Less than 10 days until the Jolly Old Elf makes his visit, evidence of the Holiday is all over the city, and we also have some Winter Solstice events in the picks of the week… Ballet: A Holiday tradition, The Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker runs December 17 – 22 at The Centre In Vancouver Ugly: Get…
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The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz is at Gateway Theatre
Until January 3, 2016, gather your whole family and head off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz is now onstage at The Gateway Theatre in Richmond. Based on the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz brings all your favourite characters to the stage for a wicked interpretation of the family classic. Lead…
Picks of the Weeks : December 9, 2015
As we move ever further into the Holiday season, we’re in the midst of Hannukah and the Winter Solstice is just around the corner bringing Festive cheer to the picks of the week: Pucks: Vancouver Canucks look for another win when they host New York Rangers tonight at Rogers Arena Rap: Canadian Hip Hop artist…
Christmas Queen 2 comes to VTSL
You’d better watch out, the Christmas Queen is coming to ruin Christmas! Vancouver TheatreSports League (VTSL) has resurrected the Holiday Improv hit from last season for Christmas Queen 2: You Better Watch Out. In the continuing saga of the Christmas Queen, the saucy, over-the-top doyenne drops in on the North Pole on December 23rd and…
Picks of the Week – December 2, 2015
December means we’re in full swing for Holiday season events in the picks of the week R&B: The Weeknd headlines a mid-week concert at Rogers Arena tonight with guests Halsey and Travis Scott Alt-Rock: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is the spot for some hard rock as Puscifer takes the stage tonight Electo: If neither of…
Darcy Oake – Edge of Reality
Last week, Illusionist Darcy Oake brought his Edge of Reality tour to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The Canadian Oake came to international attention as a Britian’s Got Talent 2014 finalist and has parlayed that 5th place finish into an ITV special. Since then the Edge of Reality tour has thrilled audiences across Britain and Canada. The Winnipeg born Oake’s rock-star…
It’s A Wonderful Life at The Arts Club
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”, the iconic line from It’s A Wonderful Life is now being heard nightly at The Arts Club Theatre’s Granville Island Stage as the Holiday favourite returns to the stage until December 26th. Frank Capra’s legendary film comes to life in a simple and imaginative staging…