11 things to do in Vancouver this week: June 1–7

This week is anchored by one genuine draw—Louis Tomlinson at the Pacific Coliseum on Wednesday—but the real story is the weather arc. Monday and Tuesday are overcast and mild, Wednesday through Thursday see a bit of drizzle creeping in, and Friday turns properly rainy before a cool, damp weekend. The smart move is front-loading your outdoor plans and leaving the indoor venues for the wet stretch.

Louis Tomlinson plays the PNE's Pacific Coliseum on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. He is the former member of One Direction, the British-Irish juggernaut that defined early 2010s pop and remains one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Tomlinson has built a solo career as a singer-songwriter and this is the kind of show that draws both dedicated fans and people who just want to see what he's become. Tickets are available at the venue.

If you want a proper live-music night before the rain settles in, Clara La San plays the Vogue Theatre on Monday, June 1 at 8 p.m. She is a British singer, songwriter, and producer whose 2014 debut "Let You Go" became a SoundCloud sensation and she has built a thoughtful career since. Tuesday brings Yot Club to the Biltmore Cabaret at 7 p.m.—an American singer-songwriter and producer from Mississippi best known for the platinum-certified single "YKWIM?". Both are strong mid-week options on dry nights.

Alyssa Edwards, the legendary drag performer and RuPaul's Drag Race fan favorite, brings the Thanks For Everything Tour to the Vogue Theatre on Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. Edwards—whose real name is Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson—is a choreographer and businessperson as well as a performer, and her shows are theatrical events, not just stand-up. This is one of the week's genuinely unmissable bookings for anyone who loves drag and pageantry. Friday brings Robby Hoffman (19+) to the Vogue at 7 p.m.; Hoffman is a Canadian-American actress and writer known for Emmy-winning work on Odd Squad and appearances on The Chris Gethard Show and Workin' Moms.

Dance and performance round out the week. The Happening Dance Studio presents Embark and When I Grow Up at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, June 4 through 6, with three performances across the run. Saturday night, Jessi Cruickshank DJs an evening dance party called Evening Club at the Pearl at 7 p.m., starting at 38 dollars. And if you want live indie rock on a damp Saturday, Wintersleep—the Halifax-formed Canadian indie band behind nearly two decades of compelling alternative music—plays the Hollywood Theatre at 8 p.m. (19+).

Beyond the stage, the city is readying itself for something much larger: FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to Vancouver this summer, with matches at the city's stadium beginning mid-June. The full schedule is at /vancouver/fifa-world-cup. The food world is already bracing for 350,000 spectators, with restaurants across the city pivoting menus and prepping for crowds. Jack's Fish and Chips, the rebrand from the Shameless Buns duo, has lines out the door after switching from clam chowder to crispy fish. Bloom Bakery and Cafe opens next month on Seymour and Robson as a 24/7 café with premium coffee and fresh pastries. Hé Made Dessert opens in Richmond with traditional Cantonese sweets including double-layer pudding and egg tarts.

For this week's eating, Monday and Tuesday's mild, dry stretch are ideal for patios—grab a seat at Glowbal and linger over a drink while the weather holds. By Wednesday, move indoors; The Templeton is a solid, no-nonsense diner for a quick bite before a show. Brunch Vancouver is your insurance policy for a casual, warm morning any day the rain threatens.

The week's clearest call: catch Louis Tomlinson on Wednesday. It is a genuine headliner in a week that otherwise scatters across smaller rooms and genres, and you will not regret being in that room.