ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

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» 49th Parallel Jazz Band

Presented by the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society. • Crescent Beach Legion • Jan. 22, 3- 6 p. m. • whiterocktradjazz. com

» Don Mcglashan Singer- songwriter from New Zealand performs solo as part of Club Push. • Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright St. • Jan. 22, 7pm • $ 24, 604- 6058284, pushfestival. ca

» Hanson Soul- inspired brand American pop- rock ‘ n’ roll. • Vogue Theatre • Jan. 23, 8 p. m. • $ 35, Vogue box office, 604- 569- 1144

» Atomic Tom From New York, rock band on tour to support

its latest release In Parallel • Media Club, 695 Cambie St. • Jan. 24, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 13, Red Cat, Zulu, northerntickets. com

» Sherman Downey and the Silver Lining Newfoundland- based bluegrass/ folk- pop group. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave. • Jan. 24, 8 p. m. • $ 20/$ 16, Highlife Records, Rufus’ Guitar Shop, 604736- 3022, roguefolk. bc. ca

» Theory of a Deadman Canadian rock band, on tour in support of its latest release, The Truth Is... • Orpheum Theatre • Jan. 24,

AND 7: 30 p. m. • $ 37.50/$ 25, Ticketmaster, livenation. com

» African Guitar Summit Toronto- based African Guitar Summit is a musical romp formed by musicians spanning a multitude of sub- Saharan African music traditions. • Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Van • Jan. 25, 8 p. m. • $ 26-$ 36, 604- 990- 7810, capilanou. ca/ nscucentre

» Beat Nation Live A cross- platform collective of first nations artists including hip hop chanteuse Kinnie Starr, MC Ostwelve and cellist Cris Derksen. • Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright St. • Jan. 25, 8 p. m. • $ 24, 604- 605- 8284, pushfestival. ca

» El Ten Eleven From L. A., instrumental indie rock duo, on tour in support of their latest release, It’s Still Like a Secret. • Media Club, 695 Cambie • Jan. 25, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 12, Red Cat, Zulu, Vogue box office, northerntickets. com

FILM

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» The Solo + Ensemble Presented by Push Festival with SFU Woodwards and Contemporary Art Gallery. Producer, director and art- filmmaker Andrew Cross hosts a screening of his two latest films, on Carl Palmer, and the Enid.

PRESEN T • W. Djavad Hastings Mowafaghian St. • Jan. 19, Cinema, 8 p. m. • $ 149 20, 604- 684- 2787, pushfestival. ca

» Vegucated Screening of the new documentary,

Vegucated, which follows three meat- and- cheese loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • Jan. 24, 7 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044, vpl. ca

■ ■ CULTURAL » Push International Performing Arts

Festival Vancouver’s mid- winter festival presents acclaimed local, national and international artists. • Various locations • Until Feb. 4 • 604- 605- 8284, pushfestival. ca

» Contra Dance Seattle’s Sherry Nevins calls to music by Cathie Whitesides, WB Reid and Scotty Leach. Come alone or bring a partner, beginners welcome. • St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10th • Jan. 21, 8- 11 p. m. • $ 12, 604- 266- 2962, vcn. bc. ca/ vcountry

FOOD/ DRINK

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» Dine Out Vancouver Canada’s largest restaurant festival is a city- wide celebration of eating out. Prix- fix dinner menus at $ 18, $ 28 and $ 28 price points as well as 17 days of tours and events. • Jan. 20- Feb. 5 • Free-$ 150, 604- 682- 2222, tourismvancouver. com/ dov

» Taste B. C. 2012 18th annual celebration of local food and drink features some of B. C.’ s finest wine, beer and spirits accompanied by tasty fare from local restaurants. A fundraiser for B. C. Children’s Hospital’s Oak Tree Clinic. • Four Seasons Hotel • Jan. 24, 4: 30- 7: 30 p. m. • $ 49.99 at Liberty Wine Merchant stores, tastebc. com

KIDS/ FAMILY

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» Royal City Kids Fair Features more than 50 exhibitors and vendors, the Artspace Creation Station, crafts and activities and live performances by Bobs & Lolo at 11 a. m. and 2 p. m. • Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster Quay • Jan. 21, 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. • Free, royalcitykids. com

» Disney’s Phineas & Ferb Join the Danville Tri- State Area gang for a high- energy ride through their wildest invention yet in Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! • Pacific Coliseum • Jan. 27- 29 • $ 20-$ 75, Ticketmaster ■ ■ MISCELLANEOUS » Mythbusters: Behind the Myths with Jamie

Hyneman and Adam Savage On- stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind- the- scenes stories. Fans will join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mind- blowing and mind- twisting approach to science. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre • Jan. 22, 4 and 7: 30 p. m. • $ 39.50-$ 89, Ticketmaster

» Oil Free Coast Event Talk with first nations and environmental groups about what oil tankers on our coast will mean to us all. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • Jan. 22, 1: 30- 5 p. m. • 604- 608- 0384

■ ■ TRADE SHOWS/ SHOPPING

» Great Canadian Roadshow Roadshow experts will be purchasing your antiques, collectibles, war memorabilia, jewelry and precious metals. Proceeds benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. • Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam • Until Jan. 21 • Greatcanadianroadshow. com

» 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 • Jan. 19- 22 • $ 15, canwestproductions.com/ Taboo

» Vancouver Motorcycle Show A showcase of new motorcycles, ATVS, scooters, and related products and services. • Tradex, Abbotsford • Jan. 19- 22 • $ 13, $ 30/ four day pass, 604- 535- 7584, vancouvermotorcycleshow. ca

» Indie I Do: Alternative Wedding Show Mix of DIY, local, and independent vendors make this show a must- go event for couples seeking a wedding with unique and personal style. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • Jan. 22, 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. • $ 20/$ 15, indieido. com