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ROCK/JAZZ/ETC. Broncho
American rock band tour to support their latest release, Bad Behavior. • Fox Cabaret, Feb. 7, 9 p.m. • $15, ticketweb.ca
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Dancing Queen: The ABBA Experience
So don’t miss your chance to belt out all of ABBA’s disco classics including Dancing Queen and Mama Mia .• Vogue Theatre, Feb. 7, doors 7 p.m. • $22.50, eventbrite.ca
Monster Truck
Canadian rock band present their Down And Dirty Club Tour. • Venue Nightclub, Feb. 7 and 9, doors 9 p.m. • $30, ticketweb.ca
Mother Mother
Vancouver-based indie rock band are back with their seventh studio album, Dance and Cry. With guests Said the Whale. • 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, part of the zither family, 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
B.C. Fiddle Night
Four of the B.C.’s best fiddlers play Celtic, Quebecois, bluegrass, folk, Métis, country, Irish, Scottish, world music and probably more. With Daniel Lapp, Kiérah, Kathleen Nisbet and Trent Freeman, with Adrian Dolan and Robin Layne. • St. James Hall, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • $30/$26, roguefolk.bc.ca
Hippo Campus
American rock band tour to support their latest release, Bambi. • The Imperial, Feb. 8, 9 p.m. • $25, ticketfly.com Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Hear all the Eagles’ hits, remarkably replicated, in this spectacular show. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. • $35, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Melanie Dekker and The Dekker Band Canada’s ‘voice like chocolate’, Melanie Dekker, hails from North Vancouver. Her Dutch background handed her a sassy style, and her country roots melded with her jazz music education creates somewhat of a roots-pop sensation. • Blue Frog Studios,White Rock • Feb. 8, 7 p.m. • $44, includes a CD of Melanie’s album Secret Spot, bluefrogstudios.ca
Post Animal & Ron Gallo
Co-headlining show featuring American indie rock musicians, on tour to support their latest releases. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • Feb. 8, $17 ticketweb.ca
Ray Gallon
NYC-native has been a mainstay on the jazz scene for more than 30 years. Rooted in bebop and blues, his expressive, swingin’ playing melds old and new into a fresh, original style. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • $17.50, coastaljazz. ca
The Lonely: Celebrating the Music of Roy Orbison
Veteran Mike Demers leads a group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of the Caruso of Rock. • Surrey Arts Centre, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. • $45, ticketmaster.ca
Tyrant Studios Friday Jazz: Ilhan Saferali Quartet
Classic jazz with the Ilhan Saferali Quartet. Ilhan has played with Grammy award wining musicians such as Chucho Valdes. • Tyrant Studios, 1019 Seymour St. • Feb. 8, 9:30 p.m. • $10, tyrantstudios.com
Keuning
American guitarist is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band The Killers. • Biltmore Cabaret, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $19, livenation.com
The Ace
Playing shimmering indie pop with an electronic edge, the Aces are an all-female quartet hailing from Provo, Utah. • Fortune Sound Club, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $16, ticketmaster.ca
The Revelers
Founding members of the Red Stick Ramblers and The Pine Leaf Boys form this Louisiana Supergroup, combining swamp-pop, Cajun, country, blues and zydeco. • St. James Hall, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $40/$36, roguefolk.bc.ca
Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y: 2009 Tour
American rappers hit the road on their new tour inspired by their weed-themed project and 2009 mixtape, How Fly. • Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 9, 9:30 p.m. • $60, ticketmaster.ca
Ashley MacIsaac
The traditional music / fiddle event of the year featuring Cape Breton fiddling sensation Ashley MacIsaac. The talented duo of Qristina and Quinn Bachand will open the show. • St. James Hall, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. • $40/$36, roguefolk.bc.ca
Drama
Drama’s moody sound has been described as soulful electronic combining influences of house music, indie, neo-soul, pop and R&B. • Biltmore Cabaret, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. • $15; livenation.com
Led Zepagain:
A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Celebrating 30 years, Sony recording artists Led Zepagain captures the heart and soul of ‘the world’s greatest band,’ replicating the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience. • Feb. 10, 8 p.m.: Chief Sepass Theatre, Fort Langley, $49.50 at ticketmaster.ca | Feb. 11, 7 p.m.: Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, $49.50 at bluefrogstudios.ca
