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MUSIC
The Machine performs Pink Floyd
North America’s top Pink Floyd show is known for performing a diverse mix of Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire. • River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond • Feb. 27, 8 p.m. • $39.50/$29.50, Ticketmaster, riverrock.com
April Verch Band
Internationally touring Canadian fiddler, step dancer and singer-songwriter will perform songs from her ninth album, Bright Like Gold. • Feb. 27: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, 604-927-6555 • Feb. 28: St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave., 604-736-3022 • 8 p.m.
Martyparty & Joker: Purple Tour
Co-headlining show featuring two electronic music producers and musicians. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 27, 9:30 p.m. • $15, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beatstreet,
ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
The Toque Sessions: Free Concerts at CBC
The fifth annual Toque Sessions has all the genres you’ll need to satisfy your musical palate. • Feb. 27: Dan Brubeck Quartet (jazz) • Feb. 28: Hannah Georgas and Ryan Guldemond (indie powerhouse) • Studio 1, 700 Hamilton St. • Rush line begins at 6:30 p.m. • Free, seating is first-come-first-served, cbc.ca/bc/community
The Wild Feathers
From Nashville, rock band, on tour to support their debut self-titled release. With guests Saints of Valory and Jamestown Revival. • Biltmore Cabaret (Note new venue) • Feb. 27, 9 p.m. • $15, Red Cat, Zulu, ticketweb.ca
Yemen Blues
Leading world music pioneers. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • Feb. 27 and 28, doors 7 p.m. • $30/$25, chutzpahfestival.com
A Song on the Wind
A fun morning of song and music with Wind
Song Trio, featuring soprano Catherine Laub, pianist Rita Attrot, and Julie Begg on clarinet. • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. • $15/$12, 604-9257292, silkpurse.ca
David Eggert, Cello
An evening of cello music with German-Canadian cellist, David Eggert and Canadian pianist, Jennifer West. • Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. • Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. • $22, 604-803-9181, brownpapertickets.com/event/529812
Early Music Vancouver: Celebrating Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
West Vancouver violinist Marc Destrubé will be joined by three celebrated musicians for a program of early-classical chamber music, in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of CPE Bach, one of JS Bach’s most influential and successful sons. • Feb. 28: Vancouver Playhouse, 8 p.m. • March 2: Kay Meek Centre, West Van, 2 p.m. • $36/$18, 604-732-1610,
earlymusic.bc.ca
Lord Byng Symphony Orchestra The program includes selections from the movies, Dvorak’s Romance and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1. • Lord Byng Theatre, 3939 W. 16th Ave. • Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. • $10/$5, 778-7372454, lbso.ca
Out For Lunch
The Vancouver Chamber Players perform Brahms Serenade No. 2 in a première of a new version for septet of strings and winds. • Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St. • Feb. 28, 12:10-1 p.m. • Free for VAG members, or with gallery admission, 604-662-4700,
vanartgallery.bc.ca
Kenny Rogers
The Feb. 28 show at River Rock has been CANCELLED. Refunds at point of purchase. •
riverrock.com
San Fermin
Brooklyn composer, songwriter and Nico Muhly collaborator Ellis Ludwig-Leone, on tour to support his debut self-titled release. With guests Son Lux. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • Feb. 28, 9:30 p.m. • $12, Red Cat, Zulu, ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
Skinny Puppy
Vancouver electro-industrial band, with guests Baal and DJ Pandemonium • Commodore Ballroom • Feb. 28, 9 p.m. • SOLD OUT,
livenation.com
T. Mills: All I Wanna Do Tour
American rapper and singer. With guest Anami Vice. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. • $20, Red Cat, Zulu, Beatstreet, Dipt,
ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
The Cave Singers
Seattle-based band composed of former members of Pretty Girls Make Graves. On tour in support of their latest release, Naomi. With guests Hunting. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings • Feb. 28, 9:30 p.m. • $18.50, Red Cat,
Ticketmaster, livenation.com
The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer
Vancouver-based duo combines rock ‘n’ roll swagger with a decades-deep blues style. With guest Rich Hope. • Imperial, 319 Main St. • Feb. 28, 9:30 p.m. • $18, Red Cat, Ticketmaster,
livenation.com
The Stones Throw Tour
Featuring hip hop DJs and musicians from
the acclaimed Stones Throw record label. With Peanut Butter Wolf, J Rocc, Jonwayne and Knxwledge. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. • $20, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beatstreet, Dipt, ticketweb.ca,
TimbreConcerts.com
together PANGEA
From California, indie rock band, on tour to support their release, Snakedog, and their upcoming full-length release. With guests Mozes and the Firstborn. • Media Club, 695 Cambie • Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m. • $10, Red Cat, Zulu,
ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
Dom Kennedy
American rapper on tour to support his latest release, Get Home Safely. With guest Skeme and Heatwave. • Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender St. • March 1, 8 p.m. • $25, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Beatstreet, ticketweb.ca,
timbreconcerts.com
Glasvegas
Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • March 1, 8 p.m. • $15,
Ticketmaster, livenation.com
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Led by world-renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis, the JLCO performs repertoire from across the full jazz spectrum. • Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC • March 1, 8 p.m. • Tickets from $63, Ticketmaster, 604-822-2697, chancentre.com
Let’s Rock Away the Winter Blues
Rock the blues away to music by Montgomery/Dupray ‘No Quarter’ and the Mojo Stars. • Edgewater Casino, 750 Pacific Blvd. • March 1, 8 p.m. • $10, stadiumclub.ticketleap.com,
edgewatercasino.ca
The Coup
From Oakland, indie hip hop band, on tour to
support their latest release, Sorry to Bother You. With guests Abyss, Kev Choice and Hot Panda. • Media Club, 695 Cambie • March 1, 8:30 p.m. • $17, Red Cat, Zulu, Beatstreet,
ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
The Wild Card Reveal
A Royal Flush of popular Vancouver talent, featuring a theatrical revue filled with music, performance, visual art, alternative fashion, interactive games and other surprises. • Studio East, 1480 Frances St. • March 1, doors 9 p.m. • $15/$20, 1-800-838-3006, shahdjs.com/events/
Bridge of Song: Choral Music from Canada and the Baltic States
Join the Vancouver Cantata Singers for lush, beautiful works of composers from the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. • Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. • March 8, 8 p.m. • $30/$25, brownpapertickets.com/ event/452450, vancouvercantatasingers.com
Celebrating Celtic Roots
The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and the Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir come together to sing ballads and songs of Celtic heritage. • Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby • March 1, 7:30 p.m. • $10-$25, 604878-1190, vwmc.ca
Daniel Bolshoy, Guitar
Canadian classical guitarist. • Langley Community Music School, 4899 207th St. • March 1, 7:30 p.m. • $10-$22, 604-534-2848,
langleymusic.com
Duo Melis, Classical Guitar Recital
Spanish guitarist Susana Prieto and Greek guitarist Alexis Muzurakis perform a program of works by De Falla, Lhoyer, Piazzolla, Balbastre,
Granados and Bogdanovic. Presented by the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society. • VSO School of Music, 843 Seymour St. • March 1, 7 p.m. • $5-$25, 604-440-0263, vancouverguitar.org
Laudate Singers: North American Sound
Laudate Singers spotlight living composers from Canada and the U.S. • March 1: St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Van • March 7: Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards St. • 8 p.m. • $10-$25, 604-729-6814, laudatesingers.com
Spotlight
A vocal showcase featuring some of the best secondary school performers from across Metro Vancouver. • Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St. • March 1, 8 p.m. • $30/$25, 604-809-9260,
spotlight.brownpapertickets.com
Vancouver Opera: Don Giovanni
The world’s most famous lover arrives in Vancouver on March 1 in a spectacular new stateofthe-art production of Mozart’s masterpiece, Don Giovanni. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 700 Hamilton St. • March 1-9 • 604-683-0222,
vancouveropera.ca
VSO: Beethoven’s Ninth
Beethoven’s immortal, beloved Symphony No. 9 is an extraordinary ode to hope, joy and brotherhood. With the UBC University
Singers and Bramwell Tovey, conductor. • March 1 at 8 p.m., March 2 at 2 p.m. • Orpheum Theatre • $21-$88, 604-876-3434,
vancouversymphony.ca
I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Opera Pro Cantanti presents Bellini’s rendition of the Romeo and Juliet legend. • Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th Ave. • March 9, 7 p.m. • $18/$12, 604-340-8545, procantanti.com
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra: Choral Music Concert
With guests the Langley Children’s Choir. • Massey Theatre, New West • March 2, 2 p.m. • By donation, 604-521-5050,
masseytheatre.com
The Glorious Music of Henry Purcell
Under the direction of Jonathan Quick, the Gallery Singers along with some of Vancouver’s finest strings will perform the music of Henry Purcell, including Rejoice in the Lord Always and Welcome to all the Pleasures. • Canadian Memorial United Church, 1806 W. 15th Ave. • March 2, 3 p.m. • $26/$20, 604-2280070, gallerysingers.ca
VYSO: Debut and Junior Concert
The debut stage presentation by Junior Concerto Winner, with the VYSO Junior and Debut Orchestras. Enjoy selections from Bizet, Verdi, Mozart, Rossini and Sullivan. • Centennial Theatre, North Van • March 2, 2:30 p.m. • By donation, 604-737-0714, vyso.com
VYSO: Intermediate Concert
Concerto Winners’ accompanied by the Intermediate Orchestra. Program includes Offenback’s Bluebeard and the ballet music of Gounod’s Faust. • Centennial Theatre, North Van • March 2, 7:30 p.m. • By donation, 604-737-0714, vyso.com
Big World Band: The Parrot and the Merchant
Blending cultural backgrounds from China, Iran, Pakistan, Spain, Europe and North America, the Big World Band will take you through the soundscapes of Iran and India, inspired by
a beloved tale by Persian mystic poet Rūmī. • Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Van • March 2, 8 p.m. • $35/$30, 604-981-6335,
kaymeekcentre.com
De Temps Antan
Québécois roots band. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • March 2, 8 p.m. • $25/$20, Highlife, Rufus’ Guitar Shop, 604-736-3022, roguefolk.bc.ca
