THE JOY OF SPRING
Soprano Deanna Antl and pianist Patricia Au perform opera, art song, and musical-theatre favourites by Mozart, Rossini, Puccini, Barber, and Lehar. April 29, 3 pm, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby). Tix $10, info 604-205-3000.
PERCUSSIVE FEET
Tap, flamenco, and classical Indian dance performed by Jennifer Bishop and friends, Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre, and Mandala Arts and Culture. April 28, 12 pm, Vancouver Public Library (350 W. Georgia). Free admission, info 604-606-6400
URBAN DANCE EXPLOSION
Street dance, hip-hop, and b-boying demonstrations with Fresh Groove productions, 605, Eric Malapad, the Boogie Smurfs, and the Now or Never Crew. April 28, 4:30 pm, outside the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby). Free admission, info 604-606-6400
BOB'S LOUNGE
battery opera performing arts society hosts a performance event featuring singer David McIntosh, saxophonist Max Murphy, cellist Finn Maniche, and percussionist Ben Brown, with guests Adrienne Wong, Sasa Brown, and Amber Funk Barton. April 28, 9 pm, Café Montmartre (4362 Main). No cover, info 604-688-8583.
B.B. KING
Blues legend from Mississippi ("The Thrill Is Gone", "Every Day I Have the Blues"). April 27, 8 pm, Orpheum Theatre (Seymour & Smithe). Tix $85/70 (plus service charges and fees) at
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/ .
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Veteran pop singer from Britain ("Release Me", "Spanish Eyes"). April 27-28, 8 pm, River Rock Show Theatre (8811 River Rd., Richmond). Tix $84.50/69.50 (plus service charges and fees) at
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/ .
SAINT THOMAS MORE COLLEGIATE SPRING CRAFT & GARDEN FAIR
Fifth annual fair featuring the sale of baked goods, plants, used books and games; raffles and silent auction; children's activities and free child-minding; and over 90 crafters. April 28, 10 –3 pm, Saint Thomas More Collegiate (Kingsway and 12th Ave., Burnaby). Free, info
http://www.stmc.bc.ca/crf_fair.php .
TIKI GLAM: A FASHION AND BURLESQUE SHOW
Sweet Soul presents its 55-piece spring/summer 2007 collection of fashions inspired by Polynesian tiki, Hawaiian beach, and Hollywood glam styles. Also, burlesque performances by Cara Milk, Cherry On Top, Crystal Precious, Jailbait Jenny, Little Miss Risk, Malaika Millions, Rita Star, and Your Little Pony. May 2, doors 8 pm, Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie). Tix $15 advance at Red Cat Records, Virgin Mary's, and Zulu Records/$20 at the door, info
http://www.sweetsoul.ca/ .
