Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express are currently on the road for their annual charitable tor around Alberta and BC. In its 10 year history, the roadshow has raised over $500,000 to support local charities; like local food banks, Habitat for Humanity, Inner City Kids programs, and The Potluck Cafe here in Vancouver, the event…
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5 Plays for the 2016 Holiday Season
Tis the season, the season for family friendly and fun theatre experiences that everyone will enjoy, here’s 5 Plays for this Holiday season. Christmas Queen 3 – The Bachelorette Edition – November 23 – December 23, 2016 – Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street Granville Island, Vancouver Face reality (tv) when the Christmas Queen returns to Vancouver Theatresports…
Picks of the Week – November 16, 2016
The super moon is waxing and the picks of the week show that the holidays are ticking ever nearer Stage: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Bakersfield Mist wrapsup November 20th at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage while the hilarious Avenue Q returns to the Granville Island Stage November 17 – December 31st. Ice: The Vancouver Canucks wrap up…
Miss Shakespeare at Firehall Arts Centre
The award winning musical, Miss Shakespeare is onstage until November 26th at the Firehall Arts Centre. Although it’s set in the 1600s, the story was topical for the current political situation, telling the story of a strong woman fighting against a male dominated industry and her attempt to break through the proverbial glass ceiling. Judith Shakespeare…
12 Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets for 2016 Holiday Shopping
In spite of the current pineapple express keeping our weather unseasonably warm, there’s no denying the Holidays are speeding towards us. Along with the Holiday season, comes the busy shopping season. While we have a plethora of new big name shopping options, why not avoid the frustration of the malls, experience one of the fun…
Picks of the Week – November 9, 2016
If you’re nursing your US Election hangover, be thankful a long weekend is upon us but while you’re busy with the picks of the week, let’s not forget to honour our veterans with Remembrance Day ceremonies… Beach: At The Orpheum tonight, the Beach Boys bring their legendary sound to the Vancouver stage Trio: At The…
PuSh Festival 2017 – Program Launch
It’s looking like it’s going to be a long, wet winter, thankfully PuSh Festival comes along each year to brighten the long dreary days. Last night at the Fox Cabaret, the home of Club PuSh, Artistic and Executive Director Norman Armour and Associate Curator Joyce Rosario announced the line-up for the 2017 PuSh Festival. The…