© Culture the other press e fmanda flikman Theatre Dial M for Murder A provocative prescription for a suspenseful summer. Directed by Bill Millerd May 8th—June 15th, Stanley Theatre~ Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604- 280-4444 The Sound of Music Royal City Musical Theatre Company presents the criti- cally acclaimed and much- beloved musical, The Sound of Music. Special Mother's Day weekend presentation. May 9th—1 1th, Bell Centre for Performing Arts in Surrey For more information visit The Pirates of Penzance This colourful and entertain- ing show is one of the most popular works of Gilbert & Sullivan. May 21st—June Ist, Surrey Arts Centre Studio Theatre Tickets $20 at the SAC Box Office, 604-501-5566 Fully Committed Founding member of Kids in the Hall, Mark McKinney, comes to Vancouver with his deliciously funny and enter- taining portrayal of an out- of-work actor/reservations clerk at one of New York's hottest restaurants. May 22nd—June 28th, Granville Island Stage, Arts Club Theatre For more information visit Golden Child Obie-award winning play- wright, David Henry Hwang's epic tale of a Chinese family balancing between East and West, old and new, tradition and change. May 2nd—25th, Firehall Arts Centre For more information visit Pizzaman Silly Monkey Productions presents this hilarious dark comedy about two women who have lost control of their lives and minds and decide to unleash their aggressions on the unassum- ing pizza delivery guy. Contains nudity, course lan- guage and men being tied up. May 14th—June 1st, Havana Theatre Tickets $15. For more infor- mation call 604-782-3937. Musical Kyoto Jazz Massive Bossa Electronic Jazz pio- neers in Japan since the late 1980s, brothers Shuya and Yoshiro Okino bring their unique jazz-fusion sound to Vancouver. May 8th, 10p.m., Sonar For more information visit La Boheme Vancouver Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's tragic tale of love and loss in 19th cen- tury Paris’ Latin Quarter. May 3, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14, 8p.m., Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604- 280-3311 On With the Show The Maple Leaf Singers per- form Broadway show tunes by the likes of George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. May 9th and 10th, 8p.m., Massey Theatre in New Westminster Tickets $15/12 at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444 Organ Solos Duos Organists Denis Bédard and Rachel Alflatt perform duets by Charles Callahan and Bédard. May 9th, 8p.m., Holy Rosary Cathedral For more information call 604-682-6774. Concerts Veda Hille, Christine Fellows, John K. Samson Three talented Canadian singer/songwriters take the stage at the Railway. And who said there were no good shows in Vancouver these days? Oh yeah, that was me. Prove me wrong people, prove me wrong. May 11th, The Railway Club For information call 604- 681-1625 Lyle Lovett/John Hiatt/Joe Ely/Guy Clark American roots-music leg- ends take over the Orpheum Theatre for one night only. May 22nd, 8p.m., Orpheum Theatre Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604- 280-4444 My Morning Jacket Kentucky rockers, My Morning Jacket, return to Vancouver in support of their latest CD, At Dawn. ees Page 12 e http://otherpress.douglas.be.ca With guests Burning Brides and Detachment Kit. May 23rd, 7p.m., Richard’s on Richards Tickets $13.50 and fees at Ticketmaster, 604-820-4444 The Flaming Lips/Modest Mouse (with Liz Phair, Destroyer, and Starlight Mints) Is this for real? Get your tickets now, before you wake up. May 25th, 6:30p.m., Plaza of Nations Tickets $35+fees at Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444 NewMusicWest 2003 Tis the season. Get your wristbands early and be pre- pared to start hunting for diamonds in the rough. This year’s five days of festivities include performances by Tokyo Marine Fire, Mariana’s Trench, Young and Sexy, Reuben, Three Inches of Blood, and scores of oth- ers. May 21st—25th, various times and locations For more information visit Misc. Unleashed and Unashamed: The VECC 2003 Youth Week Festival Music, theatre, dance, film, and art by and for youth. May 5th—10th, Vancouver East Cultural Centre Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604- 280-3311 Art Date Win a date with an artiste! Gala fundraiser for Or Gallery, emceed by Robert Dayton. Local artists includ- ing Rodney Graham, Liz Magor, Ken Lum, and Brian Jungen will auction off opportunities to accompany them for an hour at the gym, a walk on the beach, an evening of bowling, etc. May 15th, 8p.m., Richard’s on Richards Tickets $10 advance/$12 at the door. For more informa- tion call 604-683-7395 Powwow Surrey Aboriginal Cultural Society presents their Seventh Annual Traditional Powwow. Featuring West Coast dance groups, Metis and First Nations entertain- ment, Princess Pageant and Warrior Competition. May 16th—19th, Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Fair For more information phone 604-599-4795, or email info@sacsbc.org Vancouver International Children’s Festival Annual festival features music, theatre, and perform- ing arts from around the world. Performance this year by Australia’s Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Fred Penner, Axis Theatre Company, and many more. May 26th—June Ist, Vanier Park Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604- 280-4444 For more information visit