Elephant Revival
Folk music group from Nederland, Colorado. • CBC Studio 700, 700 Hamilton St. • March 2, 8 p.m. • $22, thefestival.bc.ca
Uri Gurvich and BabEl
NYC-based saxophonist fuses jazz with a Middle Eastern flavour, plus elements of rockfusion, Afro-Cuban and South American. • Vancouver FanClub, 1050 Granville St. • March 2, 7 p.m. • $20-$28, ticketstonight.ca
Beardyman
The March 3 show at Fortune Sound Club has been CANCELLED. Refunds at point of purchase. • timbreconcerts.com
Pat Metheny
American jazz guitarist and composer. • Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville • March 3, doors 7 p.m. • $57/$54, northerntickets.com, voguetheatre.com
David Eggert, Cello
An evening of cello music with GermanCanadian cellist, David Eggert and Canadian pianist, Jennifer West. • Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St. • March 3, 7:30 p.m. • $22, brownpapertickets.com, 604-803-9181
Ebene Quartet
French string quartet. Program includes Franz Joseph Haydn, Quartet in F minor, Opus 20 No. 5; Bela Bartok, Quartet No. 3 (1927) and Felix Mendelssohn, Quartet in A major, Opus 13 • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • March 4, 8 p.m. • $45/$15, friendsofchambermusic.ca
Americana North: Ridley Bent
An evening of Americana with Ridley Bent and his band, celebrating the release of his new CD, Wildcard. • March 4, 8 p.m., Bozzini’s, Chilliwack, 604-792-0744 • March 13, 7 p.m., Vancouver FanClub, 604-737-3602
Dr. Dog
Rock band from West Grove, Pennsylvania. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • March 4, doors 8 p.m. • $22, Red Cat, Zulu, ticketweb.ca
Real Estate
From New Jersey, indie rock band, on tour to support their upcoming new release, ATLAS. With guests the Shilohs. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings • March 4, 9:30 p.m. • $18, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
Asaf Avidan
Israeli singer-songwriter and musician, on tour to support his debut solo release, Different Pulses. • Electric Owl, 928 Main St. • March 5, 9:30 p.m. • $15, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
Angel Olsen
American folk singer-songwriter, on tour to support her latest release, Burn Your Fire for No Witness. • Media Club, 695 Cambie • March 6, 9 p.m. • $12, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, ticketweb.ca, timbreconcerts.com
Goo Goo Dolls
Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated band. • Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam • March 6 • $44.50-$49.50, Ticketmaster, HardRockCasinoVancouver.com
Richie Ramone
Former drummer for the Ramones, on tour in support of his debut solo album, Entitled. • Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. • March 6, 8 p.m. • $20, Red Cat, ticketweb.ca
The Real McKenzies
A blend of classic punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hard folk and traditional Celtic. With guests Boids. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • March 6, doors 7 p.m. • $20/$15, Red Cat, Highlife, brownpapertickets.com, wisehall.ca
Classical Coffee Concerts with Sarah Hagen
Acclaimed pianist Sarah Hagen leads this classical music concert featuring soprano Robyn Driedger-Klassen. • The ACT, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge • March 5, coffee, tea and treats at 10 a.m., concert 10:30 a.m. • $20, 604476-2787, theactmapleridge.org
Minoru Chapel Opera Series
Features highlights from Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, the beloved classic tale of love, loss, deception and heartbreak presented by some of Burnaby Lyric Opera’s young opera talents. • Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Rd., Richmond • March 5, 2 and 7 p.m. • $20/$18, cash only, 604-276-4300, richmond.ca/minoruchapel
Opera with Nicolas Krusek: French Opera
Highlights of this series will include Faust by Gounod, Carmen by Bizet and Manon by Massenet. • March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 16 • West Van Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. • 12:30-2:30 p.m. • Free, 604-925-7400, westvanlibrary.ca
Wayne Weng
Pianist Wayne Weng’s style has been praised as bold, vibrant and immensely musical. • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • March 6, 10:30 a.m. • $15/$12, 604-925-7292, silkpurse.ca
Vancouver CanSing Choirs: Seize the Day
More than 100 voices from the Vancouver CanSing Choirs will present songs from the classics to popular, including a mass choir selection, Skyfall (James Bond). • Immanuel Baptist Church, 109 E. 40th Ave. • March 8, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • By donation, cansing.ca
STAGE
Comedy/Cabaret
Beam Me Up, Sexy
Return to the holodeck of the Starship WISE Hall for a sexy and hilarious night of geeky burlesque fun, featuring Little Miss Risk. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • Feb. 28, 9 p.m. • $15/$20, 778-828-4041, wisehall.ca
Eric Samuels: Acts of Astonishment
Eric Samuel is a mentalist. Using a deft combination of psychology, suggestion and stagecraft, Samuels goes where other people can’t — inside your mind. • Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd., White Rock • March 1, 8 p.m. • $36.75, 604-542-3055, bluefrogstudios.ca
Tarantino Burlesque
A live-music burlesque show featuring music from Tarantino movie soundtracks and burlesque inspired by the movies, from Pulp Fiction to Death Proof. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • March 1, 9 p.m. • $15/$20, 604879-3456, bluemorris.com
The VanDolls at the Movies
The VanDolls burlesque troupe turn Academy Award-winning films into burlesque performances, celebrating more than 70 years of award-winning movies. • Legion Hall, 2205 Commercial Dr. • March 1 • $15/$12, brownpapertickets.com, thevandollsburlesque.com
The Slam Up Tour
An innovative mix of comedy and poetry through music and spoken word. Features Cali Bulmash and Emily Lowinger rapping and singing about the many shades of love. • Spartacus Books, 684 E. Hastings St. • March 3, 7:30 p.m. • Free, 604-688-6138, spartacusbooks.net
Hot Improv Tuesdays
The Fictionals present an evening of improv comedy based on audience suggestions. • Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr. • March 4, 8 p.m. • $7 at the door, facebook.com/TheFictionals
The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre
Loonies & Kooks, Beer & Toques: An allCanadian tribute to the Great White North, until March 2 • Sky Jinks: Air Travel Unraveled: A one-way trip through the turbulent absurdity of air travel. March 7-June 15 • 2616 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam • $55, includes three-course dinner and show, 604944-4453, giggledam.com
Vancouver TheatreSports League
A variety of improv shows, including TheatreSports, Improv Test Kitchen, Ultimate Improv Championship, Late Night Fridays, Scared Scriptless, Rookie Night • The Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Various nights and times • $8-$21, vtsl.com
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club
Feb. 27-March 1: Damonde Tschritter • March 6-8: Kathleen Mcgee • March 13-15: John Heffron • March 20-22: Darryl Lenox • 2837 Cambie St. • $20/$14, 604-696-9857, yukyuks.com
Lafflines Comedy Club
Feb. 28-March 1: Casey Corbin • March 7-8: Nat Baimel • March 14-15: Alycia Cooper • March 21-22: David Tsonos • 530 Columbia St., New West • 604-525-2262, lafflines.com
The Comedy Mix
Feb. 27-March 1: Dino Archie • March 6-8: Mike Vecchione • March 13-15: Dwight Slade • March 20-22: Chad Daniels • 1015 Burrard St. •604-684-5050, thecomedymix.com
I Heart Improv
An improvised show of love, laughter, and a little loathing. • Second Storey Theatre, 201-2550 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam • Until March 15 • $12/$10, 604-880-7509, sstimprov.com
Funniest Comedy Comedy Show with Greg Kettner
Standup comedy open mic with MC Greg Kettner and special guests. • Goldies Pizza, 605 W. Pender St. • Feb. 27, 9:30 p.m. • $5, 1-877826-0339, MaddogStudiosComedy.com
The Dick Darrow Show
Stand-up comedy show featuring some of the city’s best amateurs, professionals and the odd celebrity drop in. • Goldies Pizza, 605 W. Pender St. • Feb. 28, 9 p.m. • $7, 604-681-0650
Dance
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This eclectic student-run dance show is a collection of eight new dance works created and performed by SFU SCA students. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Feb. 27-March 1 • $15/$5, sfu.ca/sca
Ate9 dANCE cOMPANY and Donald Sales/ Project20
Double bill featuring Israeli-born Danielle Agami’s LA-based Ate9 dANCE cOMPANY and Vancouver-based dance company Project20 performing Donald Sales’ new work, gR33N • Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave. • March 1-3 • $20-$28, chutzpahfestival.com
Kidd Pivot: The Tempest Replica
In her new dance piece, based on motifs from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Crystal Pite stages a game of revenge and forgiveness, reality and imagination. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • March 5-8, 8 p.m. • $29-$49, sfuwoodwards.ca
Porno Death Cult
Dance-theatre artist Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg brings her unique, inquisitive eye for horror and hilarity to the big questions of spirituality and existence in this new solo work. • Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova • March 5-8, 8 p.m. • $20-$30, 604-689-0926, firehallartscentre.ca
Imperfect Dancers / Idan Sharabi & Dancers
Double bill featuring Italian dance company Imperfect Dancers and Idan Sharabi & Dancers, led by Israeli choreographer/dancer Idan Sharabi. • Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave. • March 6-9 • $20-$28, chutzpahfestival.com
The Best of Now
Portland’s Northwest Dance Project makes its Canadian debut, performing works commissioned from Vancouver artist Wen Wei Wang, Sarah Slipper and renowned European dance makers. • The Cultch, 1895 Venables St. • March 6-8, 8 p.m. • $18+, 604-251-1363, thecultch.com
Me So You So Me
Fuelled by Japanese historic and pop culture, classic Indian tabla rhythms and cartoons, this new work reveals projections of the self. Presented by Out Innerspace, choreographed and performed by David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen. • The Cultch, 1895 Venables St. • Until March 1, 8 p.m. • 604-251-1363, thecultch.com
Theatre
A Little Grimley Evening
The SMP Dramatic Society presents two short comedies by David Tristram: Last Tango in Little Grimley and Last Panto in Little Grimley • Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 E. 11th St., North Van • Feb. 27-March 1, 8 p.m. • $15, 604-7670665, smpdramatics.com
Private Eyes
This drama by Steven Dietz is a comedy of suspicion where reality is ever-shifting, and the only certainty is the high stakes of love. Presented by First Impressions Theatre. • Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Van • Feb. 27-March 15 • $18/$16, 604-9299456, firstimpressionstheatre.com
Izabobo!
