Johnny A. plays Blue Frog Studios
By Steve Newton
FRIDAY: Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden Vancouver performs its Live After Death show at the Roxy Cabaret.
FRIDAY: the Vancouver Warriors take on the San Diego Seals in National Lacrosse League action at Rogers Arena.
FRIDAY: late-night screening at the Rio Theatre of director David Cronenberg‘s 1986 body-horror classic The Fly, starring Jeff Goldblum as doomed teleportation researcher Seth Brundle.
Dont Look Back screens at VIFF Centre
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY: screenings at the VIFF Centre of Dont Look Back, director D.A. Pennebaker‘s 1967 documentary about Bob Dylan‘s 1965 tour of England.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY: exhibition of paintings by New York City-based artist Firelei Báez, organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, runs until March 16 at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY: The Lind Biennial, running until February 2 at Polygon Gallery, is a showcase of new work by the finalists of the Philip B. Lind Prize for Emerging Artists. Exhibiting artists include Mena El Shazly, Karice Mitchell, Dion Smith-Dokkie, Parumveer Walia, and Casey Wei.
Akira screens at the Cinematheque
SATURDAY: screening at the Cinematheque of the 2020 restoration of director Otomo Katsuhiro’s 1988 anime classic Akira, in Japanese with English subtitles.
SATURDAY: Canadian pop-punk quintet Sum 41 plays tunes from latest album Heaven :x: Hell at Rogers Arena, with guests Pup and Gob.
SATURDAY: American instrumental-rock, jazz, and blues guitarist Johnny A. performs at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios.
Bowie Ball at the Rickshaw
SATURDAY: the 10th annual Bowie Ball at the Rickshaw Theatre is a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation featuring David Bowie songs performed by Mellow’s Rockpile, Asian Persuasion All Stars, Makeout Bandit, Cherry Maraschino, Lois Lane, 20 Explosive Hits!, Hang-ten Hangmen, Bargain Shopper’s Club, Rat Silo, and No Fun. SOLD OUT.
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