided by both pre-recorded and live video images, frequently overlaid. • Vogue Theatre, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • $31.50$45, ticketfly.com
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Trombone Shorty’s new album Parking Lot Symphony contains multitudes of sound — from brass band blare and deep-groove funk, to bluesy beauty and hip-hop/pop swagger. • Commodore Ballroom, Jan. 31, 9:30 p.m. • $52.75, ticketmaster.ca
Tyler Shaw
Canadian singer/actor Tyler Shaw brings his 2019 Intuition Tour to Venue Nightclub. • 881 Granville St. • Jan. 31, doors 7 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca\
Borgeous
American DJ and music producer takes over Venue Nightclub, with local support from Grayson Repp & J String. • 881 Granville St., Jan. 31, 10 p.m. • From $20, ticketweb.ca
Chrome Sparks
Brooklyn-based dance/electronic artist. • Fortune Sound Club, Jan. 31, 9 p.m. • fortunesoundclub.com
Bill Coon Double Quartet
Guitarist Bill Coon’s CD Departure is a project that combines the lyricism and expressiveness of a string quartet with the rhythmic drive of a jazz quartet. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St., Feb. 1 and 2, 8 p.m. • $20, coastaljazz.ca
Jarreau Vandal
Dutch producer/DJ and Soulection affiliate brings his vibrant sound and multi-genre blends to a special edition of Happy Ending Fridays. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St., Feb. 1, 10 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
Matthew Good: Solo Acoustic Tour
Canadian rock musician and former lead singer and songwriter for the Matthew Good Band. • Feb. 1: Centennial Theatre, North Van, $50 at centennialtheatre. com | Feb. 3: Surrey Arts Centre, $50 at ticketmaster.ca
Randy Hansen
— Jimi Hendrix Lives On
While the legend of guitar hero Jimi Hendrix lives on, no one celebrates it more than Randy Hansen. For more than 30 years, Hansen has been building a reputation as the foremost Hendrix tribute on Earth. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, Feb. 1 and 2 • $49.50, bluefrogstudios.ca
Rogue Folk Club: Sarah MacDougall
A rising star on the Canadian folk music scene with strong songs, powerful guitar chops and a captivating voice. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • $26/$22, roguefolk.bc.ca
Tracyanne & Danny
A new collaborative project between singer-songwriters Tracyanne Campbell (Camera Obscura) and Danny Coughlan (Crybaby). • Biltmore Cabaret, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. • $14.99/$19.99, eventbrite.ca
Tyrant Studios Friday Jazz: Stranger Friends Trio
A new compositional project from Vancouver-based pianist Dean Thiessen. Previously, Dean’s works for large ensemble have been played by the Hard Rubber Orchestra, Impressions Big Band, and VYCE. • Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St., Feb. 1, 9:30 p.m. • $10-$15, tyrantstudios.com
Arkells: 2019 Rally Cry Tour
High-energy, chart topping, live-rock ’n’ roll authorities are back with their new album, Rally Cry. • Pacific Coliseum, Feb. 2 • $54.95-$83.75, ticketleader.ca
Corrosion of Conformity
Metal legends reunite with guitarist/ vocalist Pepper Keenan for his first tour with the band since 2006. • Rickshaw Theatre, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. • $34.95, rickshawtheatre.com
Doug and the Slugs: 40th Anniversary Show
Doug and the Slugs performed their very first live show in 1978, and went on to become one of the most distinctive and entertaining bands in Canada. • Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • $40, ticketmaster.ca
Perfectly Petty, with Dave D. as Tom Petty
Join us for an evening of hits by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • $25/$35, riotheatre.ca
Roy Forbes
Canadian folk musician’s music bears heavy influences from classic American genres of acoustic blues and traditional country. A fundraiser for First Impressions Theatre. • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Van, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • $35, firstimpressionstheatre.com
Terra Lightfoot
Canadian musician and singer-songwriter’s songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation, and her playing melds expert finger-picking and hook-heavy melodies. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • $20, livenation.com
gnash: The Broken Hearts Club Tour
Garrett Charles Nash, better known by his stage name gnash, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer. • Venue Nightclub, 881 Granville St., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. • $20, livenation.com
Songbird North: Where Writers Show & Tell
Host/producer Shari Ulrich welcomes Steven Bowers, Maya Rae, and Tom Taylor to the Roundhouse stage. • 181 Roundhouse Mews, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. • $18, songwriters.ca
Richard Thompson Electric Trio
Ivor Novello Award-winning, Grammy-nominated English singer, songwriter and guitarist. • Vogue Theatre, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. • $44.50, eventbrite.ca
Broncho
American rock band tours to support their latest release, Bad Behavior. • Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main St., Feb. 7, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Dancing Queen: The ABBA Experience
Don’t miss your chance to belt out all of ABBA’s disco classics; Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and more. Just imagine the theatre filled with voices. • Vogue Theatre, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. • $22.50, eventbrite.ca
Monster Truck
Canadian rock band present their Down And Dirty Club Tour. • Venue Nightclub, Feb. 7 and 9, 9 p.m. • $30, ticketweb.ca
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Bob Seger’s final tour celebrates five decades of rock ’n’ roll. • Rogers Arena, Feb. 7. • $75-$135, ticketmaster.ca
Mother Mother
Vancouver-based indie rock band are back with their seventh studio album, Dance and Cry. • Orpheum Theatre, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. • From $39.50, ticketmaster.ca