An African musical celebrating rhythms in the circle of life through drama, dance and music. • Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.: Legion Hall, 2205 Commercial Dr. • March 15, 7:30 p.m. & March 16, 2 p.m.: Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave., tickets.surrey.ca • africanstages.org
The Hobbit
Imagine That! Productions presents this live theatrical adventure based on the awardwinning fantasy novel and children’s book by J.R.R. Tolkien. Suitable for ages 6+ • The Venue, 5708 Glover Rd., Langley • Feb. 28-March 9 • $15, ImagineThatPlace.com
The Mousetrap
A staged reading by Western Gold Theatre. Directed by Anna Hagan, with Annabel Kershaw, Sean Allan, Russell Roberts, Luisa Jojic and Sebastien Archibald. • PAL Studio Theatre, 581 Cardero St. • Feb. 28-March 2 • $25, 604363-5734, brownpapertickets.com
Busytown
Carousel Theatre presents this charming musical based on the book, What Do People Do All Day, by Richard Scarry, featuring all your favourite characters including Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and Betsy
Bear. • Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St., Granville Island • March 1-30 • $15-$29, 604-6856217, carouseltheatre.ca
Beggar’s Opera
Seven Tyrants Theatre presents the timeless story of Mack the Knife as you’ve never seen or heard it before. In David Newham’s adaptation of John Gay’s classic opera, the action is jam-packed into 10
explosive fantasias — each a unique, live theatrical music video. • Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St. • March 4-14 • $29/$20, ticketstonight.ca, 1-877-8400457, seventyrants.com
Death and the Maiden
Set in Dorman’s native Chile shortly after the restoration of democracy, this white-knuckle thriller
is a riveting intellectual and emotional tug of war. • Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock • March 5-8 • $23/$18, 604-536-7535,
peninsulaproductions.org
Jesus Christ Superstar
This rock opera featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber is loosely based on the Gospels’ account of the last week of Jesus’ life. • Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Van • March 5-9, 8 p.m. • $22, 604980-6071, ext. 23, highlandsunited.org
Oklahoma!
With Roger’s and Hammerstein’s timeless music,
Oklahoma! celebrates the vigour of Americas pioneering spirit with boot-stompin’ energy. Presented by Fraser Valley Stage. • Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way • March 5-8 • $15-$25, 604-854-5463, fraservalleystage.com
Romeo and Juliet
UFV Theatre presents a contemporary version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Paul Gélineau. • UFV’s Performance Theatre, 45635 Yale Rd., Chilliwack • March 5-23 • $11-$23, 604-795-2814, UFV.ca/theatre
A Particular Class of Women
Deconstructs the often-held stereotypes of strippers and celebrates the choices we have in our lives and the freedoms we often take for granted. • Inlet Theatre, Port Moody • March 6-8 • $28/$23, 604-551-0418, neveryoumindproductions.com
Dreary and Izzy
When the Monoghan sisters lose their parents in
a car accident, Deirdre must care for her
beloved older sister Isabelle, who’s adopted,
First Nations and affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. • Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond • March 6-15 • $39/$30, 604-270-1812,
gatewaytheatre.com
The Outsiders
Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders
depicts the rivalry between two youth gangs in 1964 Tulsa, Oklahoma. See this powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, identity and loss of innocence. A Saints’ Players production. • Saints’ Players Theatre, 4175 W. 29th Ave. • March 6-8, 7 p.m. • $15, 604-221-3602, stgeorges.bc.ca/outsiders
Arts Club on Tour: Chelsea Hotel — The Songs of Leonard Cohen
With new arrangements, six performers play
17 instruments in this concert, a tribute to
the remarkable writer Leonard Cohen and his music. • Until March 1: Surrey Arts Centre, 604-501-5566 • March 3: BlueShore Financial
Centre for the Performing Arts, North Van, 604-990-7810 • March 4-8: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, 604-927-6555 • March 12-13: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, 604-205-3000 • March 14: Clarke Theatre, Mission, 1-877-299-1644 • March 15: The ACT, Maple Ridge, 604-476-2787 • March 18-29: Firehall Arts Centre, 604-698-0926 • artsclub.com
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Walking Projects: Vancouver, Crawling, Weeping, Betting
Saturdays, noon-5 p.m.: Guided improvised tours of the city by six performers, based on Bose and McIntosh’s stories and maps. Thursdays, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Witching
hour solos (viewable from the street through live projections on windows) • Fridays, 10 p.m.-midnight: Bob’s Salon (interactive art salon for
the curious imbiber, featuring guest artists) • Presented by battery opera performance and Unit/Pitt Projects. • Until March 1 • batteryopera.com
Bus Stop
It’s 1955. Because of a snowstorm a group of bus passengers are stranded. There are no cellphones, iPods or tablets they can plug into so they must interact with each other and for some of them, it’s a struggle. Presented by the Langley Players. • Langley Playhouse, 4307 200th St., • Until March 1 • $15, brownpapertickets.com/producer/133005, 604-5347469, langleyplayers.com
Becky’s New Car
Becky Foster, played by Robyn Bradley, follows her road along many twists and turns, examining her dreams and passions along the way and steering toward choices that she hopes will bring her happiness. Presented by Surrey Little Theatre • Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184th St. • Until March 1 • $15, brownpapertickets.com, 604-5768451, surreylittletheatre.com
A Funny Thing that Happened on the Way to the Forum
White Rock Players’ Club presents this classic Broadway smash hit musical romp through Rome. It has lovers searching for each other, neighbours scheming together and everyone is hiding something. • Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock • Until March 1 • $18/$16, 604536-7535, whiterockplayers.ca
Bug
Hardline Productions brings Tracy Letts’ biting psychological thriller to the stage. • The Shop Theatre, 125 E. 2nd Ave. • Until March 1 • $15-$20, 604-441-8410, brownpapertickets. com/event/552787
Driving Miss Daisy
A comedy of unlikely friendship. This beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning play follows the charming adventures of a Southern matriarch and her
chauffeur over a 25-year friendship,
and reveals the power of the human
heart to overcome prejudices and open up to new possibilities. Presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company. • Granville Island Stage • Until March 15 • $29-$49, 604-6871644, artsclub.com
Des fraises en janvier
Evelyne de la Chenelière’s romantic comedy is rife with insight, offering organized chaos at its finest, where happenstance, spontaneity and theatricality intertwine. Presented by Théâtre la Seizième • Studio 16, 1545 W. 7th Ave. • Until March 1 • $27, 604-736-2616, seizieme.ca
The Cold War
This unique historical Canadian
comedy is one play from a 21-play cycle called the History of the Village of the Small Huts, focusing on the history of Canada. Spanning the years 1945 to 1963, the piece calls upon 11 actors to play more than 70 characters, in 130 scenes, within a 12-foot frame. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Until
March 1 • $15/$5, sfu.ca/sca
For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again
Full Circle’s Margo Kane performs in the hilarious and heart-rending play by Michel Tremblay. Kevin Loring is the narrator, regaling you with tales about his feisty mother, with Margo Kane as Nana. • York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr. • Until Feb. 28 •
talkingstickfestival.ca
Nothing but Sky
Experience a comic book come to life. The Only Animal’s latest creation takes place inside a live drawing to tell the story of Joe Shuster, the Canadian who first drew Superman. (Mature content) • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Until March 2 • Tickets at eventbrite.ca,
theonlyanimal.com
14th Annual Chutzpah! Festival
This diverse festival showcases performances and workshops by international, Canadian and local artists. Features breathtaking dance, hilarious comedy, internationally lauded theatre and music • Until March 9 • $20-$42, 604-684-2787, 604-257-5145, chutzpahfestival.com
There Goes the Bride
There Goes the Bride has all the standard elements of a Ray Cooney farce that we have come to expect: mistaken/assumed identities, confused characters and yarn spinning that spins out of control. • Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr. • Until March 22 • $25/$20, 604-266-7191,
metrotheatre.com
Hirsch
A quirky, biographical study of the life of the Hungarian-born director John Hirsch, orphaned in the Holocaust at age 13 who found sanctuary in Winnipeg and went on to become a significant figure in Canadian theatre until his death in 1989. Co-presented with Touchstone Theatre and the Firehall Arts Centre. • Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova • Until March 1 • $30/$25, chutzpahfestival.com
Magic To Do: A Stephen Schwartz Songbook
In this cabaret-style musical event, Studio 1398 will be transported into a history of Stephen Schwartz music, featuring some of Vancouver’s top talents performing timeless songs from musical theatre. • Studio 1398, Granville Island • Until March 8 • $10$25, intimatetheatreproductions.com/tickets
COMMUNITY
Kids/Family
Books for Good!
