Where Vancouver June 2017 | Page 10

All That Jazz (Clockwise from left) Ziggy Marley, Postmodern Jukebox, Kandace Springs, Branford Marsalis JUN 22 TO JUL 2 Summer starts off on a high note at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival (page 68). Now in its 32nd year, the fest fêtes the sounds of 1,800 local and international artists, including Seu Jorge’s David Bowie tribute (Jun. 22), Kandace Springs's soulful vocals (Jun. 25) and Ziggy Marley’s reggae beats (Jun. 26). Find over 300 toe-tapping performances— including 150 free concerts—at venues across the city. The festival even jazzes up opening weekend with family-friendly activities, artisan markets and more (Jun. 24 to 25). Facing the music has never been more fun.—Jill Von Sprecken Bitter Fun JUN 15-JUL 29 When you’re down in the dumps after being dumped, why not turn that heartache into art? Written by three unlucky-in-love gals from Toronto, Bittergirl the play led to Bittergirl the book and now Bittergirl: The Musical (page 72). This funny, feisty show bursts onto the Granville Island Stage with hilarious vignettes and girl- group hits such as “Be My Baby,” “I Will Survive” and (of course) “Where Did Our Love Go.” Who knew heartbreak could be so entertaining?—Sheri Radford 10 where.ca June 2017 BraVerIJah here & Now