May the 4th be with you this Star Wars Day as we check out what’s in the picks of the week coming up for you,
Play: The drama Ithaka is on stage at the Havana Theatre this week and next – May 3-7 & 10-14th
Ivories: On Wednesdays at XY sing-along to live Showtunes at Keys – Piano Bar & Live Showtunes
Queens: Wednesdays, join The Queen of East Van, Isolde N Barron & Davie Village legend Carlotta Gurl at The Junction for The Barron Gurl Show
Docs: DOXA Documentary Film Festival gets underway on Thursday bringing 10 days of world class documentaries to screens around the city.
Dance: The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival brings titillation and entertainment to Wet Hot City and Vancouver Playhouse May 5 – 7.
Pack: Join The Bratpack; Valynne Vile, Jane Smoker, Shanda Leer, Jem and Gia Metric on Thursdays at XY with DJ Nick Bertossi
Theatre: There’s just a few more days to catch the Arts Club Theatre, The Valley before it closes on May 7th at the Granville Island Stage
Rides: Playland opens for the season on Saturday, weekends only May 7 – June 16 then daily until August 19, when the PNE begins.
Balls: Saturday afternoon, Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers make a visit to Whitecaps FC at BC Place
Stand-up: British comedian Jimmy Carr brings his edgy, dark humour to the Vogue Theatre for some laughs on Saturday night.
Aunty: Saturday at XY join your favourite #TipsyAunt Shanda Leer for Studio with Shanda and Friends.
Late: Stick around later at XY Saturday for ONYX with DJ Jef Leppard and Teayana hosting.
Comedy: On Sunday, self-deprecating and autobiographical humour is on stage when American humourist and author David Sedaris plays the Vogue Theatre.