Join Essentia Vancouver and Sandra of Usborne Books for an afternoon of book reading, book buying and book giving. Book donations to Canuck Place. • Essentia Vancouver, 2144 W. 4th Ave. • March 1, 2-5 p.m. • 604-738-0321, myessentia.com/ location/vancouver
Kids Stuff Artisan’s Fair
Artisans from New West and beyond will be showcasing their handmade wares for the younger set, including quilting, books, bead work, knitwear, play wear, decor items and more • River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New West • March 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free admission, 604-520-3881, rivermarket.ca/community/artisans/
Our Feathered Friends
Join the Young Naturalists of Stanley Park and create bird nest boxes out of recycled materials. For accompanied kids ages 5-14. • Stanley Park Dining Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Rd. • March 1, 10 a.m.-noon • $25 for family membership (includes 12 programs/ year), 604-718-6522, stanleyparkecology.ca
Kids Camp Expo
Provides busy parents information about the camps and activities available for children throughout Metro Vancouver an beyond. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • March 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free,
kidscampexpo.com
Book Signing: Introducing Mr. Nobody
Author Diane Welch will be signing copies of her children’s book, Introducing Mr. Nobody, a collection of nine stories. Come meet the Welch family and the real kids from the story • Chapters Langley on March 1, 2-5 p.m. • Robson Chapters, March 22, 11 a.m. • Chapters Park Royal, North Van, March 22, 3 p.m. • Chapters Surrey, March 29, 11 a.m. • Email:
davediane_kgpa@hotmail.com
Food/Drink
The Curry Cup
Eight of Vancouver’s top chefs will compete to win the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia’s
Curry Cup. Features eight unique international curries, local beer, wine and more. All proceeds go to the Chefs’ Table Society of B.C. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • March 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $59, includes curry, beer and wine, eventbrite.ca/e/the-curry-cup-tickets-8436356369,
chefstablesociety.com
Caviar & Cocktails Collaborative
YEW seafood + bar’s Chef Ned Bell and lead bartender, Justin Taylor, play host for this mix and
match multi-course event. Chefs and bartenders will show guests what diverse pairings their minds can come up with when outside their comfort zones and put to the test. • YEW seafood + bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia St. • March 6 • $125, eventbrite.ca, yewseafood.com
2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival
Canada’s premier wine festival features 178 wineries from 14 countries. Highlights include dinners with international vine stars, seminars with wine
experts, access to the Acura International Festival Tasting Room and other exciting events. Proceeds benefit Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. This year’s theme country is France, with a global focus on Bubbly. • Until March 2 • 604-873-3311, VanWineFest.ca
Baker’s Market
Baking enthusiasts, pastry students, mommies and budding entrepreneurs sell their sweet and
savoury baked goodies to the local community. • March 2, 9, April 20, 27, May 4 • Baker’s Market, 7646 Prince Albert St. • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free admission,
bakersmarket.com
Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market
Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it. • Nat Bailey Stadium, West 30th and Ontario Street • Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • 604-879-3276,
eatlocal.org
Trade Shows/Shopping
Iron Faeries Vintage Bazaar
Features vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories home collectibles, costumes and faerie and elf items. • Bohemia Gallery, 3243 Main St. • Feb. 28-March 2 • Free
admission, bohemiagallery.ca
North Delta Winter Market
Seasonal market features more than 40 local artisans, farmers, bakers, chefs, live music and more. • March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27, May 11 • Sunbury Hall, 10409 Dunlop Rd., Delta • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • 778688-3663, delta.ca
Ninth Fraser Valley Wedding Festival
Before you dash down the aisle, grab some friends for a girls’ night out. Highlights include local vendors, room-after-room of fully decorated spaces for inspired ideas, an interactive fashion show and more. • Cascades Casino Resort, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley • March 3, 4-8 p.m. • $5 at the door, fraservalleyweddingfestival.com
Vancouver Flea Market
Dealers and sellers offering all kinds of
things from collectibles and memorabilia to everyday household items. • 703 Terminal Ave. • Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • 604-685-0666,
vancouverfleamarket.com
Miscellaneous
Festival Du Bois
25th anniversary festival of Quebecois, folk, roots and Celtic music. Presented by the Société francophone de Maillardville. • Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette, Coquitlam • Feb. 28-March 2 • festivaldubois.ca
NEWS Exhibition
Celebrates and honours the brave individuals who are coming forward to share first-hand stories about mental illness, exploring what it’s really like to live with it and how we can help combat the stigma
surrounding it. Presented by RainCity Housing. • 1965 Main St. • Feb. 27-March 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free, raincityhousing.org
Personal Safety Workshop
An RCMP officer will teach you how to
reduce the chances of becoming a victim at home, on the street, when travelling, and in a vehicle. • White Rock Community Centre • Feb. 27, 9-11 a.m. • Free, 604-5412199 to register
Premium Speed Dating
Speed dating with an extra dose of class and sophistication. • Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, 765 Beatty St. • Feb. 27, 7:15 p.m. • 1-855-561-3680, fastlife.ca
All Star Wrestling: Invitational Battle Royal
Wrestlers from all over the Northwest, B.C. and Alberta will take part. The winner will receive a title shot at ASW Trans Canada
Champion, Kyle Sebastian the same night. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176th St. • Feb. 28, 8 p.m. • $12-$20, 604-710-0872, allstar-wrestling.com
Employment Workshop
Topic: Interview Skills and Self Marketing • New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. • Feb. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. • Free, registration requested, 604-527-4667, nwpl.ca
Fit & Outdoorsy Speed Dating
If you enjoy the great outdoors and want
to meet other active and adventurous singles, then this event is for you. • The Edge Social Grille & Lounge, 1100 Granville St. • Feb. 28, 7:15 p.m. • fastlife.ca
Scottish Ceilidh Dance
No partner or experience required at this all-ages informal, social dancing event featuring live music. • Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. • Feb. 28, class 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. • $10/$8, 604-5369481, vancouverceilidh.org
Venetian Carnevale
Hugos is bringing Venice to the North Shore featuring a masquerade party like no other. Includes Renaissance food, two drinks, entertainment and prizes for best mask and costume. • Hugos Restaurant, 5775 Marine Dr., West Van • Feb. 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m. • $45, must purchase in advance, 604-281-2111, facebook.com/hugos.harbour
10th Annual Vancouver Diversity Health Fair
Family-friendly event featuring more
than 50 community health and wellness
exhibitors, multicultural entertainment, health screenings, a Healthy Families Activity Zone and a Health Cooking Stage. • Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr. • March 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free,
amssa.org
All Star Wrestling: March Madness Tour
Includes ASW Tag Team Titles and ASW Trans Canada Title. • Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way • March 1, 7:30 p.m. • $15/$12, 604-710-0872, allstar-wrestling.com
ArtShift BC
A full day of hands-on workshops, with musical performances, spoken word and more. • Woodward’s Atrium, 149 W. Hastings St. • March 1, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • By donation, 604-369-3351, wearepowershift.ca/artshift
Galaxies Greatest Hits
A blend of recorded music from space movies, plus full-dome images of Vancouver and the world. • H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St. • March 1, 7:30 p.m. • $8-$13, 604-738-7827,
spacecentre.ca
Mardi Gras Ukrainian Style
Features a full Ukrainian dinner buffet, dancing, live entertainment, 50/50 draw,
door prizes and more. Proceeds benefit Youth Services. • 3150 Ash St. • March 1, doors 6 p.m. • $40/$20, 604-433-0661
Small Business Tours
Thinking of starting a small business? Learn where to find help with small business planning, market research, financial assistance and more. • March 1, 15 or 29 • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • 10:30 a.m.-noon • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
English Country Dance
Elegant English Country dances are
