ARTS LISTINGS
ONGOING
WHITE NOISE A comedy about internalized racism in which two families have dinner together for the first time during Truth and Reconciliation week. To May 1, Firehall Arts Centre. From $15.
’DA KINK IN MY HAIR A musical celebration of women of colour. To May 15, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. From $35.
WAITING FOR GARBO Curious Creations Collective presents a new musical with a social conscience about plastic in the oceans and consumerism. To Apr 29, Presentation House Theatre. $22/18/15.
INTERMEDIATE STATES Part of Capture Photography Festival’s selected exhibitions, featuring work by emerging artists Sophia Boutsakis, Jeff Henschel, Teigan Kelly, and Natalie Robinson. To Apr 30, East end of Granville Island.
SHO ESQUIRO: DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY Solo exhibition by designer, artist, and activist showcases meticulously crafted couture gowns, textiles, paintings, and photographs. To Jun 5, Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art.
CLOUD ALBUM Exhibition features more than 250 historically and culturally significant works drawn from the collection of the London-based Archive of Modern Conflict. To May 1, Polygon Gallery.
SPRING 2022: COLLECTED WORKS Group exhibition on the potency of photography featuring the work of Larry Clark, Katy Grannan, and Andres Serrano. To May 28, Rennie Museum. Free.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
THE SCRAWNY SHOW Standup comedy show headlined by comedian and podcaster John Cullen. Apr 28, 7-10 pm, ANZA Club. $10 advance, $15 at the door.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY The Dance Centre presents a day of free events, both live and online, celebrating the art of dance. Apr 29, 11 am–6 pm, Scotiabank Dance Centre. Free.
IN THE DISTANCE The Turning Point Ensemble is conducted by Croatian composer and conductor Berislav Šipuš. Apr 29, 7:30 pm, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. $16-$35.
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: THE CONCERT TOUR Concert celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th birthday features music from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Apr 29, 7:309:30 pm, Michael J. Fox Theatre. $48-$58.
THE INVISIBLE In 1940s France.seven female SOEs (The Invisible) risk everything to fight a dangerous war of sabotage, propaganda, and espionage. Apr 29–May 7, 7:30-9:30 pm, York Theatre. From $26.
BLACK FEATHER Full-length dance show created and choreographed by artistic director Davi Rodrigues. Apr 29-30, 8-9:30 pm, BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts. $35.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
TAYLOR TOMLINSON--DEAL WITH IT TOUR Standup comedian from Orange County, California. Apr 30-May 1, 7 pm, Vogue Theatre. $26.75-$146.75. HMS PINAFORE Vancouver Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comedic tale of forbidden love across class divides. Apr 30, 7:30 pm; May 5, 7:30 pm; May 7, 7:30 pm; May 8, 2 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre. From $48.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
BODYTRAFFIC DanceHouse presents L.A.-based dance troupe performing a program of four works. May 5-6, Vancouver Playhouse.
LAMPEDUSA Pi Theatre presents playwright Anders Lustgarten's play about two strangers finding hope and connection where they least expect it. May 5-21, Vancity Culture Lab. From $25.
ART VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR Art fair features an art runway show, artist talks, a live painting competition, and speaker panels. May 5-8, 1-10 pm, Vancouver Convention Centre West.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
HIMMAT A heartwarming narrative in Punjabi and English delving into the world of a father and daughter born generations and miles apart. May 6,-15, The Cultch. From $26-$42.
CLINT COLEY--MY EDIBLE KICKED IN TOUR American comedian and writer performs standup on his My Edible Kicked In Tour. May 6, 8 pm, Biltmore Cabaret. $25-$31.25.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
WHITNEY CUMMINGS American comedian, actress, and podcaster performs a standup show. May 7, 8 pm, Vogue Theatre. $34.50-$140.
TUESDAY, MAY 10
THE CODE New play examines the murky line between adolescent friendship and romance while inviting viewers to question what they feel entitled to in their relationships. May 10-14, Waterfront Theatre. $24.
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