East Van Panto returns with a performance of Pinocchio. Join a locally famous cricket, an angry orca, and a dastardly fox as poor Pinocchio does his best to tell everyone the truth and become a real boy.

York Theatre, 639 Commercial, 7pm, From $26

American progressive rock band Thank You Scientist tour in support of their third album, Terraformer. With special guests Bent Knee & The Tea Club.

Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings, 7pm, $20

Edmonton indie/folk outfit St. Arnaud tour in support of their debut album, The Cost of Living. With guest Cassidy Warring.

Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial, 9pm, $10

Canadian musician Cat Clyde plays tunes for the new album, Hunters Trance. With openers Jeremie Albino and Kuri.

Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 8pm, $12

In Anon(ymous) Homer’s Odyssey gets reimagined in the story of a present-day teenage refugee who crosses the United States in a quest to find his disappeared mother. ▶ Read our review.

Studio 58, Langara College, 100 Weast 49th, 8pm, $21

Comedian and writer Alicia Tobin launches her new book So You're a Little Sad, So What? with an evening of comedy featuring Katie-Ellen Humphries, Charlie Demers, Aaron Read, and Andrea Jin. ▶ Read our review.

Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial, 7:30pm, $2 - $10

Nerd Nite v48 is a fun and educational evening of experts speaking on topics of interest. This edition features Steve Quane on the Geo Mapping of Lakes, Kirsten Brink discusses Dinosaur Dentistry, and the Future of Work with Ray Hsu.

Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 7:30pm, $7-15

The 12th Biennial Dance In Vancouver features performances by companies Amber Funk Barton/the response, Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY, OURO Collective, Raven Spirit Dance, and Vision Impure.

Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie, November 20 - 24, Free to $34

Martin Scorsese's latest film, The Irishman stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in an epic tapestry of American crime and corruption.

Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour, 8:10pm, $11

The 2019-2020 CapU Theatre Series opens with Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies. Set in a world accustomed to magic, this production fully embraces the struggle for power and tyranny through sorcery and witchcraft.

BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts, 2055 Purcell Way, 8pm, From $11

Theatre company Les Biches Pensives stages Gamètes, a comedy about two women who confront the visions of themselves and the world when one learns that she is carrying a child with Down Syndrome. Written by Rébecca Déraspe and directed by Sophie Cadieux.

Studio 16, 1555 West 7th, 8pm, From $27.95

Ass Camp is a 60-minute bootcamp full body workout for all levels in a party atmosphere with music and lights led by Pickpocket, aka Kat Matutina. Complimentary pre-workout drinks will be provided and then be rewarded with a free vegan protein smoothie of your choice at the end.

Venue, 881 Granville, 5:30pm, $17

Person of Interest feature actor and writer Melody A. Johnson in a mostly true story of an actor driven to the brink when a good neighbour goes bad.

Kay Meek Arts Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Van, 7:30pm, From $19

Dancer and choreographer Jade Solomon Curtis’s Black Like Me is a multidisciplinary solo work which takes a poignant and pointed look at historic and ongoing oppression to people of colour.

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC, 7:30pm, $35

Improv Against Humanity celebrates a Nifty 9th Anniversary with a birthday bash feature prizes, cake a live Cards Against Humanity tournament, and the crowning of Vancouver's Most Horrible Person!

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 8pm, $15

At the Astro Show for Big Fun! Festival 12 comics take the stage performing sets based on each astrological sign. Come for the laughter, stay for the healing truths of the stars.

Projection Room at Fox Cabaret, 2321 Main, 8pm, $12

Amateur night at Yuk Yuk's has stand-up newbies testing out their comedy chops. 

Yuk Yuk's, 2837 Cambie, 8pm, $6.67