Rogue Folk | Genticorum + De Temps Antan
Traditional Quebec group Genticorum has become a fixture on the international world, trad, folk and Celtic music circuit. Quebec’s powerful trad trio De Temps Antan switch between a variety of instrumental combinations from violin, guitar, bouzouki, accordion, and harmonica to vigorous foot-stomping percussion. • St. James Hall, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. • $30/$26, roguefolk.bc.ca
10 Summers Presents: The Debut Tour with Ella Mai
UK R&B singer-songwriter, on tour to support her latest self-titled release. • Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 12, 9 p.m. • $27.50, ticketmaster.ca
Dan Mangan: More or Less 2019 Tour
Vancouver-based, two-time Juno Award-winning Canadian musician. • Vogue Theatre, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. • $34.50$40, ticketfly.com Mass Appeal: Starting 5 North American Tour Featuring Fashawn, Stro, Ezri, Cantrell and 070 Phi. • Biltmore Cabaret, Feb. 12, 9 p.m. • $15, livenation.com
Aurora
Pop singer-songwriter from Norway tours to support her latest release, Infections Of A Different Kind - Step I. • Commodore Ballroom, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca
Jukebox: Tribute to Jersey Boys Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Experience a live multimedia extravaganza featuring the hits like Sherry and Big Girls Don’t Cry. This show takes you behind the music with an electrifying performance, complete with original video footage and choreography. • Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, Feb. 13-17 • $47, bluefrogstudios.ca
Parker Gispert
Lead singer/guitarist for the rock band The Whigs tours in support of his solo album, Sunlight Tonight. • Lanalou’s, 362 Powell St., Feb. 13, doors 8 p.m. • $10, ticketfly.com
Chali 2NA & The House of Vibe
Beloved baritone, Chali has firmly established himself as one of the most distinctive, charismatic personalities not just in hip-hop, but music in general. • The Imperial, 319 Main St., Feb. 14, 9 p.m. • $25, livenation.com
Justin Timberlake
Following the release of his highly anticipated album Man of the Woods, Justin Timberlake brings his tour to Rogers Arena. (Tickets for the November shows will be honoured at the door). • Feb. 14 and 15 • From $49.50, ticketmaster.ca
Mary Stallings
American jazz vocalist’s career spans seven decades, and she has shared the stage with such luminaries as Joe Williams, Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald. • Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. • $40, tickets.shadboltcentre.com
CLASSICAL/ CHORAL 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
Earth, Wind, Fire, & Life
CBC’s science journalist Bob McDonald provides an entertaining narrative about science and beauty of the cosmos in a talk set to visuals displayed on large screens, and backed by music performed by Jenny Vincent on the majestic organ of St. James Church. • St. James Anglican Church, 303 E. Cordova St. • Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. • $25/$30, earthwindfire.eventbrite.ca
VSO: Czech Beauty: The Moldau
The second concert in the VSO’s fun new after work series, featuring guest conductor Brett Mitchell and two of the best-loved Czech pieces: Smetana’s The Moldau and Dvorák’s Symphony no. 8. • Orpheum Theatre, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. • $13-$42, vancouversymphony.ca
The King’s Singers with Royal Blood: Music for Henry VIII
This concert investigates King Henry VIII’s life and legacy with compositions from his turbulent court in the early 16th century. • Chan Centre, UBC, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. • From $18, earlymusic.bc.ca
Vancouver Recital Society: Behzod Abduraimov, piano
Young Uzbek pianist makes a welcome return after dazzling audiences in his previous VRS appearances. His program includes Wagner, Liszt and Prokofiev. • Chan Centre, UBC, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. • From $25, tickets.ubc.ca
VSO Chamber Players: Strings, Sonatas & Sextet
The Chamber Players shine a spotlight on strings with Gorecki’s Bartók-inspired Sonata for Two Violins, Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello, and Dvorák’s Sextet for Strings. • Feb. 13, 14 and
17, Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. • $40, vancouversymphony.ca
Vancouver Opera: Puccini’s La Bohéme
