Wrapping up May with some fun and entertainment in the picks of the week. ThriftShop: Get ready to sing a long to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis‘ catchy tune when they perform tonight at the PNE Forum Oz: At the Commodore, Australian singer/songwriter Matt Corby takes the stage on Thursday night Duel: On Wednesdays at XY…
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Billy Elliot dances at The Arts Club
Now playing at The Arts Club Theatre Company Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Billy Elliot is a feel good, good-time of a musical. Based on the critically acclaimed 2000 film of the same name, the musical is itself a multiple award-winning production with music by Elton John and book/lyrics by screenwriter Lee Hall. Set in County…
Picks of the Week – May 18, 2016
The May Long Weekend marks the unofficial start of Summer, the kick off to the entertainment season begins with these picks of the week… Eat: Tonight, get a taste of the East Village on Tasting Plates – East Village Festival: The week is the last chance to head to The Cultch for the final shows…
Che Malambo steps into Vogue Theatre
Vancouver is preparing for a thunderous performance by powerhouse all-male Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo. Malambo, which began in the 17th century, as a competitive outlet between South American gauchos (cowboy), is a dynamic step dance blending precision footwork and rhythmic stomping (Zapeteo), drumming of traditional Bombos, whirling Boleadoras and song that is at the heart of the Gaucho tradition. The 14-gaucho…
Picks of the Week – May 11, 2016
May is turning into a hot one, both weatherwise and with what’s on in the picks of the week Play: The drama Ithaka continues at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive this week May 10-14th Balls: The Whitecaps are on the pitch at BC Place tonight against Chicago Fire Pianos: On Wednesdays at XY sing-along to live Showtunes…
BC Book Prizes 2016 Winners Announced
On April 30th, the 2016 winners of the BC Book Prizes were announced at the 32nd Annual Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala at Government House in Victoria. The BC Book Prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers. This year’s recipients include fiction, children’s, poetry, cookbook, biography, and more. Peace is an…
Picks of the Week – May 4, 2016
May the 4th be with you this Star Wars Day as we check out what’s in the picks of the week coming up for you, Play: The drama Ithaka is on stage at the Havana Theatre this week and next – May 3-7 & 10-14th Ivories: On Wednesdays at XY sing-along to live Showtunes at Keys –…