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SCENE II C11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013 BREAKING NEWS: VANCOUVKRSUN.COM ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS 'fife- ySS THEATRE Julius Caesar Two Gentlemen of Vancouver Productions present Shakespeare's great political tragedy, Julius Caesar. Blood and destruction will be so in use when ambitious betrayal and loyal vengeance face off in prehistoric Rome. Carousel Theatre, Granville Island Aug. 6-1 0 1 0, juliuscaesar.brownpapertickets.com Bard in the Valley: The Comedy of Errors Bard in thr 'alley returns to two outdoor venues, pre senting William Shakespeare's play based on mistaken identities and false accusations set in a modern-day Mediterranean casino. Aug.

8-1 8: Spirit Square Stage in Douglas Park, Langley Aug. 24-25: Willoughby Park, Langley Free, bardinthevalley.com Avenue The Broadway musical for adults. Arts Club Theatre presents the musical story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate who arrives in New York City looking for love, a job and his purpose in life. Granville Island Stage Held-over until Aug. 31 S29-S54, 604-687-1 644, artsclub.com Theatre Under the Stars TUTS celebrates its 67th season with two shows: Legally Blonde: The Musical and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Malkin Bowl, 610 Pipeline Rd Stanley Park Aug.

1 7 1 604-696-4295, tuts.ca Mark Twain's the Oiariesof Adam and Eve A hilarious and deeply moving comedy, the Diaries of Adam and Eve is about the original battle of the sexes, told in diary form. Produced by Ensemble Theatre Company, in rep with Women Beware Women and The Farnsv.orth Invention. Jericho Arts Centre; 1 675 Discovery St Until Aug. 8 S20.75-$25.75, ticketstonightca, ensembletheatrecompany.com Women Beware Women 400 years before there were Inglourious Basterds, Jacobean playwright Thomas Middleton was the Tudor Tarantino Grammy-winning blues-rock icon Theatre in Richmond on Sept. 28.

Robert Cray will perform with Grammy-winning gospel singer Mavis ROY ANTALPOSTMEDIA NEWS FRES Staples at the River Rock Show JUST ANNOUNCED Kate Boy Swedish electro-pop group. Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Edward St. Sept. 1 9, doors 8 p.m. 1 2.50, ticketfly.com, biltmorecabaret.com Dallas Smith Canadian rock and country singer-songwriter.

Commodore Ballroom Sept. 26, 9:30 p.m. $29.50, Ticketmaster, livenation.com Guttermouth Agent Orange American punk rock bands, with guests Anchoress and the Isotopes. Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. Sept.

28, 8 p.m. $1 5, Zulu, Red Cat, 3eatstreet Highlife, Scrape The Robert Cray Band and Mavis Staples Grammy-winning blues-rock icon Robert Cray, with Grammy-winning and gospel singer Mavis Staples. River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Ticketmaster, riverrock.com San Fermin Brooklyn composer and songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone, on tour to support his debut self-titled release.

Media Club, 695 Cambie Oct. 20, 9 p.m. Red Cat, Zulu, ticketwebxa, timbreconcerts. com Haim LA-based rock band featuring sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim. Commodore Ballroom Oct.

24, 9:30 p.m. $18.50, Red Cat Highlife, Ticketmaster, livenation.com The Sadies Canadian rock'n'rollcountry and western band Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings Oct. 24, 8 p.m. $1 8, Red Cat Zulu, ticketfly.com, liveatrickshaw.com Fossil Collective From England, indie folk-rock duo, on tour to support their debut release Tell Where I Lie.

With quests Jamestown Revival. Media Club, 695 Cambie Nov. 10, 9 p.m. 1 2, Red Cat Zulu, ticketweb. ca, timbreconcerts.com Shad Canadian hip hop artist and critically-acclaimed MC -Vogue Theatre, 91 8 Granville Nov.

29, 8 p.m. -Tickets at northerntickets.com, voguetheatre.com BasiaBulat Folk-pop singer-songwriter from Toronto. Rio Theatre, 1 660 E. Broadway Dec. 5, doors 7 p.m.

$1 750, Zulu, Red Cat northerntickets.com FILM Kelly: Trapped in the Closet Sing Along Enjoy this fully interactive singalong R. Kelly's hip-hopera, Trapped in the Closet, will be screened in its entirety. Rio Theatre, 1 660 E. Broadway Aug. 3, 1 0:30 p.m.-$10$8, riotheatreticketsxa Dynamat ion: A Tribute to Ray Harryhausen A tribute to visual-effects master and stop motion animator Ray Harryhausen.

