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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Showcase of local and national burlesque talent features two evenings of performance at the Vancouver Playhouse, plus workshops and lectures. To Apr 9, Vancouver Playhouse. MADE IN ITALY The Arts Club Theatre Company presents a play about a second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta. To Apr 17, Granville Island Stage. Tix from $35. CLEAN/ESPEJOS A hotel floor-manager reeling from a family loss has a chance encounter with a Canadian wedding guest at a Mexican resort. Apr 5-10, 7:30-9:30 pm, The Cultch. $15. COLLECTED STORIES, A PLAY BY DONALD MARGULIES Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies’ searching look at the lives of a pair of writers, focusing on their friendship and ambition. Apr 6-22, The Red Gate Revue Stage. $30. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS The story of a nine-year-old who comes out as a boy to his family and how they learn to accept his gender identity. To Apr 23, Waterfront Theatre. $24. INTERMEDIATE STATES Part of Capture Photography Festival’s selected exhibitions, featuring work by emerging artists Sophia Boutsakis, Jeff Henschel, Teigan Kelly, and Natalie Robinson. To Apr 30, East end of Granville Island. FAMILY ALBUM Exhibiting artists use the camera as a mechanism by which to better understand their own personal histories and familial relationships. To Apr 15, 9 am–6 pm, Pendulum Gallery. Free. CLOUD ALBUM Exhibition features more than 250 historically and culturally significant works drawn from the collection of the London-based Archive of Modern Conflict. To May 1, Polygon Gallery. SHO ESQUIRO: DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY Solo exhibition by designer, artist, and activist showcases meticulously crafted couture gowns, textiles, paintings, and photographs. To Jun 5, Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. HERE Exhibition of photography by Vincent Chan and paintings by Danvic Briones and Tim Bennison. To Apr 10, Kay Meek Arts Centre. Free. SPRING 2022: COLLECTED WORKS Group exhibition on the potency of photography featuring the work of Larry Clark, Katy Grannan, and Andres Serrano. To May 28, Rennie Museum. Free.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

IN WONDERLAND A contemporary retelling of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Apr 7-16, Gateway Theatre. From $29. HOMEGROWN Adam Jacobson hosts standup comedy by Sahib Singh, Rana, Jordan Wilson, UK Shah, Hector Rivas, Brenda, Washbern, Gavin Banning, Arash Narchi, Dusty Searcy, Ola Dada, and Andrea Jin. Apr 7-8, 7-9:30 pm, Parts Unknown. $10.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

BEETHOVEN & LISZT: A MUSICAL AFFINITY Fortepiano virtuoso Olga Pashchenko explores the kinship between the music of Franz Liszt and Ludwig van Beethoven. Apr 8, Christ Church Cathedral. $28-$64.50. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE STUDIO SHOWING: FAKEKNOT The Dance Centre presents a performance of Piña, an interdisciplinary dance work which addresses artistic director Ralph Escamillan’s background as a first-generation Canadian-born Filipinx. Apr 8, 6 pm, Scotiabank Dance Centre. Free. DEVIL'S VIOLIN The Vancouver Chamber Music Society presents violinist JinJoo Cho performing with pianist Hyun Soo Kim. Apr 8, 7:30 pm, South Delta Baptist Church. $20-$40. BEETHOVEN & LISZT: A MUSICAL AFFINITY Russian historical keyboardist Olga Pashchenko explores the connection between Liszt and Beethoven.

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Apr 8, 7:30 pm, Christ Church Cathedral. From $32.25. JANE COOP PLAYS MOZART Canadian concert pianist Jane Coop performs Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 with the Vancouver Symphony. Apr 8-9, 8 pm, Orpheum Theatre.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

HOW TO DYE WITH FUNGI AND LICHENS Handson workshop led by a traditional Musqueam Coast Salish artist covers the many facets of our natural world through fibre. Apr 9, 10 am–2:30 pm, Museum of Vancouver. $155 general admission. THE UNBOUND POETRY FESTIVAL Full-day festival celebrating all things poetry, with film screenings, Haiku contest, and evening SLAM competition. Apr 9, 10:30 am–9 pm, North Delta Centre for the Arts. Free. 1 NIGHT STAND Fundraiser for Ukraine relief features standup comedy by Charlie Demers, Jane Stanton, Yumi Nagashima, Peter Kelamis, Kevin Banner, and Sam Tonning. Apr 9, 6 pm, York Theatre. $25-$100. CONNECTION PLEASE! WITH LIZZIE ALLAN Lizzie Allan performs a standup comedy show that aims to raise awareness about the reality of recovery from addiction. Apr 9, 7 pm, Anvil Centre. $30. TOWARDS THE LIGHT Musica intima shares the stage with the Vancouver Youth Choir for the world premiere of a new piece by Emily Millard. Apr 9, 7:30 pm, Christ Church Cathedral. $40|$35|$10.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

