Art serves as a tool of expression for marginalized communities to voice outrage against human rights violations and challenge ruling powers The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the powerful exhibition, Arts of Resistance: Politics and the Past in Latin America, on display from May 17 to October 8, 2018. Curated by Laura Osorio Sunnucks, … Read more
Immersive Production Gathers Intimate Audiences Below Ground in Russian Hall Basement to Explore Challenging, Complex Story of a Damaged Military Homecoming ITSAZOO presents the Western Canadian Premiere of David James Brock’s award-winning drama, WET, May 8-27, 2018 in the basement of The Russian Hall. Chelsea Haberlin directs this thought-provoking tale of love, abandonment, and the … Read more
Ballet BC concludes its explosive 32nd season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, May 10-12, 2018 at 8pm. Our season finishes with a thrilling triple bill of cutting edge and inspired choreography. PROGRAM 3 features the return of Resident Choreographer Cayetano Soto’s hauntingly beautiful BEGINNING AFTER. Ballet BC’s Artistic Director Emily Molnar welcomes acclaimed conductor, Graeme … Read more
MOM=WOW Sunday, May 13 at The Improv Centre at 4pm Tickets on Sale Now at www.vtsl.com You’ve probably given your Mother more than a few grey hairs over the years; isn’t it about time you gave her some laughs instead? Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) is pleased to celebrate Moms everywhere with its ‘mother of all Mother’s Day … Read more
Mischief, Magic and Misadventure of Shakespeare’s Beloved Play Re-imagined in Full-length Ballet Coastal City Ballet closes its 2017/18 season with the remount of Irene Schneider’s enchanting ballet, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 19 at Vancouver Playhouse and June 8 at Surrey Arts Centre. Set to the exquisite music of Felix Mendelssohn, this full-length … Read more
The Lawyer Show 2018: The Drowsy Chaperone May 3 – 5, 2018 Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island Each spring, Vancouver’s legal community comes together to create this high-spirited event and a valued tradition, The Lawyer Show, a fundraiser for two of Vancouver’s most cherished theatre institutions: Carousel Theatre for Young People and Touchstone Theatre. More … Read more
Thirty-six years after his death, the legacy left by Sam Payne continues to be applauded by the British Columbia acting community. One of Canada’s well loved and respected professional actors, Sam Payne is remembered not only for his contribution to Canadian theatre, film, radio and television, but also for his personal attributes, which included humanity, … Read more
Join the Inaugural Long Table Dinner on Saturday, April 21 in Whistler, BC Don’t miss the partnership of two dedicated art lovers in the Pacific Coastal Mountains this spring. AnnaLena Restaurant and the Audain Art Museum of Whistler are sharing synergies in this deliciously creative collaboration. AnnaLena is about imagination, creativity and possibility … Read more
World Rhythms for Youth Society and CubbyHole Artists Present 4th Annual Vancouver World Music Festival April 26-29, 2018 Performance Venues: Imperial, Guilt and Co. NEW – WorldBeat Sunday – FREE Family-Friendly Performances on April 29 from 11:30am to 3:30pm Featuring Kutapira, Youth Performers and Percussion Workshops Trout Lake Community Centre Tickets prices are only … Read more
Do you know the difference between waacking and voguing? Hip-Hop and pop and lock? This year’s International Dance Day Celebrations in Richmond, BC will be sure to get you moving and grooving. We Dance – Celebrating International Dance Day is the 4th annual opportunity for the public to take free workshops in diverse dance … Read more