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
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