The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC has announced a diverse, global selection of performances for its 2019/20 series. The nine concerts at Chan Shun Concert Hall will welcome extraordinary talent from around the world, including an icon of Americana, the height of jazz royalty, and a compelling Norwegian songstress. Also announced is the 2019/20…
Jazz and Strings with Surrey City Orchestra
This weekend, the Surrey City Orchestra (SCO), led by conductor Stuart Martin, presented an evening filled with the sounds of jazz and music from film. The Surrey City Orchestra strings were joined by the Miles Black Trio: Miles Black on piano, Jodi Proznik on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums. Cellist Harold Birston arranged the…
Vancouver Foodster Best Taco Challenge 2019
Tuesdays aren’t the only day we dream about Tacos so Vancouver Foodster’s Best Taco Challenge is helping us find a new favourite taco for every day of the week. The Best Taco Challenge runs May 16 – June 9, 2019 at restaurants around Metro Vancouver! Vancouver Foodster has challenged chefs to create their taco however…
5 Mother’s Day Picks for 2019 That Aren’t Brunch
This Sunday, much of the world celebrates Mother’s Day. While each country & culture has its own traditions, here in North America, the 2nd Sunday in May usually includes brunch, flowers & family. While a family meal with the matriarch is common, you might be looking for a different option to celebrate Mom. Here’s a…
Picks of the Week – May 8, 2019
May is heating up, not just outside but on the Vancouver entertainment scene, find out what’s hot in these picks of the week Anniversary: Tonight, Passion Pit takes to the Commodore Ballroom on tour in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of their debut album Improv: Vancouver Theatresports celebrates Moms everywhere with its ‘mother of all…
BE MOVED by Arts Umbrella Dance Company’s Season Finale
Arts Umbrella follows its theatre & music department’s 2019 Expressions Theatre Festival with the Dance Company’s season finale BE MOVED. Arts Umbrella Dance Company’s (AUDC) BE MOVED, is the company’s season finale and a chance for audiences to see creations by acclaimed international, Canadian, and local Vancouver choreographers. In four shows over three days, May 23…
2019 Expressions Theatre Festival brings a quartet of shows to Arts Umbrella
Arts Umbrella brings a variety of performances to the stage this month; leading the way is the opening of its Theatre & Music Department’s 2019 Expressions Theatre Festival, followed closing by the Dance Company’s season finale BE MOVED. Expressions Theatre Festival, running May 17-25 at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, features the talents of students…