Vancouver Latin American Film Festival “Whirlpool” Brazil, 2016 First time director José Luiz Villamarim and well known Brazilian cinematographer Manuel Alberto Claro have created a film which resonates on a number of levels. The plot unfolds during the afternoon and evening of Christmas Eve, as Luzimar is riding his bicycle home from working as … Read more
Local artist James Picard’s acclaimed behind-the-scenes short doc celebrates Los Angeles New Media Film Festival Grand Prize win with screening and exhibition on Sept. 6, 2017 Hot on the heels of a Grand Prize win at the 2017 New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles, Vancouver-based master painter James Picard is pleased to … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with the provocative contemporary work, Shylock. Written by BC writer Mark Leiren-Young, Shylock plays on the Howard Family Stage from September 6 to 15. The play premiered at Bard on the Beach in 1996 and has since been performed around the world to popular … Read more
Cuba to be Guest Country at the Festival’s 15th Edition The 15th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF), the largest festival of Latin American cinema in Canada, is proud to announce its 2017 lineup featuring Cuba as the guest country. The festival will be taking place from August 24 to September 3 across … Read more
Opera & Arias: The Barber of Seville Under the Tents in Vanier Park on August 28 and September 4 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents its annual Opera & Arias concerts, bringing Rossini’s beguiling music to life with a costumed concert staging of excerpts from his ever-popular opera, The Barber of Seville. … Read more
The Firehall Arts Centre is proud to present the world premiere of Elbow Theatre’s Hyperlink from Wednesday, October 4 to Saturday, October 14, 2017. A collaboration between The Elbow’s Artistic Director Itai Erdal, Writer/Performer TJ Dawe, and Director Rachel Peake, Hyperlink delves into life online and the limits of digital empathy. We live in an era … Read more
Have you heard the news? Pulp Jewels Pop Up Sale! Pulp jewels is a French brand of handmade jewelry, mostly in silver and gold plated all the jewels are made in France. Camille, the owner and designer will be in Vancouver and will make this exclusive sale with us at the Uncommon Cafe. Jewels by … Read more
Award-winning Frankfurt sopranos Heidi Muendel and Nancy Hasiuk join local favourite Robin Hahn to headline the fundraising concert Go For Opera! A hit European opera gala is returning to Vancouver this month, kicking off a collaboration between European and Canadian singers that will culminate in a full-scale opera production this fall. At 7:30 pm on … Read more
The Firehall Arts Centre is thrilled to kick off its 35th anniversary season with the world premiere of Shay Kuebler’s Feasting on Famine from Wednesday, September 27 to Saturday, September 30, 2017. Produced by Radical System Art, Feasting on Famine is one man’s journey through the extremes of bodybuilding and health fitness, exploring the … Read more
Villa Eyrie’s Summit Restaurant amongst enRoute’s 2017 Best New Restaurants in Canada nominees MIDDLE EAST MEETS WEST: SUPERBABA OPENS ITS DOORS IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VICTORIA Chefs’ Table Society returns with food lovers favourite HOT TOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SET TO LAUNCH ITS ANNUAL SUNDAY SEAFOOD … Read more