“What do you live for except to be taken in by stories?” Where can friendship take us? The enduring worlds created by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis changed the face of fantasy forever. Frodo, Aslan, the Pevensie children, and dozens more iconic characters sprang from two fertile imaginations fed by a frienship that spanned decades. … Read more
The next generation of Vancouver actors shine in beloved theatre classics and an insightful original work Arts Umbrella is thrilled to unveil the lineup of the 2018 Expressions Theatre Festival, running May 17 – 26, 2018 at the Waterfront Theatre. Showcasing the talented young artists in Arts Umbrella’s Intensive, Pre-Professional and Theatre Conservatory Programs, this … Read more
Award-winning event comes to Metropolis at Metrotown from May 2–6 to bring a floral extravaganza to flower and fashion enthusiasts Fleurs de Villes Inc. is bringing its third annual Floral Mannequin Series to Metropolis at Metrotown this May. The unique, five-day exhibition is Fleurs de Villes’ signature event and the first of its kind … Read more
Annual Summer Theatre Camps and Workshops Invite Children & Teens to Work with Bard Actors to Discover, Create & Perform Their Own Visions of Iconic Shakespeare Plays Bard on the Beach announces the return of its annual Young Shakespeareans Summer Theatre Camps and Teen Workshops, with sessions beginning July 3 and running through to August … Read more
Following a year of sold-out events and critical acclaim, No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews — the world-class ‘restaurant within a restaurant’ concept launched in 2017 by the award-winning team behind Gastown’s L’Abattoir — has unveiled its upcoming dates for summer 2018. The first restaurant of its kind in Vancouver, No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews has announced a new series … Read more
May 24 & 26 at The Improv Centre at 7:30pm May 25 at The Vogue Theatre at 7:30pm Tickets on Sale Now at www.vtsl.com Colin Mochrie, Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) alumnus, and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway, returns this May to Vancouver TheatreSports™ for three laugh-packed performances – Thursday, May 24 and Saturday, May 26 at The Improv Centre at 7:30pm; … Read more
Art serves as a tool of expression for marginalized communities to voice outrage against human rights violations and challenge ruling powers The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC presents the powerful exhibition, Arts of Resistance: Politics and the Past in Latin America, on display from May 17 to October 8, 2018. Curated by Laura Osorio Sunnucks, … Read more
Immersive Production Gathers Intimate Audiences Below Ground in Russian Hall Basement to Explore Challenging, Complex Story of a Damaged Military Homecoming ITSAZOO presents the Western Canadian Premiere of David James Brock’s award-winning drama, WET, May 8-27, 2018 in the basement of The Russian Hall. Chelsea Haberlin directs this thought-provoking tale of love, abandonment, and the … Read more
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce the names of the wineries and restaurants that will participate in its 7th annual Dish ‘n Dazzle gala on Thursday, May 10 2018. Guests will enjoy tasty bites from a who’s who of local culinary talent, including Chef Ann Kirsebom Cibo Trattoria Edible Canada Joe … Read more
Ballet BC concludes its explosive 32nd season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, May 10-12, 2018 at 8pm. Our season finishes with a thrilling triple bill of cutting edge and inspired choreography. PROGRAM 3 features the return of Resident Choreographer Cayetano Soto’s hauntingly beautiful BEGINNING AFTER. Ballet BC’s Artistic Director Emily Molnar welcomes acclaimed conductor, Graeme … Read more