Parker Art Salon

May 24 to 26 at 1000 Parker Street

Marney-Rose Edge, Nur Shojai, Niina Chebry, Claire Sower, and Karen Lorena Parker are just some of the more than 50 artists getting ready for this massive event in the labyrinthine studios of 1000 Parker. The old-style art salon will feature everything from sculpture to photography, as well as live music, a curated exhibit, and more. On the first night, from 7 to 10 p.m., check out the Collectors’ Soirée, or hit the event during the next two days, from 1 to 5 p.m.; book studio tours at 2 and 4 p.m. via Eventbrite.

Women Rock

May 24 and 25 at the Orpheum

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra shows it can rock out, paying tribute to the music of pioneers from Tina Turner to Joan Jett and Janis Joplin. Jeff Tyzik takes the podium, while Cassidy Catanzaro, Katrina Dideriksen, and Shayna Steele channel some of pop music’s most powerful female voices.

The Return of Soul Gospel

May 25 at Christ Church Cathedral

Powerhouse singers Dawn Pemberton (shown here)and Warren Dean Flandez bring an extra soulful charge to the Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir as it wraps up its 15th season with a bang.