The first week of 2017 is almost coming to an end.
There is plenty of going on in Vancouver today, so get out there and make this Thursday a good one.
For more things happening around town, check out our events section.
Share a laugh with Dino Archie
- What: Comedian Dino Archie performs
- Where: Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club – 2837 East Cambie Street
- When: Thursday, January 5
- Tickets: $9.53 – $19.05 available online.
Catch musical wizard Midge Ure
- What: Watch Ivor Novello, Grammy, and BASCAP Award winner Midge Ure in action.
- Where: Rickshaw Theatre – 254 East Hastings
- When: Thursday, January 5, at 8 pm.
- Tickets: $22.50, available online.
Clear your mind at Hip Hop and Mental Health
Image: Noyz/ Facebook
- What: Punjabi hip-hop artist Noyz will be facilitating an interactive workshop on mental health & hip hop, exploring how writing and rapping can be used as tools for coping with mental health concerns.
- Where: Surrey Public Library Room 120 (first floor) – 10350 University Drive, Surrey
- When: Thursday, January 5, from 6 to 8 pm
- Tickets: Free. Register on Eventbrite.
Stab Your Friends! at an Intro Night
Valkyrie Western Martial Arts Assembly/ Facebook
- What: Want to get started at Valkyrie WMAA, but not sure where to begin? Intimidated by coming into a new space by yourself? Want to check out something new in a low-pressure environment? This free evening introductory session is a great way to see what we’re all about and make some new friends to stab things with!
- Where: Valkyrie Western Martial Arts Assembly- 2603 Kingsway Street, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, January 5, at 6 pm.
- Cost: Free. Register online, space is limited.
Check out local music man Aaron Grant
- What: Vancouver musician Aaron Grant performs
- Where: Dubh Linn Gate – 601 Main Street
- When: Thursday, January 5, at 6 pm.
Make it a funny night downtown with Michael Kosta
- What: Comedian Michael Kosta performs a set.
- Where: The Comedy Mix – 1015 Burrard Street
- When: Thursday, January 5, at 8:30 pm.
- Tickets: $15-$20, available online.
Take a spoonful of sugar with Mary Poppins
- What: Watch Mary Poppins fly over the rooftops of London, and feel like a kid again!
- Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage – 2750 Granville Street
- When: Thursday, January 5, at 7:30 pm
- Tickets: Starting at $29, available online.