Outside Mullingar at the Pacific Theatre until June 10th The play opens in a run-down farmhouse, during a terrible rainstorm on the day of a funeral, but contrary to its bleak setting the play quickly establishes itself as a snappy comedy. This contrast of tones carries throughout the play as the characters bring levity and … Read more
Out On Screen is proud to present the Vancouver Queer Film Festival this summer from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 20 at various theatres, including the Vancouver Playhouse, Cineplex Odeon International Village, SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, VIFF’s Vancity Theatre and a new Festival venue, the York Theatre on Commercial Drive. New … Read more
Chefs, wineries and film-makers brought their best game to South Okanagan’s Watermark Beach Resort last weekend The second annual Devour! Osoyoos Food Film Fest had chefs and filmmakers vying for honours May 5 – 7 at the Watermark Beach Resort. The event is modelled on the seven-year-old Devour! The Food Film Fest, founded … Read more
Now in its third year, Art! Vancouver continues to take advantage of an urban stage primed for an international art fair. The city’s natural beauty, ease of living, cultural diversity and amenities make it ripe for an international art fair, says Lisa Wolfin, director of Art! Vancouver. “After seeing what other cities have done … Read more
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival continues its 28th season with The Winter’s Tale. This magical story of jealousy, judgement, love and redemption will light up Bard’s BMO Mainstage from June 8 to September 22. The production is directed by Dean Paul Gibson, who helmed the Festival’s hugely successful A Midsummer Night’s Dream … Read more
Landmark 2017/18 Series Showcases Artistry Spanning the Globe – Chan Centre The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) marks its 20th anniversary with a tremendous 2017/18 concert series, filled with unique collaborations, brand new productions, and much-adored favourites in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Gospel vocalists … Read more
Concert celebrating the best of two timeless genres back by popular demand Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir (GNVGC) presents SOUL GOSPEL II, the second concert uniting two influential & inspiring genres, Saturday, June 3, 3pm and 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Vancouver’s own JUNO-nominated vocalist Warren Dean Flandez lends his dark, rich tone, and silky, smooth falsetto … Read more
The ‘Mother of All Mother’s Day Shows’ You’ve probably given your Mother more than a few gray hairs over the years; isn’t it about time you gave her some laughs instead? This Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 14) Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) marks the day and celebrates Moms everywhere with its ‘mother of all Mother’s Day … Read more
VO PRESENTS THREE NEW OPERA PRODUCTIONS AND BOLD PROGRAMMING AT THE INAUGURAL VANCOUVER OPERA FESTIVAL April 28 to May 13, 2017 Limitless Laughs Abound in Western World Kasandra Flamenco Presents – LA TARARA JUST LIKE MOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE SERVES UP A NOSTALGIC DINNER IN HONOUR OF MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 14 Virtuous … Read more
Mission Hill Presents Cowboy Junkies, Michael Bolton, Jewel and Chris Botti; Experience a Once in a Lifetime Musical Performance at Mission Hill’s Intimate 1,200 seat Outdoor Amphitheatre The artists are larger than life, the venue is iconic and the concerts will be legendary. Mission Hill Family Estate is proud to announce the performers appearing … Read more