Features screenings of The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts. Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Hov St. Aug.4-7-thecinematheque.ca Charles Bradley: Soul of America Feature documentary examines the remarkable life story of soul singer Charles Bradley Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway Aug. 6-9 riotheatre.ca ChristCORE Canadian documentary takes an inside look at the explosive subculture of Christian hardcore music which is surging across North America.

The Vancouver-based director, Justin Ludwig, will be in attendance Rio Theatre, 1 660 E. Broadway Aug. 6 and 8 riotheatre.ca Cinema Salon with Monte Clark Once a month a guest is invited to present their favourite film. This month Monte Clark, owner and Director of the Monte Clark Gallery, presents Marnie. Snacks and discussion to follow.

Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St Aug, 6, 7:30 p.m. 604-683-3456, viff.org Cineworks' Film Media Showcase Event Three artists showcase their films, followed by an audience Cineworks, 300-1 131 Howe St. -Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Free, cineworksxa Graceland Vancouver premiere of award-winning kidnapping thriller and social drama, set on the mean streets of Manila.

Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St Aug. 8-12 $1 604-688-3456, thecinematheque.ca High and Low Akira Kurosawa's influential crime drama about a wealthy industrialist who becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper. -Pacific Cinematheque, 1 131 Howe St Aug. 8-1 2 1 1 $9, 604-688-3456, thecinematheque.ca Reel Reads: Film Screening The Intouchables 1 GORO WALDNERPOSTMEDIA NEWS FILES Canadian rock and country singer-songwriter Dallas Smith will perform at the Commodore Ballroom, Sept. 26.

Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster or tivenation.com. and here writes a tale of seduction, corruption, incest and a game of chess where the innocent are the pawns. Produced by Ensemble Theatre Company, in rep with the Farnsworth Invention and Mark Twain's the Diaries of Adai and Eve. Jericho Arts Centre, 1 675 Discovery St Until Aug. 1 0 ticketstonightca, ensembletheatrecompany.com The Famsworth Invention Written by Aaron Sorkin.the Farnsworth Invention details the events behind the invention that changed our lives possibly more than any other: Television.

Produced by Ensemble Theatre Company, in rep with Women Beware Women and the Diaries of Adam and Eve. Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery St Until Aug. 9 ticketstonightca, ensembletheatrecompany.com Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcot Secondary Characters presents the upbeat musical, which tells the saga of Joseph and his coat of many colours. UFV Chilliwack Theatre, 45635 Yale Rd. Until Aug.

4 1 2-20, 604-391 -7469, secondarycharacters.org Teen Shakespeare Carousel Theatre for Young People presents a steampunk version of Shakespeare's Hamlet' Performance Works Outdoor Stage, 1 21 8 Cartwright St, Granville Island Until Aug. 10, 730 p.m. Free, carouseltheatre.ca derWmk Leaky Heaven Performance Society presents Strathcona's Russian Hall as der Wink. A labyrinthine entity that occupies the divide between public and private, home and habitation, avoidance and the void. Leaky Heaven-Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave.

Until Aug. 4 1 5-520, 604-488-0003, leakyheaven.ca Eleanor Rigby: The Untold Story A coming of age tale, Eleanor Rigby: The Untold Story, explores modern day issues juxtaposed against the backdrop of the 1 940-1 960s world view. Orpheum Annex, 823 Seymour St. Until Aug. 3 DANCE Let's Dance! Experience the varied contemporary dance techniques offered in master classes with international dance professionals.

'The Cultch, 1895 Venables Until Aug. 9 $5, 604-687-61 85, companyerasgadance.ca Let's Dance! Let's Talk! Contemporary dance company Co. Erasga presents newest work-in-progress, Shifting Geography, then listen to guest artists discuss how their cultural origins have shaped their dancing. Aug. 7 and 14.

'Vancouver East Cultural Centre, 1 895 Venables St. Free, companyerasgadance.ca COMEDYCABARET Late-Night Improv Variety Shows Sudden Death Improv presents two nights of late-night improv fun. Second Storey Theatre, 201-2550 Shaughnessy Port Coquitlam Aug. 2-3, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.- $5, 778-285-0109, sstimprov.

com Pop-Up Comedy Jam The Fictionals present evening of improvised comedy based on audience suggestions. Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Dr. Aug. 6, 8 p.m. $5 at the door, thefictionals.com The Serial Killers vs.

