Infidels Jazz

Harmeet Kaur Virdee Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-05-16 23:00 - 2026-05-17 00:15 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Bassist Harmeet Kaur Virdee brings her Toronto Trio with Ian Spring (guitar) and Aidan Miller (drums).

The three met while studying at the University of Toronto and bonded over their shared passion for music and compositional exploration. They will be performing a selection of original compositions, and music by Jeff Parker.

Ian Spring (guitar), Harmeet Kaur Virdee (bass), Aidan Miller (drums)
Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

SOLD OUT Julian Borkowski - Miles Davis' Birth of the Cool
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
One of Canada’s most exciting young trumpeters plays Miles Davis’s Birth of the Cool

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Vancouver is celebrating the 100th birthday of Jazz icon Miles Davis this May with a series of events covering every era of this musical trailblazer. On May 17th, trumpet firebrand Julian Borkowski leads a sextet through one of Miles Davis’ first musical projects…music recorded in the late 40s and early 50’s that would eventually be known as the Birth of The Cool!
Julian Borkowski Sextet Plays Birth of the Cool
May 17, 2026
2PM-4PM
$20 in advance, $30 at the door
This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, presented by Infidels Jazz.

Wes Anderson Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Wes Anderson Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Street Hassle: Songs by Lou Reed Played by Aram Bajakian with Aiden Ayers, Stevan Oostenberg
2026-05-17 19:45 - 20:55 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Aram Bajakian is a guitarist, composer and educator, who performed with the legendary Lou Reed during his 2011 and 2012 tours.
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In addition he’s toured with Diana Krall, Madeleine Peyroux, and his known for his work with John Zorn and Dalava, the groundbreaking band he co-leads with Julia Uhlela. In this second concert of the weekend, Adam will turn his attention to Lou Reed’s songs.
A ticket to this show includes free admission to Faraway, So Close! at 3:30 pm. To claim your Faraway ticket, select the available add-on when you add this VIFF Live show to your cart.
I admit that when I started playing with Lou, I wasn’t familiar with his oeuvre. While die hard fans might get pissed about this, it allowed me to visit the music from a fresh perspective. I wasn’t star-eyed. And hey, Laurie Anderson has also admitted to not knowing his work before they started dating. When I got the gig a close friend whose parents were part of the Warhol scene in the late 60s said “Make sure you play Street Hassle with him.” Sure enough, it was already on the set list. That song, and others, like “Sad Song” from Berlin, became so emotionally intense to play that at one point I even questioned whether I wanted to keep on the tour. But the music and the lyrics and the spirit behind them are so profound. I knew I was a part of something I would never experience again. Lou’s albums have been frequently maligned by the press. With Lulu, his final opus, it was hard to believe that the reviewers who canned it listened to the whole album. How could they without having mentioned “Junior Dad,” one of Lou’s most vulnerable and devastating works. With this concert I’ve invited some vocalists who I think are up to the task of interpreting Lou’s songs. I asked them to pick some lesser known songs, and I’m excited to hear how we play them. I have a feeling Lou would be too.
Aram Bajakian
About Faraway, So Close! (Wim Wenders, 1993, 144 min), screening May 17, 3:30pm at VIFF Centre
Wim Wenders’ follow up to Wings of Desire is a quirkier affair. Beginning a few years after Damiel (Bruno Ganz) hung up his wings to settle down with Marion (Solveig Dommartin), the film follows the angel Cassiel (Otto Sander) as he too becomes mortal. Life doesn’t throw him any great romance, however – instead, he finds himself in a confounding mystery thriller. We get jokes, whimsy, hijinks and escapades; and we get Lou Reed strumming a new song. Reed, Nick Cave, and Laurie Anderson all contribute to the soundtrack.

Chelsea McBride Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Chelsea McBride Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Fareed Haque & Itamar Erez at Zameen Art House
2026-05-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Two incredible guitarists team up for one night only!
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Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. He’s performed with everybody from Sting to Paquito D’Rivera to Joe Zawinul, and in recent years is probably best known for Garaj Majal.
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist & pianist who has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others. Itamar has played at the Sydney Opera (Australia), the Barbican Centre (London UK), the Royal Opera House (Muscat, Oman), and the Megaron (Athens, Greece).
For one night only, these two masters of their instruments will be performing a special duo concert at the Zameen Art House.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Fareed Haque – Guitar
Itamar Erez – Guitar, Piano
Zameen Art House
1515 Anderso
Doors 730PM
Show 800PM
$20 in advance, $30 at the door.

Fareed Haque Trio at Revue Stage
2026-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
New trio of Jazz Legends performing in Vancouver for the first time!
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On May 21, a new trio featuring three Jazz legends performs in Vancouver for the very first time!
Fareed Haque is one of the most diverse guitarists in contemporary Jazz, known for his critically acclaimed run of albums on Blue Note, his decades of sold out shows with Garaj Mahal, and collaborations with Zakir Hussain, Sting & Joe Zawinul.
Bassist Peter Washington is no stranger to Vancouver audiences, having recently played with Ralph Moore at Jazz at the Bolt. He was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and has worked with Bill Charlap, Andy Bey, Kenny Burrell, and literally dozens of other Jazz luminaries.
Mike Clark is the Jazz & Funk worlds greatest living drummers, known for his work on many of Herbie Hancock’s biggest albums, and for his long-running tenure with the Headhunters.
On May 21 these three legends will be performing in Vancouver together for the very first time, in a One Night Only concert at the Revue Stage that can’t be missed.
This performance is presented by Infidels Jazz
May 21, 2026
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston on Granville Island
Doors 730PM | Show 8PM
$40 in advance | $50 at the door

Rumba Calzada at Hero's Welcome
2026-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
Latin Jazz Salsa to groove to!
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Rumba Calzada is one of Canada’s finest Latin Jazz groups, having entertained audiences all over the world for over 25 years.
On May 21 they’ll be performing their first show for Infidels Jazz, in a Latin Jazz explosion that’s sure to pack the dance floor.
Raphael Geronimo – Timbales / Vocal
Lou Mastroianni – Keys
Allan Johnston – Bass
Rolo Preza – Congas / Vocal
Tristan Paxton – Guitar
This performance is part of Social Music, a monthly live music series at Hero’s Welcome presenrted by Infidels Jazz.
Rumba Calzada
May 21, 2026
Doors 7PM
Show 8PM-10PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Erika Chow Quartet Plays The Music of Blue Giant
2026-05-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Rec Room Granville, 855 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7, Canada
Incredible Jazz musicians playing the music of Blue Giant
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Yuzuru Tachikawa‘s Blue Giant is one of the greatest films about Jazz ever made, and one of the most popular animes to come out of Japan in recent years. On May 22, saxophonist Erika Chow will be performing selections from the movie’s soundtrack well as a few originals and Jazz standards.
Her band represents the very best of the contemporary Vancouver Jazz scene:
Erika Chow – Tenor Saxophone
Rick Son – Keyboards
Raphael Agustin – Bass
Jordy McIntosh – Drums
This performance is part of Cheat Codes, a monthly video game & anime music series at Rec Room Granville presented by Infidels Jazz.
May 22, 2026
Rec Room Granville 855 Granville
Door 7:30, Show 8:00
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Connor Lum’s Trivium Project at Frankie's After Dark
2026-05-22 23:00 - 2026-05-23 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Connor Lum’s Trivium Project leaves the rules — and the chords — behind, presenting an evening of music written specifically for this performance.

You’ll hear a mix of original compositions alongside unexpected takes on familiar melodies. The Trivium Project draws inspiration from experimental ideas, unusual forms, and comedic motifs that will be sure to be unpredictable in a chordless trio format. The debut of the project will feature Connor Lum on saxophones, Jake McIntyre-Paul on bass, and Jordy McIntosh on drums.

Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Madeleine Elkins Trio at China Cloud
2026-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | China Cloud, 524 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2T9, Canada
One of Vancouver’s most exciting Jazz guitarist returns
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Madeleine Elkins is one of the most talked about guitarists in Vancouver, having recently been named as on of the city’s top ten musicians to watch in 2026 by the Vancouver Sun!
For her first concert at legendary venue China Cloud, Madeleine will be joined by her regular trio: Will Chernoff on Bass and Kevin Romain on drums.
This performance is part of the East Van Shuffle, a monthly Jazz series taking place at China Cloud in Chinatown. China Cloud is only accessible via a flight of stairs, and is not wheelchair accessible.
Madeleine Elkins Trio
China Cloud 524 Main Street
May 23, 2026
Doors – 730PM, Show 8PM
$20 in advance, $30 at the door

Lucas Dubovik Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-05-23 23:00 - 2026-05-24 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Led by saxophonist Lucas Dubovik, this trio performs original music alongside inventive interpretations of jazz standards, with a focus on interplay, space, and spontaneity.

For this performance, he is joined by David Caballero on bass and Kevin Romain on drums.

Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

SOLD OUT Happiest Big Band on Earth Plays Disney Music
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Revue Stage, 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
17 piece Jazz band plays your favourite Disney Music!
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The Happiest Big Band on Earth returns!
Matt Grinke is one of the foremost experts on Disney music on the planet…so much so that he travels the world on Disney cruise ships as a musical director!
He’s also the director of the Happiest Big Band on Earth, a 17 piece Big Band that plays Jazz arrangements of your favourite Disney & Pixar Songs! They’ll be playing their first Vancouver show in 2 years at the Revue Stage on Granville Island on May 24, in a special concert that is open to ALL AGES!
In addition, this concert will feature two very special guests…Dawn Pemberton & Steve Maddock! Dawn is a multiple time Juno nominee, and has been known for years as the Canadian Queen of Soul. Steve is known for his multiple classic albums on Cellar Live, and for being one of Western Canada’s premier Jazz vocal talents.
It’s all happening on May 24th at the Revue Stage on Granville Island, and tickets are on sale. To make sure this event is as affordable as possible, we’re releasing 30 early bird tickets at $30 (well, $31, because of service charges) and we expect them to go quickly.
This concert is presented by Infidels Jazz.
Date: May 24, 2026
Revue Stage 1601 Johnston St, Granville Island
Time: 2PM
Cost: $31/$41

Harmeet Kaur Virdee Quartet at Hero's Welcome
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Hero’s Welcome, 3917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P2, Canada
The Harmeet Kaur Virdee Quartet presents a unique interpretation of modern jazz music focusing on the performance of original compositions written by the ensemble members.

Harmeet is a Surrey based composer, and bassist that brings together rising musicians from across Canada. While continuing her music studies at the University of Toronto she met Cale Fladager (harmonica), Ian Spring (guitar), and Aidan Miller (drums). After the four started playing together there was an instant connection. Together the group has developed a distinctive modern sound drawing from their unique instrumentation and features original compositions by Harmeet and her bandmates.

This performance is part of Sundays at Hero’s Welcome, a weekly Jazz series presented by Infidels Jazz.
May 24, 20262-4PM$10 at the door

Vince Mai Plays Miles + Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Film Screening
2026-05-24 14:00 - 22:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Vancouver is celebrating the 100th birthday of Jazz icon Miles Davis this May with a series of events covering every era of this musical trailblazer. Local trumpet legend Vince Mai Vince Mai will be performing music from some of Miles’ most memorable 1950s albums, including Kind of Blue, Walkin’, Relaxin’ and more.
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After Vince’s live set, enjoy Stanley Nelson’s definitive documentary. There will be two showtimes: 2-5pm and 7-10pm.
Vince Mai – trumpet
Steve Kaldestad – Saxophone
Laurence Mollerup – Bass
Miles Black – Piano
Bernie Arai – Drums
About the film:
Nelson’s fascinating biographical portrait might have used a couple more hours to really dig into the many shades and aspects of a complicated and conflicted man and an artist who was constantly reinventing himself, but even if you’re a Miles Davis aficionado you will come away with unexpected insights and revelations from a stellar round up of interviewees, supplemented with wonderful archival photographs and footage, and excepts from Miles’s autobiography read by actor Carl Lumbly. If you enjoy the music but aren’t familiar with the story behind it, this is the place to start.
One of the towering figures of the twentieth century, Miles Davis took jazz to a pinnacle of perfection in his album Kind of Blue, bringing tender, aching grace notes to the frantic fury of bebop. He didn’t stop there, always looking for new aural textures, new shapes and sounds.
A tantalizing portrait: rich, probing, mournful, romantic, triumphant, tragic, exhilarating, and blisteringly honest… Immensely gratifying.
Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Essential.
Rolling Stone

Tim Sars Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Tim Sars Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Molly Moolman Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Molly Moolman Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Micah Mah Quartet at the Heatley
2026-05-25 20:00 - 22:00 | The Heatley, 696 E Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1R1, Canada
Micah Mah is an exciting young tenor saxophonist, working on his Jazz degree at Capilano University.

For his first Infidels performance, he’ll be joined by Stanley Zhang on keyboards, Nathan Lintott on bass, and Jack Colbourne on Drums.

This performance is part of Pass the Hat, a monthly Jazz series at the Heatley, featuring the best young musicians in Vancouver’s Jazz scene. All attendees will be asked to donate what they can at each performance, with all funds going to the band. This series is presented by Infidels Jazz, with support from the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.
Micah Mah QuartetThe Heatley 696 E. HastingsMarch 25th, 20268PM

Miles Davis 100! Julian Borkowski Plays Miles + Elevator to the Gallows Film Screening
2026-05-26 18:30 - 21:15 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Vancouver is celebrating the 100th birthday of Jazz icon Miles Davis this May with a series of events covering every era of this musical trailblazer.
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On May 26, Miles’ birthday, trumpet firebrand Julian Borkowski leads a sextet through one of Miles Davis’ first musical projects… music recorded in the late 40s and early 50’s that would eventually be known as the Birth of The Cool!
Julian Borkowski – Trumpet
Cam Henderson – Trombone
Conor Lum – Alto
Ben Signerson – Piano
David Caballero – Bass
Arvind Ramdas – Drums
About the Film: Elevator to the Gallows (1958, France, 91 min)
Twenty-four-year-old Louis Malle came out of the gate with this cool noir thriller about a perfect murder that goes horribly wrong. The crime is committed early on. Julien Tavernier (Maurice Ronet) kills his boss in his office shortly before quitting time. But returning to the scene of the crime to retrieve an incriminating piece of evidence he gets stuck in the lift… As if that’s not enough, a couple of joyriders swipe his car. Meanwhile, his lover (Jeanne Moreau) is completely in the dark about all this and going frantic.
Elevator to the Gallows married a new kind of jazz to a new kind of cinema, and created something altogether sublime.
Tina Hassannia, Village Voice
As French crime thrillers go, this is about as good as it gets.
Walter V Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle

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Alvin Brendan Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Alvin Brendan Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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Christian McBride & Ursa Major at The BlueShore Theatre
2026-05-27 19:30 - 22:00 | BlueShore Centre at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Bassist Christian McBride’s resume reads like a literal history of Jazz, and includes recordings and performances with legends and icons like Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Diana Krall, Chick Corea, Roy Haynes, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, and so many more.

On May 27 McBride finally returns to Vancouver for his first show here in over 12 years. He’ll be playing the Centre for the Performing Arts, and will be joined by his new band Ursa Major, featuring some of the music’s top young heavy hitters: Nicole Glover, Ely Perlman, Michael King and Savannah Harris.

Christian McBride & Ursa Major
Wed May 27, 2026
The BlueShore Theatre in North Vancouver, BC
Presented by MODO-Live, Infidels Jazz & WAVE 98.3
6:30pm doors, 7:30pm show
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Hip Santa ft. Jesse Zubot & Kenton Loewen at Zameen
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Zameen Art House, 1515 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R5, Canada
Two of Canada’s premier improvisers team up in a rare duo performance.
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Jesse Zubot (Violin) & Kenton Loewen (Drums) are two of Canada’s most respected improvisers, known for their work with Haram, Tanya Tagaq, and many other. On May 29 they’ll be performing a rare duo set at Zameen Art House as Hip Santa.
This performance is part of the New Thing, an improvised music series presented by Infidels Jazz, with support from the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Society.
May 28, 2026
Zameen Art House 1515 Anderson
Doors 7:30
Show 8:00PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Dante André-Kahan Plays John Abercrombie at Frankie's After Dark
2026-05-29 23:00 - 2026-05-30 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Dante André-Kahan is a guitarist and composer from the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island.

While he initially studied musicology and classical guitar at the University of Victoria, Dante has found a home in the Victoria and Vancouver jazz scenes. Dante’s approach to performance and composition draws from several musical traditions including the many styles of jazz, folk music from around the world, classical music, ambient music, and several others. Above all, his goal when making music is to be as true as possible to the moment.

Dante first had the idea to perform the music of John Abercrombie’s Third Quartet at the beginning of the CoViD-19 pandemic, listening to Abercrombie’s albums while working in his grandparents’ garden. This group wrote tunes that cross over many styles and leave a lot of room for exploration of sound, while also offering beautiful, memorable melodies. Dante feels that Abercrombie’s music deeply complements the landscapes and cities of coastal British Columbia, and looks forward to bringing it back to Vancouver.

Dante André-Kahan – guitarKatie Stewart – violinDavid Caballero – bassTodd Stewart – drums

Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Soul Music Spectacular
2026-05-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada
On May 30th, two of Canada’s greatest R&B & Soul Singers team up for the funkiest show of the summer: Soul Spectacular!
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Infidels Jazz presents
Soul Music Spectacular
Starring Dawn Pemberton and Krystle Dos Santos
May 30th, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00pm
Dawn Pemberton & Krystle Dos Santos have been thrilling Canadian audiences with their unique blends of soul, funk, & R&B for years….racking up Juno nominations, Western Canadian Music Awards, and pretty much every other accolade this country can give.On May 30 they will be teaming up for Soul Spectacular, a special night at Vancouver’s Rickshaw Theatre where they’ll be performing their own takes on some of soul music’s biggest legends such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and many more.They’ll be joined by The Midnight Movers, an incredible backing band featuring some of Vancouver’s funkiest musicians.
Dawn Pemberton
Dawn Pemberton is a vibrant, soulful Canadian vocalist and multiple Juno Award nominee whose powerful voice moves effortlessly from gospel and soul to jazz, funk, and world music. A staple of the Vancouver music scene, she has toured extensively across Canada and Europe, sharing stages with legends like Bettye LaVette and Kurt Elling, and opening for Maceo Parker and St. Paul & The Broken Bones. Dawn’s acclaimed debut album, Say Somethin’, earned her the title of “the new queen of Canadian soul.” She is also the founder of the Roots ‘N’ Wings Women’s Choir, a sought-after educator, and host of Get on The Good Foot on CKUA Radio. With adventure, groove, and heart, Dawn brings music to life, hitting audiences where it counts and leaving them wanting more.
dawnpemberton.ca
Krystle Dos Santos
Krystle Dos Santos is a 2x Western Canadian award winning singer/songwriter and performer. Her award winning self titled album was released in 2008, followed by Fame Fatale in 2011. BLOOM|BURN, her 3rd studio release, awarded her the WCMA for R&B artist of the year in 2020. From singing on stage with Stevie Wonder and Michael Buble to theatre performances on stages all around North America, Dos Santos brings her eclectic style, powerful vocal prowess and magnetic charm to every performance she delivers. Catch her sharing the story of Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond in her original co-creation, Hey Viola!, or with her new country/rock project Orchard Sky in venues across our beautiful country.
krystledossantos.com
Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges.
For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com

Rick Son Trio at Frankie's After Dark
2026-05-30 23:00 - 2026-05-31 00:15 | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Pianist and composer Rick Son is bringing his frequent collaborators to the night of his originals, including some of his new releases, “Birdwatch” and “Gradient.”

Studying with New England luminaries such as Danilo Pérez and Kevin Harris, he will be performing sounds that are inspired by the Black American music tradition and its adjacents. Rick will be joined by Piyotr Kao on upright bass and Jordy McIntosh on drums.

Frankie’s After Dark takes place every Friday & Saturday night at Frankie’s Jazz Club (755 Beatty) at 11PM. Tickets are $10 and are added to your bill at the end of the night. This series is curated & presented by Infidels Jazz.

Chris Berner Big Band at the American
2026-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The American, 926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada
18 person Jazz Band Plays Original Music
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Chris Berner is one of the most exciting composers on the Vancouver Jazz Scene, with his original music having been performed by artists like Bria Skonberg & the Hard Rubber Orchestra.
He’ll be leading his own 18 person Jazz band at the American on May 31, performing his own original music written for Jazz orchestra.
This performance is part of Very Big Bands at the American, a new monthly series presented by Infidels Jazz.
Chris Berner Big Band
The American 926 Main Street
May 31, 2026
6PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Maria Gabrielle Trio at Meo Chinatown
2026-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Meo Chinatown, 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T8, Canada
Maria Gabrielle Trio at Meo Chinatown
7-9pm | No cover
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The Kidannes Ethio-Jazz Ensemble + Broken Flowers Film Screening
2026-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Feven Kidane & Nebyu Yohannes are two of Vancouver’s most exciting and versatile musicians. On May 31 they’ll be returning to the VIFF stage to co-lead The Kidannes Ethio-Jazz Ensemble, a dynamic ensemble that will be performing a unique blend of traditional Ethiopian & Eritrean music, combined with a healthy dollop of Western Jazz.
After the live music, enjoy Jim Jarmusch’s Broken Flowers (106 min).
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About the Film
Jim Jarmusch’s movie Broken Flowers did much to popularize Ethiopian jazz in the west with a mixtape of the music of Mulatu Astatke featuring prominently in the film. Bill Murray plays “Don Johnston”, an aging Don Juan who revisits five of his past loves after receiving an anonymous letter revealing that he has a 19-year-old son.
A movie that creates a gentle cloud of happiness… Jarmusch’s most enjoyable, accessible work for some time, perhaps his most emotionally generous film.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Funny, bittersweet, its understatement yielding surprising depth charges, Broken Flowers is a triumph of close observation and telling details.
David Ansen, Newsweek
Beautiful, as lilting and seductive as the music, by the Ethiopian jazz artist Mulatu Astatke, that accompanies Don on his trip.
AO Scott, New York Times
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Dana and Alden: Papa's Boat Tour at Lee's Palace
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1Y5, Canada
MODO-LIVE, The Plant present
DANA AND ALDEN
Papa’s Boat Tour
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Monday October 19th, 2026
Lees Palace
Toronto, ON
19+

BUTOH JAZZ w/ Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson
2026-06-05 20:00 - 22:00 | KW Studios, 111 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4, Canada
Kokoro and Infidels Jazz Presents: BUTOH JAZZ w/ Kokoro Dance, Tony Wilson
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Dancers:
Barbara Bourget, Jay Hirabayashi and special guest Allison Lang
Musicians:
Tony Wilson, Daniel Kane, Russell Sholberg and Jesus Caballero
From Jay and Barbara: “Our Kokoro improvisation series give us opportunities to express ourselves in the moment with the fantastic stimulus of improvising jazz musicians of the highest caliber. We never know what they are going to play or what our responses will be. We know that it is always a conversation—a call from them and a response from us that is also a call back to them. It is harmony and dissonance colliding and colluding in both music and dance. It is exciting and adrenaline-producing enjoyment for us, the musicians, and our audiences.”
Tickets
General $25
Supporter $40
Located 111 West Hastings Street Vancouver. Look for the KW sign off Hastings Street for the entrance.
Doors at 7:00pm
Two Sets!
Show at 8pm – 8:45pm – First Set
9:10pm – 10:00pm – Second Set
KW Studios is an accessible venue. Folks in need of an elevator can access one through the lobby entrance. Accessible bathrooms are available downstairs. KW events are both auditory and visual. Sound can be loud, but earplugs can be provided free of charge. Lighting is generally lower but can be adjusted and raised to accommodate people who need brighter venues.
This event takes place on the unceded and occupied homelands of the Coast Salish peoples of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are immensely grateful for being allowed to continue to live, work, and play on these lands.
KW events are NOTAFLOF (No one turn away for lack of funds) . NOTAFLOF tickets are of limited capacity. Please consider your financial need relative to folks in the DTES community where we reside before asking to pay less. We practice the policy NOTAFLOF specifically to allow access to folks negatively impacted by gentrification projects within the DTES community. If you are a student or low income worker, please consider saving up for the next show as the artists and KW staff are also low income workers.
