Arts and Culture

The Chan Centre Welcomes Jazz Legend Dianne Reeves

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Five-time GRAMMY-Award winner performs breathtaking evening of music  including works from the critically-acclaimed album, Beautiful Life  The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents preeminent jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. For her highly anticipated Chan Centre debut, Reeves will mesmerize with songs from her most … Read more

San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet & Japan’s Dairakudakan to Headline 2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival  

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Internationally Acclaimed Artists Return to Vancouver for Anticipated Annual Event of Diverse Dance Performances, Workshops, and Public Education   Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) kicks off its 17th year of connecting Vancouver audiences with the power and breadth of contemporary dance in a four-week line-up that showcases world-renowned artists from the United States, Japan, and Denmark alongside seasoned … Read more

VANCOUVER CANTATA SINGERS BRING ITALIAN CLASSICS TO VANCOUVER WITH  

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  DE PROFUNDIS: PALESTRINA TO PIZZETTI On Saturday, February 25th, Vancouver Cantata Singers continue their 59th season with a concert performance celebrating Italian choral repertoire. The national award-winning choir will present De Profundis: Palestrina to Pizzetti in an evening concert at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Cantata Singers Artistic Director, Paula Kremer, … Read more

Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at the Children’s Arts Festival

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  In 2017 Canada will be 150 years young. Celebrate at Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival on Monday, February 13 – Family Day – with a day full of art, artists and Canadiana. This year’s Children’s Arts Festival will offer children of all ages the opportunity to attend a truly Canadian birthday celebration.  The festival will … Read more

James and Jamesy perform O Christmas Tea! – a review

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  A British pantomime is very different to the more modern Christmas plays that abound, especially around the Lower Mainland, at this time of year. Pantomime is an English musical comedy stage production, designed for family entertainment.  It is a participatory form of theatre, in which the audience is expected to join in, or sing … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what’s happening January 27 – February 3

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  Here are the future events that you will need to reserve or buy tickets for NOW: IN FULL BLOOM: FARMER’S APPRENTICE OFFERS EXCLUSIVE FLOWER-THEMED VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICES   DECLARE YOUR LOVE: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR SETS THE MOOD THIS FEB. 14 BY HOSTING GOURMET VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SERVICE   LA SAINT-VALENTIN: CELEBRATE … Read more

恭禧发财 – Gong Hey Fat Choy – 새해 복 많이 받으세요!

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However you plan to celebrate the Lunar New Year, pianist Avan Yu and a few VSO friends invite you to join them for a celebration at the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30pm. http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concert/16SPEC15/ Vancouver-raised and internationally-renowned pianist Avan Yu returns home to host and perform in the VSO’s very special celebration of theLunar New Year.This concert … Read more

The Vancouver Symphony Society and Poly Culture North America sign agreement to explore potential opportunities for cultural exchange 

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  Today at the VSO School of Music’s Pyatt Hall, the Vancouver Symphony Society and Poly Culture North America signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-operate with each other by exploring the potential to work together in a number of areas of mutual interest, including concert co- presentations, promotion of Chinese performance arts and artists, … Read more

The Trocks Rocked! An Evening with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - photo by Lois Greenfield

  We all have them – items on our bucket list that we vow, year after year, to finally check off. I’ve been wanting to see Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo since they debuted more than 30 years ago – and I was thrilled to see this amazing troupe last week at the Queen … Read more

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival presents 2017 Lineup of Acclaimed Artists from 11 Countries 

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  Three-week festival showcases groundbreaking contemporary theatre, dance, multimedia & music    The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (PuSh Festival) presents its 13th annual edition, taking place January 16 to February 5, 2017 at various Vancouver venues. Acclaimed artists representing 11 countries will descend on the city for the signature, three-week mid-winter event. From staggering … Read more