ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS
THEATRE
» Annual Bard on summer the Beach festival Shakespeare celebrating Festival the works festival of features William The Shakespeare. Taming of the This Shrew, year’s Macbeth, King John. The • Vanier Merry Park Wives • May of Windsor 31- Sept. and 22 • $ 21-$ 40, 604- 739- 0559, bardonthebeach. org » Charlie: A Hockey Story Jim Shakespeare, Sands weaves his father’s a tale about love of his hockey, love of and exploring a lesson the in NHL forgiveness career of he an learned uncle he while never 26th Ave. met. • May • Little 24, Mountain 8 p. m. • $ 12 Gallery, at the 195 door, E. jim- sands. ca
» From Away Dolores Drake wrote and stars in this play about Donna Molloy, who returns to her Newfoundland hometown to bury her father and reconnects with every relative she ever had, digging up more dirt than she had bargained for. • Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave, North Van • May 24- 26 • $ 20, 604- 990- 3474, phtheatre. org
» HIVE: The New Bees 2 Emerging theatre companies have been assembled to each create an original 10- minute piece that will be simultaneously performed in different nooks and crannies of the Chapel. Presented by Resounding Scream Theatre • Chapel Arts, 304 Dunlevy • May 24- 26, 8 p. m. • $ 10-$ 20, brownpapertickets. com, hivenewbees. wordpress.
» 100 Saints com You Should Know Pacific Theatre presents Kate Fodor’s play about five souls attempting what should be a relatively simple task: to live life being true to the person they were meant to be. Turns out, it’s not so simple. • Pacific Theatre, 1440 W. 12th Ave. • Until May 26 • $ 16.50-$ 29.50, pacifictheatre. » A Midsummer org Night’s Musical With a cast and creative team of all highschool and university students, this musical production is based on Shakespeare’s classic play. • Seaquam secondary school Theatre, 11584 Lyon Rd., Delta • May 24- 26, 7: 30 p. m. • By Donation to B. C. Children’s Hospital, 604- 543- 7963, kpproductions. jimdo. com North » The Real Vancouver Thing Community Players present Tom Stoppard’s British comedy — a witty, intellectual riff on relationships, marriage and friendship. • Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 E. 11th St., North Van • May 25 • $ 18/$ 16, 604- 983- 2633, northvanplayers. ca
» Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy Pipedream Theatre Project invites all flappers and gangsters to dress up in their finest attire for this interactive 1920s murder mystery • Studio 1398, Granville Island • May 26, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 15, brownpapertickets. com
» Who’s There? An evening of theatre, song and revelry in celebration of the teacher who inspired generations of students at UBC, Dr. Peter Loeffler. • Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent Road, UBC • May 26, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 10, 604- 822- 2678, theatre. ubc. ca
» Droning of Bombers University of the Fraser Valley Theatre departments present an original production that tells the story of how during the Second World War a Dutch family sheltered Resistance fighters, evacuees and a Jewish man in their attic, at great risk to themselves. • UFV Theatre, 45635 Yale Rd, Chilliwack • May 31- June 10 • $ 10, 604- 795- 2814, ufv. ca/ theatre » Shelter from the Storm The latest Flying Start project, Shelter provocatively explores Canadians’ changing relationship to Americans escaping war in our country. • Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova • May 31- June 9 • $ 23/$ 20, 604- 6890926, touchstonetheatre.com
» The Winslow Boy Terence Rattigan’s classic drama of a family’s fight for justice in the pre- First World War era in England. • Bernie Legge Theatre, Queens Park, New West • May 31- June 23 • $ 15/$ 13, 604- 521- 0412, vagabondplayers. ca » Tales from the Toadstool Vol. 2: The Reprehensible Truth of Mother Goose A whimsical and irreverent look at the world of Mother Goose. Presented by Spectral Theatre Society. • Spectral Theatre Studio, 350 Powell St. • Until May 26 • $ 16/$ 12, 604569- 2013, spectraltheatre. com
» High Society The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Cole Porter’s swellegant musical comedy. • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage • Until June 24 • $ 29-$ 70, 604- 687- 1644, artsclub. com
» Farragut North Beau Willimon’s play takes a timely look at American power and politics. Presented by Blank Slate Theatre. • Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Dr., until May 26, 604- 317- 6394.
» Emma
Metro Theatre presents Michael Bloom’s
adaptation of Jane Austin’s novel about the perils of misconstrued romance. • Metro Theatre, 1370 S. W. Marine Dr. • May 19- June 16 • 604- 266- 7191, metrotheatre. org
» Henry and Alice: Into the Wild Rejoin Henry and Alice, the crazy couple
from Sexy Laundry, as they head to the wilderness for a camping trip with Alice’s free- spirited sister. • Granville Island Stage • Until May 26 • $ 29-$ 49, 604- 687- 1644,
artsclub. com
■ ■ DANCE » Dancers Dancing: The Fine Line — Twisted
Angels
A multimedia dance work inspired by perception, revelation and change, performed by Cai Glover, Vanessa Goodman and Bevin Poole of Dancers Dancing. • Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St. • May 23- 26, 8 p. m. • $ 25/$ 15,
sfuwoodwards. ca » Celebrate Tap with Dianne Walker and
Friends
Vancouver Tap Dance Society celebrates
the art of tap dance with international artist Dianne Walker and friends. • Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave. • May 24, 8 p. m. • $ 20, 604- 253- 0293, vantapdance. com
» The Richmond Academy of Dance
This evening of dance, theatre and song
will include the premieres of renowned choreographers Josh Beamish and Simone Orlando • Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West • May 24, 7: 30 p. m. • By donation, 604- 521- 5050, masseytheatre. com » Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season
Finale As part of the 2012 Arts Umbrella Expressions Festival, a collection of performances, showcases, and exhibitions feature the work of Arts Umbrella students in the visual, digital, and performing arts. More information at www. artsumbrella. com/ expressions • Vancouver Playhouse • May 25 and 26 • $ 30/$ 20, ticketstonight. ca, 604- 684- 2787, artsumbrella. com » 8th Annual HSBC City of Bhangra Festival Festival features more than 14 independent events, hundreds of performers and international artists from the U. K. and India. • May 31- June 10 • cityofbhangra. com
COMEDY/ CABARET
» Australia’s Thunder from Down Under Male revue show. • Red Robinson Show Theatre, Coquitlam • May 25, 8 p. m. • Cabaret seating, $ 49.50 at Ticketmaster
» The Legion of Stand- Up Comedians Features comedians, special guests and host Patrick Maliha. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • May 25, 8: 30 p.m. •$8/$ 5, brownpapertickets.com, 604- 879- 3456, riotheatre.ca
» Jason Rouse Renegade standup comedian. With with Chris Neff and guests. Ages 19+ • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • May 31 and June 1, doors 8 p. m. • $ 20/$ 17, brownpapertickets. com
GALLERIES
» Selected Bill Reid works Gallery by of Bill Northwest Reid and Coast other Art Northwest Us Haida - The Coast Haida artists. Language: • That Which Documents Makes the last remaining fluent speakers of the Haida language and their dedication to Sept. keeping 9 • 639 their Hornby language St. • 604- alive, 682- until 3455,
billreidgallery. » Contemporary ca Art Gallery First solo exhibition in Canada of work by Los Angeles- based artist Matthew Monahan. • 555 Nelson St. • Runs until July 1 • 604- 6812700, contemporaryartgallery.ca Ishrat » District Khan Foyer ( landscape Gallery paintings) and Viven Chiu ( sculptures), until May 29 • 2D & 3D artists Thom Harvey Kline and Meghan Carich, May 30- July 24 • District Hall of North Van, » Dundarave 355 W. Queens Print Workshop Rd. • 604- and 988- Gallery 6844 traces: Solo exhibit of etchings, monotypes and collographs by Maria Tratt. • 1640 Johnston St., Granville Island • Runs until May 27 • 604- 689- 1650,
dundaraveprintworkshop.ca » Elissa Cristall Gallery ca Paintings by Montreal- based artist Renee Duval, plus works by Ottawa artist Gavin Lynch and Toronto artist Pete Smith. • 2239 Granville St. • Runs until June 2 • 604- 7309611, cristallgallery.com
» Elliott Louis Gallery John Dann: Variations of Entropy — abstract paintings and wall sculptures • 258 E. 1st Ave. • Runs until May 26 • 604- 736- 3282,
elliottlouis. » Equinox Gallery com The Estate of Harold Town: Important Work from the ’ 50s and ’ 60s. Works from the estate of the renowned Canadian painter. • 2321 Granville St. • Runs until June 16 • 604- 7362405, equinoxgallery.com
» Granville Fine Art Gallery Painters Eleven, until May 25 • New Works by Eve Leader, opening reception May 26, 1- 4 p. m., runs until June 1 • 2447 Granville St. • 604- 266- 6010, granvillefineart.com
» grunt gallery
Qiqayt, 1982: Emilio Portal. An installation
honouring the complexities and mysteries of Qiqayt history. • Opens May 29, reception May 31, 7- 10 p. m. • 350 E. 2nd Ave • Runs until June 23 • 604- 875- 9516, grunt. ca
» Inuit Gallery An exhibit devoted to Ursa Major: The Great Bear, based on the popular constellation in the northern hemisphere. • 206 Cambie • Runs until June 1 • 604- 688- 7323, inuit. com
» Monte Clark Gallery Derek Root: Sleepers — new series of paintings. • 2339 Granville St. • Runs until June 9 • monteclarkgallery.com
» Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery Yellow Signal: New Media in China, Featuring Huang Ran, Geng Jianyi and Zhang Peili. This exhibit is part of a city- wide exhibition series. • 1825 Main Mall, UBC • Runs until Aug. 19 • 604- 822- 2759, belkin.
ubc. ca
» Museum of Anthropology Kesu’: The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer, until Sept. 3 • Forest One: By Annie
Ross, until May 27 • Visions of Enlightenment: Buddhist Art, runs until Sept. 30 • 6393 NW Marine Dr. • $ 16.75/$ 14.50, 604- 827- 5932, moa.ubc.ca
» Museum of Vancouver Neon Vancouver / Ugly Vancouver, until Aug. 12 • Working World: Diversity and Employment, until May 30 • Art Deco Chic: Extravagant glamour between the wars, until Sept. 23 • 1100 Chestnut St. • museumofvancouver.ca
» Nikkei National Museum Yo- In Reverberation: Contemporary art exhibit questions the legacy of the Japanese- Canadian internment. • 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby • Runs until Aug. 25 • 604- 777- 7000, nikkeiplace. org
» Pendulum Gallery VCC Graphic Design Exhibition. • May 28- June 9 • 885 W. Georgia St • 604- 250- 9682, pendulumgallery.bc.ca
» Petley Jones Gallery Horton’s Venice: Works by marine painter John M. Horton, CSMA, FCA. • 1554 W. Sixth Ave. • Runs until June 2 • 604- 732- 5353, petleyjones. com
» Presentation House Gallery Phantasmagoria: A group exhibit showcasing new works by emerging Vancouver artists. • Opening reception May 24, 7 p. m. • 333 Chesterfield, North Van • Runs until July 8 • presentationhousegallery.org
» Richmond Art Gallery My Big Family: An ongoing project that artist Hua Jin began in 2010 illustrating the changing family structures in China • 7700 Minoru Gate • Runs until June 10 • 604- 2478300, richmondartgallery.org
» Satellite Gallery Elegant Disorder: Perspectives on Porcelain. May 12- June 23 • 560 Seymour St. • 604- 681- 8425, satellitegallery.ca
» Seymour Art Gallery Capilano University’s Textile Arts Grad Show 2012, until May 27 • In Larger than Still Life: Paintings by Tansy Sverre, May 29- June 24 • 4360 Gallant Ave, North Van • 604- 9241378, seymourartgallery.com
» Sidney & Gertrude Zack Gallery Celebrating Jerusalem: A juried group exhibit by visual artists, opening reception May 17, 7- 9 p. m. • 950 W. 41st Ave. • Runs until June 10 • 604- 638- 7277, jccgv. com
» Smash Gallery of Modern Art ( r) EVOLUTION # 9: Brings together the talents of nine artists, each leaders in their artistic media. Opens May 25 • 580 Clark Dr. • 604251- 3262, smashmodernart. com
» Surrey Art Gallery Vision Machine: Marianne Nicolson and Etienne Zack, plus Cao Fei: Simulus, until June 10 • Open Sound 2012 — Alex Grünenfelder: Audio Migration, until Aug. 19 • Fraser Valley Watercolour Society Exhibition, until Aug. 4 • 13750 88th Ave. • 604- 501- 5566
» Vancouver Art Gallery Offsite: Kota Ezawa, until Sept. 16 • Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture, until June 3 • Emily Carr and the Theatre of Transcendence, until Sept. 9 • Yang Fudong: Fifth Night, until Sept. 3 •
Again and Again and Again: Serial Formats and Repetitive Actions, until Sept. 3 • Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore, May 26- Sept. 30 • Rodney Graham — Canadian Humourist, May 26- Sept. 30 • 750 Hornby St. • vancouverartgallery.ca
» Winsor Gallery Learn The Flowers: New work by Gabryel Harrison, runs until June 3 • Richard Henriquez: Native Fragments. • 3025 Granville St. • 604- 681- 4870, winsorgallery. com
CLASSICAL/ OPERA/ CHORAL
» Aryo Wickasono Composer and NYU Tisch School of the Arts pianist. • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • May 24, 10: 30 a. m. • $ 15/$ 12, 604- 925- 7292, silkpurse. ca
» Out for Lunch Gene Ramsbottom presents film producer Richard Johnston in a showing and music discussion of
Rembrandt Masterworks. • Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St. • May 25, 12: 10 p. m. 604- 662- 4700, vanartgallery. bc. ca
» Over the Moon Chamber music concert featuring Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Dale Barltrop and the Quiring Chamber Players. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam • May 25, 8 p.m. • 604- 927- 6555, evergreenculturalcentre.ca
» Baroque Voices: Laudate Singers Features Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Bach’s Christ lag in Todesbanden. • St. Andrew’s- Wesley United Church, 10th and St. Georges, North Van • May 26, 8 p. m. • $ 30/$ 15, 604- 729- 6814, laudatesingers.com » Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Features CSO choral groups, the orchestra, international accordion sensation Jelena Milojevic, and Young Artist Solo Competition winner, pianist Alexis Vandeweg. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Chilliwack • May 26, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 25, 604- 391- 7469, www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
» Juaquin Gonzalez Guitarist accompanied by a dancer, shares his fiery passion for Latin music • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • May 26, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 20/$ 18, 604- 925- 7292, silkpurse. ca
» Maple Leaf Singers: Seize the Day! A lively journey through folk songs, spirituals, Broadway tunes, classic pop and Latin rhythm. • Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster• May 26 and 27 • $ 24/$ 20, 604- 5215050, masseytheatre. com
» Maple Sugar and American Pie Richmond Singers present a family concert of jazz, swing, soul and gospel. • Richmond Pentecostal Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy., Richmond • May 26, 7 p. m. • $ 15/$ 5, Charlotte: 604- 250- 7004
» Salute to Jane Coop I n her final concert at UBC as a full- time faculty member, Jane Coop performs works by Chopin, Brahms, Ravel, and Fauré. With UBC faculty tribute. • Barnett Hall, UBC • May 26, 4 p. m. • $ 15-$ 30, 604822- 0182, music. ubc. ca
» Sound of Hope Bali A benefit concert featuring the Stradivari Ensemble of the Vancouver Academy of Music. • Unitarian Church, 949 W. 49th Ave. • May 26, 6: 30 p. m. • $ 25/$ 10, 604- 420- 0038, rotaryburnabydeerlake.org
» Vancouver Recital Society: The Beethoven Project German violinist Isabelle Faust and Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov perform Beethoven’s complete sonatas for piano and violin in three concerts • Chan Centre, UBC • May
26 and 27 • $ 47, Ticketmaster, vanrecital. com
