OSCAR SHORTS: Screenings of Academy Award-nominated short films in the categories of Best Live Action Short and Best Animated Short. Until March 1 at Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour). $9-$11 at www.viff.org.
ALMOST A MOVIE STAR: Stand-up show by Brent Butt, Canadas King of TV Comedy. February 6 at Vogue Theatre (918 Granville). $39.50 at www.northerntickets.com.
OLIVIA CHOW: The member of Parliament and widow of former New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton tells her story. February 7 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). $19-$21 at www.vancouvertix.com.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: Features and shorts about skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. February 7-15 at various venues. (see story)
LUNARFEST: Exhibits, childrens activities, performances, and a celebration of dumplings. February 7-9 at Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza (750 Hornby). Free
WINTERRUPTION: Music, food and arts extravaganza breaks up the winter doldrums. Includes a brewery and distillery tour and PechaKucha Granville Island. February 14-16 on Granville Island.
COINFEST: Event highlighting the technology and concept behind digital money. February 15 at Media Hall (250 Smithe).
BC HOME & GARDEN SHOW: Renovation experts, celebrity designers, and 425 local exhibitors converge for 41st annual showcase of home and lifestyle trends. February 19-23 at BC Place Stadium (777 Pacific).
DISNEY LIVE! MICKEYS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW: Stage spectacular features classic Disney characters in an all-new production. February 21-23 at Pacific Coliseum (2901 East Hastings). $26-$80 at www.ticketleader.ca.
CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL: Annual showcase of Jewish dance, theatre, comedy, and music. February 22-March 9 at various locations. $20-$42 at www.chutzpahfestival.com. (see story)
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTIST: Peter Jorgensen and Katey Wright share ideas on how artists can embrace an entrepreneurial mindset. February 26 at VPL Central Branch (350 West Georgia). Free
FESTIVAL DU BOIS: Music and arts festival highlighting Francophone culture. February 28-March 2 at Mackin Park (1046 Brunette, Coquitlam). $8-$12 at www.festivaldubois.ca.
OSCARS AT THE MORRISSEY: Oscar Party in support of Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association. With a red carpet, themed appetizers, live auction, best dressed awards, and Oscar viewing. March 2 at The Morrissey Pub (1227 Granville). $25 at www.eventbrite.ca.
WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL: Annual festival celebrates women filmmakers with screenings, panels, workshops, and galas. March 6-9 at Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour).
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW: Premier showcase for car enthusiasts highlights new models and trends. March 25-30 at Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place). $10-$15
NIFTY FOR FIFTY: Shop more than 30 local labels for clothing, jewellery, bags, scarves, and kids clothes all for $50 or less. With Adhesif Clothing, Allison Wonderland, Bronsino, Daub + Design, Elroy Apparel, Irit Sorokin Designs, Kdon, Shop Cocoon, and more. April 6 at Heritage Hall (3102 Main). $1
FAN EXPO VANCOUVER: Celebration of geek culture includes marketplace, panels, and meet and greets with sci-fi and fantasy celebs. April 18-20 at Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place). $20-$35 at www.fanexpovancouver.com.
WINE FOR WAVES: Enjoy appetizers and the spring release wines of Naramata Beach in support of the Vancouver Aquariums Ocean Wise program. May 2 at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 West Georgia). $95 at www.vanaqua.org.
CELTICFEST VANCOUVER: Western Canadas largest celebration of traditional and contemporary Celtic culture. Includes free and ticketed performances, street market (March 15-16) and St. Patricks Day Parade (March 16). March 8-16. www.celticfestvancouver.com.
GREASE: A greaser and a goodie-two-shoes fall in love in the summer before their senior year at Rydell High. Until February 23 at Studio 58 (100 West 49th, Langara College). $21.75-$27.75 at www.ticketstonight.ca.
