Maria Somerville brings her luminous, fog-kissed songwriting to Vancouver on April 14 at The Cobalt. Blending analogue haze, drift pop, and traces of Irish folk, her songs feel both intimate and widescreen. A rare West Coast appearance. With support from Aiden Ayers

The Invisible Orange presents CASTLE, the San Francisco heavy rock outfit whose run includes a JUNO nomination, appearances at Roadburn and Desertfest, and over six hundred shows worldwide. With support from DAGGER and Mortuary Cave.

Canada's premier melodic and power metal festival returns for its seventh year. Hyperspace Festival VII runs April 16 at The Cobalt, April 17 at The Cobalt, and April 18 at The Rickshaw Theatre, featuring Sanctuary performing Into The Mirror Black in its entirety, Edge of Paradise, Atavistia, Lycanthro, Owlbear, Witchkiller, and more across three nights.

Canada's premier melodic and power metal festival returns for its seventh year. Hyperspace Festival VII runs April 16 at The Cobalt, April 17 at The Cobalt, and April 18 at The Rickshaw Theatre, featuring Sanctuary performing Into The Mirror Black in its entirety, Edge of Paradise, Atavistia, Lycanthro, Owlbear, Witchkiller, and more across three nights.

Ghost Teeth headline a night of Vancouver grunge and punk at The Cobalt, joined by Cursed Words, Raw Nerve Endings, and Squash. Doors 7 PM, music 8 PM.

Rock & Roll Bingo at The Cobalt, every Monday. Hosted by Bugsy, it's a weekly hang built around rock, punk, metal, goth, and hardcore, with rotating themes, prizes, cheap drinks, and free entry. Doors 7 PM.

Karaoke every Tuesday at The Cobalt. Hosted by Makayla Bailey, it's a stage-first night with a full PA, real stage lights, and a deep song list. $5 beers all night, pizza from Mortadella next door.

Twen, the DIY indie rock duo behind over 350 shows across North America and Europe, bring their blend of shoegaze, post-punk, and hook-driven rock to The Cobalt on April 23. With support from Vancouver's bloom effect and Athens, GA two-piece Monsoon. Doors 7 PM.

Rent Cheque’s monthly Amateur Strip Night is an all-genders competition night with cash prizes and fearless performances.

Rock & Roll Bingo at The Cobalt, every Monday. Hosted by Bugsy, it's a weekly hang built around rock, punk, metal, goth, and hardcore, with rotating themes, prizes, cheap drinks, and free entry. Doors 7 PM.

Karaoke every Tuesday at The Cobalt. Hosted by Makayla Bailey, it's a stage-first night with a full PA, real stage lights, and a deep song list. $5 beers all night, pizza from Mortadella next door.

SPURR, TRANQ AND LUST RIP UP VANCOUVER HC HQ W/ LOCAL SUPPORT FROM THE MANIACS IN DRUGS & HATRED AND THUG ROCKERZ STUNLOCK

A trans strip night at The Cobalt. Satanic, demented, and downright sick. Come get lost. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM. PWYC, no questions asked. 19+.