An extravagant production of the greatest love story arrives in time for Valentine’s Day. This tragic love story of passion, poetry and poverty, with uplifting humorous moments, features soprano France Bellemare, tenor Yosep Kang and baritone Phillip Addis and is directed by world-renowned conductor Judith Yan. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Feb. 14-24, • $50-$175, vancouveropera.ca
JUST ANNOUNCED Cheech and Chong
Iconic Grammy-winning comedy legends Cheech and Chong defined an era with their standup routines and hilarious films in the 1970s and 1980s. • March 15: Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam and March 16: River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond • From $79.50, ticketmaster.ca
Passion Pit: Manners 10th Anniversary Tour
American indietronica band celebrates the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album, Manners. • Commodore Ballroom, May 8 • $45, ticketmaster.ca
The Specials: Encore 40th Anniversary Tour
Ska-punk band tour to support their first release in 38 years, Encore on their 40th Anniversary Tour. • Commodore Ballroom, May 22 • $46.50, ticketmaster.ca
Jenn Grant
Juno-nominated singer/songwriter brings her lush folk-pop style to Fortune Sound Club. • May 25, $17, ticketweb.ca
Alessia Cara
Juno and Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum Canadian singer-songwriter brings her Pains of Growing Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. • May 27, tickets at ticketmaster.ca
Billie Eilish: When We All Fall Asleep World Tour
American singer/songwriter and pop artist tours in support of her debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. • PNE Forum, June 1 • $59.50, ticketleader.ca
Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators
British–American musician, songwriter and lead guitarist of the band Guns N’ Roses tours in support of their new album, Living the Dream. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, July 18 • $39.50-$79.50, ticketmaster.ca
Vampire Weekend: Father of the Bride Tour
American rock band tour in support of their new, upcoming release, Father of the Bride. • Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park, Sept. 25 • $65, ticketmaster.ca
FESTIVALS 2019 LunarFest
Celebrate the Year of the Pig! LunarFest brings the Lunar New Year cultures and traditions to downtown Vancouver. Win a prize in the Universe of Piggy Banks and learn about cultures and currencies around the world. Be sure to meet the Pig Heroes, make a lantern and take home lots of crafts. • Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza, 750 Hornby St. • Feb. 9 and 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free, plus some ticketed events, lunarfest.org The 34th Annual JCC Jewish Book Festival Warm up your winter nights with an exciting roster of writers from across Canada, the U.S., Israel and New Zealand. Enjoy six days of literary events including meet-the-author opportunities, readings and panel discussions and more. • Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver plus other Lower Mainland venues, Feb. 9-14 • jewishbookfestival.ca
Chinese New Year Parade
This signature event of Vancouver’s Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more. • Feb. 10, parade starts at 11 a.m. • Free, cbavancouver.ca/
JFL Northwest
Vancouver’s Just for Laughs Festival is back, delivering 10-hilarious-days of your favourite standup, podcast, improv and sketch performances, alongside the breakout stars. Also includes the Vancouver Just for Laughs Film Festival and a free, three-day Block Party in the heart of downtown Vancouver.• Feb. 14-23, jflnorthwest.com
COMEDY/CABARET Vancouver TheatreSports: Romance Week
Forget the boring box of chocolates and treat your special someone special to the fun and funny of romance with three special VTSL shows: Love Matches, Love Unscripted, Red Hot Improv and My Funny Valentine. • Improv Centre, Granville Island, until Feb. 14 • From $10.75, vtsl.com
2 for Tea: A British Comedy
Multi-award winning British comedians James & Jamesy blend physical theatre with comedy, improv and wordplay. Audience members will find themselves on the front lines of the British army and others wind up sipping tea on stage in the afterlife. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, Feb. 7-9 • $15-$33, evergreenculturalcentre.ca
The History of Romance
The complete history of romantic thought you never realized you wanted, but have always truly needed. Unapologetically absurd and equally thrilling, this is a history lesson that will leave you howling with laughter. Presented by Vancouver comedy duo, Hip.Bang! • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Feb. 8 and 9, 7:30 p.m. • $25, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Snowed in Comedy Tour
