Sitarist Anoushka Shankar will bring the music of humanity to UBC’s Chan Centre.| Photo by Simon Scheuller.
Generation Axe
April 6
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton St., Vancouver
If you love guitar then there is no way you can miss this concert. Five of the top hard rock and metal guitar players in the world will combine for a surefire memorable experience. Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi team up for a night of guitar collaboration and showcasing.
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Spark: A Fireside Artist Talk
April 7
Native Education College
285 East 5th Ave., Vancouver
The Fireside Artists Talks are held at the grunt gallery, and are a series of informal talks hosted by various artists who push boundaries with their traditional and contemporary art. The hosts of the upcoming talk are Hans Winkler and Cease Wyss, who will be discussing their experience and projects regarding the ancient Hawaiian peoples of Kaho’olawe.
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Anoushka Shankar
April 8
Chan Shun Concert Hall, The University of British Columbia
6265 Crescent Rd., Vancouver
Famed sitarist Anoushka Shankar will be playing from her latest album Land of Gold, which she dedicated to the plight of refugees worldwide. Trained in classical Indian traditional music, Anoushka Shankar aims to bring the sitar to new spheres and create music that addresses our humanity.
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Dina Yoffe.|
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Vancouver Chopin Society presents Dina Yoffe
April 8
Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
The incredibly talented pianist Dina Yoffe will be performing at the Vancouver Playhouse, showcasing her performance skills which won her top prizes at the Robert Schumann competition in Zwickau and the Fryderyk Chopin competition in Warsaw. The programme includes two preludes, one by Scriabin and one by Chopin.
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Vancouver South African Film Festival
April 8–10
Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
149 West Hastings St., Vancouver
The non-profit event supports development works by Education without Borders in South Africa since 2002. This year’s line-up explores the history, culture and politics of South Africa and includes The Shore Break, Dis ek, Anna and producer Angelina Jolie’s Difret.
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Native Edible and Medicinal Tree and Plant Walk
April 9
Hastings Park
As part of Vancouver Tree Week, come explore Hastings Park with Indigenous Herbalist Lori Snyder, as she shares the knowledge and wisdom that is held in the natural world. Discover what food and medicine grows and lives abundantly all around us.
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High Tea
April 12–17
Studio 1398
1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver
www.giculturalsociety.org/
Two multi-award winning British comedians have combined to form a show that has taken theatre festivals by storm, winning Best Comedy in Victoria, Best of The Fringe in Toronto, Best Script in Montreal and Most Outstanding Show in London. Follow James and Jamesy in a performance that showcases the best of physical comedy and immersive theatre.
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Science World After Dark
April 15
Science World
1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Science World is well-known as a venue for families and children of all ages, but once every two months there’s a chance for adults to explore it without the younger atmosphere. Watch an OMNIMAX film and watch a live science show in this evening of 19+ science fun.
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Yuri Shevchuk.| Photo by Håkan Henriksson.
The Legendary Yuri Shevchuk
April 19
Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton St., Vancouver
The legendary musician, singer and performer Yuri Shevchuk will be presenting his solo chamber concert “Acoustic.” Acoustic concerts from Shevchuk are quite rare, so this collection of songs will surely be a delight to anyone who listens to this live performance.
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Lulu Series: Michael Rohd
April 21
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
Since 2003, the Lulu Series has been working to educate participants on the importance of art and establishing connections with their community. The next speaker is Michael Rohd, the Executive Director for Performance and Civic Practice, as well as one of the founders of Sojourn Theatre.