WEST SIDE STORY: Reimaging of Romeo & Juliet takes place on New Yorks West Side in the mid-1950s. Until 9 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre (649 Cambie). $50.65-$113 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
THUNDER AWESOME & LIGHTNING FANTASTIC: A young traveller learns about life and finds love in this improvised dystopian rock musical. February 6-8 at Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). $12-$15 at www.instanttheatre.com.
ONE MAN LORD OF THE RINGS: Charlie Ross hurtles his way through the entire Tolkien trilogy in 3600 seconds. February 6-9 at Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright, Granville Island). $25 at www.vancouverfringe.com.
HOCKEY NIGHT AT THE PUCK AND PICKLE PUB: Jon Paterson and Ryan Gladstone portray every single patron watching the Gold Medal game. February 13-15 at Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright, Granville Island). $25 at www.vancouverfringe.com.
THE FUGUE FUGUE: TJ Dawe performs a multimedia one-man show as part of Boca del Lupos Micro Performance Series. February 13-16 at Anderson Street Space (1405 Anderson, Granville Island). $10
BUG: Unconventional love story about a lonely cocktail waitress and an AWOL soldier by the writer of August: Osage County. February 14-March 1 at The Shop Theatre (125 East 2nd). $15-$20 at www.brownpapertickets.com.
PROFESSOR MENDELSON AND HIS MIND: The titular Mendelson writes his memoirs using chapter headings supplied by the audience. March 13-15 at Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). $12-$15 at www.instanttheatre.com.
NASHVILLE HURRICANE: A manager, a mentor, a mother, and a guitar prodigy tell their versions of what happened to a legendary fretboard phenomenon in this one-man guitar epic show. March 19-23 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). $25 at www.vancouverfringe.com.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL: The Lawyer Show presents the musical story of a bubbly blonde who works her way to Harvard Law School to win back the love of her life. April 23-26 at Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright, Granville Island). 604.685.6217.
BARD ON THE BEACH: 25th season of annual Shakespeare fest features A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Tempest, Bill Cains Equivocation, and Cymbeline. June 11-September 20 at Vanier Park (1695 Whyte, Kits Point). www.bardonthebeach.org.
THE ARTS CLUB | 604.687.1644 | ARTSCLUB.COM
- THE ODD COUPLE: Classic comedy about mismatched roomies Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison. Until February 23 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). From $29
- DRIVING MISS DAISY: Pulitzer Prizewinning play follows a Southern matriarch and her chauffeur over a 25-year friendship. February 13-March 15 at Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). From $29
- HELEN LAWRENCE: Noir-style mixed media spectacle by visual artist Stan Douglas and screenwriter Chris Haddock set in 1948 Vancouver. March 13-April 13 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville).From $29
- THE BOMBITTY OF ERRORS: A fast-paced, musical ad-rap-tation of Shakespeares comedy of mistaken identities. April 10-May 10 at Revue Stage (1601 Johnstone).From $25
- KIMS CONVENIENCE: Mr. Kim grapples with a changing neighbourhood and conflict with his second-generation offspring. April 24-May 24 at Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). From $29
- MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT: A new musical based on the cult classic British film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. May 8-June 29 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville).From $29
- RED ROCK DINER: Set in 1957, This infectious musical captures the excitement and innocence of our citys burgeoning rock n roll scene. June 19-August 2 at Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). From $29
CAROUSEL THEATRE | WATERFRONT THEATRE 1412 CARTWRIGHT, GRANVILLE ISLAND | $15-$29 | CAROUSELTHEATRE.CA
- BUSYTOWN: Busytown is always buzzing with activity. But what do people do all day? Based on the book What Do People Do All Day by Richard Scarry. For ages 3 and up. March 1-30.
- WONDROUS TALES OF OLD JAPAN: Ogres clash with peach-born heroes, fishermen fall in love with dragon princesses, and magical dogs reincarnate in this dramatization of Japanese folk tales. For ages 7+. April 4-20.
