Documentary Listen to Me Marlon is being shown at the Metro Cinema on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.
Marlon
Marlon Brando’s complex life and work are examined in Stevan Riley’s 2015 documentary Listen to Me Marlon, booked as part of a series of Brando films currently playing at the Metro. Hundreds of hours of Brando’s own audio files are drawn on for this portrait of the often difficult but always fascinating actor, who famously used his own massive popularity to shine a light on civil rights issues. Deemed a masterpiece by the Village Voice, Listen to Me Marlon is the closest we’ve come to understanding the screen legend’s mind.
When: Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4:15 p.m.
Where: Metro Cinema, 8712 109th St.
Admission: $12, adult; $9, senior and student; $6, children 12 and under.
Info: metrocinema.org
Xavier Rudd performs at the Winspear on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Xavier Rudd
Australian singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd has built a solid career with his own unique blend of world music. The activist and musician is something of a one-man band, taking up the didgeridoo, guitar, stompbox and various other forms of percussion for his performances. His latest album, 2015’s Nanna, brings on a new backing group, the United Nations, which features musicians from all over the world.
When: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: Winspear Centre
Admission: $39.50, available at the Winspear box office, 780-428-1414, or website.
Info: winspearcentre.com
Aaron Jackson, performing at Brixx on Friday, Oct. 30.
Aaron Jackson
He’s only been in the DJ game since 2009, so Aaron Jackson is still something of a newcomer to the scene. That hasn’t stopped the native of Eugene, Oregon from securing impressive slots opening for such names as Wally Callerio, Tommy Largo, Jangatha, Nathan Stewart, and Trevor Vichas in his travels. Jackson’s taste as a producer and DJ runs all over the map, starting with UK garage and house music, but he’s also known for throwing in a little glitch and breaks as well.
When: Friday, Oct. 30 at 9 p.m.
Where: Brixx Bar & Grill, 10030 102nd St.
Admission: $19, available at the door or from the Starlite website.
Info: starliteroom.ca
Strathcona String Quartet will perform on the Horizon Stage in Spruce Grove on Friday, Oct. 30.
Strathcona String Quartet
They play weddings, parties, anything, really, but possibly the best way to really appreciate the Strathcona String Quartet is in the concert hall. Over the past near-30 years, the versatile chamber ensemble has released two critically acclaimed records, garnered radio play on CBC, CKUA and CJSR, and delved into works by both local and international composers, early music and romantic and classical repertoire. The program for their Horizon performance includes works by Brahms, Beethoven and Charles Avison.
When: Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Horizon Stage, 1001 Calahoo Rd., Spruce Grove.
Admission: $35, adult; $30, senior and student. Available at the box office or through the Horizon website.
Info: horizonstage.com
Canadian ’70s pop star Andy Kim performs at Festival Place on Friday, Oct. 30.
Andy Kim
The king of Canadian bubblegum music has made something of a comeback in recent years, picking up supporters in the Toronto indie scene and releasing an album on the Arts & Crafts label. You know Andy Kim best for songs such as The Archies’ Sugar Sugar, The Monkees Oh My My and his own Rock Me Gently, and now you can add tunes from his 2015 comeback record, It’s Decided. Recorded with Broken Social Scene frontman Kevin Drew, It’s Decided sounds of a piece with Kim’s radio-friendly ‘70s output.
When: Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park.
Admission: $38 to $44, available from the Festival Place box office or from Ticketmaster, 780-451-8000.
Info: ticketmaster.ca
DJ Ghastly is part of the Scream Festival at the Shaw Conference Centre on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Scream Festival
The all-night Scream Halloween Massive boasts a ridiculous number of DJs crammed into the Shaw Conference centre, divided up between two aptly named areas: Camp Crystal Lake and Elm Street. Camp Crystal Lake’s roster includes Scandinavians Pegboard Nerds, dubstep DJ Skism, Ghastly and Trollphace, while Eli & Fure, Toneshifterz and Oliver Heldens hold down Elm Street. That’s just the start, with popular local acts and warm-up parties yet to be announced; watch the website for more information.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave.
Admission: $84.99 to $124.99, available at the door or from the Boodang website.
Info: boodang.com
ESO flutist Shelley Younge performs as part of a trio on George Crumb’s The Voice of the Whale at Convocation Hall on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Voice of the Whale
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra flutist Shelley Younge, pianist Eileen Keown and cellist Colin Ryan tackle composer George Crumb’s 1971 piece The Voice of the Whale and Ellen Lindquist’s Nakoda at Convocation Hall on Sunday afternoon. Other works planned for the evening include Ned Rorem’s Trio for flute, cello and piano.
When: Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m.
Where: Convocation Hall, Old Arts Building, University of Alberta.
Admission: $20, adult; $10, student; $15, senior. Available at the door or in advance from Yeglive.
Info: yeglive.ca
Billy Connolly
Former boilermaker Billy Connolly has done quite well since ditching a working-class life in Glasgow for the role of entertainer. He’s sung folk songs, told jokes, starred in popular American sitcoms, and even secured roles in massive Hollywood smashes, as he did last year in the final film of The Hobbit series, popping up briefly as King Dain Ironfoot. At 72, he’s showing little sign of slowing down, and this comedy tour, as many of his do, is close to selling out as of writing. So if you’re planning on checking him out you’d better grab tickets fast.
When: Sunday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m.
Where: Jubilee Auditorium
Admission: $47.25 to $68.25, available at Ticketmaster, 780-451-8000.
Info: ticketmaster.ca
Robert Mitchum and Julie London in The Wonderful Country, showing at the Royal Alberta Museum on Monday, Nov. 2.
The Wonderful Country
Sleepy-eyed Robert Mitchum stars in this western that failed to impress critics of the time but has picked up a good reputation in intervening years. He plays a mercenary with an unfair rep as a cold killer, in love with the wife (Julie London) of another man and wanted for the shooting of a stranger who murdered a friend. The film is filled with interesting cameos; keep an eye out for baseball legend Satchel Paige and a small part by Tom Lea, the man who wrote the book the film is based on.
When: Monday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.
Where: Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 102nd Ave.
Admission: $6, general; $5, senior and student; $3, children 12 and under.
Info: royalalbertamuseum.ca
Mac DeMarco performs at Union Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Mac DeMarco
Edmonton’s current most beloved musical export returns home with a new EP and band member, local bassist Jon Lent, now in the role of keyboardist. Another One is the latest release from the New York-based Mac DeMarco, who might be hiding a work ethic behind that slacker look. Opening are Alex Calder and The Courtneys.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Union Hall, 6240 99th St.
Admission: $30, available at the door or from the Union Hall website.
Info: unionhall.ca
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