Here's what's on in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Friday, Oct. 3.
Music
The New Pornographers Vancouver's indie rock darlings perform tunes from new album Brill Bruisers, with Pickwick and Cool TV. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets from $28.50 at LiveNation.com, 1-855-985-5000, or any Ticketmaster outlets.
THE THURSTON MOORE BAND Former Sonic Youth frontman performs with indie rock legends Sebadoh. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. ²¹³ÙÌý,Ìý, and Ìý
Kasabian English rock band tours in support of newest album 48:13, with guests Bo Ningen. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $30 at
Alternative Tentacles recording artists from Denver, with Ford Pier Vengence Trio. 8pm at Wise Hall. Tickets $20 at Wise Lounge, Highlife, Red Cat, and
Soulful funk-psychedelic duo from Seatlle with guest Asha Moyo. 7pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $12 at
Reid Jamieson "The male k.d. Lang" performs two sets of folk tunes from latest album, Juniper's Kitchen. 8pm at St. James Hall. Tickets $20 at and Highlife Records, Prussin Music, and Rufus' Guitar Shop.
Band Ottawa indie punks perform with local favourites Needles//Pins, The Mandates, and Fashionism. 9pm at the Astoria Pub. $10 at the door.
Comedy
Two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee headlines, with James Ball and emcee Kyle Jones. Shows at 7:30 and 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk's. Tickets from $19 at
Big Jay Oakerson Appearances on Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer & Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Shows at 8 and 10:30pm at Comedy Mix. $18 at
Art Opening
Boobies & Wieners: Bigger & Longer Another immature look at the nude with Ìý crass, explicit, cartoonish, odd, dirty, sexy art from mostly local artists. Viewer discretion advised. Opening reception from 7-11pm at (2206 Main). Free admission, ages 19+.
Theatre/Dance
4000 Miles Nicola Cavendish stars in this touching story about a sprightly 91-year-old New Yorker and her 21-year-old grandson. 8pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at . Playing until Oct. 12.
Educating Rita Life-affirming story about a working-class hairdresser who enrolls in a literature course. 8pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at . Playing until Oct. 25.
The Daisy Theatre Renowned puppeteer provocateur Ronnie Burkett with new variety acts and characters. 8pm at The Cultch, ages 19+. Tickets at . Playing until Nov. 1.
Carmen Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»Opera presents Georges Bizet's masterpiece. In French with English translations projected above the stage. 7:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at Playing until Oct. 5.