Beltane Bacchanalia

May 2 at the Rickshaw

Last time we checked, Beltane and Bacchanalia were two separate things, neither of which is observed on May 2. But the poster for this gig features a dude with antlers, and we know a pagan rager when we see one.

Dizzy

May 3 at the Biltmore

If sad songs have some mysterious healing power, the members of this Oshawa-based indie mope-pop quartet should be given honorary medical degrees. Come prepared for tears.

The Boom Booms

May 3 at the Commodore

There’s a lot of competition, but the Boom Booms might actually be Vancouver’s favourite band. Find out why when the ever-eclectic group plays Vancouver’s favourite music venue.