Superman Live dubbing of classic movie serials, sketches and more as Ian Boothby, Brad MacNeil, Nicole PassmoreandTaztake on the 1 940s serial Superman Comes to Earth. Also features educational films, cartoons, live action figure theatre and prizes Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway Aug. 7, 8 S7S5, riotheatre.ca The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre Current show: Saddle Up! Hillbillies, Hicks and the Wild Wild West until Oct 6 2616 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam $55, includes four-course meal plus show, 604-944-4453, giggledam.com Vancouver TheatreSports League A variety of improv shows, including The Amazing Improv Race, Improv Test Kitchen, Late Night Fridays, Ultimate Improv Championships, TheatreSports and Scared Scriptless 'The Improv Centre, Granville Island -Various nights and times Sudden Death Improv Second Story Theatre presents this dynamic all-ages comedy improv show Second Storey Theatre, 201-2550 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm 778-285-0109, sstimprov.com Lafflines Comedy Club Pro-Am Thursdays with host Steve Shooter McGowan Aug. 2-3: Jeff McEnery Aug.

8-1 0: Jose Surday Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St, New West 604-525-2262, lafflines.com The Comedy Mix Aug. 1 -3: Dave Nystrom Aug. 8-1 0: Matt Billon-1015 Burrard St '604-684-5050, thecomedymix.com Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Aug. 1 Yuk Off Comedy Competition Aug. 2-3: Kathleen McGee, Katie Ellen Humphries, Kyle Jones Aug.

8: Yuk Off Comedy Competition Aug. 9-10: Sean Proudlove, Chris Gaskin, John Cullen 2837 Cambie St. 604-696-9857, yukyuks. com Rock and Roll Burlesque Blue Morris presents this live-music burlesque show, featuring some of the most memorable songs from music history, from James Brown to Jack White. Electric Owl, 928 Main St.

Aug. 9, 8:30 p.m. $1 604-730-1 066, bluemorris.com VISUAL ARTS 130 West Gallery WTF (Wow! That's A light hearted run at summer style, this installation features stylist and designer Christopher Jodoin, of Christopher Designs; Kevn Smith, of Arm A Leg Mannequins and furnishings by Loungeworks. 130 W. 4th Ave.

Runs until Aug. 9 loungeworks.ca Art Beatus Mountains and Water: Chinese ink on paper works by Water Poon 1 08-808 Nelson St Runs until Aug. 9 604-688-2633, artbeatus.com Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Paint The Painted Works of Lyle Wilson. Major exhibition of paintings by Vancouver-based Haisla artist, Lyle Wilson. Runs until Sept.

1 5 639 Hornby St 604-682-3455, billreidgallery.ca Black Yellow Gallery Wanderings: Solo exhibit of Annie Briard's interactive animation and media artworks. 602 E. Hastings Runs until Aug. 8. 778-840-35 15 Bumaby Art Gallery New Acquisitions: A showcase of works acquired by the gallery from 201 0 to 201 3.

6344 Deer Lake Ave. Runs until Aug. 25 604-297-4422, burnabyartgallery.ca Charles H. Scott Gallery Photography and the West Coast Modern House: Examines the relationship between photography and architecture from the 1 950s to the present through the work of nine prominent photographers. Emily Carr University, 1 399 Johnston St, Granville Island Aug.

7- Sept. 5 604-844-3809, chscott.ecuad. ca Contemporary Art Gallery Monika Sosnowka, B.C. Binning Gallery Itee Pootoogook: Buildings and Land, Alvin Balkind Gallery and off-site Kay Rosen: Window Spaces. 555 Nelson St.

Runs until Aug. 25 604-681-2700, contemporaryartgallery.ca Morris Helen Belkin Art Gallery Special Collection: Acquisitions and Archives. Features works from the permanent collection and archives. 1 825 Main Mall Runs until Aug. 1 8 604-822-2759, belkin.ubcca Museum of Anthropology SafarVoyage: Contemporary Works by Arab, Iranian and Turkish Artists Paradise Lost: Contemporary works from the Pacific by 1 3 artists, runs until Sept 29 6393 NW Marine Dr, UBC 604-822-5087, moa.ubcca Museum of Vancouver Sex Talk in the City: An exhibition dedicated to Vancouver's sexual history, until Sept.