THE CULTCH | 1895 VENABLES | 604.251.1363 | $17.14-$61.90 | THECULTCH.COM
- ONE: In this acclaimed autobiographical story, Mani Soleymanlou traces his journey from his birthplace in Iran to Montreal. January 29-February 4.
- WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?: Tony award-winning play about a sculptor who fights for the right to die. March 11-22.
- UNDERBELLY: Based on the on the myth and impact of Burroughs and The Beats, Jayson McDonald presents a hallucinatory journey of language and imagery. March 18-30.
- MIES JULIE: Internationally acclaimed director Yael Farber sets her explosive new adaptation of Strindbergs classic Miss Julie in the remote, bleak beauty of South Africa. March 25-April 19.
- WATCHING GLORY DIE: Judith Thompsons engrossing portrait of three women inextricably linked by helplessness in the face of tragedy. April 22-May 3.
FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE | 280 EAST CORDOVA 604.689.0926 | $20-$30 | FIREHALLARTSCENTRE.CA
- A PARTICULAR CLASS OF WOMEN: Stereotypes about strippers are deconstructed in Janet Feindels brave and sexy play. February 4-8.
- HIRSCH: Orphaned by the Holocaust at age 13, Hungarian refugee John Hirsch lands in Canada and finds a home in the world of theatre. February 25-March 1
- CHELSEA HOTEL: Six performers play seventeen different instruments in a rollicking tribute to Leonard Cohen. March 18-29. (see story)
- THE CONCESSIONS: Haunting piece of Canadian gothic centred around an act of violence in a rural community. June 6-14.
JERICHO ARTS CENTRE | 1675 DISCOVERY | 604.224.8007 | JERICHOARTSCENTRE.COM
- THE PITMEN PAINTERS: A group of coal miners in Depression-era England hire a university professor to lead them in an Art Appreciation class. January 24-February 16. $16-$20 at www.unitedplayers.com.
- THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP: Nell Trent, a child-orphan of thirteen, must take care of her ailing grandfather in this adaptation of Charles Dickens classic novel. March 28-April 20. $16-$20 at www.unitedplayers.com.
- SPRING AWAKENING: Tony Award-winning coming of age musical performed by Vancouvers Fighting Chance Productions. April 29-May 17.
- THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO: Sexual fun is at the heart of this comic masterpiece, which continues the jolly tale of the Barber of Seville. June 6-29. . $16-$20 at www.unitedplayers.com.
METRO THEATRE | 1370 SW MARINE | 604-266-7191 | $22-$25 | METROTHEATRE.COM
- DEATHTRAP: Thriller by Ira Levin about a playwriting collaboration gone awry. Until February 8.
- THERE GOES THE BRIDE: Wedding-centric musical farce by Ray Cooney and John Chapman. February 22-March 22.
PACIFIC THEATRE | 1440 W. 12th | 604.731.5518 | $19.99-$29.99 | PACIFICTHEATRE.ORG
- MEASURE FOR MEASURE: William Shakespeares gripping tale about a young nun confronted with a terrible ultimatum. Until February 8.
- SIDESHOW COMEDY IMPROV NIGHT: Annual improv event hosted by David C. Jones. New this year: musical improv. February 21 & 22.
- THE SEAFARER: On a stormy Dublin night, four old friends gather for their annual ritual of cards and demon rum, but find themselves playing for more than just a few quid. March 7-29.
- ESPRESSO: Three fiery women find humour and grace in the aftermath of a car crash that threatens to take from them the one man they all love. May 16-June 14.
