Indie/Folk artist Ari Neufeld plays at the Thursday night musical series at the Sea to Sky Gondola. Take in the views, music, and enjoy family-friendly food and beverages.

Summit Lodge Patio, 36800 BC-99, Squamish, 6pm, Free

New York City hip-hop artists Joey Bada$$ and Flatbush Zombies come the the PNE Forum on the Beast Coast: Escape from New York Tour. With support from the Underachievers, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, CJ Fly, and Powers Pleasant.

PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings, 7pm, From $56

Australian island reggae and soul artist Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Sammy tours in support of his album, Sleepwalker.

Imperial Vancouver, 319 Main, 7pm, $27.50

Award-winning local Bluesman Jim Byrnes entertains the lunchtime crowds downtown at Musical Nooners, the CBC's summer-long outdoor concert series.

CBC Vancouver Outdoor Stage, 700 Hamilton, Noon, Free

Nerd-folk musical duo The Doubleclicks from Portland bring their geek-friendly acoustic stylings to their original songs about videos games, gender identity, and the internet. 

Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 West Broadway, 8pm, $10

Stand-up comedian Ali Wong plays the second of her four night run at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on The Milk & Money Tour.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton, 7pm, From $50

Vancouver’s Victoria Anthony's star started to climb when she sung her heart out in front her idol, PINK. Now catch her when she performs her hit “Because I’m a Girl” and other songs at the Rio with a full band and dancers.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 7:30pm, $20

Music BC presents the sixth edition of the Let's Hear It Live! concert series featuring hip-hop, R&B, and soul artists Teon Gibbs, COTIS, and Prado.

Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $5

Singer and “Samurai Guitarist” Miyavi from Japan visits North America on his No Sleep Till Tokyo Tour.

Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville, 8pm, From $30

Madison Olds was the winner of the Soundtrack to the Pacific Rim Life song search competition with her original song, "Moments in the Mountains". Hear her perform at the Fairmont Pacific Rim lounge.

Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, 5:30pm, Free

Tacofino welcomes Four Winds Brewing to its Hastings location for the final event in its Beer Dinner Series. A custom five-course menu by Tacofino chefs will be paired with select Four Winds beers.

Tacofino, 2327 East Hastings, 6pm, $55

Waterfront Cinema presents Will Ferrell as Buddy in the Christmas comedy Elf. Beverages and popcorn will be available onsite, probably no hot chocolate however.

North Point, Canada Place, Noon, Free

Paris is Burning chronicles the New York's drag scene in the 1980s, focusing on balls, voguing and the ambitions and dreams of those who gave the era its warmth and vitality.

The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, 6:30pm, $12

The ABBA-inspired musical Mamma Mia! at Theatre Under the Stars features the sing-a-long hits Dancing Queen", "Take a Chance on Me", "Thank You for the Music", and "SOS".

Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, 8pm, From $30

Silence! The Musical is a satire of film The Silence of the Lambs that’s not for the faint of heart. Winner of the NYCFringe’s Best Musical Award, SILENCE! The Musical is racy, offensive, silly, with a vulgar musical score and a shocking amount of laughs. Catch this special preview evening.

Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, 162 West 1st, 8pm, $35-42

Sixteen artists present their artwork at the Coast Mental Health Art Project Roadshow, showing this month at the Carnegie Branch library.

Carnegie Branch Library, 401 Main, Free

It's the Vancouver Canadians vs. Everett AquaSox in a noontime game at Scotiabank Field.

Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario, 1:05pm, From $16

Discover the stories, icons, and landmarks of an LGBTQ2+ community that fought back on The Really Gay History Tour as you stroll from downtown to the Davie Street village.

Outside the City Centre Skytrain Station, 2pm, $35

Come to Jokes Please! for the hilarious stand-up and stay for the air conditioning. A breezy night of local and touring comedians hosted by Ross Dauk.

Little Mountain Gallery, 195 East 26th, 9pm, $10