INGMAR BERGMAN
The Cinematheque begins a major retrospective of the work of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman this week. They join film institutions around the world in celebrating the 2018 centenary of Bergman one of the cinema’s pantheon talents. Most films will screen in new restorations created by the Swedish Film Institute for the worldwide celebration of Bergman’s 100-year jubilee.
LILA DOWNS
Mexican-American singer/songwriter Lila Downs performs at UBC’s Chan Centre on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m.
SUNFLOWER BEAN
New York City band Sunflower Bean release new album, Twentytwo in Blue, on March 23. Tour brings them to the Fox Cabaret in Vancouver on June 19.
OVERLOOKED
Since 1851, The New York Times has published thousands of obituaries, the vast majority chronicled the lives of men, mostly white ones. The newspaper now aims to correct this oversight in Overlooked, an ongoing series launched with the stories of 15 remarkable women including Bollywood legend Madhubala and photographer Diane Arbus.
BEACH HOUSE
Dream Pop band Beach House release a new album, 7, on May 11 via Sub Pop and play the Orpheum on Sunday, Aug. 12. Tickets go on sale today.
FRIDA KAHLO
As part of an ongoing Arts Lectures Series West Vancouver’s Ferry Building Gallery presents “A Ribbon Around a Bomb”: Frida Kahlo’s Universal Appeal” on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m .
CRAIG NORTHEY
Odds frontman Craig Northey is playing a full solo acoustic show on Sunday, March 11 in North Van (shows.sidedooraccess.com/shows/769189781).
THE BREEDERS
All Nerve, the first new Breeders album in a decade, is out now on 4AD. The band play the Commodore on April 11 with Dead Soft.
CHRIS SMITHER
Singer/songwriter Chris Smither plays St. James Hall on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. as part of this year’s Cap Global Roots series.
JACKIE DESHANNON
Stone Cold Soul: The Complete Capitol Recordings includes unreleased sessions Jackie De Shannon did in Memphis in 1971 with producer Chips Moman and studio musicians who worked with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield on classic Atlantic soul tracks.