» Vivaldi Chamber Choir Traditional music from the lands of the Celts. • Trinity- St. Mark’s Church, 1805 Larch St. • May 26, 8 p. m. • $ 20/$ 15, 604- 221- 0665, vivaldichoir. org
» VSO: Yevgeny Sudbin! Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin performs one of Mozart’s most important concertos, in a concert that also features the music of Claude Debussy. • Orpheum Theatre • May 26 and 28 at 8 p. m., May 27 at 2 p. m. • $ 21.50-$ 84, 604- 876- 3434, vancouversymphony. ca
» Love Rain Down Jazz and gospel vocalist Dee Daniels joins the Marcus Mosely Chorale for a powerhouse night of inspiring music and gospel classics. • Vogue Theatre • May 27, 8 p. m. • $ 28/$ 23, voguetheatre. com
» Norma Opera Pro Cantanti presents Bellini’s masterpiece about personal and political betrayal. • Cambrian Hall, 215 E. 17th Ave. • May 27, 7 p. m. • $ 18/$ 12, 604340- 8545, procantanti. com » Standing Wave Ensemble:
Raven Tales Vancouver chamber ensemble and guests the Git Hayetsk Dancers present an evening of music borne of myth, legend and nature. • The Cultch, 1895 Venables St. • May 27, 8 p. m. • $ 22/$ 17, 604- 251- 1363, thecultch. com
» The Palace of Eternal Youth Presented by the Vancouver Cantonese Opera company, with English and Chinese subtitles. • Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave. • May 27, 1 p. m. • $ 30, 604- 764- 8181, vancanopera. com
» Last Night of the Proms
The VSO and the Vancouver Bach Choir present this traditional concert celebrating the last night of the BBC Promenades series of concerts in London’s Royal Albert Hall, a concert series that began in 1895. • Orpheum Theatre • May 30, 8 p. m. • $ 21.50-$ 84, 604- 8763434, vancouversymphony. ca » Magee Secondary Spring
Concert with Dal Richards Band founder Dal Richards returns to lead the school jazz band, and receive an official Guinness World Record for “longest lapsed time between performances by a high school band leader” — 75 years. • Magee Theatre • May 31, 7 p. m. • $ 10, 604- 925- 9677 » The Music of Michael Conway
Baker Violinist Janna Sailor performs the music of North Shore resident and world renowned composer Michael Conway Baker. • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • May 31, 10: 30 a. m. • $ 15/$ 12, 604- 925- 7292, silkpurse. ca
ROCK/ JAZZ/ ETC.
» François Houle’s Living Ditches Creative composition and improvisation from Vancouverbased ensembles, featuring jazz, alternative, avant- garde and electronic. • Kozmik Zoo, 53 W. Broadway • May 24, 8 p. m. • $ 7, 604- 875- 9006, thekozmikzoo. wordpress. com
» Of Monsters and Men Six- piece indie folk/ indie pop band from Reykjavík, Iceland • Venue, 881 Granville St. • May 24, doors 8 p. m. • SOLD OUT
» Active Child and Tycho Co- headline show featuring two indie electronic music performers. • Electric Owl, 928 Main St. • May 25, early show, doors 7 p. m. • $ 16, Red Cat, Zulu, ticketweb. ca, timbreconcerts. com » Bon Iver Grammy Award- winning folk band fronted by singersongwriter Justin Vernon. • Deer Lake Park, Burnaby • May 25, 7 p. m. • $ 42.50, Zulu, Highlife, Red Cat, Ticketmaster, livenation. com » Concerts Café Classico: Night
Cafe Jazz Jazz standards, plus new and original tunes, featuring Jodi Proznick on bass and Tilden Webb on piano. • Langley Community Music School, 4899207th St., Langley • May 25, 7 p. m. • $ 10-$ 15, 604- 534- 2848 » Gord Bamford B. C. country music artist, with guest Todd Richard. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack • May 25, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 37.50, 604- 391- 7469, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
» Kurt Vile and the Violators / Dum Dum Girls Co- headlining show featuring indie rock singersongwriter Kurt Vile and American indie pop band The Dum Dum Girls. • Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway • May 25, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 20, Red Cat, Zulu, ticketweb. ca, timbreconcerts. com
» Shrine Night of hard rock and metal, with guests Three Wolf Moon, Dog Shredder and Devastator. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings • May 25, doors 9 p. m. • $ 8, liveatrickshaw. com
» The Fugitives and Dan Bern Modern folk poets/ multi- instrumentalists, the Fugitives perform with American songwriter Dan Bern. • Waldorf Hotel, 1489 E. Hastings • May 25, 8 p. m. • $ 18, Zulu, Red Cat, Highlife
» Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah American indie rock band, on tour in support
of their latest release, Hysterical. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • May 26, early show, doors 7 p. m. • $ 17, timbreconcerts. com
» Creedence Clearwater Revisited Band formed by former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Stu Cook ( bass) and Doug Clifford ( drums). • Red Robinson Show Theatre, Coquitlam • May 26, 8 p. m. • $ 74.50/$ 64.50, Ticketmaster
» Roger Waters: The Wall Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters
performs The Wall in its entirety. • BC Place Stadium • May 26, 8 p. m. • $ 29-$ 249, Ticketmaster, livenation. com
» Santigold American songwriter, producer and pop singer on tour in support of her latest release, Master
of My Make Believe. • Commodore Ballroom • May 26, 10 p. m. • SOLD OUT, livenation. com
» Spiritualized Space- rock band from England perform tunes
from new album, Sweet Heart Sweet Light. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings • May 26, 9 p. m. • $ 20, liveatrickshaw. com Brings » Taps & together Twang the sounds of ethnic traditional music fused with rhythmic dance, featuring bluegrass, classical Chinese sounds and tap dance. • Dr. Sun Yat- sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St. • May 26, 7: 30 p.m. • $ 15/$ 10, 604- 662- 3207, vancouverchinesemusic.ca
» Trampled by Turtles Duluth- based progressive folk- bluegrass band, on tour in support of their upcoming new
release, Star and Satellites. • Vogue Theatre • May 26, 9 p. m. • $ 20, northerntickets. com
» Zeus Toronto- based indie rock band. • Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway • May 26, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 15, Highlife, Zulu, Red Cat, Ticketmaster, livenation.
