It was September 28th, early evening. I was delighted to find parking on 12th Avenue a few steps from Pacific Theatre and a block away from what I consider ideal window shopping territory – South Granville. Suppressing the urge to head west, I entered Pacific Theatre early. It was an unfamiliar venue, for … Read more
Oct 28-Nov 12, 2016 Pacific Theatre presents Suitcase Stories by Maki Yi. With only her tiny suitcase in tow, Maki Yi leaves her home in South Korea for Canada. A winsome and vulnerable tale of survival and self-discovery. Playing Oct 28-Nov 12 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays and Sunday, Nov 6th at … Read more
12 ANGRY JURORS Adapted by Sherman L Sergel October 26th-November 4th, 2016 at CBC Studios 700 Murder. Deliberation. Doubt. The trial is over. The verdict is not. 12 Jurors gather in a room to decide on the fate of a young boy. Coercion and animosity ensue. Decisions are made. Opinions are swayed. Will the … Read more
GRAMMY-nominated singer performs works inspired by her life experience from recent album, Mundo The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the return of Portuguese-Mozambican artist, Mariza, the living voice of fado on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Mariza will share contemporary fado from her bold new album Mundo, a vibrant … Read more
This fall, Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) engages in its own election parody with Trump Card – Winner Takes All playing Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm, September 28 through November 19 at The Improv Centre on Granville Island. Requisite for any high-stakes game is a well-stocked bar with great cocktails to celebrate the winners … Read more
Taking Place at UBC Botanical Garden, this Slasher-Inspired Work is Part Historic Murder Tour, Part Outdoor Adventure & Part Meta-Theatrical Thriller ITSAZOO presents the bone-chilling, site-specific horror event Hidden, October 22 – November 13, 2016 at UBC Botanical Garden. Inspired by slasher-era movies such as Friday the 13th and Halloween, Playwright and Co-Director Sebastien Archibald … Read more
Show your VIFF movie ticket and get 20% off your food bill The Vancouver International Film Festival returns for its 35th edition starting September 29th and, over the course of 16 days, it will celebrate the diversity of cinema with premieres, special screenings, and industry and educational events. Donnelly Group is pleased to … Read more
BC Wine Studios’ Mark Simpson is quite a philanthropist. Each year he selects a charity or cause and makes wine to help support them. His first launch helped to build a neighbourhood playground. This year his Neighbour’s Blend was made to help support Mount Pleasant Family Centre. The Neighbour’s Blend is primarily Riesling, … Read more
at Presentation House Theatre from October 26 – November 6, 2016 Lonesome Moon Productions, with the support of Presentation House Theatre, is proud to present Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Sam Shepard’s affecting, darkly funny and gruffly poignant play, “Ages of the Moon”, from Wednesday, October 26th to Sunday, November 6th, 2016. This moving, … Read more
The 2016 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has ended on a major high note, with a total season attendance of just over 100,000 and four Shakespeare productions that each generated rave reviews from both critics and patrons. On the BMO Mainstage, a music-filled production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, set in … Read more