Dolly Night Karaoke
💖 In celebration of an icon 💖
Introducing DOLLY NIGHT with Karaoke hosted by our gal Bria!
Thursday September 3
from 9:00pm till late, we’ll be dedicating the evening to all things Dolly.
Big hair and rhinestones are encouraged. 💅
Late Night happy hour is guaranteed!
Secure your spot here
Vinyl Richie
Legendary Vancouver record digger and DJ, Vinyl Ritchie returns to The American.
Expect an uplifting and eclectic selection of rock, punk, pop, and everything in-between, all played on 45s.
Plus the cheapest late night happy hour in the city!!
10:00pm till late
19+
SUMMER SAUCE WITH RICO UNO
SUMMER SAUCE WITH RICO UNO
Dirty South Classics, East Coast Essentials, and Summer Heat
Late night happy hour in full affect.
19+
June 25th
10:00pm - 2:00am
NO COVER
Drawing From Memory with Rachel Ruecker
Each month we’ll invite some of the funniest people in the city to host a drawing competition and ask you to draw things such as, but not limited to, your favourite cartoon character, significant cultural moments, album covers, and whatever else our hosts feel like throwing at you.
The catch? You must draw everything from memory within 15 minutes, and absolutely zero references are allowed. Once you’re done, our hosts will round up your submissions, pick their favourites and share their thoughts on the best (and politely roast the worst). Sounds like a good time, right? We thought so too.
Plus, all day happy hour. Which means $5 beers. not bad eh?
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney (Copy)
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
Pallbearer
Pallbearer is proud to announce the Foundations of Burden Tour continues in August and September! These dates will conclude our campaign performing the album in full across North America.
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We’ll be joined on select dates by the enthralling noise/sludge spellcasters in @slowhole as well as the hypnotic progressive death metal phenoms in @ordhmetal
Doors at 7:00pm Music at 8:00pm
Infidels Jazz Presents Hejira's Brew
10 Piece Band Inspired by Joni Mitchell & Miles Davis
Doors at 5:00pm Music at 6:00pm
Hejra’s Brew, led by Lisa Cay Miller, performs improvised and composed music that is inspired by the deep groves of the revolutionary Miles Davis album, Bitches Brew, and the songwriting poetic and Harmonic genius Of Joni Mitchell, especially the album Hejira. Performing for over 10 years in various incantations, this ensemble features some of vancouver‘s best improvisers.
This concert is part of Very Big Bands at the American, a monthly concert series focussing on the very best big band in the Vancouver area.
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
Friday’s with Flipout: Let him cook!
Swing through on the third Friday of the month to groove to the finest hip-hop, rock, pop,
And whatever else sounds dope and is pressed on a 45.
This one’s all about crowd pleasers, earworms, and good vibes.
NO COVER. GOOD VIBES ONLY. 🤝🌟🍺
Friday with Flipout
10PM til Late | No cover
ALI w/ Special Guests
MODO-LIVE, The Plant present...ALI w/ Special Guests
Ali is a three-piece musical project originating from Jakarta Indonesia. Initiated by Arswandaru and John Paul Patton, thedesire of Ali is to incorporate Middle Eastern culture with elements 70’s Indonesian psychedelic funk, cinematic soul, afro beat, and disco to create a new groove and sound to the contemporary and vibrant Indonesian music scene. With all lyrics writtenin Arabic, Ali builds on the influence of Middle Eastern art and music, which over centuries has assimilated itself deep intoIndonesian culture and way of life. Also as the cultural heritage of Arswandaru as an Indonesian – Arab mixed to implement the Arabic lyrics.
Tickets go on Sale Friday May 29th 2026
Saturday September 19th, 2026
The American, Vancouver, BC
Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm
19+
Drawing From Memory with Cass Furman
Each month we’ll invite some of the funniest people in the city to host a drawing competition and ask you to draw things such as, but not limited to, your favourite cartoon character, significant cultural moments, album covers, and whatever else our hosts feel like throwing at you.
