You may remember him best as a “Kid in the Hall” – and now Bruce McCulloch is bringing his newest show to New West.
The Canadian comedian-writer-director is bringing his Young Drunk Punk show to Lafflines Comedy Club on Saturday, Oct. 1.
The new show, as a press release tells it, chronicles McCulloch’s journey from his early days as a “young punk” in 1980s Alberta, to his flannel plaid days in 1990s Toronto to becoming a dad living in the Hollywood Hills.
“From scowling teenager to father of two, this evening of comedy, peppered with moments of surprising poignancy, proves that although this infamous Kid may be all grown up, his singular brand of humour and signature wit remain firmly intact,” the release says.
Tickets are $29.95. Doors open at 6 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m.
Lafflines is at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. See www.thecolumbia.net/lafflines.
FOREIGN GAZE AT GALLERY
Art lovers, take note: The Gallery at Queen’s Park is getting set to open a new exhibition.
Foreign Gaze: Bollywood Eyes opens at the gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 5. An opening reception is set for 6 to 8 p.m. that evening, and the exhibition will be on until Oct. 30.
The exhibition features the work of artist Gurpreet Shergill, whose paintings are influenced by film and television images from his childhood.
Shergill will be on hand on the weekends to talk about his work and answer questions.
Admission to the gallery is always free. It’s open Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Check out www.acnw.ca for more details, or call 604-525-3244.
TINY TOTS CONCERTS RETURN
Here’s an early heads-up for the parents out there, since these concerts are always popular.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is bringing its Tiny Tots concert series back to the Anvil Centre this season.
Be sure to get tickets for you and your small humans for the first one of the season: Goldyhands and the Three Bows, running Saturday, Oct. 22. Concerts are offered at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for kids and $2 for babies.
The concert features children’s entertainers Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda (a.k.a. Lisa Grace and Linda Sebenius), in a program that includes that music of Antonio Vivaldi, with a string trio. The Tiny Tots concert are designed for small folks, from toddlers up to age four or five.
The Anvil Centre is at 777 Columbia St. See www.anvilcentre.com.
LEARN ABOUT IMPROV
Improv, anyone? Here’s a fun one I just spotted on the River Market website, so I thought I’d pass it along.
A new four-week course, Fundamentals of Improv 1, is starting up on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community square (upstairs at River Market).
A write-up about the course notes it’s designed to introduce and practise storytelling, characterization, commitment and structure: “great for the beginner and marvellous exercise for the intermediate and advanced improviser.”
It costs $200 per month. Email [email protected] to find out more or sign up.
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