For 35 years, the Firehall Arts Centre has been a cultural beacon for the Vancouver arts community, producing and presenting provocative, thought-provoking, compelling, and highly entertaining pieces of work in the heritage building at the corner of Cordova and Gore. Artistic Producer Donna Spencer announced today its 2017/2018 season. “For our 35th anniversary season, the … Read more
Join Vancouver TheatreSports on Sunday, June 18 at 2 pm for The SuperDad Show – a special matinee performance in celebration of an often unsung super hero – dear ol’ Dad. The SuperDad Show pokes fun at the foibles and complexities of what it means to be a father these days. Based on audience suggestions, … Read more
This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven, a curio shop located on Main Street celebrates its one year anniversary this month. Since its inception, the funky space has been offering a wide array of ‘Oddities, Trinkets and Scientific Interests.’ From taxidermy to insect candy, kids’ toys to rare books and candles, there’s plenty of weird and wonderful … Read more
Music & Community Return to Alexandra Park Event: Summer Sounds Community Gathering Venue: Haywood Bandstand in Alexandra Park (1755 Beach Avenue) Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: 12 to 8 p.m. The Event: English Bay’s historic Haywood Bandstand will once again ring with music as the West End Arts Society (WE Arts) presents the second annual Summer Sounds Community … Read more
Haida-Tsimshian musical duo Sister Says have teamed up with the Bill Reid Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral to present, Giving Voice, a cross-cultural musical experience on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Christ Church Cathedral at 7pm. This all ages event showcases 13 Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers combining the sounds of soul, blues, and hip-hop. This musical celebration will … Read more
Arts Umbrella’s Theatre Conservatory students, directed by Jessie Richardson Theatre Award-winning director Barbara Tomasic, will be performing Morris Panych’s Girl in the Goldfish Bowl June 7-15 at Studio 16. ABOUT THE PLAY Iris, played by Arts Umbrella Theatre Conservatory student Sidney Klips, is reflecting on three days in 1962 during the Cuban missile … Read more
Tom Lee Music is marking the opening of its new flagship store at 728 Granville Street with a two day celebration this weekend on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. The event which includes door crashers, live performances and workshops and will be the first chance for the public to explore the beautifully … Read more
Signature Firehall Fundraiser Pairs Tastings from Gastown & East Van’s Hottest Brewers, Distillers, and Restaurants with Local Performance The Firehall Arts Centre presents Eat. Drink. Play. on June 22, 2017, with doors opening at 7pm. Created to celebrate the incredible food and drink happening in the Firehall’s backyard, the event brings together the … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with a provocative interpretation of The Merchant of Venice. Playing on the Howard Family Stage from June 22 to September 16, the production shines a spotlight on themes that are particularly relevant in 2017, including religious prejudice and discrimination and the use and abuse … Read more
Rare and Amazing Artifacts Reveal Sensational Stories & Secrets of Vancouver The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) poses provocative questions about our perception of stories with Unbelievable – a new exhibition on display June 24 – September 24, 2017. Diving deep into the vaults of MOV, this quirky exhibition assembles iconic artifacts, storied replicas, and contested objects for … Read more