Seven things you should do this week include VIFF Oscar Party, Sarah Silverman, Temples and more.
The VIFF Oscar Party
Feb. 26, 4 p.m
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Vancity Theatre
Tickets and info:
$15,
Dress to the nines and walk the red carpet to Vancouver’s premiere celebration of Hollywood’s biggest bash of the year. The glamorous evening is hosted by two experts, one of style, the other of film: Steven Schelling and Michael van den Bos. Will La La Land — its 14 nominations tie the record with Titanic — dominate the podium? Who will be best dressed? And who will get all political? Take in every larger-than-life moment of it on the big screen.
Sarah Silverman
Feb. 25, 7 p.m.
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Tickets and info:
$49-$69,
The comedienne, actress, writer and producer has won over the establishment and earned two Emmys, but still makes the list of
10 most controversial comedians
of all time. Is anything too taboo for Silverman’s scathing satire? She jokes about bittersweet rape and has Twittered pictures of herself “before and after abortion.” She said 9/11 was the worst day of her life — because it was the day that she found out a soy chai latte has 900 calories. On this tour, the lead-up to a Netflix special, Silverman
to “talk about the basics: Family, God, abortion and sex.”
The Klezmatics 30th Anniversary Tour
Feb. 23, 8 p.m.
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Norman Rothstein Theatre
Tickets and info:
$25-$36,
The Grammy-winning act blends spirited Eastern European Yiddish dance music with jazz, folk, world beat and a deft sense of improvisation. The members of the New York-based sextet have collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and others. The Klezmatics aren’t just considered the greatest band in the klezmer vanguard; when they’re cooking, they’re one of the best bands you can see on stage.
Goodbye Charles: Ron Tran, Cullinan Richards and others
Opening reception: Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.; runs to April 23
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Charles H. Scott Gallery
Tickets and info:
The Charles H. Scott Gallery’s final exhibition pays tribute to its namesake Charles Hepburn Scott. A Vancouver arts scene influencer around the 1920s, Scott helped establish Emily Carr University and Vancouver Art Gallery. He loved costumed theatrics and led a drawing camp on Savary Island. These activities inspire the works of London-based duo Cullinan Richards and Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award winner Ron Tran. The show also features Scott’s art and a bookwork brimming with portraits of Scott by many artists who have exhibited at the gallery. In fall the gallery moves to Emily Carr University’s new campus on Great Northern Way, where it will be renamed the Libby Leshgold Gallery.
Jim Jefferies
March 1, 8 p.m.
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Orpheum Theatre
Tickets and info:
$39.50- $52.50,
, March 2- and 3 shows are sold out)
As long as there are things one is not supposed to say, there will be comedians who will gleefully discuss them. Australia’s Jim Jefferies often precedes his standup routines with a disclaimer that he’s not a terrible person; he just says terrible things to get laughs. As one recent (rave) review put it: “With this current tour, there’s a good chance Jefferies’ hate mail will double.” Fresh off a series of blockbuster comedy specials, America’s Comedy Central has just confirmed plans for a regular program tentatively called The Jim Jefferies Show.
Carmina Burana
Feb 25, 8 p.m.
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Orpheum Theatre
Tickets and info:
From $29,
Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is one of the most popular of all 20th century choral works, and it was an instant success when it was first performed in Frankfurt in 1937. Its celebration of the pleasures of life and love is uninhibited and immediate — the work’s directness in words and music is really its secret. Joining the Bach Choir for the lusty, rhythmic work are Bergmann Piano Duo and Fringe Percussion. Another iconic work on the program: a reinvented Tubular Bells.
Desert Daze Tour
Feb. 26, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
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Rickshaw Theatre
Tickets and info
: $25
Three bands perform three different takes on psychedelic music. Temples takes the best of ’60s psychedelia and folds in just the right amount of modern dream-pop elegance; the sound is nostalgic yet fresh. L.A. trio Jjuujjuu peddles in heavy drone-rock, while female duo Deap Vally, also from L.A., blasts out garage-blues on guitar and drums. With Froth and Night Beats.