Rick Scott & Nico Rhodes
Folk, jazz, classical and roots duo, with Scott on dulcimer and Rhodes on piano. Hillbilly concertos, Appalachian grooves, ferocious folk fun and more. • Kay Meek Arts Centre, West Van • Feb. 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m. • $25-$38, kaymeek.com
CLASSICAL/ CHORAL
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
With famous arias like the Queen of the Night’s devilishly tricky Der Hölle Rache and Pamina’s heartbreaking Ach ich fühls, this beloved Mozart opera is an audience favourite as well as a delight for both students and professionals to perform. Presented by UBC Opera. • Chan Centre, UBC, Jan. 31-Feb. 3 • $20$45, tickets.ubc.ca
Moody Amiri Persian Fusion Trio
Amir Amiri (santur) and Richard Moody (viola) create an engaging and distinctive sound fusing elements of traditional Persian music with jazz, classical, Indian, and modern spiritual styles. • Western Front, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • $20/$25, caravanbc.com
VSO: Tovey Conducts Bruckner & Debussy
Maestro Bramwell Tovey makes his return as VSO Music Director Emeritus after 18 years as the longest-serving Music Director in the VSO’s century-long history. He will conduct a piece by the very first composer he commissioned as music director, featuring the VSO’s former principal cello Ariel Barnes. • Orpheum Theatre, Feb. 1 and 2, 8 p.m., • $16.25-$95, vancouversymphony.ca
Emmet Cahill
Young Irish tenor and principal singer with the Irish music show Celtic Thunder debuts his new album of traditional Irish songs. • Knox United Church, 5600 Balaclava St. • Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. • $40$55, emmetcahilltours.ticketleap.com
Wednesday Noon Hours — From Their Youth
Explores two works of Schubert and Vaughan Williams from their early careers to give a glimpse of their contribution to chamber music. • Roy Barnett Hall, 6361 Memorial Rd., UBC • Feb. 6, noon • $5 at the door (cash only), music.ubc.ca
VSO: The Moldau & Grieg’s Piano Concerto
One of the most poetic and lyrical pianists of his generation, Andrew Von Oeyen tackles Grieg’s much-loved Piano Concerto, in a concert that also features one of Dvorak’s greatest works, and the famous melodies of The Moldau — all under the direction of conductor Brett Mitchell, making his VSO debut. • Feb. 7, 8 p.m.: Bell Performing Arts Centre, $27.25-$42 • Feb. 9, 8 p.m.: Orpheum Theatre, $14.25-$80 • vancouversymphony.ca
JUST ANNOUNCED
Tori Kelly: The Acoustic Sessions
Two time Grammy-nominee for Best Gospel Performance/Song for Never Alone, and Best Gospel Album for Hiding Place. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, March 16 • $26.50-$46.50, ticketmaster.ca
Foals
English rock band from Oxford return with two new albums: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost — Part 1 & 2. • Orpheum Theatre, March 18 • $39.75$79.75, ticketmaster.ca,
Dave Mason
Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer’s Alright Tour will feature all the classic songs fans love such as Only You Know And I Know and All Along The Watchtower. • Vogue Theatre, March 21 • From $47.50, eventbrite.ca
Alice In Chains
Multi-platinum-selling rock band tour in support of their Grammy-nominated album, Rainier Fog. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, April 10 • $69.50-$109.50, ticketmaster.ca
The Murlocs
Rock band from Australia, on tour to support their upcoming new 2019 release. • Fox Cabaret, April 13 • $17.50, ticketweb.ca
Mr. Eazi: Life Is Eazi Tour
Nigerian Afrobeat musician and pioneer of Banku music. • Commodore Ballroom, April 18 • $25, ticketmaster.ca
Delhi 2 Dublin
Vancouver-based world music group play a fusion of Bhangra, electronic, funk, dub, reggae, hip hop and Celtic. • Commodore Ballroom, April 20 • $25, ticketmaster.ca
Halestorm
American rock band tour in support of their fourth album, Vicious — a follow-up to 2015’s Into The Wild Life. • Chan Centre, UBC, April 26 • $49.50, livenation.com
Joseph
Folk-pop sister trio from Portland. • St. James Hall, May 11 • $26, ticketweb.ca
Reverend Horton Heat
Texas-based psychobilly trio. • Venue Nightclub, June 15 • $30, ticketweb.ca
Paul McCartney
Iconic English singer-songwriter and member of The Beatles brings his Freshen Up Tour to B.C. Place Stadium. • B.C. July 6, ticket info TBA, livenation.com
Norah Jones
Nine-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. • Orpheum Theatre, July 28 • $59.50-$125, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
LITERARY
Incite
Éric Dupont (Songs for the Cold of Heart), Jen Neale (Land Mammals and Sea Creatures), and Ian Williams (Reproduction) read from their works, with host, author Shaena Lambert. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. • Free, vpl.ca/events
FILM
Nothing Like a Dame
Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith have let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century. The four acting greats discuss their careers and reminisce about their humble beginnings in the theatre. • Vancity Theatre, Jan. 27-29 • viff.org
Under African Skies
On the 25th anniversary of his landmark album Graceland, Paul Simon returns to South Africa for a historic reunion concert. Presented as part of Chan Centre Connects. • The Cinematheque, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. • $12/$10, thecinematheque.ca
FOOD/DRINK
Fraser Valley Distillery Festival
Enjoy delicious morsels, sample mixed and unmixed tastes of B.C. distillery crafted spirits; and take in local talent. Money raised supports the Chilliwack Academy of Music. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Feb. 2, 7-10 p.m. • $50, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Dine Out Vancouver Festival
Hundreds of restaurants dish out multicourse meals; from fine dining to family friendly and everything in-between, priced at $15, $25, $35 and $45 per person. • Until Feb. 3, dineoutvancouver.com