Welcome to the purgatory between work and weekend. Ride it out in style, with a few incredible events around the city.
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Jokes Please! Finally in 4K Edition
- What: Another installment of Vancouver’s independent comedy institution. Join hosts Ivan Decker, Ross Dauk, and Andy Kallstrom as they bask in the glorious glow of their top HD 4K jokes-perience.
- Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 195 East 26th Avenue, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, August 27; 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver International Tap Festival
- What: The first night of Vancouver’s annual festival of tap dancing, featuring some of the best dancers in the world. Tickets are available online.
- Where: Norman Rothstein Theatre – 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30
The Gipsy Kings at River Rock
- What: The kings of Latin American music come to the River Rock Casino. You know them, you love them, even if you don’t think you’ve ever heard of them.
- Where: River Rock Casino Resort – 8811 River Road, Richmond
- When: Thursday, August 27; 8 p.m.
“Enemy” at Friday Night at the Movies
- What: Head down the Vancouver Public Library for a Night at the Movies. This weeks showing is Enemy, starring Jake Gyellenhaal. This psychological horror movie might not be suitable for children, so maybe leave the kids at home.
- Where: Alice MacKay Room, Vancouver Public Library – 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, August 27; 6:30 p.m.
Protomen at the Biltmore
- What: Science-fiction rock gods Protomen come to the Biltmore Cabaret, bringing you a show from the dark future of rock. Along with guests Aviator Shades, this show will be as unpredictable as it will be awesome.
- Where: Biltmore Cabaret – 2755 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver
- When: Thursday, August 27; 8 p.m.