The catch? You must draw everything from memory within 15 minutes, and absolutely zero references are allowed. Once you’re done, our hosts will round up your submissions, pick their favourites and share their thoughts on the best (and politely roast the worst). Sounds like a good time, right? We thought so too.
Plus, all day happy hour. Which means $5 beers. not bad eh?
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
CEREMONY
MODO-LIVE & THE PLANT presents...
CEREMONY
w/ Dry Socket & Verity Den
From the breakneck ferocity of their essential debut ‘Violence Violence‘, to their 2010 underground landmark ‘Rohnert Park’, to albums for venerable indie stalwart Matador Records and beyond, CEREMONY fearlessly and unalterably expanded the sonic, lyrical, and aesthetic possibilities of what could be considered “hardcore punk”, and left a deep, indelible mark on music that is more evident today than ever.
Their most recent album, the critically-acclaimed In The Spirit World Now, was released in 2019 on Relapse Records, and followed with 2022’s Vanity Spawned By Fear 12” single.
Tickets go live on June 17th, and can be purchased here.
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
The American
Vancouver, BC
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
19+
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
Drawing From Memory with Bradley Fung
Each month we’ll invite some of the funniest people in the city to host a drawing competition and ask you to draw things such as, but not limited to, your favourite cartoon character, significant cultural moments, album covers, and whatever else our hosts feel like throwing at you.
The catch? You must draw everything from memory within 15 minutes, and absolutely zero references are allowed. Once you’re done, our hosts will round up your submissions, pick their favourites and share their thoughts on the best (and politely roast the worst). Sounds like a good time, right? We thought so too.
Plus, all day happy hour. Which means $5 beers. not bad eh?
Drawing From Memory with Dave Harris
Each month we’ll invite some of the funniest people in the city to host a drawing competition and ask you to draw things such as, but not limited to, your favourite cartoon character, significant cultural moments, album covers, and whatever else our hosts feel like throwing at you.
The catch? You must draw everything from memory within 15 minutes, and absolutely zero references are allowed. Once you’re done, our hosts will round up your submissions, pick their favourites and share their thoughts on the best (and politely roast the worst). Sounds like a good time, right? We thought so too.
Plus, all day happy hour. Which means $5 beers. not bad eh?
GD/BC Kicks off Halloween Weekend!
Calling all dead heads.
Vancouver's very own 8 piece Grateful Dead tribute band, GD/BC will be kicking off Halloween Weekend at the American.
Come out and dance with us!
Doors open at 7:30 PM With a DJ to kick us off.
Band plays at 8:30 PM
Ticket Info coming soon!
Ages 19+
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
R3D AT THE AMERICAN
House party energy from one of Vancouver’s premiere DJ’s.
Late night happy hour in full affect.
10:00PM - LATE
19+
SUMMER SAUCE WITH RICO UNO
SUMMER SAUCE WITH RICO UNO
Dirty South Classics, East Coast Essentials, and Summer Heat
Late night happy hour in full affect.
19+
June 25th
10:00pm - 2:00am
NO COVER
The Strokes *unofficial afterparty*
The Strokes
*unofficial afterparty*
With Indie Sleaze Karaoke hosted by Bria
Come sing your favourite tracks from The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem,
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Rapture, M.I.A.,Arctic Monkeys, and MORE.
FREE COVER and the CHEAPEST drinks in the city
9PM till LATE, August 27.
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
&Friends
This Month we have a fresh line up,
The American welcomes kxllz, petal metal, CL∆!RE to &friends!
We’re pleased to present a new chance to dance with some of the best and brightest DJs Ireland has to offer right here in Vancouver. It’s free of charge, there are plenty of drink specials, and the vibes will be high. See you soon!
19+
Saturday July 18th
10:00pm - Late
Jonah Ocean Trio
The American and Pacific Rhythm proudly present...
