Kicking off June we have a plethora of entertainment in the picks of the week;
Park: This evening at Deer Lake Park, The Lumineers light up the outdoor stage on their Cleopatra World Tour.
Rock: New York alt-rockers Brand New, play back-to-back nights at The Vogue, tonight and Thursday
Kids: If you have youngster or are young at heart, check out the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, at Granville Island until June 5th
Bingo!: Tonight, Carlotta Gurl and Mina Mercury are helping you go for broke at 2 Broke Gurls Bingo at Celebrities.
Duel: On Wednesdays at XY it’s a Showtunes showdown singalong at Keys – Piano Bar & Live Showtunes
Pack: Thursday, will The Bratpack bring back the 6th Gurl to join Valynne Vile, Jane Smoker, Shanda Leer, Jem and Gia Metric at XY with DJ Nick Bertossi?
Bard: Another season of Bard on the Beach gets underway Friday, with previews of Romeo & Juliet.
Comedy: Friday Maz Jobrani’s “I’m not a terrorist but I played one on TV” tour brings some politically incorrect comedy to The Vogue
Live: Canadian fave, City and Colour play Rogers Arena with guest Shakey Graves on Friday evening
Electo: At The Commodore, Dutch-Greek-Canadian duo DVBBS brings their electronic beats to the dancefloor on Friday.
Video: Friday at The Odyssey, a new night debuts, Full-Length Feature Friday with Alma Bitches, is a VJ dance experience, dance along to music videos matched up on all screens around the club
Wine: Celebrate Provence Rose month with a Free Wine Tasting at the BCLDB Store on Cambie at 39th, between 1pm – 4pm
Stage: Continuing until July 10 at The Arts Club Stanley Stage, Elton John’s multiple Tony Award winning musical, Billy Elliot brings ballet, pop and emotion to the stage.
Laughs: His show may be called Scandal-less but Marlon Wayans is no stranger to scandalous comedy, find out at The Vogue on Saturday night.
Auntie: Saturday at XYYVR your favourite tipsy Aunt, Shanda Leer’s Studio with Shanda gets the night started with a laugh.
Glory: Saturday at The Cobalt, it’s All Kanye, All Night, as Glory Days presents Ye’ Day – Kanye West’s Birthday Celebrations
Film: Sunday it’s the East Van Showcase Showdown, five local shorts compete for awards at The Rio.