2 Foncie's Fotos: Foncie Pulice was the last man standing from Vancouver's great era of postwar street photography, until Jan. 5, 2014 1 1 00 Chestnut St museumofvancouver.ca Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre Double Zero: The Point Between Future Past Works by Jeremy Isao Speier and Junichiro Iwase. 6688 Southoaks Ores, Burnaby Runs until Sept. 1 604-777-7000, nikkeiplace.org Pendulum Gallery Circle Craft Cooperative presents a group exhibition by 45 of its members in celebration of Circle Craft's 40th anniversary. HSBC Building, 885 W.

Georgia St. Aug. 6-23 circlecraft.net contentpendulum-gallery-show Richmond Art Gallery Landed: Esra Ersen. Features two video-based installations: I am Turkish, lam Honest I am Diligent (2002) and Passengers (2009). 7700 Minoru Gate Runs until Aug.

1 8 604-247-8300, richmondartgallery.org Smash Gallery of Modem Art Rebel: New work by emerging artist Jay Hanscom. Opening reception Aug. 9, 8- 1 1 p.m. 580 Clark Dr. Runs until Sept 6 604-251 -3262, smashmodernartcom Surrey Art Gallery ARTS 2013: New works by local artists showcased in an exhibition of innovation and diversity Divining Natures: Mary Frances Batut Elizabeth Carefoot Deborah Putman.

1 3750 88th Ave. Until Aug.31 -604-501 -5566, surreyxa arts Surrey Arts Centre The Princess Myth: South Asian teens in Surrey explore identity and wellness Langley Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Free, 604-5 13-4777 White Fence Los Angeles-based one-man garage band. With guest Jessica Pratt Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Edward St.

Aug. 5, doors 8 p.m. 1 3, Red Cat Ticketmaster, ticketwebxa SoulfunkR8iBbluesSouthern rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, on tour in support of their latest release, This River. Venue, 881 Granville St Aug. 6, doors 7 p.m.

$23, Red Cat ticketwebxa, Ticketmaster King Tuff Frontman, artist guitar legend. Electric Owl, 928 Main St. Aug. 6, doors 8 p.m. 12, Red Cat, Zulu, ticketwebxa Shred Kelly Fernie five piece band known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs with ambient syruh, guitar, and drums.

With Loon Choir and Jer Breaks. Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Edward St Aug. 6, 8 p.m. $10 at the door, 604-676-0541, biltmorecabaret. com Jazz Nights at Roedde House: The David Blake Trio Guitarist and composer, David Blake is an emerging talent from Vancouver's vibrant jazz community.

Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay St Aug. 8, 7 p.m. 1 0, brownpapertickets.com, 604-684-7040, roeddehouse.org The Sword American heavy metal rock'n'roll band. With guests Castle and American Sharks Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St Aug. 8, doors 8 p.m.

$1 8, Zulu, Red Cat, Scrape, ticketwebxa Cates Park Summer Concert Series Free outdoor concerts featuring a wide variety of emerging Vancouver artists and bands performing everything from rock and blues to jazz and more. Cates Park, Off Dollarton Hwy, North Van Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. Free, 604-924-6871, musartca Ro Point Park: Summer Sundays Concerts Free outdoor concerts featuring top soul, funk and blues. 2800 Murray St, Port Moody Sundays, 2 p.m. Free, 604-341 -481 3, summersundaysxa CBC Musical Nooners Free, live music conceits Lineup includes: Aug.

1: Hans Theessink STerry Evans Aug. 2: Los Dorados Aug. 6: Scatterheart Aug. 7: Scatterheart Aug. 8: Dustin Bentall and the Smokes CBC Plaza, Hamilton St Noon-1 p.m.

Free, cbc.cabccommunity Music at the Cannery Summer Concert Series Upcoming performances include: Aug. 2: Indie folk band Jessica Stuart Few Aug. 9: Surf Rock with Hang Ten Hangmen Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 1 21 38 Fourth Ave, Steveston 6:30 p.m. By donation, 604-204-0044, Beatmerchant.com Concerts in the Square Outdoor free concert series, plus original art displays called Art on the Pie. Aug.

