The members of Dance Nation... can't dance?

There’s something about voting on election day that I really love. Maybe it’s the shared experience of exercising one’s civic duty. Or maybe it’s the expensive caffeinated drink and cookie I typically allow myself as a treat for exercising that duty. 

In any case, this was the first time in recent memory that I voted early. Because I live close to one of the early voting stations (we love you, Croatian Cultural Centre) and because I’m haunted by the memories of the long lines at the municipal byelection, it just seemed like the right thing to do. 

To all those that are waiting until Monday, treat yo’self.

— Nathan
Editor in chief

— FEATURE — 

Hey Canadian hockey teams, Canucks fans want you to lose

Do I agree with Mike Usinger’s latest musings on hockey—specifically the idea that Canucks fans definitely aren’t rooting for a Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup? Not necessarily, but it is entertaining, as everything Usinger writes is. And he does at the very least allow that Winnipeg and Ottawa are worth cheering for.

— THEATRE —

Power and play collide in Dance Nation

Pulitzer–nominated Dance Nation follows a pre-teen dance troupe as it plots to win a national competition. The twist? The actors that play them aren’t professional dancers. “There is something very vulnerable about watching people do something that they have some proficiency in, but aren’t masters in,” says director Mindy Parfitt.

• How the power of art can help the well-being of youth

• The Improv Centre’s Alan Pavlakovic on Bif Naked and the Backstreet Boys

• Western Canada's largest documentary film festival, DOXA Documentary Film Festival, returns to Vancouver theatres from May 1-11 to present the best in international, and homegrown documentaries.*

• Bring your family to BC Place for MTM: on field activities, hot dog combo, The Wild Robot. Donate tickets for a family in your community who wouldn't be able to attend without your generous support!*

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— MUSIC —

Fontaines D.C. packs in and brings down the Commodore

Irish band Fontaines D.C. finally played a long-awaited Commodore Ballroom show on the weekend and it did not disappoint.

• Sounds Good: Our editors are listening to Lucy Dacus, Destroyer, and Gaga

• Ice Cube’s Truth to Power tour comes to Vancouver in September

• Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, July 24 - 27: An unforgettable fusion of world-class music, arts and culture in a historic destination.*

• Basia Bulat brings her soulful folk sound to Hollywood Theatre on April 30, performing songs from her new album Basia’s Palace and beloved favourites.*

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— FOOD + DRINK —

Ranking the best items on Published’s spring tasting menu

We rank the best things on Published’s spring tasting menu, including an
“elevated Dilly bar.” Seriously.

• Tripping over a new Burnaby café’s name

• Not Your Butter Chicken celebrates South Asian stories

• Whiskey & Words melds together like-minded worlds

• Impress your date or friends, reserve your table at Dockside Restaurant. Where fresh flavours meet waterfront views. Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.*

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— ICYMI —

• Three Vancouver bars named among North America’s best

• Pierre Poilievre doing himself no favours by dodging Nardwaur

• Six Canadian film recommendations to keep your elbows up

• Bar Asra debuts on South Granville

• Punk rock is AWOL as Trump goes wild

— THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK —

MUSIC: Ohio Rockers Cloud Nothings are in town for the 10th anniversary tour of their album, Here and Nowhere Else. (April 23 @ Rickshaw Theatre)

MUSIC: Scottish postrockers Mogwai bring The Bad Fire to life. (April 24 @ Commodore Ballroom)

PERFORMING ARTS: Agathe and Adrien push the limits and expectations of their own bodies in N.Ormes. (April 24 to 27 @ Historic Theatre)

PERFORMING ARTS: You’ll almost be able to taste the Butterbeer when you watch a live orchestra perform the music to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. (April 24 to 26 @ Orpheum Theatre)

FOOD: Enjoy the best wine B.C. has to offer at a one-night-only dinner. (April 24 @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver)

TALKS: Hockey writers Ed Willes, Daniel Wagner, and Andy Prest talk about covering the Vancouver Canucks. (April 24 @ North Vancouver District Public Library)

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