While our Eastern countrymen are shivering in snow, we have spring in full swing, as our typical weather swings from sun to rain. Bringing green and colour to our streets and parks and much entertainment in the picks of the week.
Eat: Tonight, take a trip to the ‘burbs with Tasting Plates and explore the restaurants making up the Central Richmond corridor
Ivories: Sing along with Keys Piano Bar at XY Wednesday while the players tickle the ivories
Ski: Up the Sea to Sky, the Whistler Ski & Snowboard Festival is underway with concerts, competitions, and more all around the Village until April 17th
Gurls: Who runs the world? Gurls! Join The Queen of East Van, Isolde N Barron & Davie Village legend Carlotta Gurl at The Junction for The Barron Gurl Show every Wednesday
Farce: A classic farce, Don’t Dress For Dinner, is staging the laughter at The Gateway Theatre in Richmond until April 23rd.
Guitarist: Austin, TX based guitarist, Gary Clark Jr plays his blues, jazz, hip-hop influences rock on the second of a two night stand at the Commodore Ballroom tonight
Folk: Canadian folk/rock act Spirit of the West, fan favourites for three decades have decided to call it a day and play their final three shows ever at the Commodore Ballroom Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Improv: Continuing at the Improv Centre on Granville Island, Vancouver TheatreSports League presents Throne and Games – A Chance of Snow The improvised parody inspired by Game of Thrones, is a sequel to last year’s hit, Throne and Games – Laughter is Coming.
Strings: Hear something a little different when 2Cellos, a duo of cello-playing Croatian brothers bring their unique string arrangements to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday night
Stage: On stage at the Arts Club Theatre, Onegin is at the Goldcorp Stage while Good People is at The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Snaps: All around Vancouver, galleries and public exhibits highlight the 3rd Annual Capture Photo Festival continuing until April 28th
Power: Spiritual influencer, The Power of Now author, Eckart Tolle brings his teachings to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Saturday evening.
Rock: Venue on Granville St is the venue for a hard rock night on Saturday when Filter, Orgy and guests take the stage for the Make American Hate Again tour.
Spin: Hop to it for the homo hip hop night Playboy with Jane Smoker at XY YVR on Saturday night
Run: Downtown Vancouver will be filled with runners as Canada’s largest fun 10k run, The Vancouver Sun Run, hits the road on Sunday morning
Soul: Southern rockers, Collective Soul bring their “See What You Started” tour to the Commodore on Sunday night to round out the music packed weekend.