DanceHouse , in partnership with Dancers of Damelahamid , launches its exhilarating 2019/20 season with Australia’s acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre in the Canadian Premiere of Spirit , October 25 & 26, 2019 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse.
Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of landscape, Shrek the Musical is just like the animated movie series and chronicles the life of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Along the way, he meets others as unique as he is, realizes his own self-worth and spoiler alert – overcomes the bullies who have taunted him his entire existence.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is pleased to present Tausk Conducts Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a concert of folk songs and music from the New World featuring five-time Grammy award-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw, on October 18, 19, and 20 at 8:00PM at The Orpheum.
RENOWNED BALLET SCHOOL LAUNCHES NORTH AMERICA-WIDE TOUR Coming to Vancouver October 18 Royal Winnipeg Ballet School seeks next generation of professional dancers Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Audition Tour 2019/20 Friday, October 18, 2019 in Vancouver Scotiabank Dance Centre, Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St For full audition information, go to rwb.org/auditions, call 204-957-3467, or email … Read more
The Beaumont Studios Artist Society, in partnership with The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret is thrilled to announce the launch of Tours for the Recently Deceased, 13 days of interactive, darkly comedic ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ style guided tours, exploring the iconic characters and creations of Tim Burton.
“Martha: A Picture Story” chronicles more than 50 years in the life and exploits of extraordinary New York City photographer, Martha Cooper as she follows her own muse, documenting the city and its residents with a unique, and often underrated expertise.
On October 10, the two organizations will team-up to raise awareness and funds for one of today’s most pressing environmental crises: supporting healthy pollinator habitats across Canada.
Three-time Juno Award winning songwriter Tom Wilson will be performing as part of Steve Dawson’s fifth edition of another timeless, classic re-imagining at the Kay Meek Centre on October 10.
16th Annual DTES Heart of the City Festival (October 30 – November 10, 2019) has a cornucopia of cultural events and artistic activities to attend, participate in, and enjoy.
Pratt’s life was not without struggle and pain. She was disarmingly honest in describing the hard times, but was always able to find something positive or humorous to add to her narrative. As she herself recounts near the end of the film, “Well, it has been fascinating. Never a dull moment. It was all so much: it was all so wonderful”.