3: Current SwelL with Carmanah, and Ailsa Rose SThe Show. Aug. 10: Bend Sinister, Kim Churchill, Jet Tangerine. Shipbuilders' Square, foot of Lonsdale, North Van -5-10 p.m. Free, cnv.org ConcertsintheSquare Concerts on the Quay Free summer concert series featuring Hans Theessink andTerry Evans Westminster Quay, 81 0 Quayside Dr, New West Aug.

3, 5-9 p.m. Free, hyack. bcxa Jam In Jubilee Free Thursday concert series and art market with beer garden and food carts. Aug. Blaak, Immaculate Mules, Casinos Aug.

8: SatoriTide, Old Mare, local short films Jubilee Park, 2552 McCallum Rd. 7 p.m. Free, jaminjubilee. com At the Gates Death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E.

Hastings Aug. 9, 8 p.m. $32.50, ticketfly.com Keep the WISE Alive Benefit Concert with the Odds The Keep the WISE Alive campaign continues with a benefit concert featuring the Odds, with guests the Palomars and Big Top, plus the Screaming Chicken Burlesque Society. WISE Hall, 1 882 Adanac St. Aug.

9, doors 8 p.m. Red Cat Highlife, brownpaper.com, wisehallxa Keep the WISE Alive Benefit Concert with The Odds Features the Odds, the Palomars and Big Top, with Screaming Chicken Burlesque Society. Proceeds support WISE campaign to improve sound insulation in the hall. Aug. 9 indiegogo.com projectskeep-the-wise-alivex2374467 Lee Brice Four-time Academy of Country Musk: nominee, on tour in support of his sophomore album.

Hard 2 Love. With guest Brett Kissel. Commodore Ballroom Aug. 9, 930 pjn. $35, Ticketmaster, livenation.com through words and images 1 3750 88th Ave.

Runs until Aug. 1 0 604-501 -5566, surrey.caarts The Cultch Gallery The debut of Epiphany in her Lair with Friends by Tom McKinnon and the 201 3-1 4 gallery season launch Aug. 1 6-8 p.m. 1 895 Venables St. Free, 604-25 1 -1766, thecultch.com Vancouver Art Gallery Grand Hotel, until Sept.

1 5 Seventh Offsite Installation: Calm, by Chinese Art Collective Madeln Company, until Sept 29 Persuasive Visions: 1 7th Century Dutch and Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Reflections, until Sept. 1 5 Martin Honert, to Oct. 14 In Dialogue with Carr Gareth Moore: Allochthonous Window, to Oct 27 Portraits in Time, to Oct 1 4 750 Hornby St. vancouverartgallery.ca Vancouver Maritime Museum Tattoos Scrimshaw: The Art of The Sailor 1 905 Ogden Ave Runs until Oct. 13 604-257-8300, vanmaritime.com Watershed Artworks Gallery Jacquie Janzen: Petals Paint Artist reception Aug.

8, 6-9 p.m. 1 1425 84th Delta Runs until Aug. 31 604-596-1029 West Vancouver Museum Aran Thorn and the Allied Arts: Selected art, architecture and design by the legendary west-coast architect 680 1 7th West Vancouver Runs until Sept 21 604-925-7179 CLASSICALOPERA CHORAL Heavenly Harps and Brazilian Heat Four internationally-renowned harpists, Cristina Braga, Judy Loman, Gianetta Baril and Elizabeth Volpe Bligh, perform a combination of heavenly classics and sensual Brazilian music Vancouver Academy of Music, 1 270 Chestnut St. Aug.1,7p.m.-$25$20 When the Sun Comes Out World premiere of Canada's first lesbian opera. A story of forbidden love, divided loyalties and culture clash, by composer Leslie Uyeda and poet Rachel Rose.

Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews Aug. 5-9 604-254-5869, queerartsfestival.com (Israel in Egypt Alexander Weimann directs the Pacific Baroque Orchestra and soloists in a performance of G.F. Handel's drama of liberation. Presented by Early Music Vancouver. Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd, UBC Aug.

7, 730 pm 604-822-91 97, eariymusic.bc.ca Das Rheingold Vi Vace presents Wagner's epic in concert version of the opera, with musical director Luke Housner at the piano. Sung in German with English subtitles. The cast is a blend of local talent and singers from the U.S. St Marks Kitsilano, 1805 Larch St Aug. 9-1 1, 7 p.m, Sunday 230 p.m.