YORK THEATRE | 639 COMMERCIAL | 604.251.1363 | $17.14-$61.90 | THECULTCH.COM
- OUT OF A DREAM: Dreamy musical revue draws from every show written by legendary duo Rodgers & Hammerstein. February 5-16. $18.75-$40.75
- FLOYD COLLINS: Vancouver premiere of Adam Guettels musical about an American explorer who becomes a short-lived media attraction. March 11-30. $18.75-$40.75
THE FLORENTINE STRAW HAT: Farce about a bridegrooms quest to replace a straw hat eaten by his horse. Music by Nino Rota (The Godfather). February 6-9 at Chan Sun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). $41.75 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
BEGGARS OPERA: In David Newhams exciting adaptation of John Gays classic opera, 10 live theatrical music videos combine to create an opera for the modern age. March 4-14 at Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). $24-$29 at www.ticketstonight.ca.
UBC OPERA BALL: Dinner, performance by the Dal Richards Orchestra, and dancing on stage. Presented by UBC Opera Ensemble. March 22 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). $150 at 604.822.6725.
PAULINE: New chamber opera based on the life and final days of Canadian writer, poet, and actress Pauline Johnson. By Tobin Stokes and Margaret Atwood. May 23-31 at York Theatre (639 Commercial). www.cityoperavancouver.com.
VANCOUVER OPERA | QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE 630 HAMILTON | TICKETS FROM $35 VANCOUVEROPERA.CA
- DON GIOVANNI: Mozarts brilliant portrait of a dangerously attractive aristocrat and serial seducer who leaves death and destruction in his wake. March 1-9.
- DON CARLO: A magnificent drama of a kings brutal power and a sons brash rebellion; considered one of Verdis most impressive works. May 3-11.
THREE FAMILIAR FAVOURITES: Works by Mendelssohn, Schumann and Beethoven are performed by Joan Blackman (violin), Ariel Barnes (cello), and Sarah Hagen (piano). February 6-7 at West Point Grey United Church (4595 West 8th Aveue). $15-$28 at www.vettamusic.com.
WEST COAST SYMPHONY CONCERT: WCSO performs Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto No. 1 and Schuberts Symphony No. 9. February 7 at Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard). By donation
VSGS WINTER CONCERT: Melodies from Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern and Contemporary periods performed by local guitarists. February 9 at Spirit of Life Lutheran Church (375 W. 10th Avenue). By donation
BLUEBIRD NORTH: Shari Ulrich hosts Andrea England, Bob Kemmis, Cara Luft and John Mann in an intimate evening of acoustic music. February 11 at Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse). $15
MUSIC FROM THE NEW WILDERNESS: Exploration of the BC soundscape integrates archival wax cylinder recordings from the Okanagan with new compositions from BC composers. February 11-15 at The Cultch (1895 Venables).
WE ARE THE CITY: Vancouver-based indie rockers perform experimental pop music. February 14 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). $15 at www.northerntickets.com.
PARIS JE TAIME: An evening of French music for winds. February 14 at Chan Sun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). Free
WAKE OWL: Indie-folk rockers meld poetic lyrics, string arrangements, and soft vocals. February 15 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). $15 at www.northerntickets.com.
SAINT-PIERRE: Smoky vocals from Quebec City-raised, Vancouver-based French vocalist. February 15 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). Free
MONKS MUSIC: Tribute to Thelonius Monk featuring Dan Gaucher (drummer), Dave Say (saxophone), Kevin Elaschuk (trumpet), David Sikula (guitar), and James Meger (bass). February 15 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). Free
JILLIAN LEBECK TRIO: The local pianist/vocalist performs with Adam Thomas (bassist/vocalist) and Joel Fountain (drummer). February 16 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). Free
QALANDAR: Traditional and contemporary Arabic and Persian music. February 16 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island). Free
LES & FRIENDS: Thirteen singers and instrumentalists perform in fundraiser for Vancouver Bach Choir. February 16 at Koerner Recital Hall at the Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut). $65 at www.vancouverbachchoir.com.
KITS CLASSICS + WORLDS BEYOND: Music by Glinka, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff performed by Natasha Boyko (cellist), Johanna Hauser (clarinettist), and Anna Levy (pianist). February 16 at St. James Hall (3214 W. 10th Ave). By donation
DRUMMER GIRL: Lauri Lyster brings together some of the citys finest musicians for an eclectic cabaret chronicling her adventures as a professional musician. February 18-22 at Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova). $20-$30 at www.firehallartscentre.ca.
DEL BARBER: Concert by next-gen folks-roots singer-songwriter from the Prairies. February 20 at CBC Studio 700 (700 Hamilton). $22 at www.thefestival.bc.ca.
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ADAM GUETTEL: Tony Award-winning composer of The Light in the Piazza and Floyd Collins shares selections from his musicals and discusses his career. February 21 at Revue Stage (1585 Johnston, Granville Island). $40 at www.vancouvertix.com.
ANI DIFRANCO: Fiercely indie folk singer returns for first full-length concert in five years. February 23 at Chan Sun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). $57 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
WORLD KORA TRIO: Three musicians from three different continents converge for a sparkling musical dialogue. February 24 at CBC Studio 700 (700 Hamilton). $22 at www.thefestival.bc.ca.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS: The renowned trumpeter conducts a celebrated New York jazz ensemble. March 1 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC). www.ticketmaster.ca.
DUO MELIS: Concert by Spanish guitarist Susana Prieto and Greek guitarist Alexis Muzurakis. March 1 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour). $15-$25 at www.vancouverguitar.org.
ELEPHANT REVIVAL: Beat poetic traditions combine with gritty bluegrass music. March 2 at CBC Studio 700 (700 Hamilton). $22 at www.thefestival.bc.ca.
THE GREAT ROMANTICS: UBC Symphony Orchestra performs works by Strauss, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. March 14 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). Free
SHWETA JHAVERI AND THE NEELAMJIT DHILLON QUARTET: Captivating vocalist performs accompanied by tabla and harmonium. Opening set by local quartet. March 15 at Western Front (303 East 8th). $15-$25 at front.bc.ca.
MUSIC IN THE MORNING: Coffee, conversation, and a concert. February 12-14: Andre Leplante (pianist). March 19-21: Music for Strings by Tchaikovsky with Shauna Rolston (cello), Barry Shiffman (violin) and Joseph Elworthy (cello). April 9-11: The Music of Noël Coward by Benjamin Butterfield (tenor), Monica Whicher (soprano), Norinne Burgess (mezzosoprano) and Alex Dobson (baritone). Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut). $16-$35 at www.musicinthemorning.org.
ROVSHAN MAMEDKULIEV: Solo performance by award-winning guitar prodigy. March 22 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour). $15-$25 at www.vancouverguitar.org.
SOUND SPACE ARCHITECTURE: Premiere performances of works that play off the resonant space of VCCs atrium. March 22 at Vancouver Community College (1155 East Broadway). $15-$35 at www.newmusic.org.
HEAR IT NOW 2014: STRONG AND FREE: Orkestra Futura pays tribute to NOW Societys Coat Cooke. March 28 at Western Front (303 East 8th). $15/$20 at www.nowsociety.org.
MOTOWN MELTDOWN: 25 Canadian vocalists and a 12-piece band perform classics from the Motown songbook. March 29 at Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). $30 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
THIRST: MUSIC OF ANA SOKOLOVIC, JULIA WOLFE AND MICHAEL OESTERLE: Turning Point Ensemble, musica intima and the Nu:BC Collective come together for an exploration of contemporary music. March 29 at Telus Studio Theatre (6265 Crescent, UBC). March 29 & 30. $34.95-$39.75
CABARET BRIS-JOUR: Quebec Citys LOrchestre dHommes-Orchestres performs work by Kurt Weill using rare instruments and found objects. April 2-6 at York Theatre (639 Commercial).
JILL TOWNSEND BIG BAND: Swinging big band and vocalist Denzal Sinclaire tribute 1966 recording, Sinatra at the Sands with Count Basie and his Orchestra. April 4 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour). $35 at townsend.zoobis.com.
CONCERTO WINNER CONCERT: Hillary Young (soprano) performs with the UBC Symphony Orchestra. April 4 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC).
STARS: UBC Choral Union and Phoenix Chamber Choir present a program inspired by starry nights. April 5 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). Free
PASSION AND RESURRECTION: Chor Leoni and Elektra perform powerful choral masterpieces that view the traditional Passion story through a modern lens. April 12 at Chan Shun Concert Hall (6265 Crescent, UBC). $37 at www.ticketmaster.ca.
VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ORPHEUM THEATRE, unless otherwise noted | $21-$88 | VANCOUVERSYMPHONY.CA
- THE BEST OF BRITAIN: A trip to Merry Olde England hosted by Christopher Gaze. February 13.
- A JOURNEY TO FRANCE: Music by Milhaud, Loeffler, Villa-Lobos, Debussy, and Britten. February 13 & 15 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour).
- A ROMANTIC VALENTINE: Love-laden selections from Carmen, Romeo & Juliet, Samson & Delilah, West Side Story, and Cavalleria Rusticana. February 14-15.
- MUSIC OF THE MASTERS: MOZART & BEETHOVEN: Avery Fisher-winning pianist Orion Weiss performs Mozarts last piano concerto. February 21-22 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).
- COMING HOME: Program includes Derek Charkes 13 Inuit Throat Song Games and Maestro Bramwell Toveys The Progress of Vanity. February 23.
- BEETHOVENS NINTH!: Soprano Simone Osborne, the UBC University Singers and the UBC Choral Union join the VSO to perform one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. March 1-2.
- DANCE AND RHAPSODIES: Viviane Hagner makes her VSO debut performing Glazunovs Violin Concerto. Also: Bartok and Kodaly. March 8-9.
- LOUIS LORTIE PLAYS CHOPIN: One of Canadas favourite artists plays Chopins romantic First Piano Concerto. March 15 & 17.
- GREAT RUSSIAN CLASSICS: Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakovs Le Coq dor Wedding March, and Mussorgsky/Ravels Great Gate of Kiev. March 20.
- JOHN MCDERMOTT: Internationally-renowned singer John McDermott takes audiences on a musical journey through Scotland and Ireland. March 21-22.
- THE HOCKEY SWEATER: Vancouver premiere of a work based on Roch Carriers classic story. March 23.
- A GARDEN FULL OF SONGS: A string quartet concert for the kids featuring the music of Bela Bartok. March 28-29 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
- SPRING FESTIVAL: March 29: Romantic Melodies. March 31: Rach Two. April 5: Preludes and Pictures. April 7: Rhapsodic Rachmaninoff.
- SCHUBERT & BARTOK: VSO Chamber Players play Schubert, Bartok and Schulhoff. April 10 & 13.
- AMY GRANT: Six-time Grammy award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant sings from her Christian and pop music repertoire. April 14.
- STRINGS AND SERENADES: Dale Barltrop and Nicholas Wright lead a performance of Bachs elegant Concerto for Two Violins. April 25-26 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).
- ADJUSTING THE SAILS: Eclectic program includes music by Morton Feldman, Kurt Weill, James Rolfe, and Edward Top. April 27.
- PIXAR IN CONCERT: Music from all 13 Pixar films will be performed, accompanied by film clips. April 30.
- CARMINA BURANA: Carl Orffs sensational representation of drama, power, humour and beauty. May 3 & 5.
- AGE OF ANXIETY: Pieces by Gershwin, Copland, Barber, and Bernstein are performed in a concert spotlighting American classical repertoire. May 10-12.
- AMADEUS! THE MUSIC OF MOZART: Overtures from The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, The Abduction from the Seraglio and Don Giovanni, and more. May 15.
- CURTIS STIGERS: LETS FALL IN LOVE: Jazz vocalist and saxophone player Curtis Stigers presents a program of love songs. May 16-17.
