March came in like a Lion and looks like it’s going out like a Lamb, but before March wraps it leaves us with these picks of the week
Dine: Explore the flavours of the Marpole neighbourhood tonight on Tasting Plates Marpole
Abba: Broadway Across Canada presents Mamma Mia on until Sunday at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Harp: vocalist/harpist/actress Joanna Newsom brings her unique style to the Vogue Theatre tonight
Showtunes: On Wednesdays at XY Keys – Piano Bar & Live Showtunes brings live Showtunes to sing along to.
Gurls: It’s East Meets West when The Queen of East Van, Isolde N Barron joins the West End’s Carlotta Gurl at The Junction for The Barron Gurl Show every Wednesday
Theatre: At the Arts Club Theatre, Onegin is now playing at the Goldcorp Stage while Good People is at The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Brats: Thursdays, The Bratpack; Valynne Vile, Jane Smoker, Shanda Leer, Jem and Gia Metric take over XY with DJ Nick Bertossi
Photos: The Capture Photo Festival presents photography exhibits, talks, films, and installations in over 50 galleries around Vancouver from April 1 – 28
Indie: A double bill of Metric and Death Cab For Cutie perform a Friday night show at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre at UBC
Pop: Ellie Goulding brings her Delirium World Tour to Vancouver with a stop on Friday night at Rogers Arena
Rock: Get ready to rock the house down when Aussie rockers Wolfmother play the Commodore Ballroom on Friday night.
Market: Saturday afternoon, spot all your unique shopping finds; children’s gear, ladies wear, jewellery, home accessories, and more at the Settlement Building for Markers Market
Balls: Saturday evening, the Whitecaps FC play host to the LA Galaxy for the only time of the season at BC Place
Auntie: Everyone’s favourite tipsy Aunt Shanda Leer hosts Studio with Shanda a 70’s style variety show, Saturday at XY