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show. Features Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn, Great Canadian Laugh Off winner Paul Myrehaug, five-time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee Pete Zedlacher, and Erica Sigurdson of CBC’s The Debaters. • Rio Theatre, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $40, snowedincomedytour.com
Thank You For Being A Friend: The Ultimate Golden Girls Experience
Miami’s four favourite Golden Girls – Dorothy, Sophia, Rose and Blanche – reunite in puppet form for this lovingly hilarious live tribute show. • Feb. 13, 8 p.m.: Vogue Theatre, $34.50 at ticketfly. com | Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Chilliwack Cultural Centre, $30-$35, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Dave Attell
Standup comedian, actor and writer, best known as the host of Comedy Central’s Insomnia with Dave Attell, which gave him a cult following. • Vogue Theatre, Feb. 14, doors 9 p.m. • $45.50, jflnorthwest.com
Howie Mandel & Friends
Join Howie Mandel as he hosts an evening full of laughs with some of the funniest comics around. With Roy Wood Jr., Flula Borg and Matteo Lane. • Orpheum Theatre, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. • $39.50-$69.50, jflnorthwest.com
My Funny Valentine
Join Vancouver TheatreSports and hosts Cupid and Aphrodite for an all-out love battle of epic proportions as three ‘improv couples’ duke it out in an audience-inspired competition to prove that love and laughter conquers all. • The Improv Centre, Granville Island • Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. • $34, vtsl.com
DANCE Coppélia
Ballet Jörgen presents this comedic love story that delves into the mysterious mind of a lonely toymaker who wishes to bring a perfect doll to life. • Feb, 10: Kay Meek Centre, West Van, $19-$48, kaymeek.com • Feb. 14: Chilliwack Cultural Centre, $40-$45, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Blood on the Dance Floor
Rooted in Aboriginal dance, theatre, and storytelling, Ilbijerri Theatre Company’s work is based on the deeply personal experience of Boehme, a dancer, writer, and choreographer from the Narangga and Kaurna nations of South Australia. • SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, until Feb. 9 • From $35, dancehouse.ca
In Fiction
A new work from Action at a Distance that blurs the lines between the real and the imagined. • Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, until Feb. 9 • $15-$36, tickets. shadboltcentre.com
THEATRE The Shoplifters
Morris Panych’s play follows Alma, a career shoplifter who prefers the ‘five-finger discount’ over any senior citizen’s deal. When a grocery store theft with her anxious sidekick goes awry, her elaborate life of petty crime is halted by an overzealous security guard and his affable mentor. Presented by Arts Club Theatre Company. • Granville Island Stage, Feb. 7-March 9 • From $29, artsclub.com
Yoga Play
The business of yoga gets turned upside down in the Canadian premiere of Dipika Guha’s new comedy. When newly-hired Joan is brought on board to stabilize Jojomon, a yoga apparel giant, she has her work cut out for her. As Joan struggles to balance the needs of her new position with the reality of the bottom line, more trouble surfaces. Risking everything on a wild plan, Joan makes a move that just might save the day or split her pants. • Gateway Theatre, Richmond, Feb. 7-16 • From $29, gatewaytheatre.com
Tales of an Urban Indian
Written and performed by CBC star Darrell Dennis, this play is a semi-autobiographical story of Simon Douglas, a contemporary First Nations man born in the 1970s and raised on a reserve in British Columbia and Vancouver. • Anvil Centre, New West, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. • $20/$10, ticketsnw.ca
Theatre Under the Gun
A 48-hour play creation competition. Seven Vancouver theatre companies receive an inspiration package, and have just 48 hours to race against the clock and create an original piece of theatre. • Performance Works, Granville Island, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • $25, theatreWire.com
Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell
The enduring music of Canadian icon and renowned singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is reimagined in this energetic musical experience. • Firehall Arts Centre, until Feb. 9 • From $25, firehallartscentre.ca
Half Life
What shines through when memory fades away? This timely and relevant play is a moving meditation on identity, aging, and the nature of memory. • Langley Playhouse, until Feb. 16 • $20, langleyplayers.com