$15 $10, 856-607-9578, lukehousner. com I ROCKJAZZETC. Foxygen American rock band, on tour to support their latest release We Are the 21 st Century Ambassadors of Peace Magic Biltmore Cabaret, 2755 Prince Edward St. Aug. 1, 9:30 p.m.

Red Cat, Zulu, ticketwebxa Hans Theessink and Terry Evans Austrian bluesman Hans Theessink with vocalistguitarist Terry Evans. -Vancouver Fanclub, 1050 Granville St Aug. 1,9 p.m. 15, 604-689-7720, vancouverfanclub. ca Hudson Mohawke(DJSet) Scottish electronic music producerDJ from Glasgow.

Shine Nightclub, 364 Water St. Aug. 1 $20, blueprintevents. ca Mike Stud American hip-hop artist and former college baseball player. Rio Theatre, 1 660 E.

Broadway Aug. 1 doors 6 p.m. $16.50, Red Cat, ticketfly.com, unionevents.com The Felice Brothers From New York, indie country-folk band, on tour to support their latest release God Bless You, Amigo. Electric Owl, 928 Main St. Aug.

1, 9:30 p.m. $15, Red Cat Zulu, Highlife, ticketwebxa Enchanted Evenings Concert Rumba Calzada Unwind at the end of the week with an eclectic musical program performed in an exquisite Chinese garden, and move your feet to the salsa beat of Rumba Calzada Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St. Aug. 2, 730 p.m.

604-662-3207, vancouverchinesegarden.com Conte From San Francisco, electronic music multi-instrumentalist songwriter, and filmmaker, on tour to support his latest self-titled EP release. Electric Owl, 928 Main St Aug. 3, 8:30 p.m. 1 2, Red Cat Zulu, Highlife, Beatstreet ticketwebxa Rapture: Victory House-music event with Italian DJ Danny Verde. Commodore Ballroom Aug.

4, 1 0 p.m. $37.50, commodoreballroom. com Sultans of String One of Canada's hottest roots musk acts shake things up with their new CD, Move. Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir St Aug. 4, 8:30 p.m.

$10, therailwayclub.com Kurt Vile the violators Pom Philadelphia, indie rock band, on tour to support their new release Wakin On A Pretty Daze Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings Aug. 5, 9:30 p.m. $20, Red Cat Zulu, Highlife, ticketwebxa Tiller's Folly Celtic band performs free show. Picnics encouraged.

Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Screening of the French comedy drama. The Intouchables, inspired by the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caregiver Abdel Sellou. In French with English subtitles. Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St Aug.

8, 1 30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free, 604-331 -3603, vplxa Fresh Air Cinema Series: Stanley Park Bring your own blanket or lawn chair and enjoy family-friend movies in the great outdoors. See website for movie schedule. Second Beach, Stanley Park Every Tuesday until Aug.

27, movies start at dusk Free, freshaircinema.ca summercinema Castles in the Sky: The Return of Studio Ghibli Retrospective of films from Japan's world renowned anime studio. Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St Until Aug. 4 $9, 604-688-3456, thecinematheque.ca International Buddhist Film Festival Features films from China, Japan, Nepal, Thailand, Argentina, the USA, Britain and Canada, each one reflecting multiple aspects of Buddhist culture and thought Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St Until Aug.1-viff.org Movies Under the Stars Enjoy a movie under the stars of the Planetarium. Aug. 9: Close Encounters of the Third Kind-Aug.

16: The Fifth Element H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1 1 00 Chestnut St Aug. 9 and Aug. 1 6, 9 p.m. 1 1, spacecentrexa FOODDRINK Bull's-Eye Canadian National Barbecue Championships From local legends to world champions, this competition will pit the best-of-the-best against each other.

Includes family entertainment samples and more. Bar and BBQ, Whistler Aug. 2-4 whistler.comevents Araxi Longtable Series Chef James Walt and his team present informal but elegantly served dinners. Dine al fresco, meet local suppliers and enjoy wine tastings and pairings. Aug.

3: Lost Lake, Whistler. Wines by Quails' Gate, spirits by Pemberton Distillery. Aug. 1 7: North Arm Farm, Pemberton. Wines by Le Vieux Pin and LaStella, spirits by Pemberton 604-932-4540, araxi.comlongtable 0.