COMEDY

Canadian Comedy Award winner DeAnne Smith has appeared on Last Comic Standing, The Late Late Show and her half hour special, Gentleman Elf, is available for streaming on Netflix.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 7pm, $27.50

Comedian and actor, Maz Jobrani has appeared on Superior Donuts, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero, released three solo specials on Showtime, and has the Netflix special, Immigrant.

Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville, 7pm, $39.50-45.50

Comedian Preacher Lawson got his start at 16 years old writing jokes.  In 2015, he won "Funniest Comedian In Florida" and later went on to win the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has appeared on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Dynamics' Coming to the Stage and NBC's America's Got Talent.

Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 7pm, $24.50

SiriusXM’s Top Comic Showcase searching for the funniest comedians in Canada. This year’s showcases will be headlined by Adam Christie; featuring Jess Salomon, Ola Dada, Kyle Bottom, and Andrea Jin.

Yuk Yuk's Vancouver, 2837 Cambie, 8pm, $16

Vir Das is one of the fastest rising actor/comedians in America. He is the first Indian comedian to have a stand-up special on Netflix, which resulted in a multi-special deal with the streaming service.

Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, 9pm, $27.50

Big Jay Oakerson has been praised as “Master of the Dirty Joke” by The New York Times and excels at the art of crowd work and storytelling. 

Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward, 9:30pm, $24.50

MUSIC

Sultry, soulful musician Ria Jade takes influences from R&B, pop, rock, and blues. With guests Blake Unruly + TWDN, Jillian Lake, Littlefoot.

Railway Stage and Beer Cafe, 579 Dunsmuir, 8pm, $10

Propeller is the new music series from David Ward + Golden Future that unites the best in soul across North America for a night of back to back floor fillers. Guests artist Makadi artfully blends R&B and Hip-Hop with elements of electronic, funk, and neo-soul.

Guilt & Company, 1 Alexander, 9:30pm, Pay what you can

Emo-rap artists Lundbeatz and Guccihighwaters tour with guests Guardin and Cory Wells Music.

Fortune Sound Club, 147 East Pender, 7pm, $18

ARTS

Pianist Yundi was propelled onto the international stage when he won first prize at the XIV Chopin International Piano Competition at the age of 18, becoming the youngest and first Chinese winner in the history of the renowned competition. See him on his Sonata 2020 Piano Recital World Tour.

Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe, 7:30pm, $39-$259

Talking Stick Festival is a celebration of Indigenous artistry, expertise, and talent from around the world. Featuring theatrical performances, music, dance, visual art, film, spoken word, a Celebration of Powwow Culture, Métis Fair, family fun, informative workshops and more

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Free -$30

See works by artists from the upcoming 2020 International Art Fair at the Art Vancouver Sneak Peek. 

Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia, Free

MOVIES

Film history teacher Michael van den Bos introducing Frank Capra's seminal screwball classic, It Happened One Night, the first film to win a sweep of the top five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay). A renegade reporter (Clark Gable) and a crazy young heiress (Claudette Colbert) meet on a bus heading for New York and end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops.

Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour, 10:30am, $13

The Royal Opera House presents Puccini’s La Bohème, the operatic story of a love affair between a poor poet and an equally poor seamstress in 19th century Paris. 

Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour, 1:30pm, $18

The Whale and the Raven into the Great Bear Rainforest, Mirjam Leuze investigates the impact of increased tanker traffic on this stunning ecosystem. 

Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour, 8:20pm, $13

The documentary Rewind interweaving home video footage with contemporary interviews the film and reveals a devastating narrative of multi-generational child sexual abuse and the internalization of trauma. A post-screening discussion follows the film. 

Cinematheque, 1131 Howe, 7:30pm, $12

THEATRE

BIG Sister is one-woman comedy about the relationship between two sisters and what happens when one of them changes. It is the real life experience of sister/actor Naomi’s 70-pound weight loss, written through the perspective of younger sibling/writer Deborah. 

Vancity Culture Lab, 1895 Venables, 7:30pm, $26

Steel Magnolias, the classic tale of camaraderie, follows six Southern belles and their steadfast friendships through marriage, illness, childbirth, and loss.

The Nest, 1398 Cartwright, 8pm, $39

Nunsense is a musical spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Van, 8pm, $25

Talking Sex on Sunday is a new musical comedy by Sara-Jeanne Hosie & Nico Rhodes in which women share fears and find the power of friendship.

Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova, 7:30pm, From $25

After 63 years, the Beacon Hill Body remains a Vancouver Island cold-case murder. In Cipher, forensic toxicologist Grace Godard thinks her scientific expertise is leading her close to an answer.

Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston, 7:30pm, From $29

TRIVIA

Trivia Night at Mahony & Sons at Stamps Landing has teams of up to 6 competing for prizes while enjoying half-priced wine.

Mahony & Sons, 601 Stamps Landing, 7pm, Free

At Railway Pub Trivia they'll ask some questions, play some songs, and if you get enough right, you can win some prizes for including a $50 gift card to The Donnelly Group for 1st place.

Railway Stage & Beer Café, 579 Dunsmuir, 7pm, Free

▶ Find all the trivia nights for each day of the week here.

ETCETERA

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Minnesota Wild in NHL action.

Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, 7pm

Get expert advice for your next home project at the BC Home + Garden Show. Celebrity Contractor Bryan Baeumler appears for practical advice and inspiration.

BC Place Stadium, 777 Pacific Boulevard, 4pm, $14

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks features 20 of the world’s most astonishing skyscrapers from the United States of America, Australia, Asia, Canada and United Arab Emirates constructed with breathtaking architectural detail and accuracy by Australia’s Ryan McNaught, the only certified LEGO professional in the Southern Hemisphere. ▶ See photos here.

Science World at Telus World of Science, 1455 Quebec, Until September 7