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Enemy Lines: To May 9 @ Firehall Arts Centre
Mayumi Lashbrook’s dance piece explores the mass incarceration of Japanese Canadians.
Soldiers of Tomorrow: To May 10 @ Historic Theatre
A personal look at the propaganda surrounding the Israeli army.
Singers in a Smoky Room: To May 16 @ Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, North Vancouver
The ’80s are calling, and they want their greatest hits back.
Asian Heritage Month at Morrow: To May 24 @ Morrow
Experience “small batch intimate performances” from poets, drag artists, dancers, and more.
TriviaProv: To June 24 @ The Improv Centre
Beat comics at trivia, and then make them act out the resulting carnage in this new mash-up show.
Catherine McCafferty: May 7 @ Biltmore Cabaret
The American comedian’s Pretty Gay tour promises to be two things.
Quebecois comedian Anthony Kavanagh looks for laughs. Anthony Kavanagh: May 8 @ Norman Rothstein Theatre
The Quebec comedian returns to Canada after a tour of the Francophone world.
Teen Angst: May 8 @ Fox Cabaret
The season finale of the long-running teen cringe show encourages us to laugh with our younger selves.
Spring Strings: May 9 @ VanDusen Botanical Gardens
Take your family to this Mother’s Day weekend concert, hosted on VanDusen’s Great Lawn.
Eliades Ochoa: May 9 @ Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
The so-called “Cuban Johnny Cash” is a master of son, bolero, and guaracha guitar music.
Lindsay Wong: May 13 @ VPL Central Branch
Vancouver Public Library’s writer in residence discusses her new novel, Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies.
Seven!: May 13-16 @ Performance Works
Don’t be Dopey: more than 40 performers join forces for this new musical about the Seven Dwarfs.
I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay Hazel Wilson: May 14 to October 22 @ Museum of Anthropology
Jut-ke-Nay Hazel Wilson created 51 robes in 2005-06, depicting Haida history. They are shown together now for the first time.
Swan Lake: May 15 @ Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver
Coastal Ballet’s 15th season calls for a performance of this graceful classic.
Vancouver Art Book Fair: May 15-17 @ Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
More than 100 exhibitions show off their wares.
Whiskers Welcome: May 16 @ Hero’s Welcome
Get that facial hair fancy for the 11th annual Beard and Moustache Competition.
Joel Kim Booster: May 16 @ Biltmore Cabaret
The Fire Island star hosts two shows on his Chose This Way tour.
Bloom: May 16 @ The Waldorf
Get your freak on at this off-the-wall cabaret show.
The Flash of Fireflies: May 19 @ VPL Central Branch
Four fiction writers discuss the allure of short stories, hosted by local author Jen Currin.
Kevin: May 20-23 @ Waterfront Theatre
Former teachers highlight the flaws in the school system with Kevin.
Corporeal Imago’s Drift has its premiere. Chris Randle Drift: May 21-23 @ The Dance Centre
Corporeal Imago’s new work floats through a haunting landscape.
Legacy: A Celebration of David at 90: May 22 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
David Suzuki celebrates his 90th birthday with a massive benefit concert.
24 Hours of Stand-Up: May 22-23 @ Little Mountain Gallery
Graham Clark returns for his annual comedy marathon fundraiser.
Hard Rubber Orchestra gets groovy. Hard Rubber Orchestra: May 23 @ SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
Three Canadian composers get world premieres of their works, as performed by an 18-piece jazz ensemble.
Olympus: May 23-24 @ York Theatre
Ancient Greek gods rock out in this legendary musical adventure.
Choral Encounters: May 25 @ Pacific Spirit United Church
Elektra hosts various choirs for an evening of togetherness.
Vancouver International Children’s Festival: May 25-31 @ Granville Island
Performers from around the world entertain little ones with circus, puppetry, theatre, and more.
Steven Ho: May 29 @ Vogue Theatre
Former ER tech Steven Ho demystifies emergencies in his comedy tour.
Dawn Pemberton and Krystle Dos Santos: May 30 @ Rickshaw Theatre
Two of Vancouver’s best soul singers join forces, with backing band the Midnight Movers.
West of Main Art Walk: May 30-31 @ various locations
Celebrate artists across Vancouver on this walk with open studios and live demos.