May is turning into a hot one, both weatherwise and with what’s on in the picks of the week
Play: The drama Ithaka continues at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive this week May 10-14th
Balls: The Whitecaps are on the pitch at BC Place tonight against Chicago Fire
Pianos: On Wednesdays at XY sing-along to live Showtunes at Keys – Piano Bar & Live Showtunes
Drag: East Meets West on Wednesdays, when The Queen of East Van, Isolde N Barron & Davie Village legend Carlotta Gurl join forces at The Junction for The Barron Gurl Show
Dance: Ballet BC debuts its latest 30th Anniversary program with a trio of performances each night this week, May 12, 13 & 14 f
Docs: DOXA Documentary Film Festival and it’s line up of world class documentaries continues through the weekend around the city.
Pack: Thursdays The Bratpack; Valynne Vile, Jane Smoker, Shanda Leer, Jem and Gia Metric bring their naughtiness to XY with DJ Nick Bertossi
Bye: Friday at XY YVR, say see-ya-later to the week with hosts Berlin & Alma Bitches at Bye Felicia
Rides: Playland is open for weekends until June 16 then daily until August 19, when the PNE begins.
Pop: See if she really can’t keep her hands to herself, when Selena Gomez plays Rogers Arena on Saturday night
Singer: Join Lights at the Vogue Theatre when she takes the stage on Saturday night
Rock: At the Commodore Ballroom, local fave Daniel Wesley takes the stage Saturday night
Onyx: Dynamic duo Raye Sunshine and DJ Nick Bertossi keep your Saturday shaking at XY YVR – ONYX
Punk: Recently reformed Violent Femmes brings their iconic punk sounds to the Commodore on Sunday night
Idol: YouTube and American Idol alum Tori Kelly brings her guitar and takes the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday