Featured Events in Hastings in February 2025 (April Updated)

MRG Live presents Mount Eeriewith guests, RaganaFebruary 13th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmMount Eerie I grew up five miles into the woods outside the island town of Anacortes, Washington during the 80's and 90's in a post-hippie echo that normalized saying hello out loud to the nearby mountains, waters and animals. As a teenager, entering the world of music and creation through the door that punk tore open, I finally found my people in Olympia. I lived there for 5 years and released records as the Microphones with the K label. Now I make Mount Eerie records, since 2003, and release them myself on a fake record label, stubbornly still DIY to the bone. I have a devotion to this life of creativity and subversion that has never wavered. These songs and works dig down into the bedrock of this place and try to bring forth a fresh exhale, a big picture glimpse, small beneath the sky, clear water trickling. - Phil Elverum, Mount Eerie RaganaRagana is a duo whose members alternate duties on drums, guitar, and vocals to produce some of the most unique and affecting dark music in metal today. The two-piece came together in 2011 in the DIY punk scene of Olympia, WA. Held together by an intense focus on raw emotion and haunting atmospherics, Ragana shifts seamlessly from tender, mesmerizing vocal harmonies to piercing, heart-ripping screams and back again, yielding a highly idiosyncratic take on black metal that is heavy, beautiful and punishing all at once. RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

The Rickshaw Presents: Strangelove - The Depeche Mode ExperienceWith guests, Strawberries and Cream (Performing the Music of The Cure)February 16th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmStrangelove: The Depeche Mode ExperienceHailing from US/UK, the Grammy-nominated Allstar lineup in Strangelove-The DEPECHE MODE Experience delivers a career spanning, pitch perfect “best of” concert that transports listeners through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode’s 40+ year career. Songs from throughout the Depeche Mode canon of OVER FIFTY chart-topping hits are lovingly recreated, with the look, feel and youthful energy of a classic-era DM arena show. No detail of STRANGELOVE’s presentation has been overlooked; and stage set pieces and in-show costume changes reflect different eras of Depeche Mode’s story. They do it to such fine detail it's scary (Martin Gore-Depeche Mode) www.depechetribute.com Strawberries & CreamFrom Vancouver’s indie and punk music scenes comes The Cure-loving musical group Strawberries and Cream. Comprised of Cameron Blaine (Bakelite, Agonals), Shira Blustein (Ashley Shadow, Blood Meridian), Darcy Hancock (The Metic, Ladyhawk), Ryan Peters (Sports, Ladyhawk) and Lyndsay Sung (Radio Berlin, KCAR), these five musicians and longtime buddies unite in their love for the black eyeliner red-lipsticked goths in hot weather. Playing the music of The Cure brings gothic delight to their hearts and minds, an act of love and friendship. No pretension, just posicore undercover goth times! RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Los Furios 'Old Ghosts' Vinyl Release Showwith guests, The Vanrays and Paul PigatSaturday, February 1st, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:30pmLos FuriosLos Furios is a Ska Punk band from Vancouver BC. Established way back in 2002, Los Furios have toured Canada, USA and Mexico extensively and have a devoted fan following around the world. Los Furios have played major festivals including the Vans Warped Tour, Non Stop Festival in Mexico and the Victoria Ska Reggae Festival. Committed to entertaining their live audiences, Los Furios perform an intense mix of punk, ska and reggae originals that hit the dance floor hard. losfurios.bandcamp.com The VanraysWith soulful vocals, deep grooves, punchy horns and memorable melodies The Vanrays take Motown from East Van to a stage near you. Formed in 2016 around a collective love of soul and R&B classics, the Vanrays are a group of Vancouver music scene veterans who’ve played in such bands as Swank, Polly, The Beladeans, Circus in Flames and 64 Funnycars. Their unique brand of “East Van Soul” keeps dance floors packed thanks to catchy songwriting and energetic performances. Since releasing their four-song EP the band has kept at it - writing, recording and playing shows around southern British Columbia to lively dance floors and exuberant crowds. thevanrays.com Paul PigatYou’d never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways, it’s a mystery why Paul Pigat isn’t a household name yet. Maybe he’d be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn’t so darn good at so many different things. paulpigat.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

The Rickshaw presents in partnership with BlueShore at CapUChest Fever: The Best of The Band with guests, Mrs HenryFriday, February 7th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:30pmChest Fever: The Offical Revival of The BandThe stories, legend and community of The Band live on through the passion and magic of Chest Fever. Officially approved by Robbie Robertson and The Band Official, Chest Fever is comprised of members of of the San Diego Music Award winning rock band Mrs. Henry. In 2022, the group began hitting the road and playing venues in North America. From their hometown of San Diego to North Ontario, Chest Fever has performed in almost every state and province across the US and Canada with many highlights including a sold out show presented at Toronto’s revered Massey Hall on November 18th, 2023 - Celebrating the 45th Anniversary release of The Last Waltz. The same year saw Chest Fever releasing two albums that re-imagined both Music From Big Pink and Rock of Ages, receiving critical acclaim and showcasing how the group honors the music of The Band while remaining true to their own original vision. On that note, it should be abundantly clear that Chest Fever is far from a cover band. They are reinterpreting classic music with their own collective voice. The group like's to say “We are a band playing the Band’s music.” Our band is Mrs. Henry, performing as Chest Fever. While we can no longer rejoice in the live collective spirits of The Band, through the inspired work of this modern day band of brothers we can still drink deep from the well of cosmic creativity that has been opened to us by way of Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and Levon Helm. chestfeverofficial.com Mrs HenryIllustrious rock roots and a legacy honouring sound, Mrs Henry is a hard touring quintet from Southern California who captivate audiences from Mexico City to Toronto and beyond. With authenticity as a compass, their musical bond mirrors a magical brotherhood revealed in spirited harmonies, psychoactive jams, and uplifting anthems that elevate the band and their ever expanding audience into the sonic atmosphere. RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Come celebrate the launch of The Social Sculpture Foundation at an art part with video art, performance art, djs and sparkling wine.* Dave Biddle—who you may know as © Linda Fox— will be debuting a brand new performance art piece. Kevin Holliday will be showing new media art. The Social Sculpture Foundation crew will be showing a new work, too. Djs for the night will be Pomegranate Molasses, Acceleration Radio’s resident dj Ephemeral Objects, and a secret surprise guest! The concept for the night is a meta-commentary on the charity gala economic model—you could think of this as a subverted iteration of that, so if you show up in something you’d wear to a gala, we’re okay with that. Our cause is admittedly radical: the Social Sculpture Foundation is building pop-up drop in centres where the street entrenched community can access vital resources like food and a temporary rest space, but in psychoaesthetically uplifting surroundings staffed by harm reduction peers, challenging the idea of atmospherically restorative spaces being something only certain classes of people deserve. We’re grateful to the Vancouver Status of Women for the community action grant that has us well on the way to completing our first pop-up drop-in centre in 2025, but we need to fundraise a little more to get everything complete, so come out and party with us in the spirit of democratizing uplifting, restorative psychogeographies. The project was founded by someone who ended up homeless, living on the street and in shelters after escaping domestic violence, and later on built the Social Sculpture Foundation in honour of the people she love(s)/d from that period, and to counter the “drear-realism” (to use Mark Fisher’s term) of the spaces containing the services the street-community accesses. Come dance and take in the compelling art in the spirit of this radical disruption! There may even be free canapes. The SSF is grateful for the support of the Vancouver Status of Women and InterUrban Gallery <3 *there’ll be other types of drinks, too. We gratefully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish + Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Information Source: The Social Sculpture Foundation | eventbrite

