Let’s see what the first week of Summer has brought for our picks of the week:
Sing: On Wednesdays at XY sing along to live Showtunes at Keys – Piano Bar & Live Showtunes
Laughs: The hilarious Kiwi acts, Flight of the Conchords bring their music and comedy to the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday
Ska: Jamaican band, Toots & The Maytals play their pioneering blend of ska, rock-steady and reggae to the Commodore Ballroom on Thursday night
Stage: The Arts Club Stanley Stage features Billy Elliot dancing until July 10th and previews begin Thursday for Rock Of Ages at the Granville Island Stage
Pack: Thursdays, The Bratpack get up to their naughty tricks with DJ Nick Bertossi at XYYVR
Bard: The 2016 season of Bard on the Beach is underway with Romeo & Juliet now playing and The Merry Wives of Windsor opening night this Friday, under the tents at Vanier Park
Fest: The Vancouver International Jazz Festival gets underway on Friday bringing music and performances throughout the city until July 3rd.
Singer: For Jazz Fest, legendary singer-singwriter and composer Joe Jackson plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday night.
Video: Friday at The Odyssey, Full-Length Feature Friday VJ experience features Dynasty keeping you dancing along to the videos onscreen
HutHut: BC Lions open their home season at BC Place with a Saturday game versus Calgary Stampeders
Anniversary: Saturday night, XYYVR celebrates their first anniversary with ONYX featuring Teayana and DJ Domtop
Bawdy: Head down to the basement for Bawdyhaus: Backdoor Basement Party with DJ Gingerbear, on Saturday night at 23 West Cordova, Blood Alley entrance
Blow: Portland meets East Van when Blow Pony! Vancity brings DJ Wil Sheridan from Brookly to The Waldorf on Saturday night.
Soul: Sunday night, Ms Lauryn Hill performs at the Queen Elizabeth Theatres, also part of Jazz Festival.
Pop: Another highlight of Jazz Fest is a Monday night performance by Sarah McLachlan at the Queen E Theatre.