taught from scratch by Peggy Roe and
danced to live music by Lark in the
evening. Come alone or bring a partner, newcomers welcome. • Legion Hall, 1407 Laburnum St. • March 2, 7-10 p.m. • $12, 604-325-0703, juneharman. com/ecd
Song to the Moon: Tibetan Lunar New Year Celebration
Features live musical performances, guided mini meditation by Jean Robillard, 21 Tara Wish Blessings and a Tibetan Bazaar. • Saint Mark’s Anglican Church, 1805 Larch St. • March 2, 3 p.m. • By donation to Tibetan Charities in Ashuk Village, East Kham Tibet, 778-886-0779, email:
musicmarks@hotmail.com
Free Income Tax Clinic
Are you a low income person aged 55+ or on disability benefits? Is your household income less than $30,000 or $40,000/ couples? Come and get your 2013 tax return completed for free! • 411 Seniors Centre, 704-333 Terminal Ave. • March 3-April 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free, 604-684
8171, 411seniors.bc.ca
A Call to Nurse: Memories of Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing
Memories of the Royal Columbian Hospital School of Nursing still live on
and recently have been gathered in a new book, A Call to Nurse. Several of the alumnae will talk about the history of the school and will share stories and photographs. • New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. • March 4, 7 p.m. •
Free, registration requested, 604-527-
4667, nwpl.ca
Workshop: A Composer’s Introduction to Recording and Marketing
This workshop will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities within the classical music recording framework, options for distribution and steps required to release a recording. • Canadian Music Centre B.C. Region, 837 Davie St. • March 5, 4 p.m. • Free, 604-734-4622, musiccentre.ca/node/82234
Learn Financial Literacy at the Library
March 6: Credit Cards & Prepaid Credit Cards: Costs and Obligations. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards • March 13: Credit History and Credit Bureau.
Find out what credit history is and how to build credit. • New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave. • 7 p.m. • Free, registration requested, 604 527-4667, nwpl.ca
13th Annual Talking Stick Festival
Discover the work of Aboriginal arts and artists from around the globe at this annual festival. Features everything from theatre, dance, drumming and music to spoken word and multimedia performance. Presented by Full Circle First Nations Performance. • Until March 2 • $12-$40, plus pay-what-you-can performances, fullcircle.ca
Celebrate Chinese New Year at FlyOver Canada
In celebration of Chinese New Year, FlyOver Canada presents the flight ride, Flight of the Dragon, which soars over the landscape of an ancient civilization and China, as part of a back-to-back experience along with the FlyOver Canada ride. • FlyOver Canada, 999 Canada Place • Until March 2 • flyovercanada.com
VISUAL ARTS
Access Gallery
Vexations: Yannick Desranleau and Chloe Lum • 222 E. Georgia St. • Runs until March 8 • 604689-2907, accessgallery.ca
Amelia Douglas Gallery
Art as Therapy: Paintings, Ceramics and Digital Works by P. Thomas Wood. • Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. • Runs until April 11 • Free, 604-527-5723, douglas.bc.ca
Art Beatus
Thousand Dreams of Flowers: Paintings by Katie Cheung • 108-808 Nelson St. • Runs until March 28 • 604-688-2633, artbeatus.com
Art Gallery at Evergreen
Painting This Place, 3 Decades: Features 30 years of work by Pat Service, a Vancouverbased artist known for her striking landscape paintings. • Opening reception March 6, 6-8 p.m. • 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam • Runs until April 17 • evergreenculturalcentre.ca
ArtStarts Gallery
Sound Play: An interactive exhibition exploring music, acoustics, composition and sound-making, featuring artwork by students from across B.C. and professional artists working with young people. • 808 Richards St. • Runs until March 15 • 604-336-0626, artstarts.com/gallery
Audain Gallery
Althea Thauberger: Marat Sade Bohnice. A video installation that centres on the staging of Peter Weiss’ 1963 play Marat/Sade at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital in Prague. • 149 W. Hastings • Runs until March 8 • Free, 778-782-9102
Ayden Gallery
The Doppleganger Show: Solo exhibit of works by Vancouver-based artist Peter Ricq, plus a fundraiser for the Dogwood Initiative. • 88 W. Pender St. • Runs until March 2 • aydengallery.com
Back Gallery Project
Renee Lee Smith: Being There • 602 E. Hastings St. • Feb. 28-March 17 • 604-339-2096, backgalleryproject.com
Bau-Xi Gallery
Andre Petterson: Impressions of Africa. Mixed media black-and-white images inspired by the artist’s time in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Cape Town. • Pat O’Hara: Renwal. Explores
concepts of changes and revitalization using abundant swirls of white pigment as a vehicle. • 3045 Granville St. • Runs until March 8 • 604733-7011, bau-xi.com
Belkin Art Gallery
The Spaces Between: Contemporary Art from Havana. This exhibit focuses on the social
spaces and shared sensibilities of artists in this dynamic but complex city. • 1825 Main Mall, UBC • Runs until April 13 • 604-822-2759,
belkin.ubc.ca
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
RezErect: Native Erotica — A fresh, playful and provocative insight into sensuality and sexuality. Features works by 27 First Nations artists from the Northwest Coast and Central Canada. • 639 Hornby St. • Runs until April 20 • 604-682-3455, billreidgallery.ca
Burnaby Art Gallery
Recent Acquisitions of First Nations and
Inuit Prints: Celebrates a diverse selection of styles and techniques • 6334 Deer Lake Ave. • Runs until April 6 • 604-297-4422, burnabyartgallery.ca
Centre A
Follow Suit: Photography by Kotama Bouabane and a video installation by Henry Tsang • 229 E. Georgia St. • Runs until April 12 • 604683-8326, centrea.org
Charles H. Scott Gallery
Jeannie Thib: Hyperflat. Exhibit showcases the artist’s extensive investigation into ornamental motifs. • Emily Carr University, 1399 Johnston St., Granville Island • Runs until April 20 • 604-844-3809, chscott.ecuad.ca
City Atrium Gallery
Robin Ripley: Lituus: thread drawing • City Hall, 141 W. 14th St., North Van • Runs until March 11 • 604-988-6844, nvartscouncil. ca
Contemporary Art Gallery
Fröbel Fröbeled: Newly commissioned work by French artist Aurélien Froment, until March 16 // Who Knows: Tim Etchells. New neon commission across the building facade, until June 1 • 555 Nelson St. • contemporaryartgallery.com
Deer Lake Gallery
Arctic Fiction: Large scale photographs of the Arctic by Hannah Campbell. • Life in Colour: Works by Claire Sower and Jim Keayes. Opening reception March 1, 2-4 p.m., runs until March 22 • 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby •604298-7322, burnabyartscouncil.org
District Foyer Gallery
2D: Paintings by Alfonso L. Tejada, 3D: Sculptures by Majid Sheikh Akbari. • District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd., North Van • Runs until April 22 • nvartscouncil.ca
District Library Gallery
By a Thread: Paintings by Deborah Bakos • 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van • Runs until March 25 • nvartscouncil.ca
Douglas Udell Gallery
Disconnected Encounters: Works by Winnipeg-based artist, Andrew Valko. • 1566 W. 6th Ave. • Runs until March 15 • 604-736-8900, douglasudellgallery.com
Dundarave Print Workshop & Gallery
Patterns in Nature: A Betty Jean Drummond Retrospective. • 1640 Johnston St., Granville Island • Runs until March 2 • dundaraveprintworkshop.com
Gallery Gachet
Evan Sabourin’s 365 Days: Includes a spraypainted narration of the 12 steps, plus a new series of paintings documenting Sabourin’s recovery from addiction. • 88 E. Cordova St. • Runs until March 2 • 604-687-2468, gachet.org
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art
At the Water’s Edge: Group exhibit includes works by Gordon Smith, Takao Tanabe, Jack Shadbolt, E.J. Hughes and Ted Harrison • 2121 Lonsdale, North Van • Runs until April 19 • 604903-3798, gordonsmithgallery.ca
grunt gallery
one man’s junk: By Toronto-based artist, Laura Moore. • 350 E. 2nd Ave. • Runs until March 22 • 604-875-9516, grunt.ca
Hot Art Wet City
7th Annual Ladies First Art Show & Tour: International all female-themed pop art show • 2206 Main St. • Runs until March 8 • hotartwetcity.com/ladies-first
Initial Gallery
Physical Attraction: New Works by Katie Huisman. • 2339 Granville St. • Runs until March 8 • initialgallery.com
Jaydon Art
Shanghai Ink: Modern Shuimo Masters. Works by Tang Yun, Feng Zikai, Lu Yanshao, Guan Liang and many others. • 1091 Hornby St. • Runs until May 31 • 604-669-8877, jaydonart.ca
Jennifer Kostuik Gallery
William Betts: New Paintings 2008-2013 • 1070 Homer St. • Runs until March 2 • 604-737-3969, kostuikgallery.com
Kariton Art Gallery
The Colour of Song: Works by local artist and educator John Fultz. • Mill Lake Park, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford • Runs until March 4 • 604-852-9358, abbotsfordartscouncil.org
Langley Centennial Museum
