As they say in showbiz…the show must go on! Gateway Theatre wasn’t going to let a pandemic get in the way of putting on its annual holiday show. The Gateway Theatre team led by director Barbara Tomisec have curated Home for the Holidays, a wonderful hour of music and anecdotes to view in the comfort…
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Picks of the Week – December 13, 2020
Just two weeks left in 2020, and while it’s certainly been memorable, I’m sure many of us won’t be sad to see the end of it. Before it ends, let’s see what entertainment picks we find on this last weekend before Christmas. Light: Celebrate the last nights of Chanukah by joining the community for Zoom events on most nights…
Western Gold Theatre pivots to Virtual Gold
Western Gold Theatre, which focuses on sharing and celebrating the talents of senior professional theatre artists (age 55+), has had to pivot, like all companies, during the pandemic. Virtual Gold is their way of keeping the creativity flowing while keeping their players and audiences safe, The Virtual Gold season will include a series of free…
These Family Attractions Are Still Open For Visits
While public health restrictions have, unfortunately, closed most of the night time illumination events, except for the drive-thru experiences like PNE Winter Lights, or Glow Langley. Luckily, there are still attractions open to welcome you and your household during the daytime hours this holiday season. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: Canyon Lights is cancelled but the…
Christmas with Chor Leoni is Coming Home to You
The holidays and music go hand in hand, and for many Christmas with Chor Leoni has become a festive tradition. This year, Chor Leoni is filling your home with holiday favourites, luminous carols, and festive surprises sung by the JUNO-nominated Men’s Choir. Christmas with Chor Leoni brings the voices of Chor Leoni into your home for…
The Cultch Brings Panto Home For 2020
The Cultch and Theatre Replacement are keeping the holiday tradition of East Van Panto alive for 2020! Panto Come Home!, is a live-streamed remixed holiday extravaganza that combines the best of all seven East Van Pantos, the York Theatre, and 350 pounds of past costumes! Streaming online December 17 – 27, 2020, Panto Come Home!…
Picks of the Week – December 9, 2020
Moving further into the Holiday Season, we wish a Happy Chanukah to our friends and readers celebrating the Festival of Lights, and look at the entertainment picks are available during the season. Light: Celebrate the first night of Chanukah by joining the community on Zoom to watch the lighting of the largest menorah in Canada,…