The return of the Jonah Ocean Trio, a Vancouver supergroup comprised of Johnny Tobin, Chris Bede, and of course, Jonah Ocean. If you've spent time in Vancouver's live music scene, more notably in the jazzier or funkier corners of it, these names should be on your radar. If they're not, you're in for an absolute treat! Join us at The American on August 21st for an extended live set that will seamlessly drift between psychedelic funk, R&B, hip-hop, and beyond.
Enjoy these clips from their first appearance at The American earlier this year and secure your spot on the dance floor now by RSVPing via Resident Advisor.
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
Take to the stage, wow the crowd with your singing chops and keep them begging for more with your knockout star power - just don’t forget to lay it all on the line because every week we’ll be giving out the coveted GOLDEN TICKET to the evening’s top performer(s). The ever-elusive Golden Ticket automatically gives winners a spot at The American Idol Finals where they’ll compete against other ticket holders in front of a panel of celebrity (ahem, industry) judges for the chance to win the top prize of $200 CASH!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
The American Idol Finals coming June 2026 - stay tuned for more details…
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
PUB JAMS | MARVEL
All your favourites and all the classics. It’s Pub Jams!
A monthly DJ night brought to you by the cities finest Dj’s.
As always, it’s free!
10:00PM till late
19+
Vinyl Richie
Legendary Vancouver record digger and DJ, Vinyl Ritchie returns to The American.
Expect an uplifting and eclectic selection of rock, punk, pop, and everything in-between, all played on 45s.
Plus the cheapest late night happy hour in the city!!
10:00pm till late
19+
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
Take to the stage, wow the crowd with your singing chops and keep them begging for more with your knockout star power - just don’t forget to lay it all on the line because every week we’ll be giving out the coveted GOLDEN TICKET to the evening’s top performer(s). The ever-elusive Golden Ticket automatically gives winners a spot at The American Idol Finals where they’ll compete against other ticket holders in front of a panel of celebrity (ahem, industry) judges for the chance to win the top prize of $200 CASH!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
The American Idol Finals coming June 2026 - stay tuned for more details…
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
A celebration of the life of Jerry Garcia
Calling all dead heads.
Vancouver's very own Grateful Dead tribute band, GD/BC will be performing music from all eras of Jerry Garcia's catalog to celebrate his life.
Come out and dance with us!
Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the music starts at 8:30 PM.
Ages 19+
Friday’s with Flipout: Let him cook!
Swing through on the third Friday of the month to groove to the finest hip-hop, rock, pop,
And whatever else sounds dope and is pressed on a 45.
This one’s all about crowd pleasers, earworms, and good vibes.
NO COVER. GOOD VIBES ONLY. 🤝🌟🍺
Friday with Flipout
10PM til Late | No cover
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
Take to the stage, wow the crowd with your singing chops and keep them begging for more with your knockout star power - just don’t forget to lay it all on the line because every week we’ll be giving out the coveted GOLDEN TICKET to the evening’s top performer(s). The ever-elusive Golden Ticket automatically gives winners a spot at The American Idol Finals where they’ll compete against other ticket holders in front of a panel of celebrity (ahem, industry) judges for the chance to win the top prize of $200 CASH!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
The American Idol Finals coming June 2026 - stay tuned for more details…
Replay Wednesday Pinball Tourney
Join us every Wednesday at 7PM for the best weekly IFPA sanctioned pinball tournament in town!
$12 entry - comes with a Phillips Brewing Tilt Lager.
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
Drawing From Memory
Each month we’ll invite some of the funniest people in the city to host a drawing competition and ask you to draw things such as, but not limited to, your favourite cartoon character, significant cultural moments, album covers, and whatever else our hosts feel like throwing at you.
The catch? You must draw everything from memory within 15 minutes, and absolutely zero references are allowed. Once you’re done, our hosts will round up your submissions, pick their favourites and share their thoughts on the best (and politely roast the worst). Sounds like a good time, right? We thought so too.
