Alan Matheson Septet – concert May 18 at Pyatt Hall
Their “little big band” sound has impressed audiences at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival and on the air via CBC Radio’s Hot Air and Tonic programs
Arts and Culture
GLOBAL SOUNDSCAPES FESTIVAL 2019 — May 31-June 13: Opening Concert June 5
At eleven concerts primarily held at the Waterfront Theatre as well as other Vancouver venues, with a special concert performance in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island, the festival presents a rich diversity of intercultural works, unique collaborations and world premieres.
BC Muralist Tyler Toews Partners with Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver to Create a Three-Wall West Coast Mural
The live painting is expected to be completed by mid-May 2019, and after that guests can look forward to experiencing the new mural as soon as they step into second floor of the legendary downtown hotel.
F.I.N.E Art in the City Foundation and Chali-Rosso Art Gallery bring world renowned art to the public Salvador Dali Sculptures to Alberni Street and West Hastings in Vancouver
The Salvador Dali sculpture collection has been exhibited in major museums, city plazas and art galleries all over the world, such as London, New York and Beijing. This will be the very first time that the monumental Space Venus will be displayed in Canada. Vancouver’s inaugural unveiling of the Dalinian Dancer will be in the heart of downtown, at Alberni and Thurlow Street.
Wills’ Jams new album Rocks & Roots launches May 14 : Husband and wife duo celebrate 10 years in music with Will’s Jams’ 10th album
Inspiring kids to be active, healthy, creative and engaged in the world through educational music is a tough calling. However, Stroet’s celebration of nature, wildlife and family through “Rocks and Roots” is a masterpiece of mischief and music, further cementing Will’s Jams as the ultimate star of children’s rock and roll. Get ready for the mosh pit, kids!
Vancouver TheatreSports™ Slays Audiences with Throne and Games – The Last Laugh
The show began with a riveting live performance of the Game of Thrones theme music by Johanna Sö on violin and Duane Keogh on the cajón. I was sitting mere feet from these two gifted performers and the music literally went though me. Utterly amazing.
Arts Umbrella Dance Company Season Finale BE MOVED May 23-25
In four shows over three days, BE MOVED offers audiences the chance to see work that is rarely performed in Canada. Each performances features the stunning contributions of over a dozen international dance artists.
Seven Tyrants closes out first season with remount of award-winning production of A Steady Rain
A dark duologue filled with sharp storytelling and biting repartee, A Steady Rain explores the complexities of a lifelong bond tainted by domestic affairs, violence, and the rough streets of Chicago.
Nütrl Vodka and Tempo Gin to be official partners of Vancouver Jazz Fest
As part of the partnership, Tempo and Nütrl products will be available at all Jazz Fest events and partner venues, allowing music lovers to enjoy the delicious, refreshing taste of BC craft-distilled drinks wherever they’re enjoying the shows.
rice & beans theatre presents Chicken Girl part of the SeeMore Theatre series at The Annex this May 24th- June 7th
Chicken Girl was inspired by Chan’s experiences growing up in old Hong Kong under the care of his sometimes distant father.