OCT17–18
ConcertsVancouver
UB40 at the Commodore
Reggae-pop that still fills rooms. Friday and Saturday — this listing covers the run.
Commodore Ballroom· Vancouver8pm
Rooms · clubs · theatres
On stage
Stand-up at Hecklers and Yuk Yuk's, arena bills at Save-On and Rogers, concerts at the Commodore, Vogue, and Lucky Bar, plus weekly poetry in Victoria and the Van Slam. Headliners are dated; weekly rooms list the usual night — confirm the bill before you go.
Look ahead
Next three weeks, or jump a month through February.
Saturday, October 17
Monday, October 19
OCT19
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ShopTalk comedy open mic
Monday stand-up at The Mint on Douglas. Sign-up at the host stand around 7pm; sets from 8. $5. The most reliable weekly comedy room downtown.
The Mint· Victoria8pm–10pm
Thursday, October 22
OCT22
Spoken wordVictoriaWeekly
Tongues of Fire
Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.
Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm
Friday, October 23
OCT23
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Planet Earth Poetry
Victoria's longest-running poetry night, Fridays at Russell Books. Open-mic sign-up 7–7:20, features 7:30. Free. Season runs September through June with a December pause.
Russell Books· Victoria7:30pm–9:30pm
OCT23
ConcertsVancouver
Digable Planets
Jazz-rap trio, Commodore Friday. Reachin' still sounds like a good idea.
Commodore Ballroom· Vancouver8pm
OCT23
ConcertsVictoriaWeekly
Hermann's Jazz Club — Friday night
Victoria's jazz room on View Street. Friday is the usual public night; lineup posted on hermannsjazz.com. All-ages live performance. Confirm the bill before you go.
Hermann's Jazz Club· Victoria8pm
OCT23
ConcertsVictoria
Diles Que No Me Maten at Lucky Bar
Touring bill on Yates. Small room, late. Check Lucky Bar for door time and openers.
Lucky Bar· Victoria9pm
Saturday, October 24
OCT24
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Hecklers Saturday stand-up
Victoria's Saturday comedy room. Early show around 7pm, late around 10pm. Headliner posted on hecklers.ca — treat the comic as TBA until you check.
Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria7pm
Monday, October 26
OCT26
Stand-upVictoriaWeekly
ShopTalk comedy open mic
Monday stand-up at The Mint on Douglas. Sign-up at the host stand around 7pm; sets from 8. $5. The most reliable weekly comedy room downtown.
The Mint· Victoria8pm–10pm
Thursday, October 29
OCT29
Spoken wordVictoriaWeekly
Tongues of Fire
Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.
Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm
Friday, October 30
OCT30
Spoken wordVictoriaWeekly
Planet Earth Poetry
Victoria's longest-running poetry night, Fridays at Russell Books. Open-mic sign-up 7–7:20, features 7:30. Free. Season runs September through June with a December pause.
Russell Books· Victoria7:30pm–9:30pm
OCT30
ConcertsVictoriaWeekly
Hermann's Jazz Club — Friday night
Victoria's jazz room on View Street. Friday is the usual public night; lineup posted on hermannsjazz.com. All-ages live performance. Confirm the bill before you go.
Hermann's Jazz Club· Victoria8pm
OCT30
ConcertsVancouver
DJ Shadow
Endtroducing, live, night before Halloween at the Commodore. Friday.
Commodore Ballroom· Vancouver9pm
Saturday, October 31
OCT31
Stand-upVictoriaWeekly
Hecklers Saturday stand-up
Victoria's Saturday comedy room. Early show around 7pm, late around 10pm. Headliner posted on hecklers.ca — treat the comic as TBA until you check.
Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria7pm
Monday, November 2
NOV2
Stand-upVictoriaWeekly
ShopTalk comedy open mic
Monday stand-up at The Mint on Douglas. Sign-up at the host stand around 7pm; sets from 8. $5. The most reliable weekly comedy room downtown.
The Mint· Victoria8pm–10pm
NOV2
Spoken wordVancouverWeekly
Vancouver Poetry Slam
Canada's longest-running slam, first Monday of the month at Shamshiri Caveman in Chinatown. Doors 7, sign-up 7:30, show 8. Labour Day week in September usually shifts — check Vancouver Poetry House.
Shamshiri Caveman· Vancouver8pm
Thursday, November 5
NOV5
Spoken wordVictoriaWeekly
Tongues of Fire
Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.
Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm
Friday, November 6
NOV6
Spoken wordVictoriaWeekly
Planet Earth Poetry
Victoria's longest-running poetry night, Fridays at Russell Books. Open-mic sign-up 7–7:20, features 7:30. Free. Season runs September through June with a December pause.
Russell Books· Victoria7:30pm–9:30pm
NOV6
ConcertsVancouver
The Tallest Man on Earth
Swedish songwriter with Andrea Von Kampen. Commodore, Friday. Sit if you can.
Commodore Ballroom· Vancouver8pm
NOV6
ConcertsVictoriaWeekly
Hermann's Jazz Club — Friday night
Victoria's jazz room on View Street. Friday is the usual public night; lineup posted on hermannsjazz.com. All-ages live performance. Confirm the bill before you go.
Hermann's Jazz Club· Victoria8pm
Saturday, November 7
NOV7
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Hecklers Saturday stand-up
Victoria's Saturday comedy room. Early show around 7pm, late around 10pm. Headliner posted on hecklers.ca — treat the comic as TBA until you check.
Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria7pm
Sunday, November 8
NOV8
Spoken wordVancouver
Dead Poets Reading Series
November sitting of the odd-month Sunday series at Massy Arts. 3–5pm. Same week as Jim Jefferies in Victoria if you're splitting the weekend.
Massy Arts· Vancouver3pm–5pm
NOV8
Stand-upVictoria
Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter
Arena stand-up at Save-On, 7pm Sunday. Same touring circuit as Carr — darker Australian take.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre· Victoria7pm