Plus, all day happy hour. Which means $5 beers. not bad eh?
R3D AT THE AMERICAN
House party energy from one of Vancouver’s premiere DJ’s.
Late night happy hour in full affect.
10:00PM - LATE
19+
LEZ BRUNCH PRIDE
Name a better combo than Drag and Brunch - we’ll wait!
Join us Saturday, August 1st for LEZ BRUNCH - a drag brunch & day party put on and hosted by DISLEXIA & ALMA BE!
Alma has been serving up Drag Brunch at the American for over two years and recently teamed up with the incredible and effervescent DISLEXIA to produce LEZ BRUNCH; a drag brunch aimed at pleasing the sapphics! Alma has always valued and been grateful for the support of Queer women, Lesbians, femmes and so on. Co-producing with DISLEXIA has been a dream and together they have booked some of Vancouver's hottest performers!
PERFORMANCES BY: BLISS // RICH ELLE // BIBI SOUPHRESH // BATTY BANKS// DISLEXIA
MUSIC by ALMA BE
Hosted by DISLEXIA + ALMA BE
WITH 2 SEATINGS
Early Show: Doors at 10:00am Show at 11am | All ages welcome with a guardian Tickets Here
Afternoon Show: Doors at 2:00pm Show at 2:30pm | 19+ please bring valid ID Tickets Here
Al Tickets are general admission! (No reservations - seating is first come, first served / let us know if you have a large group and we'll make sure you're all together)
Booth Packages: $80 (Includes reserved, premium seating and tickets for 6 guests - cannot be combined with GA tickets to accommodate additional seats)
Friday’s with Flipout: Let him cook!
Swing through on the third Friday of the month to groove to the finest hip-hop, rock, pop,
And whatever else sounds dope and is pressed on a 45.
This one’s all about crowd pleasers, earworms, and good vibes.
NO COVER. GOOD VIBES ONLY. 🤝🌟🍺
Friday with Flipout
10PM til Late | No cover
FABIANO DO NASCIMENTO w/ Special Guests
MODO-LIVE, THE PLANT present...
FABIANO DO NASCIMENTO w/ Special Guests
Fabiano do Nascimento is a Rio de Janeiro–born guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer based between Los Angeles and Tokyo, known for his intricate multi-string guitar work and expansive, genre-defying sound. Rooted in Brazilian traditions such as Afro-samba and choro, his music seamlessly weaves elements of American jazz, experimental, and ambient electronics into a singular, deeply expressive sonic language.
Tickets go on Sale, Friday May 29th.
Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm
19+
American Idol
Do you like to have a good time? Well, so do we! And do you know where you can find a good time? Every Thursday night at The American Idol Karaoke!
Take to the stage, wow the crowd with your singing chops and keep them begging for more with your knockout star power - just don’t forget to lay it all on the line because every week we’ll be giving out the coveted GOLDEN TICKET to the evening’s top performer(s). The ever-elusive Golden Ticket automatically gives winners a spot at The American Idol Finals where they’ll compete against other ticket holders in front of a panel of celebrity (ahem, industry) judges for the chance to win the top prize of $200 CASH!
THE AMERICAN IDOL KARAOKE
Every Thursday - 9PM til late
Hosted by Breezus (and sometimes Neil!)
The American Idol Finals coming June 2026 - stay tuned for more details…
IQ 2000 Trivia
IQ 2000 presents Trivia every Tuesday at The American!
7PM || Free to play
Bring your friends and test your knowledge at Vancouver's premiere trivia night. Prizes awarded to the top teams!
Teams of 6 or less can compete - larger tables can split up into smaller groups. Make your reservation today!
PUB JAMS | Christian Flores
All your favourites and all the classics. It’s Pub Jams!
A monthly DJ night brought to you by the cities finest Dj’s.
As always, it’s free!