As we head into the peak of summer, entertainment heats up with these picks of the week.
TUTS: another season of live Theatre Under The Stars gets under way this week as TUTS presents previews of West Side Story and Beauty and The Beast at Malkin Bowl
Oz: Thursday night at The Vogue Theatre, YouTube sensation, American Idol alum and Broadway performer Toddrick Hall presents: Straight Outta Oz, is twist on the classic Wizard tale
Broadway: Thursday, Broadway Across Canada brings Disney’s Newsies – The Musical to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for 6 shows, until Sunday.
Roar: East meets West when the BC Lions play host to Toronto Argonauts on Thursday evening at BC Place
Country: Thursday night at Rogers Arena, the Dixie Chicks return from a 10 year hiatus to bring their DCX MMXVI World Tour to Rogers Arena
Improv: This week, the Vancouver TheatreSports League adds a summer blockbuster to its roster. The Big Picture – An Improvised Movie, is a hilarious mashup paying tribute to mega movies.
Nooner: Starting this Friday July 8th, the CBC Musical Nooner returns for a 7th year, every weekday at noon, the CBC Plaza at 700 Hamilton features a free noon hour concert.
TakeOff: This Friday the 7th annual YVR Take-Off Fridays kicks off welcoming the public and travellers to take part in free activities and entertainment. Take Off Fridays run 9:30am – 8pm every Friday until August 26th.
Slam: Hit up the Cobalt on Friday for some homo hip hop at Hustla: Summer Slam with DJs Jef Leppard and Rosé, hosted by Peach Cobblah and performances by Dynasty, Gia Metric & Flygirl.
Folk: Singer/songwriter John Prine has been an influence to many other artists over decades, hear why when he plays Vogue Theatre on Saturday
Theatre: There’s still time to catch The Arts Club Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot at the Stanley before it closes July 10th or catch Rock Of Ages at the Granville Island Stage until July 30th.
Kicks: Saturday, Whitecaps FC begin a 4 match home stand by hosting Colorado Rapids at BC Place
Gear: Saturday, Ruff Presents Harness at The Hindenburg with DJs Zarfan and Del Stamp featuring the Men of Harness GoGos at midnight.
Bard: The 2016 season of Bard on the Beach is well underway in Vanier Park with Romeo & Juliet and The Merry Wives of Windsor running in the BMO Main Stage with Pericles joining the line-up in the Howard Family Stage this weekend.
Rock: Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler‘s solo Out On A Limb tour comes to the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday night.