Havana’s Finest Solo Artists Perform a Double-Bill of Dynamic Afro-Cuban Fusion The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents Afro-Cuban neo-soul singer Daymé Arocena and Havana-born piano virtuoso Roberto Fonseca in an exhilarating co-bill on April 15, 2018 at 7pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. These … Read more
Bar Mitzvah Boy The world premiere of “Bar Mitzvah Boy” written by local playwright Mark Leiren-Young, opened to a sold out audience at the Pacific Theatre last weekend. Joey, played by Richard Newman, is a successful Jewish lawyer who wants to have the Bar Mitzvah ceremony most Jewish boys celebrate as a symbol of … Read more
The Dance Centre presents the Global Dance Connections series WEE/Francesco Scavetta (Norway/Italy) Hardly Ever Thursday-Saturday April 5-7, 2018 at 8pm Post-show talkback April 6 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver Tickets: $32/$24 students and seniors: Tickets Tonight: 604.684.2787 www.ticketstonight.ca Info www.thedancecentre.ca Presented with the support of Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre The innovative Norwegian … Read more
Continuing their tradition of presenting outstanding big Broadway musicals, Royal City Musical Theatre is excited to present Cabaret, the landmark musical from director/producer Harold Prince, and songwriters John Kander & Fred Ebb. A Tony Award winning musical that has been a play, a musical, and a film. A classic! Cabaret is a fierce, meaty musical … Read more
Festivities Feature More Than a Dozen Exhibitions, Performances, Parties, and Panels, Giving Platform to Often Unheard Voices and Stories Queer Arts Festival (QAF) marks its landmark tenth anniversary with the multi- disciplinary summer celebration DECADEnce, running June 16 to 28, 2018 at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. The annual festival, which also commemorates … Read more
Culture at the Centre Haida Hat The Museum of Anthropology’s exciting new exhibition, “Culture at the Centre” is the result of the collaboration among six of British Columbia’s aboriginal nations (Musqueam, Squamish, Lil’wat, Heiltsuk, Nisga’a and Haida). They have worked together to share the diverse ways in which each addresses the three themes of … Read more
April 12-May 26 | The Improv Centre | 1502 Duranleau Street (Granville Island) Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) is proud to present Murder on the Improv Express – A Killer Comedy from April 12 to May 26 at The Improv Centre on Granville Island (1502 Duranleau Street). This production will run every Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Picture this – a luxury train … Read more
Fabulist Theatre Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Limited Engagement April 6th to 14th Redgate Revue Stage, 1601 Johnson Street (Granville Island) Vancouver 8pm showtime, approx 90 mins (no intermission) Once On This Island is a one-act musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the 1985 novel “My … Read more
Back by Popular Demand, Argentina’s All-Male Dance Company Share Sizzling Evening of Virtuosity, Athleticism, and Explosive Percussion Caravan World Rhythms presents the electrifying, international dance sensation Che Malambo on April 11, 2018 at 8pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Combining lightning-fast footwork with the smoldering intensity of flamenco and tango, Che Malambo will storm the stage this spring … Read more
GRAMMY-Adorned Sextet Launch Fourth annual VanMan Male Choral Summit Chor Leoni proudly opens its fourth annual VanMan Male Choral Summit with Take 6, the most-awarded a cappella group in history, as they enjoy their Vancouver debut, April 6, 2018 at 8pm in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. All audiences are invited to experience the harmony-rich … Read more