For the first week of Autumn, there’s a colourful array of activities to entertain you, picks of the week include:
Gig: British pop / soul singer, Sam Smith, brings his acclaimed vocals to the Orpheum Theatre tonight.
Theatre: The Arts Club Theatre Company premieres Educating Rita at the Granville Island Stage on Thursday, running until October 25th. In addition, 4000 Miles continues to play until October 12th at The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Pucks: With the end of the summer comes the new Canucks hockey season, the pre-season is underway Friday night as they host Calgary at Rogers Arena
Puppets: Combining improvisation, music and amazing puppetry with over 30 marionettes, Daisy Theatre returns to The Cultch for a 2014 run until October 12th.
Rock: Canadian rockers Big Wreck play the Commodore Ballroom on Friday night.
Kicks: The Whitecaps cling to a glimmer of hope to make the playoffs as they host Real Salt Lake on Saturday afternoon.
Laughs: Internationally acclaimed, Canadian comedian Russell Peters is sure to fill Rogers Arena with laughter on Saturday night.
GuessWho? Legendary Canadian singer/singwriter Burton Cummings brings his decades of music to the River Rock Show Theatre on Saturday night.