- LETS HAVE A PLAYDATE: Concert for the kids showcases the music of Johannes Brahms. May 16 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
- MOTHER GOOSE: Enter the fascinating world of Mother Goose as she tells the enchanting stories of her childhood. May 18.
- MAHLERS NINTH: Landmark performance marks the crowning achievement of Bramwell Toveys Mahler cycle with the VSO. May 24 & 26.
- FAIRY TALES AND WATER MUSIC: Horn prodigy James Sommerville conducts and performs. May 30 & 31 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).
- MESSENGER OF THE GODS: Cellist Janet Steinberg shines in repertoire by Hamel, Bjarnason, Henze, Gilbert, and Korndorf. June 1.
- LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS: The Last Night of the Proms concert, a tradition started in 1895 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, is now a VSO and Vancouver Bach Choir institution. June 4.
- THE PLANETS: Elektra Womens Choir joins the VSO to perform Holsts celebration of the wonders of space. June 7 & 8.
- CHRIS BOTTI: The legendary smooth jazz superstar returns June 11.
- POULENC AND SARASATE: VSO Chamber Players perform work by Poulenc, Sarasate, Smetana, and Shostakovich. June 12 & 15.
- ROMANS AND BRITONS WITH JAMES EHNES: Maestro Tovey and Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes close the season with works by Elgar and Respighi. 14 & 16.
CHAN CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 6265 CRESCENT ROAD, UBC | TICKETMASTER.CA, CHANCENTRE.COM
- SUFI JOURNEYS: THROUGH TURKEY, IRAN & BEYOND: Enter the sublime world of Sufi and Islamic music and dance. With Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Vashaan Iranian Folk Ensemble, and internationally renowned Whirling Dervish Raqib Brian Burke. February 15. $29.75-$49.75
- YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTO GALA: Eight prodigies (7 pianists, 1 violinist) perform in the second annual performance with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. February 16. $9.60
- SAMULNORI WITH KIM DUK SOO: Dynamic troupe from South Korea will perform traditional music and dance featuring driving, syncopated sounds and animated theatricality. March 15. $36
- BELA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN: Traditional and original compositions are performed by two of Americas finest banjo players. May 10. $40.75-$76.75
VANCOUVER CHOPIN SOCIETY | 604.871.4450 | $30-$40 | CHOPINSOCIETY.ORG
- ANNE MERTANEN: Concert by internationally renowned Chopin interpreter. March 28 at Magee Theatre (6360 Maple).
- OLGA KERN: Award-winning pianist performs work by Rachmaninoff and Mussorgsky. April 30 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
VANCOUVER RECITAL SOCIETY | 604.602.0363 | $29.75-$74.75 | VANRECITAL.COM, TICKETMASTER.CA
- MURRAY PERAHIA: Pianist. February 23 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).
- BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV: Pianist. March 9 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).
- YO-YO MA & KATHRYN STOTT: Cellist and pianist. March 16 at The Orpheum (601 Smithe).
- BRAHMS FESTIVAL: March 19-21 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
- IESTYN DAVIES & THOMAS DUNFORD: Countertenor and lutist. March 30 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
- PINCHAS ZUKERMAN & YEFIM BRONFMAN: Violinist/violist and pianist. April 6 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (6265 Crescent, UBC).
- DANIEL MULLER-SCHOTT AND SIMON TRPCESKI: Cellist and piano. April 22 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
- CHARLIE ALBRIGHT: Pianist. April 27 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
- CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF: Violist. May 9 at Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton).
VANCOUVER CANTATA SINGERS | $25-$30 | VANCOUVERCANTATASINGERS.COM
- BRIDGE OF SONG: Choral works from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. March 1 at Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour, VSO School of Music).
- VOICES OF VANCOUVER: Choral works by emerging and established Vancouver composers. May 3 at Orpheum Annex (823 Seymour, 2nd Street).
EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER | VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE | 600 HAMILTON | $18-$36 | EARLYMUSIC.BC.CA
- HANDELS NINE GERMAN ARIAS: February 15
- CELEBRATING CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH: February 28
- THE VOCAL CONCERTO: 17th CENTURY CANTATAS FOR BASS: April 11
DANCE ALLSORTS: TROY MCLAUGHLIN: Celebrate Black History Month with a look back to the growth of jazz, Broadway and tap styles. February 9 at Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). By donation.
DANCES FOR A SMALL STAGE 30: Contemporary dance in a rough-and-tumble cabaret setting. February 13-15 at Ukrainian Centre (154 East 10th). $20 at www.eventbrite.ca. (see story)
POP-UP DANCES: Tour Granville Island with some of Vancouvers premiere dancers, including Kat Single-Dain, Aaron Malkin, Arash Khakpour, Meredith Kalaman, Dianna David, Kim Sato, and Karen Flamenco. February 15-16 around Granville Island. Free
TEMPEST REPLICA: Crystal Pite stages a game of revenge and forgiveness, reality and imagination based on motifs from The Tempest. March 6-8 at SFU Woodwards (149 West Hastings). $29-$49 at tickets.dancehouse.ca.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL: Artists from around the world perform cutting edge contemporary dance. March 7-29 at various locations. $25-$60 at www.vidf.ca.
STELLA + NEW WORK: A crack ensemble of fearless and technically honed dancers perform a double bill by New York choreographer Sidra Bell. March 27-29 at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). $24-$28 at www.ticketstonight.ca.
DISCOVER DANCE!: Lunchtime performances by top-notch dance talent. March 27: Dovbush Dancers. April 24: Modus Operandi. May 29: Flamenco Rosario & Mandala Arts and Culture. Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). $10-$12 at www.ticketstonight.ca.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY: Demos and performances celebrating the art of dance. April 29 at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie).
THE POETS DREAM: Poets Lorna Crozier and Erin Mouré lend their work to choreographer and director Conrad Alexandrowicz. May 14-18 at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie).
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- GRACE SYMMETRY: World premieres of works by Kevin ODay and Medhi Walerski, and a remount of Wen Wei Wangs In Motion. February 20-22.
- UN/A: Triptych of world premieres by Gioconda Barbuto (Montreal), Gustavo Ramirez Sansano (Spain), and the globe-trotting Cayetano Soto April 24-26.
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- SHIFTING GEOGRAPHY: Six international dance artists perform Co. ERASGAs new piece exploring the physical shifts of transformation. February 18-22.
- ME SO YOU SO ME: Out Innerspace Dance Theatre reveals ideas of self fueled by Japanese pop culture, Indian tabla rhythms. February 25-March 1.
- THE BEST OF NOW: Portland-based Northwest Dance Project performs works by Vancouvers Wen Wei Wang, Sarah Slipper, and European dance makers. March 6-8.
- DVOTE: LUST, MADNESS, AND MAYHEM: Noam Gagnon and Nova Bhattacharya investigate devotion and submission, and sexuality and spirituality. May 27-31.
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- SEM MIM AND ÍMÃ: Brazilian dance sensation Grupo Corpo merges the rhythm of the sea with the music of medieval Portuguese-Galician chants. February 7-8.
- ROCCO: Dancers become boxers and vice versa in this piece from Amsterdam-based choreographers Emio Grieco and Pieter C. Scholten. April 4-5.
FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE | 280 EAST CORDOVA | 604.689.0926 | $20-$30 | FIREHALLARTSCENTRE.CA
- PORNO DEATH CULT: Dance-theatre guru Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg premieres a solo infused with humour and pathos. Directed by Marcus Youssef. March 5-8.
- THE ART OF STEALING: Dancers are both victims and thieves in Amber Funk Bartons new work based on the action of stealing. May 28-31.