Two new exhibits about the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the Holocaust, on loan from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. • More Than Just Games: Canada and the 1936 Olympics • Framing Bodies: Sport and Spectacle in Nazi Germany • 9135 King St., Langley • Runs until March 16 • 604-532-3536, langleymuseum.org
Leigh Square
How Nice to Have a Hobby: Addressing Gender Bias in the Art World. All-female exhibit challenges the pre-conceived notions of female achievement in the arts. • 1100-2253 Leigh Square Plc., Port Coquitlam • Runs until March 31 • portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare
Macaulay Fine Art
Brad Phillips: The End at the End of the Rope. Collection of new paintings and video. • 293 E. 2nd Ave. • Runs until March 1 • 604-764-6706, mfineart.ca
Malaspina Printmakers
Patrick Mahon: Submersible (Hogarth) • Opening reception March 6, 6-8 p.m. • 1555 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Runs until April 6 • 604-688-1724, malaspinaprintmakers.com
Maple Ridge Art Gallery
In Wait: Printmakers from the Full Circle Art Collective share ideas and concerns around the experience of waiting. • 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge • Runs until March 15 • 604-476-4241, theactmapleridge.org
Museum of Anthropology
Speaking to Memory: Images and Voices from St. Michael’s Residential School, until March 2 • The Marvellous Real: Art from Mexico, 1926-2011, until March 30 • Without Masks: Contemporary Afro-Cuban Art. Features more than 80 Afro-Cuban artworks collected by Chris and Marina von Christierson. Opens May 2 • Claiming Space: Voices of Urban Aboriginal Youth. Looks at ways urban Aboriginal youth are asserting their identity to urban spaces and ancestral territories. Opens June 1 • 6393 NW Marine Dr., UBC • 604-822-5087, moa.ubc.ca
Museum of Vancouver
Featured exhibits: Foncie’s Fotos, held over until May 4 • Play House: The Architecture of Daniel Evan White, until March 30 • Rewilding Vancouver: Explores the rich natural world of Vancouver’s ecological history, Feb. 27-Sept. 1 • 1100 Chestnut St. • museumofvancouver.ca
Nikkei National Museum
Ukiyoe Spectacular: More than 100 woodblock prints from a private collection in Japan will be on display. • 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby • Runs until March 23 (Also exhibiting at the West Vancouver Museum)• 604-7777000, nikkeiplace.org
North Vancouver Museum: Community History Centre
Leonard Frank: Master Photographer. Majestic images of wilderness, plus compositions of industry, transportation and people. • 3203 Institute Rd., North Van • Runs until Feb. 28 • 604-990-3700, nvma.ca
Pendulum Gallery
UNESCO Italia: This unique exhibition celebrates the range and diversity of the UNESCO-declared World • 885 W. Georgia St. • Runs until March 1 • Free, 604-250-9682, pendulumgallery.bc.ca
Place des Arts
We’re Not Out of the Woods: Artists Mandara Lebovitz and Leesa Hanna find their inspiration in nature, and choose wood as their inspiration. • 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam • Feb. 27-March 15 • 604-515-7070, festivaldubois.ca
Port Moody Arts Centre
Twisted: Gallery Exhibition • 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody • Runs until March 13 • 604-9312008, pomoarts.ca
Pousette Gallery
Twin rooftop gallery showcases colourful and bold Canadian art. Featured artists are all unique to Vancouver but well established in the East. • 403 & 404-1529 W. 6th Ave. • 604563-2717, pousettegallery.com
Presentation House Gallery
Dream Location: Photographs by Walker Evans, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Elad Lassry, Sigmar Polke and Gerhard Richter, plus a film projection by Runa Islam. • 333 Chesterfield Ave. • Runs until March 16 • 604-986-1351, presentationhousegallery.org
Richmond Art Gallery
Keith Langergraber: Theatre of the Exploding Sun. Sculpture, drawings and film. • 7700 Minoru Gate • Runs until April 6 • 604-2478300, richmondartgallery.org
Richmond Museum
Language of Learning: Explores the history of education and the concept of lifelong learning in Richmond. • 7700 Minoru Gate • Runs until Oct. 1 • richmond.ca/museum
Satellite Gallery
Cindy Sherman Meets Dzunuk’wa: The private collection of Vancouver-based arts patrons, Michael and Inna O’Brian. • 560 Seymour St. • Runs until March 29 • 604-681-8425, satellitegallery.ca
Seymour Art Gallery
Janet Wang: Archetypical Exhibition. Examines the use of portraiture and its place in our digitized world through egg tempera paintings layered on marble, glass and mirrors, until March 1 • BLUR: Lucida Lab Collaborative Exhibition: Interdisciplinary body of work comprising video, animations, photographs, drawings, sculptures, and assemblages that explore the crystal as both form and metaphor. March 5-29 • 4360 Gallant Ave. •604-9241378, seymourartgallery.com
SFU Gallery
Damian Moppett: The Bells • AQ 3004, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby • Runs until April 19 • sfugalleries.ca
Silk Purse Art Gallery
Streams of Colour: Group exhibit examines the collective cultural heritage of B.C., until March 9 • 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van •604925-7292, silkpurse.ca
Surrey Art Gallery
(Da bao)(Takeout): From painting to photography, sculpture to video installation, the pieces in this exhibit are inspired by diverse cultural forms and subject matter, runs until March 23 • 13750 88th Ave. • 604-501-5566, surrey.ca/artgallery
Surrey Museum
Artifacts, images and displays highlighting Surrey’s history. • Fakes & Forgeries: Learn how to tell authentic pieces from sly forgeries with this interactive exhibit, on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum. until May 24 • Echoes of Komagata Maru: 1914-2014. This exhibit tells the social story of the Komagata Maru, a steamship carrying 376 passengers from Punjab, India that was refused entry into B.C. by Canadian immigration officers in 1914. Runs until July 12 • 17710 56A Ave. • 604-592-6956, surrey.ca/heritage
Teck Gallery
Instant Coffee: The Hero, the Villain, the Salesman, the Parent, a Sidekick and a Servant. Installation operates as a stage for social framing that blurs the lines between the work, participants and audience. • 515 W. Hastings St. • Runs until April 27 • 778-7824266, sfugalleries.ca
Vancouver Art Gallery
Offsite: Mark Lewis, to March 30 • Emily Carr: Deep Forest, until March 9 • Lawren Harris: Canadian Visionary, March 1-May 4 • Edward Burtynsky: A Terrible Beauty, March 1-May 26 • Scorned: Emily Carr: March 1-May 26 • 750 Hornby St. • Ages 12 and under are free every Sunday, vancouverartgallery.ca
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Featured exhibit: Komagata Maru: Challenging Injustice. Step into the shoes of 376 immigrants aboard the ship, the Komagata Maru, and experience a narrative from their point of view. • Runs until June 8 • 1905 Ogden Ave. • 604-257-8300, vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Watershed Artworks Gallery
Eileen Fong: Wax Poetic. Colour for the mind and soul in the gloomy dark days of winter. • 11425 84th Ave., Delta • Runs until Feb. 28 • 604-596-1029
West Vancouver Museum
Ukiyoe Spectacular: More than 100 woodblock prints from a private collection in Japan will be on display. • 680 17th St. • Runs until March 22 (Also exhibiting at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre)• 604-9257295, westvancouvermuseum.ca
White Rock Museum & Archives
Science As Art: Botanical Illustration of Canadian Tree Fruit Varieties. Watercolours by Kelowna artist Joanne Beaulieu. • 14970 Marine Dr. • Runs until March 31 • 604-5412230, whiterock.museum.bc.ca
Winsor Gallery
It’s Not You, It’s Me: Fiona Ackerman. Ackerman tackles the highly intimate subject matter of other artists’ studios through her own transformative sensibility. • 258 E. 1st Ave. • Runs until March 29 • 604-681-4870, winsorgallery.com
Film
Mina Shum Film Retrospective
Films by acclaimed filmmaker Mina Shum, this year’s Phil Lund Multicultural Artist in Residence. • Feb. 27: Drive, She Said/I Saw You • March 6: Long Life/Happiness and Prosperity • Norm Theatre, UBC SUB, 6138 Student Union Blvd. • 7 p.m. • By donation, ubcfilmsociety.com
National Theatre Live: War Horse
The National Theatre’s original stage production of War Horse, broadcast live from London’s West End to cinemas. • Select Cineplex theatres. Check website for details • Feb. 27 • cineplex.com/Events/DanceSeries
Just Film Festival
B.C.’s largest social justice film festival showcases more than 40 social justice and environmental documentaries that go to the heart of issues confronting communities here and around the globe. • Langara College • Feb. 28-March 2 • justfilm.org
Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This is Stones Throw Records
Feature-length documentary about
avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. Features rare concert footage, never-beforeseen archival material, inner-circle home video and photographs, plus
in-depth interviews. • Fortune Sound
Club (Note new venue), 147 E. Pender St. • Feb. 28, doors 5 p.m., screening 5:30 p.m. • $12, northerntickets.com,