Night Watch
It’s been years since Elaine Wheeler suffered a nervous breakdown following the death of her first husband, but when her report of a murder is so quickly disregarded as the delusions of a madwoman, it’s clear that someone has secrets. • Surrey Little Theatre, until Feb. 23 • $17/$15, surreylittletheatre.com
The Matchmaker
Horace Vandergelder seeks a wife, and matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi doesn’t need to look very far to find her! With forbidden young love and mistaken identities afoot, more than one match is sure to be made. Presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, until Feb. 24 • From $29, artsclub.com
Beau Jest
All Sarah’s parents want is for her to marry a nice Jewish boy. To get her parents off her back, Sarah hires an actor to play her imaginary Jewish doctor boyfriend at a family dinner. Presented by Gallery 7 Theatre. • Abbotsford Community Arts Addition, until Feb. 9 • gallery7theatre.com
Goodnight Desdemona (Good morning Juliet)
A young English literature professor holds fast to the belief that Othello and Romeo and Juliet were originally intended as comedies. She fantasizes a journey into her unconscious mind, and finds herself lost in the two Shakespearean tragedies. Presented by the United Players. • Jericho Arts Centre, until Feb. 17 • $22-$28, unitedplayers.com
Cabaret
It’s 1929 and young American writer Cliff Bradshaw has just arrived in Berlin, a city where the party never ends. At the notorious Kit Kat Klub he meets the beguiling chanteuse Sally Bowles and his life is turned upside down. Presented by Studio 58. • Langara College, until Feb. 24 • $22-$30, studio58.ca
True Crime
Christian Gerhartsreiter—a.k.a. Clark Rockefeller—is a con man of the highest order, now serving a near-life sentence in a California state prison. And iconic provocateur and musician Torquil Camp- bell (of the band Stars) wants to try him on for size. Presented by Arts Club Theatre Company and Crow’s Theatre . • Goldcorp Stage, 162 W. 1st Ave., until Feb. 24 • From $29, artsclub.com
Annie: The Musical
Align Entertainment presents the cheerful escapades of Little Orphan Annie, a plucky 11-year-old overflowing with infectious optimism and curly red hair. • Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby, until Feb. 16 • $29-$42, alignentertainment.ca
Much Ado About Nothing
Featuring an signature all-female cast, Classic Chic Productions promises an evening of Shakespeare unlike anything you’ve experienced before. • The Cultch Historic Theatre, until Feb. 16 • From $24, thecultch.com
The Learned Ladies
Exit 22 Productions presents one of Molière’s most popular plays.
The Learned Ladies takes delight in satirizing the pretensions of intellectual snobbery. Set in 17th century France, this play is a fun farce full of flirting, frolicking, flaunting, and festive frivolity. • BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, Capilano University,until Feb. 9 • $10-$22, tickets.capilanou.ca
Comedy of Tenors
White Rock Players present the sequel to Ken Ludwig’s 1989 Tony-winning Lend Me a Tenor. It’s 1930’s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century—as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep the Italian superstar and his hot-blooded wife from causing runaway chaos. • Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock, until Feb. 23 • $10-$22, whiterockplayers.ca
FILM The Oscar Shorts
With all three categories on offer – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to predict the winners, and gain a competitive edge in your Oscar pool. • Vancity Theatre, Feb. 8-24 • viff.org
The War at Home
An urgent, electric, Oscar-nominated record of the fervent antiwar movement in Madison, Wisconsin in the 1960s and ‘‘70s. • The Cinematheque, Feb. 8 and 9 • $12/$10, thecinematheque.ca
Movies in the Morgue
A year’s worth of high speed chases, heists, and grand theft auto await you in the Old City Morgue. Film line up includes: Two for the Road, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. • Vancouver Police Museum, $10 vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
FOOD/DRINK
The Wizard’s Brunch & Dinner Seated on long tables, you will enjoy a magical feast and fine wizard liquids as our masters and ladies immerse you in a unique universe created especially for you. • Vancouver Convention Centre West, Feb. 9 • From $20, thewizardsbrunch.com
Fortune Food Fair
A one-day only pop-up food hall during the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. Come for the parade, stay for the food!
• Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St.
• Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free to attend, fortunesoundclub.com
Truffles: Foray in the Field
Visit the only truffle orchard in Canada producing Bianchetto truffles. Participate in a real harvest with truffle dogs and sample some truffle hors-d’oeuvre. • Secret Langley location, Feb. 10, 1-4 p.m.•$100,eventbrite.ca
TALKS/FORUMS Public Salon
Learn more about your city and the people who live here. The Public Salon is a fast paced evening of ideas where eight speakers have seven minutes each to share their thoughts, ideas and passion.
• Vancouver Playhouse, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• $19.99/$30, ticketstonight.ca
KIDS/FAMILY PJ Masks Live!
The hit live musical production is back with an all-new show, featuring superheroes and familiar songs from the show, alongwithnewmusicandawholenew adventure. • Abbotsford Centre, Feb. 8 • From $35, ticketmaster.ca
Fred Penner in Concert
Fred’s long career as a musician and television personality has endeared him in the hearts of Canadians of all ages, and he continues to write catchy, thought-provoking tunes that kids and their parents can share and enjoy. • Surrey Arts Centre, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. • $25, family of four/$80, 604-501-5566
Kevin Mooney Fire Hall Concert Series - Will’s Jams
Join us this spring for a unique series dedicated to the memory of Vancouver’s treasured music fan and promoter Kevin Mooney. Features award-winning children’s musician and CBC Kids TV star Will Stroet. • Firehall #1, 900 Heatley Ave. • Feb. 10, 2 p.m. • Free, childrensfestival.ca/firehall
One Thing Leads to Another
Young People’s Theatre’s show for babies is an innovative work of theatre created specifically for infants. This production transforms everyday objects into fabulous, fanciful, theatrical phenomena as it engages, stimulates and delights babies and adults alike. • Performance Works, Granville Island • Feb. 14-18, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. • $20/ adult, $5/infant, bocadellupo.com
MISCELLANEOUS The Taboo Naughty but Nice Sex Show
An upscale adult playground dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo. • Vancouver Convention Centre, Feb. 8-10 • tabooshow.com/vancouver
Night Court: A Valentine’s Day Event at the Museum
Brace yourself for a romantic evening of true crime, forensics, and murder! Explore the museum after hours and participate in special Valentine’s Day activities. • Vancouver Police Museum & Archives, Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m. • $25, includes one drink, vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
Earlybird RV Show
More than 120,000 square feet of display space and all kinds of new recreation vehicles on show and for sale, plus 50+ exhibitors and daily seminars. • Tradex, Abbotsford, Feb. 14-17 • $9, rvshowsbc.com/earlybird Vancouver International Boat Show Find the boat of your dreams and everything to go with it — indoors at B.C. Place and a Floating Show at Granville Island. • Until Feb. 10, vancouverboatshow.ca
OUTDOORS Winter Watershed Snowshoe Tours
Learn about your water supply in a fun and active way while discovering alpine plants and animals. After a moderately strenuous snowshoe, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. Ages 16+ • Mt. Seymour, North Van, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $18 with your own snowshoes, $25 with snowshoe rental. Reservations required, metrovancouver.org/events
Owl Prowl
Look for owls and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Ages 15+ • Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Feb. 8, 7-9:30 p.m. • $8.50/$4.50, registration required, metrovancouver.org/events