Vancouver TheatreSports™ Proves Going Back to School Can Be Fun

Ah, high school. I remember it well, even though it was (ahem) ‘many’ decades ago.  For me, it meant mounds of homework, getting used to co-ed classes, slogging through the awkward, teen angst years, and being part of the chorus (AGAIN??) in the annual musical production. And what do you know? The quick-witted ensemble cast … Read more

Kim’s Convenience – a review by Judy Robb

  Kim’s Convenience Pacific Theatre’s production of Kim’s Convenience captivates the audience from the moment they enter the theatre. A colourful set, understated music, crisp dialogue, a strong dose of humour and dynamic acting combine for a 75 minute performance that seems to fly by. Mr. Kim (James Yi), called Appa at home, is a … Read more

The Firehall Arts Centre Launches its 36th Anniversary Season with New Work from Vancouver’s Vanessa Goodman in Never Still

September 26-29, 2018 | Firehall Arts Centre | 280 E. Cordova   Performance Times:  Wed-Sat, 8:00pm Tickets:  From $20 at https://bit.ly/2waDxXe or 604.689.0926 Post Show Talkback:  September 27   The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to kick off its 2018/2019 season with the world premiere of Never Still from Wednesday, September 26 to Saturday, September 29, 2018.   Never Still, the newest work from Vancouver’s Vanessa Goodman … Read more

VIFF 2018 Gateway stream features the latest from masters of East Asian cinema Jia Zhangke, Lee Changdong and Hong Sangsoo

37th Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 – October 12, 2018   The 2018 Vancouver International FIlm Festival’s (VIFF) Gateway stream will once again illustrate that Vancouver’s ties to the Pacific Rim are not only geographic and economic; the city is also a vital port of call for East Asia’s finest cinema. From China, Gateway … Read more

DIWALI IN B.C. TO TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 3 TO NOVEMBER 17

SIX-WEEK EVENT EXPLORES AND CELEBRATES ‘NEW HORIZONS’ THROUGH THEATRE, DANCE, AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC WORKSHOPS ACROSS VANCOUVER, COQUITLAM, VERNON, MAPLE RIDGE, AND NANAIMO DETAILS AT WWW.DIWALIBC.CA Award-winning Artistic Director of Diwali in B.C., Rohit Chokhani is pleased to announce the 2018 programming for Diwali in B.C. – a provincial initiative aimed at making Diwali celebrations province-wide … Read more

Exploring Famous Film Locations in and Around Vancouver

How often do you find yourself sitting enthralled in a movie theatre or in front of your television at home, living vicariously through the characters in your favorite movies or TV shows? If you are fortunate enough to call Vancouver home you don’t have to venture far to visit the filming locations of some of … Read more

VIFF 2018 hosts Dr. Jane Goodall and VIFF Impact Award

37th Vancouver International Film Festival September 27 – October 12, 2018 As part of its Impact programming stream, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is partnering with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGI Canada) to host a special charity screening of the documentary Jane followed by a 45-minute Q&A with Dr. Goodall herself on … Read more

Les Clefs d’Or 7th Annual Charity Boat Cruise

Join BC Les Clefs d’or on their annual Dance Party cruise Wednesday, September 12 on Pacific Yachts and have a good time for a good cause. TICKETS BC Les Clefs d’or hold a number of fund raising events raise the needed funds for organization like Dreams Take Flight but that also provides a venue to … Read more

AN ORBICULAR OCCURRENCE: HENDRICK’S GIN PERSUADES GUESTS TO PARTAKE IN THE PARALLEL WITH ORBIUM

Hendrick’s Gin releases reimagined gin in Canada with the addition of three ingredients to their existing cucumber and rose infused experience A peculiar gin often reserved for the curiously odd explores it’s darker and daring with the release of Orbium across Canada this Fall season.Already a gin not meant for everyone, Hendrick’s Gin Orbium dares … Read more

Marion Bridge is a Must See

Marion Bridge represents many things: it is a bridge, a structure joining two sides of Cape Breton land, a mention in a well-known song by Allister MacGillivray and a place of dreams and memories for our cast. In this powerful play by Daniel McIvor, it is a symbol of all that might have been good in the past, an … Read more