Arrival is 0800 HRS, please aim to arrive punctually, where a 1066PBAC Marshal will greet you and direct you to the booking office. Sign in and grab a complimentary hot beverage before a 10 minute safety briefing. Game modes and objectives will be decided during the safety briefing and explained again at the start of each round. Games are made up of 2 halves each lasting from 15 - 45 minutes. We typically hold 2-3 games in the morning session, then another 2-3 games in the afternoon session after 45 minutes lunch break. Information Source: eventbrite

Timbre Concerts Presents TrentemøllerFebruary 9th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmTrentemøllerCopenhagen-based Trentemøller has, over the last 25 years, achieved critical acclaim for his unique soundscapes and memorable melodies. Trentemøller's music represents a constantly evolving series of themes and ideas, with each release representing the next chapter of his artistic journey. He explores contrasts and paradoxes in his work and acknowledges these themes in his albums. Trentemøller's music often revolves around reminiscence and remembrance, yet he avoids nostalgia by infusing his tracks with contemporary elements. His debut full-length album, The Last Resort, was released in 2006 after a run of EPs. It topped several end- of-year polls and exposed Trentemøller's music to a broader audience. www.trentemoller.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Timbre Concerts Presents Trentemøllerwith body / negative February 9th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmTrentemøllerCopenhagen-based Trentemøller has, over the last 25 years, achieved critical acclaim for his unique soundscapes and memorable melodies. Trentemøller's music represents a constantly evolving series of themes and ideas, with each release representing the next chapter of his artistic journey. He explores contrasts and paradoxes in his work and acknowledges these themes in his albums. Trentemøller's music often revolves around reminiscence and remembrance, yet he avoids nostalgia by infusing his tracks with contemporary elements. His debut full-length album, The Last Resort, was released in 2006 after a run of EPs. It topped several end- of-year polls and exposed Trentemøller's music to a broader audience. www.trentemoller.com body / negative body/negative is the solo ambient project of Andy Schiaffino, an LA-based composer and producer known for taking a distinctive analog approach to crafting field recording-basedworks, often captured in lo-fi settings. Schiaffino's latest full-length album, Everett, spans sounds from hypnotic, minimalist piano loops reminiscent of Liz Harris' seminal drone-pop project Grouper, to fully immersive post-rock odysseys evocative of Explosions In The Sky. Mastered by Slowdive's Simon Scott and co-produced in part by Madeline Johnston of Midwife, Everett was released on December 8, 2023, on Track Number Records. www.body-negative.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

MRG Live presents Mount Eeriewith guests, RaganaFebruary 13th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmMount Eerie I grew up five miles into the woods outside the island town of Anacortes, Washington during the 80's and 90's in a post-hippie echo that normalized saying hello out loud to the nearby mountains, waters and animals. As a teenager, entering the world of music and creation through the door that punk tore open, I finally found my people in Olympia. I lived there for 5 years and released records as the Microphones with the K label. Now I make Mount Eerie records, since 2003, and release them myself on a fake record label, stubbornly still DIY to the bone. I have a devotion to this life of creativity and subversion that has never wavered. These songs and works dig down into the bedrock of this place and try to bring forth a fresh exhale, a big picture glimpse, small beneath the sky, clear water trickling. - Phil Elverum, Mount Eerie RaganaRagana is a duo whose members alternate duties on drums, guitar, and vocals to produce some of the most unique and affecting dark music in metal today. The two-piece came together in 2011 in the DIY punk scene of Olympia, WA. Held together by an intense focus on raw emotion and haunting atmospherics, Ragana shifts seamlessly from tender, mesmerizing vocal harmonies to piercing, heart-ripping screams and back again, yielding a highly idiosyncratic take on black metal that is heavy, beautiful and punishing all at once. RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Infidels Jazz Presents Krystle Dos Santos Performing the Music of Sade on Valentine's DayFriday, February 14th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmShow Description:Experience a soulful Valentine’s Day with Krystle Dos Santos as she pays tribute to the timeless music of Sade. Backed by a stunning 6-piece band, Dos Santos captures the smooth, sultry essence of Sade’s hits, delivering favorites like “Smooth Operator” and “No Ordinary Love” with rich vocals and captivating presence. This intimate evening promises lush arrangements, emotional depth, and a beautifully crafted atmosphere perfect for love and romance. Join Krystle Dos Santos and her band for an unforgettable night of elegance and passion, celebrating the iconic sounds of Sade live on stage. Krystle Dos SantosKrystle Dos Santos is a two-time Western Canadian Music Award-winning singer known for her powerful, soulful voice and dynamic performances. Based in Vancouver, she blends classic and neo-soul with smooth R&B, drawing inspiration from legends like Etta James and Chaka Khan. Her albums—Krystle Dos Santos, Fame Fatale, and BLOOM|BURN—have garnered critical acclaim, with BLOOM|BURN winning the WCMA for R&B Artist of the Year in 2020. Beyond music, she’s an accomplished actor and co-creator of Hey Viola!, a musical about Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond. Dos Santos also fronts the country-rock band Orchard Sky and hosts Underneath the Harlem Moon at Guilt & Co. in Vancouver’s Historic Gastown. www.krystledossantos.com Band: Krystle Dos Santos - lead vocals Cole Tinney - Keyboard Gavin Youngash - guitar Phil Bell - bass Jon Holisko - drums Susana Williams - percussion and vocals RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Presented by Swallows Wing Puppetry using spoken word, puppets and traditional live West African music... One day darkness covers the face of the land. Lion appeals for someone to bring back the Sun. Who will succeed? The Powerful Eagle? The Clever Monkey? or Anansi the spider and his mates? Using traditional West African stories about Anansi the Spider, Swallow's Wing Puppetry enchants, entertains, educates and builds cross-generational dialogue. The story is told using puppets made from everyday materials and beautiful traditional West African music. The Anansi Stories are part of our multicultural heritage and they are from an African Heritage, yet have a universal appeal to all people in modern Britain. Predating slavery, the Anansi stories are humorous, lively, empowering and “community” led stories that travelled with enslaved African people to the Caribbean and beyond, including here in the UK through the cultural contributions of African and Caribbean communities living across the UK. Information Source: The Bright Foundation | eventbrite

Live Nation Presents MJ Lendermanwith guests, Wild PinkFriday, February 21st, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmMJ Lendermanwww.mjlenderman.com Wild Pinkwww.wildpinkmusic.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Bellbird is a collective of Montreal-based musicians who released their debut album Root In Tandem in 2023. While rooted in modern jazz, Bellbird’s music bares influences from myriad musical styles, from moving folk melodies to atonal counterpoint to rock grooves that stretch the boundaries of the jazz genre. Capturing the ethos of the band, the music on their debut album grows out of a mutual curiosity and creativity, with feelings of space and calm pierced by exhilarating solos and free improvisation. This event is presented by Infidels Jazz as part of the Knockouts Series at All-City Athletics. All-City Athletics February 22, 2025 130 W. Hastings (This is only accessible via the back alley entrance, using the door with the big A over it) Doors: 7:30PM $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information Source: Tim Reinert | eventbrite

Arrival is 0800 HRS, please aim to arrive punctually, where a 1066PBAC Marshal will greet you and direct you to the booking office. Sign in and grab a complimentary hot beverage before a 10 minute safety briefing. Game modes and objectives will be decided during the safety briefing and explained again at the start of each round. Games are made up of 2 halves each lasting from 15 - 45 minutes. We typically hold 2-3 games in the morning session, then another 2-3 games in the afternoon session after 45 minutes lunch break. Information Source: eventbrite

Modified Ghost presents Decapitatedwith guests, Incantation, Darkest Hour and ExmortusFebruary 24th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 6:30pmDecapitatedFormed in 1996, DECAPITATED built a reputation over the years as one of the international leaders of their genre. Over their near 20-year career they has released seven studio albums, which are considered to be some of the most influential death metal releases of the 21st century. www.decapitated.net Incantationwww.incantation.com Darkest Hourofficialdarkesthour.bandcamp.com Exmortusexmortusmusic.com Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite