Co.ERASGA Dance continues to fortify its vision and legacy as it presents the return of Passages of Rhythms at PAL Studio Theatre May 19 & 20. In this remounted work, acclaimed dancer and choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino takes centre stage; merging three duets created for three diverse artists and showcasing three different genres – Flamenco,…
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The Dance Centre present Rebel Grace, a world premiere.
The Dance Centre is presenting a world premiere, Rebel Grace, from choreographer Zivian Kwan. Presented as part of Asian Heritage Month, May 12-14, Rebel Grace explores gentle transgressions as acts of resistance and empowerment. Create by Kwan, in collaboration with an ensemble of dance artists – Justin Calvadores, Lisa Mariko Gelley, Juolin Lee, Andrea Nann, and…
HMS Pinafore sails for Queen Elizabeth
Vancouver Opera’s production of HMS Pinafore sets sail under the realm of a new queen at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor has been a fan favourite since its debut in 1878. Much of its satirical look at class structure and patriotism, authority of the Navy,…
‘da Kink in my Hair grows & glows
There’s still time to catch The Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Trey Anthony’s ‘da Kink in my Hair, you won’t want to miss it. Now playing at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, ‘da Kink is an inspiring show about self-care, owning your true-self and building a community. ‘da Kink in my Hair is set…
Picks of the Week – May 4, 2022
May the 4th be with you, as we celebrate these Picks of the Week to start the month. Ship: Vancouver Opera‘s season comes to a close with three more performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s wildly popular HMS Pinafore at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Thursday May 5, and Saturday May 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m….
Land Back Records Launches First Indigenous Owned Music Label
This Thursday, celebrate the launch of Land Back Records, a new indigenous owned and operated music label. Land Back Records is the latest enterprise from local entrepreneurs Casey Desjarlais and Dakota Bear, founders of Decolonial Clothing Co., and creators of CIRCLES Festival (the largest Indigenous Music Festival in Vancouver) The May 5th evening at Fortune…
Festival of Israeli Culture invites you to Outdoor Sunday
Festival of Israeli Culture invites you to its Outdoor Sunday on May 15, 2022 (11 am – 6 pm), at the Jewish Community Centre parking lot. As spring bursts forth all around us, residents of Greater Vancouver will gain a unique insight into the thriving multi-ethnic nature of Israeli culture with a one-day celebration of…