voguetheatre.com
Social Justice Film Festival
Features six films focusing on social justice, offering insight into what can happen when people get active and make a difference. • First United Church, Buena Vista at Centre Avenue, White Rock • Feb. 28-March 1 • whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
Directors Mike Lerner and Mazim Pozdorovkin’s documentary
chronicles the court case of Russia’s famous feminist/anti-Putinist punk rock protest band, Pussy Riot. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • March 3-6 • riotheatretickets.ca
Ninth Annual Vancouver International Women in Film Festival
Showcases a diverse lineup of local and international productions in all genres and lengths. • VanCity Theatre, 1131 Howe St. • March 6-9 •
womeninfilm.ca
Moulin Rouge: The Ballet
Front Row Centre Events Dance Series along with Paquin/Rivard Ballet Productions presents a vibrant cinematic presentation of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Moulin Rouge: The Ballet • Various Cineplex theatres, check website for details •
cineplex.com/Events/DanceSeries
Sinister Cinema
A series of independent horror films featuring unique content including homegrown short films and special featurettes, plus special appearances. • Check website for full details. • Cineplex Odeon International Village, 88 W. Pender St. • Until May 29 • cineplex.com
Outdoors/Fitness
February Fury
Features live fights with Vancouver martial artists, including Muay Thai, kick-boxing, MMA and boxing. • Fraserview Banquet Hall, 8240 Fraser St. • Feb. 28, 7 p.m. • $40, vanfighter.com
Fresh Air Hike: Admiralty Trail to Burns Point
Walk along the rocky shoreline and forest and enjoy views of Burrard Inlet. Easy walk, but not flat. • Belcarra Regional Park, Port Moody • March 1, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $5.50/$3.35, register at 604-4326359, metrovancouveronline.org
The Krack Klassic
A BCABBA sanctioned event. Competitors will be competing in the following categories: Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding, Men’s and Women’s
Physique, Figure, Fitness and Bikini. • Massey Theatre, New West • March 1, pre-judging 9 a.m. ($29), evening showcase 6 p.m. ($57.50) • 604-5215050, masseytheatre.com
Vancouver Hot Chocolate Run, Jog, Walk
Run, jog or walk the Seawall at the First Hot Chocolate 5K & 10.4K Run, then enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in the Stanley Park Pavilion. Proceeds support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. • Stanley Park Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Rd. • March 1, 10 a.m. • tryevents.ca
Beneath the Canopy
Many small plants are overlooked in our local forests. Join the Stanley Park Ecology Society for a walk and learn how to identify the species and to recognize the roles of mosses, liverworts and lichens. • Meet at the Lost Lagoon Nature House, foot of Alberni St., Stanley Park • March 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. • $10/$5, 604-7186522, stanleyparkecology.ca
NHL Heritage Classic
The Vancouver Canucks take on the Ottawa Senators at this outdoor hockey game. • B.C. Place, 777 Pacific Blvd. • March 2, 1 p.m. • $51.45$313.95, Ticketmaster, nhl.com
LITERARY
Cynthia Flood: Author Visit
Red Girl Rat Boy is award-winning Vancouver writer Cynthia Flood’s fourth short story collection. • Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch, 4595 Albert St. • Feb. 27, 7 p.m. • Free, registration requested, 604-299-8955, bpl.bc. ca
Book Signing with Beverly Delich and Shelley Fralic
Join co-authors Beverly Delich and Shelley Fralic as they sign copies of their book, Come Fly with Me: Michael Bublé’s Rise to Stardom. • Book Warehouse, 632 W. Broadway • Feb. 28, 1-2 p.m. • Free, 604-8725711, douglas-mcintyre.com
Surrey Muse
Arts and literary event featuring authors Martha Roth, Alan Hill
and Candice James, poet Fiona Lam and filmmaker, plus an open mic session. • Surrey Public Library, City Centre branch, 10350 University Dr. • Feb. 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. • Free,
surreymuse.wordpress.com
2nd Annual Self-Publishing Fair
Thinking about self-publishing?
Meet industry service providers
including printers, book and cover designers, editors and others who specialize in providing mentorship through the publication process. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • March 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603,
bcwriters.ca
Daughters in the City Reading, Conversation & Tea
A Reach Living History Series Reading & Tea, with Ruth Derksen Siemens, author of Daughters in the City: Mennonite Maids in Vancouver, 1931-1961. • Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford • March 1, 2 p.m. • $5, includes Mennonite baking, 604-864-8087,
thereach.ca
Poetic Justice
Open mic session, plus featured poets Janet Kvammen, Valerie Parks and Gail van Kalsbeek, plus with host, Franci Louann. • Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., New West • March 2, 3-5 p.m. • Free, 778-714-1772,
poeticjustice.ca
Introduction to WordPress Blogging
Learn the basics of blogging. Setup an account and get started in this hands-on session. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • March 4 and March 22 • Free, registration required, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
Authors Among Us — Love and Loss: How Great Emotions Fuel Creativity
Interact with local authors David Slater, Renee Saklikar, Tamara Veitch and Rene DeFazio and learn about their works. • Guildford Library, 15105 105th Ave., Surrey • March 5, 7-8:30 p.m. • Free, 604-5987366, surreylibraries.ca
Incite
Readings by Best Canadian Stories 2013 contributors Caroline Adderson, Cynthia Flood and Zoey Peterson. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • March 5, 7:30 p.m. • Free, 604-681-6330, writersfest.bc.ca
Interconnected: Stories that Weave our Social Fabric
Live storytelling event where guest storytellers
are invited to share a story. Stories will be centred around the theme of International Women’s Day and the community. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • March 6, 7-8:30 p.m. • Free, 1-855-251-5115, incommon.tv/storytelling-events/
PressDisplay
Read newspapers from around the world as soon as they are published and monitor the news for specific articles of interest. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • March 6, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
Mount Pleasant Branch Book Club
Read some good books, enjoy lively discussions and make new friends. • March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3 • 1 Kingsway • 7-8:30 p.m. • Free, 604-665-3962, vpl.ca
Talks/Forums
An Evening with Lisa Wolpe
A unique opportunity to witness an Inside the Actors Studio-style interview with acclaimed Shakespearean Drag King, Lisa Wolpe. • Anza Club, 3 W. 8th Ave. • Feb. 27, 6 p.m. • brownpapertickets. com/event/567720, classicchic.ca/
Jim Green Memorial Lecture
Bob Williams presents a night of storytelling in honour of Vancouver politician, Jim Green. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • Feb. 27, 7 p.m. • Free, sfuwoodwards.ca
SFU President’s Faculty Lecture: Dr. Sudheer Gupta
Can business help alleviate poverty? How? Hear
stories of passionate entrepreneurs who are finding innovative solutions. • SFU’s Surrey Campus, Room 2600, 250-13450 102nd Ave. • Feb. 27, 7 p.m. • Free, 778-782-9577, at.sfu.ca/BIymfS
The Rise and Fall of the Pacific Hockey Association, 1911-1926
Author Craig Bowlsby speaks on the history of the Patrick brothers’ Pacific Hockey Association and its
legacy in Vancouver. Presented by the Vancouver Historical Society. • Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St. • Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. • Free, 604-8789140, vancouver-historical-society.ca
Buddha’s Brain: The Science of Inner Strength and Peace with Rick Hanson
Integrate the latest brain science research with the ancient wisdom of contemplative practice. Discover methods to help you improve mindfulness and concentration. • SFU Woodwards Theatre, 149 W. Hastings • Feb. 28-March 1 • $165, 800-933-6339, hollyhock.ca
Connect Now Vancouver
A business networking dinner for business owners and professionals to network and exchange referrals. • Cats Social House, 1540 Old Bridge Rd. • Feb. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. • $5/$10, must RSVP, 778-823-2421, connectnownetwork.com
David Belcastro: Trappist Trickster Remakes the World
Explore the mythic elements of Thomas Merton’s life and work to discover not a mild-mannered monk but rather a trickster. • Canadian Memorial United Church, 1806 W. 15th Ave. • Feb. 28, 7-9 p.m. • By donation, 604-988-8835, merton.ca
Innocence Lost: A Reading & Discussion with Playwright Beverley Cooper
Award-winning playwright and Studio 58 alumna,
Beverley Cooper, will discuss her acclaimed play Innocence Lost: a play about Steven Truscott, in support of the upcoming Studio 58 production. • Studio 58, Langara College, 100 W. 49th Ave. • Feb. 28, 8 p.m. • studio58.ca
Fair Elections? Really?