com » Coeur de Pirate From Quebec, pop singer- songwriter, on tour in support of her latest release, Blonde. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • May 27, 9 p. m. • $ 20, northerntickets.com
» Equation Ensemble Karin Plato’s ensemble features some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians • Cory Weeds Cellar Jazz Club, 3611 W. Broadway • May 27, 8 p. m. • $ 12, 604- 738- 1959, cellarjazz. com
» Jack White Former guitarist, pianist and lead vocalist of The White Stripes, on tour in support of his solo debut album, Blunderbuss. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre • May 27, 8 p. m. • SOLD OUT.
» Jazz Vespers Tom Arntzen: 3 Generations Jazz Group • Northwood United Church, 8855 156th St., Surrey • May 27, 4 p. m. • By donation, 604- 5818454, tomarntzen. com
» John Reilly & Friends American actor, singer and musician in concert with duet partners Becky Stark and Tom Brosseau. • Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway • May 27, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 20, Red Cat, Highlife, Zulu, northerntickets. com, timbreconcerts. com
» April Wine Canadian classic rock band, with the group’s singer Myles Goodwyn opening. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. • May 27, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 45, 604- 391- 7469, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
» Stephen Fearing Steve Dawson’s Black Hen House Band with guest Juno- winning singer- songwriter Stephen Fearing • Electric Owl, 928 Main St. • May 27, 8 p. m. • $ 25/$ 23, electricowl. ca
» Switchfoot American rock band from San Diego, Calif. With guests the Rocket Summer • Commodore Ballroom • May 27, 8 p. m. • $ 25, Ticketmaster, livenation. com
» Tenacious D Jack Black’s comedy rock act promotes latest album, Rize of the Fenix. • PNE Amphitheatre • May 27, 6: 30 p. m. • $ 43, ticketleader. ca
» Xiu Xiu American experimental electronic- rock band, on tour in support of latest release, Always. • Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway • May 28, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 16, timbreconcerts. com
» Cass Mccombs Band Rock/ folk/ punk singer- songwriter. • Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway • May 29, doors 8 p. m. • $ 15, Ticketmaster » Austin- Gary Clark based Jr. blues- rock singersongwriter. St. • May 29, • 9: Venue, 30 p. m. 881 • $ 18, Granville timbreconcerts. com
» Mogwai Scottish instrumental rock band. • Commodore Ballroom • May 29, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 28, Ticketmaster, timbreconcerts. com
» Team Starkid: Apocalyptour I nternet sensation performs original comedy musicals A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel as well as their latest parody show Holy Musical B@ man! • Vogue Theatre • May 29, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 35-$ 100, livenation. com
» Deer Tick American alt- rock band. • Commodore Ballroom • May 30, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 20, Red Cat, Zulu, Highlife, Ticketmaster, timbreconcerts. com
» Leighton Meester American actress and singer. With Check in the Dark • Vogue Theatre • May 30, 8 p. m. • $ 25, Ticketmaster, livenation. com
» Wild Suns Ontario- based folk band. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings • May 30, doors 6 p. m. • By donation, proceeds to WISH drop- in centre, liveatrickshaw. com
» Theresa Andersson Swedish singer- songwriter. • Media Club, 695 Cambie • May 30, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 15, timbreconcerts. com
» Omar Souleyman Syrian musical legend blends the musical traditions of the Middle East into unique folk- pop. • Biltmore Cabaret, 395 Kingsway • May 31, 8 p. m. • $ 18, biltmorecabaret. com
FILM
» Something Wild with David Spaner and Bonnie Klein Feminist filmmaker Bonnie Klein and critic and author David Spaner introduce the marginalized 1961 independent film, Something Wild. • Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. • May 24, 6: 30 p. m. • viff. org » William Jans: Off the Wall in China ( and Far Flung Philippines) William Jans’ sixth live multimedia show journeys through the Philippines and China. • Prince of Wales School, 2250 Eddington, May 25, 8 p. m. • John Oliver School, 530 E. 41st, June 1, 8 p. m. • $ 24/$ 21, Zulu, Videomatica, wrjphoto. com » BCPVA Kudos Awards The B. C. Professional Videographers Association gala awards and screening. • Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St. • May 26, 1: 45 p. m. • $ 5, free if preregistered, bcpva. com/ kudos
» Sing- Along Flower Drum Song Watch Rodgers and Hammerstein’s movie classic on the big screen and sing along to favourites like I Enjoy Being a Girl and Chop Suey. • Denman Cinema, 1779 Comox St. • May 26, 9 p. m. • $ 15, includes popcorn and soda, 778- 885- 1973, vact. ca
GALAS/ FUNDRAISERS
» Fourth Annual LOUD Scholarship Awards Recognizes outstanding LGBT youth/ students with live performances, catering by the Lazy Gourmet and a silent auction. • CBC Studio 700, 700 Hamilton St • May 24, 7- 11 p. m. • $ 65/$ 55, 604317- 5320, glba. org/
» The Cultch: Gala Italia 2012 Fundraiser Gala fundraiser for the Cultch, celebrating all things Italian with a focus on Italian art, film, fashion and food. • 1895 Venables St. • May 25 • $ 99/$ 250, 604- 251- 1363, thecultch. com
» Trash or Treasure? A tea and antiques/ art/ collectables appraisal fundraising event for the Hastings Mill Museum.
