EntErtainmEnt
Vancouver, 777 homer st. tickets
1-855-985-5000. X Map 1: C6
Jul 31 EARlY MUSiC vAnCOUvER
angela hewitt plays bach’s 24 preludes
and fugues from The Well-Tempered
Clavier, Book I. 7:30 pm. the chan
centre for the performing arts, 6265
crescent rd. tickets 604-822-2697.
www.earlymusic.bc.ca X Map 4: d1
SPECTAToR SPoRTS
“mamma mia, here i go again.” leave your cynicism
at home, because every abba fan’s favourite musi-
cal is back in all its superbly silly and sequinned glory.
it’s impossible not to smile and sing along when the
first bars of “dancing Queen” or “does your mother
know” fill the air—but to truly join in, you’ll have to wait
until the two sing-along performances on Jul. 28. this
fun-in-the-sun musical is getting toes tapping at the
stanley industrial alliance stage until aug. 12. Fun fact:
the 15-week run of Mamma Mia! (listed below) is the
theatre’s longest-running production ever. “my my, how
can i resist you?”—Sheri Radford
the psychology of religion, mythology
and more. 7:30 pm. $35-$100. the
chan centre for the performing arts,
6265 crescent rd. tickets 604-822-
2697. X Map 4: d1
CoNCERTS
Multiple Dates TRUCk STOp
COnCERT SERiES red truck beer co.
presents a summer of great music
outdoors in East Van, with showcases
for soul/r&b (Jul 14) and country/
roots (aug 11). $40 per show. red
truck brewery, 295 E. 1st ave. www.
truckstopconcertseries.com Map 1: e8
Jul 6 HARRY STYlES the singer-song-
writer rose to fame on The X Factor and
as part of one direction. 8 pm. rogers
arena, 800 Griffiths way. tickets
1-855-985-5000. X Map 1: d6
Jul 6 vAnCOUvER CHAMbER CHOiR
Schafer/85: A Birthday Spectacular
celebrate the innovative music of
canada’s pre-eminent composer, r.
murray schafer, in recognition of his
85th birthday. 8 pm. $15-$53.50. the
chan centre for the performing arts,
6265 crescent rd. 604-822-2697.
www.vancouverchamberchoir.com
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Jul 30 TOTO the pop superstars
celebrate four decades in the music
biz. 8 pm. $45-$89. the centre in
Multiple Dates vAnCOUvER
CAnADiAnS bASEbAll Vancouver’s
northwest league team steps up to
the plate vs salem-keizer Volcanoes
(Jul 1-3), spokane indians (Jul 7-9),
hillsboro hops (Jul 19-23), Eugene
Emeralds (Jul 27-31). scotiabank Field
at nat bailey stadium, 4601 ontario st.
604-872-5232. www.canadiansbase
ball.com Map 4: e4
Multiple Dates bC liOnS FOOTbAll
Vancouver’s cFl team roars into action
vs winnipeg (Jul 14). 7 pm. bc place
stadium, 777 pacific blvd. tickets 604-
589-roar (7627). www.bclions.com
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THEATRE
To Jul 29 OnCE a street musician is
struggling through heartbreak and frus-
trated with his songs when he chances
upon a girl who challenges him to go for
his dream. with a company of actors
who all play instruments onstage, this
musical is a captivating love song and a
bittersweet duet. $29+. Granville island
stage, 1585 Johnston st. 604-687-
1644. www.artsclub.com X Map 6: B3
To Aug 12 MAMMA MiA! an island
paradise in Greece sets the stage for
the ultimate feel-good musical filled
with abba hits such as “dancing
Queen” and “the winner takes it
all.” $29+. stanley industrial alliance
stage, 2750 Granville st. at 11th ave.
604-687-1644. www.artsclub.com X
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HAppY biRTHDAY Don your best red-and-white outfit for Canada’s birthday bash on
Canada Day (Jul. 1). Enjoy free concerts, fireworks and more. See page 75.
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where.ca
J u ly 2 0 1 8
Feel-Good Musical
Multiple Dates vAnCOUvER WHiTE-
CApS SOCCER the local mls team
takes on colorado rapids (Jul 1). 4 pm.
chicago Fire (Jul 7). 7:30 pm. montreal
impact (Jul 25). 7 pm. minnesota
united Fc (Jul 28). 7 pm. bc place
stadium, 777 pacific blvd. 604-669-
waVE (9283). www.whitecapsfc.com
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