It’s cold, it’s still getting dark at 4pm, and the warm joy of the holiday season is firmly in our rearview mirror. But there’s still arts, culture, and comedy galore in the city.

Teen Angst: Jan. 12 @ Fox Cabaret 

A long-running comedy night of storytellers reading their cringey adolescent writings.

Yannis Pappas: Jan. 12 @ Vogue Theatre 

The Greek-American comedian promises observational glee.

Dog Rising: Jan. 12 @ Roundhouse Community Centre

Plastic Orchid Factory presents this innovative piece from Bent Hollow Compaigne.

Chamber Concerto with Fabián Panisello: Jan. 12 to 13 @ Orpheum Annex 

Turning Point Ensemble brings a guest conductor for an intimate evening.

A Celebration of Robbie Burns: Jan. 13 @ Places des Arts

Fiddler Rosie Carver and Celtic band Blackthorn pay tribute to Scotland’s national bard.

Observing the Growth of Life: Jan. 13 to Feb. 29 @ Lipont Gallery 

An exhibition of Shuyu Yin’s ink-on-rice paper prints. 

Feral Domestic: Jan. 13 to April 6 @ Western Front

Dani and Sheilah ReStack examine queer desire and family during crisis.

Femme Flip: Jan. 15 @ Library Square Pub 

A monthly all-women pinball tournament.

Pants: Jan. 17 to 20 @ Firehall Arts Centre

Personal storytelling mixing dance and comedy.

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Jan. 18 to Feb. 4

Experience innovative, expansive performance works from 15 countries.

Band of Brothers: Levin and La Barbera: Jan. 19 @ BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts 

Fraternal jazz musicians Tony and Pete Levin play with brothers Pat Barbera and Joe La Barbera.

Ramanenjana: Jan. 19 to 21 @ Scotiabank Dance Centre 

Romanian and Madagascan creators explore a dance craze that swept 1863 Madagascar. Part of PuSh.

Vancity Comedy Extravaganza Vol. 6: Jan. 20 @ Vogue Theatre 

Dino Archie wrangles a lineup of top-tier local(ish) talent.

Drifting Petals: Jan. 20 @ Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema

Director Clara Law will be in town for the continental premiere of her alternate cinema opus.

Malanka: Jan. 20 @ Ukrainian Cultural Centre 

Celebrate Ukrainian New Year with dance, choral music, folk orchestra, and homemade food.

BOOM X: Jan. 20 @ ACT Arts Centre 

Award-winning entertainer Rick Miller explores Gen X culture in a one-man show.

An Art Show of Questionable Art: Jan. 20 to 21 @ Stump Monster House 

Curated Mayhem presents a show of art found in thrift stores.

George Clutesi: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap: Jan. 20 to early 2025 @ Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art 

A retrospective exhibition of George Clutesi’s pioneering preservation and celebration of Nuu-chah-nulth traditions.

IndigiDivas in Concert: Jan. 21 @ Orpheum Theatre

Allegra Chamber Orchestra will accompany the Indigenous supergroup of Melody Courage, Rebecca Cuddy, and Michelle Lafferty.

The Queer Frontier: Jan. 21 @ The Junction 

Glenn Tkach tells the erased history of queer people in Canada’s Wild West.

Geoffrey Asmus: Jan. 21 @ Biltmore Cabaret 

The self-styled “only funny white comedian in America” plays the Biltmore.

Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story: Jan. 23 to 27 @ Evergreen Cultural Centre

The story of how coal miner Maurice Ruddick helped keep spirits up during a disaster.

THE HEAT: Jan. 23 to 27 @ The Improv Centre

This improv festival sees troupes from Zimbabwe, the Philippines, the USA, and Toronto coming to play. 

HOLD ON LET GO: Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 @ Russian Hall 

Theatre Replacement and Company 605 produce their annual performance art festival.

The Mirror: Jan. 24 to 27 @ Vancouver Playhouse

Genre-defying Australian circus company Gravity & Other Myths present a North American premiere.

International Guitar Night: Jan. 25 @ Massey Theatre

Italian guitarist Luca Sticagnoli joins the 24th annual classical six-string tour.

Yungchen Lhamo: Jan. 25 @ BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts 

The award-winning singer-songwriter plays enchanting Tibetan music.

Who’s Afraid of Eating the Rich?: Jan. 25 @ Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 

Journalist Jia Tolentino speaks. Part of the Phil Lind Pop Politics talk series. 

WrestleCore presents: Destroy Wrestling!: Jan. 26 @ Rickshaw Theatre

Vancouver’s punk rock wrestling show returns, featuring musical trio Bratboy.

Wes Barker: Jan. 26 @ Biltmore Cabaret 

The stunt magician brings physical, comedic trickery to town.

Listening Lounge: Jackson Hollow: Jan. 26 @ ACT Arts Centre 

Country Musician Association winners play an intimate Maple Ridge show.

Deciphers: Jan. 26 to 28 @ Scotiabank Dance Centre 

Cultural songs and poetry explored through dance. Part of PuSh.

Helen Hong: Jan. 27 @ Granville Island Stage 

The Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me regular brings her comedy wares to Vancouver.

Morgan Toney and Keith Mullins: Jan. 27 @ Mel Lehan Hall at St. James 

A fusion of Mi’kmaq and Celtic music from Mi’kmaq fiddler Toney and his music collaborator Mullins.

Nate Bargatze: Jan. 28 @ Rogers Arena

Nashville’s funniest son holds court for the masses.

Invisible No More: Jan. 28 @ Vogue Theatre 

A screening of a documentary examining brain injuries and criminal justice, and a Q&A with Dr. Gabor Mate. 

Bizarre Love Triangle: Jan 28 @ Vancouver Academy of Music 

VAM Chamber Players examine Robert and Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms.  

Musical Matinees: Reflections: Jan 31 @ Evergreen Cultural Centre 

Canadian cellist Cameron Crozman joins the Bergmann Duo for cello and piano performance.