• Hastings Mill Museum, 1575 Alma St. • May 26, 1- 4 pm • $ 10 and $ 5 each appraisal, 604- 879- 0398, hastings. mill. museum. ca
» Benefit for the Child Foundation Dinner, dancing and show performance by Pat Milino. Proceeds benefit the Child Foundation • Federico’s, 1728 Commercial Dr. • May 27, 6: 30- 10 p. m. • $ 20, plus a $ 20 minimum order, 604- 2513473, federicossupperclub.com
» Hike for Hospice 4km walk raises funds for the Vancouver Hospice Society. • Begins at Locarno Beach, foot of Trimble Street • May 27, 9 a.m. • 604- 737- 7305, vancouverhospice.org
» Walk for Rape Relief Annual walkathon to raise funds and awareness and help stop violence against women and girls. With local bands, children’s activities and free lunch for all registered walkers. • Stanley Park • May 27 • rapereliefshelter.bc.ca
FOOD/ DRINK
» Vineyard’s Wine and Travel Event Unique evening brings together leading suppliers from both the travel and wine industries. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • May 24, 6- 9: 30 p. m. • $ 25, travel. into the vineyard. com/ wine and travelevent
» Sip into Spring with B. C. VQA Renew your affection for our homegrown gems as you taste the latest releases and connect with the winemakers behind the labels. • Vancouver Urban Winery, 55 Dunlevy Ave. • May 25, 6: 30- 9 p. m. • $ 60, housewine.ca
» Best of B. C. Wines Uncorked: Wine Tasting Go on a tour of 35 B. C. wineries and enjoy samples of more than 125 wines paired with cheeses crafted by Golden Ears Cheeseworks. • Port Moody City Hall Galleria, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody • May 26, 7 p. m. • $ 45, 604- 931- 2008, bcuncorked. ca
» Vancouver Farmers Markets Support local produce by stopping by Vancouver Farmers Markets. Check website for locations and times • Until Oct. 21 • eatlocal. org
» Vancouver Craft Beer Week Second annual nine- day celebration of fermentation, featuring 60+ breweries and 60+ venues • Until May 26 • vancouvercraftbeerweek.com » Arts Club Theatre Company: Celebrity Chef
Cooking Classes Intimate four- course dinners are held in private residences, giving guests the opportunity to discover the latest trends in food and. Proceeds benefit the Arts Club. • May 28, June 4, 11, 19, 26, July 18 • $ 125, includes a $ 50 tax receipt, 604- 6875315, ext. 248, artsclub.com
LITERARY
» Meet the Author: Sarah Leavitt Sarah Leavitt discusses her graphic memoir Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me. • Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art, 3696 W. Eighth Ave. • May 24, 7 p. m. • $ 20, 604- 733- 1356 » Michael Kluckner: Vanishing Vancouver 20th Anniversary Edition Kluckner talks about his 20 years of chronicling the vanishing aspects of Vancouver heritage. • Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St. • May 24, 7: 30 p. m. • Free, 604- 878- 9140, vancouver- historical- society.ca
» Tears of Mehndi: Book Signing Surrey author Raminder Sidhu signs copies of Tears of Mehndi, her new novel about violence against women in the Punjabi community of Vancouver’s Little India. • Black Bond Books, 1381 Guildford Town Centre, Surrey • May 26, 1 p. m. • 604- 885- 9194 » Our Friend Joe: The Untold Story of Vancouver’s First Lifeguard Author Lisa Smith presents her new book. Donations to Lifesaving Society. • West End Community Centre Barclay Room, 870 Denman St. • May 27, 3 p. m. • Free, 604- 733- 9749
» Author Reading: Linda Hutsell- Manning Author talks about her 30- year writing career and reads from That Summer in Franklin. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 28, 7 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044, vpl. ca
» Richard Ford Pulitzer Prize and PEN/ Faulkner Awardwinning author appears with his latest novella, Canada. • Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent Road, UBC • May 28, 7: 30 p. m. • $ 21/$ 19, 604- 629- 8849 or vancouvertix. com, writersfest. bc. ca
» Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam Fan Appreciation Night, plus the debut of the 2012 Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam Team and an open- mike session • Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr. • May 28, 8 p. m. • 604- 215- 9230, vancouverpoetryhouse.com
» An Evening with Author Julija Sukys Join Montreal writer Julija Sukys for a reading and discussion of her new book, Epistolophilia: Writing the Life of Ona Simaite. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 29, 7 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044, vpl.ca
» Gluten Free Grows Up Alyce Feindel, expert on the gluten- free and wheat- free diet, presents her new cookbook, Living and Eating Gluten Free. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 29, 6: 30 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 3691,
vpl.ca
» Author Reading: Dr. Susan Biali M. D. Best author motivational speaker shares Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You. • Blushing Boutique, 579 Richards St. • May 30, 5: 30 p. m. • 604- 709- 3485 to reserve
TALKS/ FORUMS
» Jeff Rubin: The End of Growth Canadian economist and leading global energy expert, Jeff Rubin, talks about his new release, The End of Growth. • NSCU Centre for Performing Arts, Capilano University, North Van • May 24, 7: 30 p. m. •
$ 24, includes a copy of the book, 604- 9907810, capilanou. ca/ nscucentre