Coffee discussion with Honourable Stephane
Dion, MP, on Canada’s need for Electoral Reform. Presented by B.C. Women’s Liberal Commission. • Thai Urban Bistro, 119 Hamilton St. • March 1, 9 a.m. • Free, 604-222-9748
Operation Med School
One-day conference to educate youth about the journey of a medical career. Includes guest speakers, activities, mock Multiple Mini Interviews and more. Proceeds benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. • SFU Surrey, 250-13450 102nd Ave. • March 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • $25,
operationmedschool.com
Arts Club Theatre Talk in the Library Series: Helen Lawrence and Vancouver Noir
Artist Stan Douglas and screenwriter Chris Haddock are collaborating to create the Arts Club Theatre production Helen Lawrence, inspired by postwar film noir and Vancouver history. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • March 4, 7-8:30 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603,
vpl.ca/events
Breakfast of Champions for Equality
Celebrate International Women’s Day and join CBC News Vancouver’s Gloria Macarenko as she hosts the 27th annual West Coast Leaf Equality Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Samantha Nutt. • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver • March 4, 7-9 a.m. • Tickets
at eventbrite.ca, westcoastleaf.org
Jazz Talks with Neil Ritchie
Unique seminars touching on topics from across the decades. • March 4: The Versatile Piano • West Van Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. • March 4, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free, 604-925-7400,
westvanlib.ca
Unique Lives & Experiences
North America’s foremost women’s lecture series • March 4: Col. Chris Hadfield — Canada’s own favourite astronaut • March 25: Jane Goodall — world renowned primatologist • April 8: Candice Delong — her amazing life as an agent for the FBI • May 6: Laura Ling — her story being held captive in North Korea • May 27: Leigh Anne Tuohy — the real Mom from the movie, The Blind Side • Orpheum Theatre • 7:30 p.m. • $45-$75, 1-866-449
8118, uniquelives.com/vancouver
Viva Vox Speakers Series 2014
Features three of Discovery Channel and National Geographic’s most dynamic explorers, scientists, filmmakers, photographers and journalists sharing stories. • March 4: Chris Fallows — Great White Shark • April 1: Steve McCurry — Stories from the Field • May 27: Michael Davie — Africa Through the Lens • River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond • 7:30 p.m. • $75-$120/three-part package, $190/VIP
Package at Ticketmaster, riverrock.com
David Archer Talk: CO2 or Methane?
David Archer, a world leader in the science of human-induced climate change, discusses which is the scariest greenhouse gas. • UBC, 2207 Main Mall, Room 1013 • March 5, 7 p.m. • Free, 604-827-5001,
calendar.events.ubc.ca
Keynote Speaker: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Senator from New York. Presented by the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Women’s Leadership Circle. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre • March 5 • $115-$440, 604-640-5487, boardoftrade.com/events
Music in the Morning: Tuning In with Eric Friesen
Veteran broadcaster, writer and speaker Eric Friesen in conversation with Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. • Vancouver Academy of Music, Vanier Park, Kits Point • March 5, 10:30 a.m. • $16-$32, 604-873
4612, musicinthemorning.org
PEP TALKS Speaker Series: Joel Bakan
Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children. Joel Bakan is a Vancouver-based professor
of law at UBC, a bestselling author, filmmaker and an internationally renowned legal scholar and commentator. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • March 5, 7:30 p.m. • $39/$22, PEPTalkSeries.com
The Madness of History: Situating Marat Sade Bohnice in Time and Space
A panel discussion about Althea Thauberger’s Marat Sade Bohnice, featuring Marina Marrow, Jan Pfeiffer and Jerry Zaslove, moderated by Samir Gandesha. • Audain Gallery, 149 W. Hastings St. • March 5, 6 p.m. • Free, 778-782-9102
Transform Your Body
Dr. Francis Vala discusses myths and facts about diet. • West Van Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. • March 6, 7 p.m. • Free, 604-613-4052
Philosophers’ Cafes
Discussions on burning issues of the day. No formal
philosophy training required. • Various Metro Vancouver locations • sfu.ca/philosopherscafe/
FEAT Canada
FEAT: Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks, is an annual evening of time-limited presentations. Each presenter speaks for seven minutes; no more, no less, with images. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • March 7, 7:30 p.m. • $22.99, 1-866-943-8849, riotheatretickets.ca
Inspiring Change: Women Leading the Way
Celebrate International Women’s Day at this evening of live music, interactive panel presentations and discussions allowing you to connect, share and act. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • March 7, 7-9:30 p.m. • Free, 604-294-5160, vpl.ca/events
Social Influence Forum
Win friends, influence others, tune-in to your intuitive power, rise to your full potential and learn an important skill needed to succeed at anything in life. • CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre, 700 Hamilton St. • March 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $97 or $79 with promo code VanSun, 604-764-8853,
socialinfluenceforum.com
Greenest City Series: The Climate Reality Project
The Climate Reality Project presentation addresses climate science as well as the causes and impacts of climate change at the global, national and
regional levels. • Vancouver Public Library, Joe Fortes Branch, 870 Denman St. • March 11 • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events
raises funds for Take a Hike’s expeditions for at-risk youth. • Mt. Seymour, North Van • Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. • $150, takeahikefoundation.org
Ch’odzä / She Is Dancing
Raven Spirit Dance invites you to their 10th Anniversary Gala for an evening of contemporary Aboriginal art and dance. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • Feb. 28, 8 p.m. • $25/$18, 604-646-0010, fullcircle.ca/events
10th Annual Lupus Gala
Features dinner by Chef Ned Bell,
the Brooks Brothers Tie & Scarf
Game and dancing. This year’s theme: Mardi Gras. • Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 791 W. Georgia St. • March 1, 6 p.m. • $200, 604970-8911, lupusgala.com
Dancing with the Richmond Stars
An evening of dinner and dance, this event pairs local celebrities with some of the finest ballroom dancers. Proceeds benefit the Richmond Hospice Association. • Riverside Palace, 14431 Knox Way, Richmond • March 1, doors 6 p.m. • $125, 604-279-7140,
richmondhospiceassociation.com
Get Wet at Wreck
Join UBC Free the Children for a water-based obstacle challenge supporting the construction of a water well in Kenya through Free the Children. • Wreck Beach • March 1, 10 a.m. • $10, 604-3476670, tinyurl.com/getwetatwreck
Hope, Sweat and Breathe
Yoga-themed trade show and fundraiser features yoga studios, apparel companies, classes and more. Proceeds go toward finding a cure for Hunter Syndrome. • Lynn Valley Elementary School, 3207 Institute Rd., North Van • March 1, noon-5:30 p.m. • By donation, treypurcell.com/blog/
Reach for the Stars: Raising the Roof for Reach
Come to the country for a good time and help raise funds for a new centre for children with special needs. Features live music, barbecue buffet dinner, speakers, silent and live auctions and much more. • Harris Barn, 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner • March 1, 5:30 p.m. • $95/$75, 604-946-6622, ext. 0, reachforthestarsevent.org
Oscar Party
Join Cineworks for an intimate evening of fine dining, cocktails and more during a live comedic hosted viewing of the 86th Annual Awards. Raises funds in support of independent filmmakers in B.C. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salon • March 2, 4 p.m. • $125, brownpapertickets.com/event/562020, cineworks.ca
Oscars at the Morrissey: In support of VOKRA
Come watch the 86th Academy Awards show at this gala benefiting VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association). • Morrissey Pub, 1227 Granville St. • March 2, 3:30 p.m. • $25, eventbrite.ca, 778-686-0102
Baubles for Banting
Join more than 300 business and community leaders to support the work of the Canadian Diabetes Association while enjoying tasty bites, sparkling gems, entertainment, plus a live and silent auction. • Birks, Hastings and Granville • March 6, 5:30-8 p.m. • 604-732-1331, ext. 242, baublesforbanting.ca
Grape Juice
Annual wine auction fundraising event for Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland. Bid on wines from around the world while sampling wines from Marquis Wine Cellars, Fresh Tap and more. • Lamborghini Vancouver, 1720 W. 2nd Ave. • March 6, 6-8:30 p.m. • $100,
grapejuicevancouver.com