Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a joyous reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph, Jacob, and the coat of many colours.

Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert, 8pm, $29-55

The Vancouver Canucks host the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action.

Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, 7pm

Canadian rock bassist-vocalist Todd Kerns (Age of Electric, Slash, Toque) performs a solo acoustic show.

Railway Stage and Beer Café, 579 Dunsmuir, 8:30pm, $10

lndie-rock band The Starling Effect play a hometown show with songs from their self-titled album. With guests Dark Dials. 

LanaLou's Restaurant, 362 Powell, 8pm, $7

The Jerry Granelli Trio recall the history behind the classic animated seasonal favourite at Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas featuring the music of the Vince Guaraldi Trio.

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, 8pm, $15-36

Juno-nominated Jazz vocalist Karin Plato with Juno-nominated and Grammy award-winning mandolin player John Reischman and guitarist John Miller play the Roedde House Jazz Series.

Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay, 7pm, $15/12

Seattle R&B artist Ryan Caraveo brings The Butterfly Boy Tour to Fortune for an all-ages show. With guest Rence.

Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender, 7pm, $20

Winter Blues, the alternative and emo showcase features acts Andrew Phelan, Altona, Seablush, and Evan Konrad. To be followed by an only slightly ironic dance party/sob fest.

Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 7pm, $12

The East Van Choir Collective's Warm & Toasty: A Choir Cozy features The Kingsgate Chorus and The East Side Choir as they bring their latest choral covers of rock, pop, and indie tunes. DJ Pancakes spins, there will be a raffle that you can participate in by bringing new toques, gloves, and socks to trade for an arm-full of tickets. Proceeds benefit Options for Sexual Health and Raincity Peer Workers.

Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings, 7pm, $15

The Vancouver Men’s Chorus celebrates the sounds of the season whether you celebrate the Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa.

St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1130 Jervis, 8pm, $40-45

Celebrate the holidays with The Shoe Must Go On—A Cinderella Musical, an irreverent take on the classic tale of rival Fairy Godmothers, a horrible hotel, magic potions, and the daintiest glass slippers.

Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright, Granville Island, 8pm, $25

Ascension, the student-run production that showcases the disciplines of SFU Contemporary Arts students, returns to Simon Fraser University in its eighth iteration to present collaboration between dance, music composition, and film.

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings, 8pm, $15

Girlfriend is a pop/rock musical where Will, a social outcast, and Mike, the popular football player, figure out that there is more to life than what high school has taught them. 

The Nest, 3rd Floor - 1398 Cartwright, 8pm, $31/33

The Vancouver Burlesque Co. celebrates the end of the Fall 2019 Season with a show by students and instructors. Featuring special guest Nox Falls from Seattle.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 9pm, $25

Vancouver’s beloved eatery returns for Holiday at the Elbow Room Café. Join Bryan, Patrick, and their wacky customers as they get snowed in at the iconic eatery. Featuring songs from the original musical, by Dave Deveau and Anton Lipovetsky, as well as seasonal favourites.

Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables, 7:30pm, From $26

Want some extra cash for the holidays? How does $500 for winning a game of Rock Paper Scissors sound? Second and third place earns prizes from Herschel and Steamworks Brewing.

The Blarney Stone, 216 Carrall, 8pm, Free

Iranian born and Southern California raised comedian Amir K  brings audiences together through his improvisational talent, storytelling, and charisma. With MC Jane Stanton.

Yuk Yuk's Vancouver, 2837 Cambie, 8pm, $21

Weekly prizes and a season grand prize of 365 cans of beer are on the line at Yagger's Kitsilano's Weekend Warmup Trivia.

Yagger's Kitsilano, 2884 West Broadway, 9:30pm, Free