DEVIL'S VIOLIN The Vancouver Chamber Music Society presents violinist JinJoo Cho performing with pianist Hyun Soo Kim. Apr 10, 3 pm, Anvil Centre. $20-$38. COMEDY TING Randy Jernidier hosts standup comedy by Akeem Hoyte-Charles, Sahib Singh Rana, Justin Nichol, Randee Neumeyer, Charles Daghlian, Ola Dada, Gavin Banning, and Sam Tonning. Apr 10, 7-9:30 pm, Calabash Bistro. $15.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

DONNELL RAWLINGS Comedy Here Often presents a standup-comedy show by American comic, actor, and radio host. Apr 11, 8 pm, Hollywood Theatre. $45.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

SAPPHIRE HAZE Music on Main presents duo composed of Cindy Kao (violin) and Aysha Dulong (electronics). Apr 12, 7:30 pm, Fox Cabaret. $15-32.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

’DA KINK IN MY HAIR A musical celebration of women of colour. Apr 14–May 15, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. From $35.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

WAITING FOR GARBO Curious Creations Collective presents a new musical with a social conscience about plastic in the oceans and consumerism. Apr 15-29, Presentation House Theatre. $22/18/15.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

WHITE NOISE A comedy about internalized racism in which two families have dinner together for the first time during Truth and Reconciliation week. Apr 16–May 1, Firehall Arts Centre. From $15.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

SAME DIFFERENCE An immersive audio-visual experience informed by 12 interviews conducted with immigrants and refugees. Apr 19-23, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. $30=$35.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

LA DÉTRESSE ET L'ENCHANTEMENT Writerdirector Olivier Kemeid's theatrical montage of the memoirs of Franco-Canadian author Gabrielle Roy. Apr 21-23, York Theatre. $26-30. BAD PARENT Parents of a toddler try to figure out who they are in relation to their son, to each other, and to the audience. Apr 21–May 1, Historic Theatre. From $26.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

DAVE CHAPPELLE AND FRIENDS Controversial comedy superstar performs two standup shows. Apr 22-23, Rogers Arena. Tix at Ticketmaster.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

ETERNAL EMBERS: SONGS OF FIRE AND LOVE The Vancouver Cantata Singers are joined by the Bergmann Piano Duo. Apr 23, 7:30 pm, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre. $10-$35.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

BACH'S BRANDENBERG CONCERTOS The VSO School of Music’s Sinfonietta joins forces with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for performances of all six Brandenburg Concertos. Apr 25, 7:30 pm, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. $10/$19.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

THE INVISIBLE In 1940s France.seven female SOEs (The Invisible) risk everything to fight a dangerous war of sabotage, propaganda, and espionage. Apr 29–May 7, 7:30-9:30 pm, York Theatre. From $26.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

HMS PINAFORE Vancouver Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comedic tale of forbidden love across class divides. Apr 30, 7:30 pm; May 5, 7:30 pm; May 7, 7:30 pm; May 8, 2 pm, Queen Elizabeth Theatre. From $48.

SUNDAY, MAY 1

GARY HOFFMAN & DAVID SELIG The Vancouver Chamber Music Society presents a journey through the musical career of Beethoven. May 1, 7:30 pm, Anvil Centre. $35-52.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

BIG TRICK ENERGY Comedy show featuring Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Alex Boyer and Wes Barker. May 4, 7 pm, Harbour Event Centre. $30-$60.

THURSDAY, MAY 5

SHIRLEY VALENTINE A Liverpudlian housewife takes a trip to Greece and starts to see the world and herself very differently. May 5-21, Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. $29 general/$26 seniors and students. LAMPEDUSA Pi Theatre presents playwright Anders Lustgarten's play about two strangers finding hope and connection where they least expect it. May 5-21, Vancity Culture Lab. From $25. ART VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR Art fair features an art runway show, artist talks, a live painting competition, and speaker panels. May 5-8, 1-10 pm, Vancouver Convention Centre West.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

COMES THE TIME WE HAVE TO SAY SO LONG The Marcus Mosely Chorale performs its final concert, with guest Dee Daniels. May 14, 7:30-10 pm, St. Andrew's Wesley United. $42.

THURSDAY, MAY 19

HENRY ROLLINS American singer-activist performs on his Good to See You 2022 spoken-word tour. May 19, Rio Theatre.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

JUST FOR LAUGHS VANCOUVER Comedy festival features performances by Nicole Byer, Andrew Santino, Marc Maron, Maria Bamford, Bob the Drag Queen, Andrew Schulz, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, Jimmy O. Yang, and Chris Redd. May 25-29, various Vancouver venues.

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