» Lecture: Robert Thurman Scholar, author, and former Tibetan Buddhist monk, Robert Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo- Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University in New York. • Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC, 6354 Crescent Rd • May 27, 2 p. m. • $ 15, 604- 822- 5087,
moa. ubc. ca/ events » Building the 8th Fire
Hear from diverse First Nations voices about their perspectives on the CBC TV series the 8th Fire and on the state of relations between indigenous and non- indigenous peoples. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 29, 7 p. m. • Free, 604- 331- 4044,
vpl. ca
» Dialogue on Aging
Join geriatrician Dr. Larry Dian as he discusses the latest research on successful aging. • Vandusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. • May 30, 1: 30- 3 p. m. • 604- 877- 8335 to register, tapestryfoundation.ca
KIDS/ FAMILY
» Theatre, hands- performances Surrey on Children’s puppetry, activities, and Festival more dance, workshops, • Surrey circus, roving Arts music, Centre Ave., surrey childrens festival. Surrey and Bear • May Creek 24- 26 Park, ca • 604- 13750 501- 5598, 88th
» The Island, Vancouver 35th featuring annual International theatre, festival returns puppetry, Children’s to Granville Festival animated • Granville film, Island storytelling, • May 29- June dance 3 • and Tickets music. from 708- 5655, $ 9-$ 18, childrensfestival. Family Variety ca Show $ 22, 604
» Dress Tot Tour: like a Be pirate, a Pirate talk Day like a pirate and learn about a pirate’s life on the high seas while enjoying pirate crafts and swashbuckling games. For ages 3- 6 • Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave., Surrey • May 25, 11 a. m. or 1 p. m. • $ 6.50, surrey. ca/ heritage
» Laura Secord’s Spring Carnival
Lots of family fun at this spring fair that
features carnival booths, prizes, a dunk tank, a silent auction and more. • 2500 Lakewood Dr. • May 25, 4- 8 p. m. • 604- 713- 4996
» 2012 S. U. C. C. E. S. S. Fair 2013 marks the 40th and 12th anniversaries of S. U. C. C. E. S. S. and S. U. C. C. E. S. S. Foundation
respectively. This event celebrates these milestones. • S. U. C. C. E. S. S. Social Service Centre, 28 W. Pender St. • May 26, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. • Free, 604- 408- 7232, successfoundation.ca
» Drumming with Milton Randall Learn about the language of drumming in this hands- on workshop. • Artstarts Gallery, 808 Richards St. • May 26, 11 a. m. and 1 p. m. • Free, 604- 336- 0626, artstarts. com » HSBC Vandusen Family Program Pond Dipping, the World Beneath the Lily Pads. Hands- on nature program for families with children aged 5 - 11. • Vandusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. • May 26, 10: 30 a. m. or 1: 30 p. m. • $ 20/$ 10, includes garden admission, pre- register at 604- 7185898, vandusengarden.org
» Kids Swap Meet Bargains galore on gently used items for kids and babies of all ages. • Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey • May 26, 9 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m. • 604- 588- 9919 » The Magic in the Music: The Three Primary Chords The three chords that form the structure of a lot of music: from Bach to Mozart to Boogie Woogie and the modern pop song. For Grades K- 3 aged children, led by pianist/ instructor Karen Lee- Morlang. • Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van • May 26, 10: 30 a. m. • $ 10, 604- 925- 7292, silkpurse. ca
» Duck Quackers Look for ducks, hear Mallards quack, play duck games and learn about feathers in this hands- on nature activity. For ages 3- 5 • Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby • May 27, 10 a. m. or 1 p. m. • $ 12.23 per child/ adult pair, Register at 604- 421- 5225, metrovancouver.org
MISCELLANEOUS
» B. C.’ s Road to Gold: The Story of the Cariboo Wagon Road in 1864 An audio visual presentation with more than 260 photos, short videos and artifacts describing the story of the Cariboo Wagon Road in 1864 • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 25, 3 p. m. • Free, 604331- 3716, vpl. ca
» Chinatown Walking Tour Come and explore historic Chinatown with guide Maurice Guibord on this walking tour. Register online or by phone. • Meet at the S. E. corner of Carrall & Pender • May 25, 12- 1: 30 p. m. • $ 12, 604- 264- 9642,
vancouverheritagefoundation.org
» Justdance Fusion Evening of global beat music with DJ Abheeru. An opportunity to dance to an eclectic selection of music in a relaxed and alcohol- free environment. • 2114 W. 4th Ave. • May 25, 9 p. m. • $ 12/$ 10, justdance. ca
» Leo Awards The 14th annual awards spotlight excellence in B. C.’ s film and TV industry, featuring a Red Carpet Reception, dinner and awards ceremonies. • Fairmont Hotel, Georgia & Burrard • May 25, 5- 11 p. m. • leoawards. com
» Asian Heritage Day Learn the Japanese craft of origami, enjoy demos and performances by local Asian
groups and watch films for our sister city in China. • Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave., Surrey • May 26, 1- 3 p. m. • All ages, by donation, 604- 592- 6956, surrey. ca/ heritage » E. Pauline Johnson Memorial 90th
Anniversary Celebration Join The Friends of the Vancouver City Archives Society to share your stories
and view related historical photos and other items, including the Memorial’s blueprints. • Ferguson Point, Stanley Park, May 26, 10a.m.- 12 p. m. • Free, 604- 8731866, friendsofthevancouvercityarchives.wordpress.com
» The 13th Annual Art in the Garden Tour 2012 Spend a weekend with talented artists and musicians in the beautiful private gardens of the North Shore. See website for full details.
• North Van • May 26 and 27 • $ 1/ adult, children/ free, 604- 988- 6844, nvartscouncil. ca » This is Carnival: Caribbean Days Fashion
Show & Dance Dance music by Daddy Mikey • Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 Mckay Ave.,
Burnaby • May 26, 9: 30 p. m. • $ 15, Highlife, Zulu, meloproductions.net
OUTDOORS/ FITNESS
» Hastings Park Nature Walk The Hastings Park Conservancy invites you to join naturalist Al Grass for a nature walk in the Sanctuary at Hastings Park. • Hastings Park, Renfrew and Hastings • May 26, 9 a. m. • Free, 604- 568- 5274
» Vandusen Bird Walk Join Jeremy Gordon for a birding exploration of the garden. • 5251 Oak St. • May 26, 10 a. m. • Free for members or with garden admission, vandusengarden. org » Birds of a Feather A two- hour easy walking exploration to learn about bird identification and behaviour. • Stanley Park Nature House • May 27, 9- 11 a. m. • By donation, 604- 718- 6522, stanleyparkecology. ca
» Wilderness at Your Doorstep Annual celebration of pioneer history and this regional park. See relics of early logging and mining days, speak with bear experts and enjoy free refreshments. • Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, North Van • May 27, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. • Free, drop- in, 604- 224- 5739, metrovancouver. org
» Bike to Work Week For each morning commute this week, cyclists will be greeted by more than 50 commuter stations set up along some of Metro Vancouver’s busiest bike routes where snacks, maps and info will be offered. • May 28- June 1 • biketoworkmetrovan.ca
TRADE SHOWS/ SHOPPING
» Night Markets Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of an Asian market. • Chinatown, Keefer Street, until Sept. 9 • Richmond, 12631 Vulcan Way, until Sept. 16 • Richmond Night Market, 8700 Mckim Way, until Oct. 8 • summernightmarket.com, vcma.shawbiz.ca, richmondnightmarket.com
» Coastal Swap Meet More than 900 vendors from Western Canada and Washington State selling automotive parts, memorabilia and related items. • TRADEX, Abbotsford • May 25- 26 • $ 5, coastalswapmeet. com » Fraser Valley Retirement Planning and
Healthy Living Show New trade show takes a holistic approach to planning your future by combining health and stress management with financial planning for retirement. • Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack • May 25- 27 • $ 3-$ 10, 604- 792- 3407, fvretirementandhealthylivingshow.ca » Friends of the Library: Big Book Sale Fundraiser A huge variety of books and audio visual materials at bargain prices. • Lynn Valley Main Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van • May 25- 27 • nvdpl.ca
» 21st Century Flea Market More than 175 vendor tables jampacked with vintage, memorabilia, glam accessories and much more. • Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr. • May 27, 10 a. m.- 3 p. m. • $-5, 604- 980-3159, 21-cpromotions.-com
» Super Summer Used Book Sale Thousands of gently used books for adults and children, CDS and DVDS selling at bargain prices. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • May 31June 2 • 604- 331- 4049
FESTIVALS
» Seabird Island 43rd Annual First Nations Festival Baseball, slahal open games, ball hockey, war canoe races and soccer, plus arts and crafts exhibits, children’s activities, Saturday night dance, music, tournaments and cultural exhibits • Agassiz, B. C. • May 25- 27 • seabirdisland.ca
» 15th Annual European Festival Cultural booth displays, delicious European cuisine, traditional dancing and musical performances, kid’s activities and more. • Swangard Stadium, Burnaby • May 26 • $ 10/$ 8, eurofestbcsociety.com
» 38th Annual Alexandra Festival Bouncy castles, face painting, story time, live entertainment, artisans and crafters and more. • Alexandra Neighbourhood House, Crescent Beach, Surrey • May 26, 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. • alexhouse.net
» explorasian 2012 Festival Dance, music, visual art, poetry and more will be featured during this monthlong festival that celebrates Asian arts, cultures and contributions. • Until May 31 • explorasian.org
» 41st Hyack Festival This week- long celebration features an opening ceremony and fireworks, parade, multicultural festival, live entertainment, antique fair and more. • New West • Until May 26 • 604- 522- 6894, hyack.bc.ca
» South Hill Festival Six restaurants including Chinese, Tibetan, Filipino and Indian, will be showcasing their specialties, plus performances, activities, community and art tables. • E. 47th and Fraser • May 26, 12- 4 p.m. • 778- 385- 7242, southhillbia.ca