Moving into the second half of October, our eyes and entertainment start to turn to the Halloween, spooks and haunts in the picks of the week… Culture: The 11th annual BC Culture Days continues through to October 25th, with its line-up of free, interactive, socially distant or virtual events around the province. Stage: The first of The Arts Club…
Author: Jay Minter
Presentation House Theatre is Where The Wild Things Are.
Presentation House Theatre is bringing a fresh version of Where the Wild Things Are, to the stage this month for a limited run, October 24 & 25. In a testament to how wildly popular the show is, and the audience’s desire for live performances, the first two shows have sold out. Due to the popular demand,…
Subscribe Now To Vancouver Symphony Orchestra TheConcertHall.Ca
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is ready to welcome guests to its new home. As a result of Covid-19 restrictions the VSO has teamed with TELUS to bring patrons TheConcertHall.ca, a new streaming concert service, lets audiences listen at home and around the world. With up to 40 concert performances streaming during the season, subscriptions…
Slayland Brings Scares to PNE
After a summer of adapted events, Playland is welcoming you to scare up a new adventure, Slayland at PNE, a new walk-through outdoor horror experience. With the Fair’s annual Fright Nights put on hold, none of the traditional haunted houses will be open but the frights are all around you. The park will be hauntingly…
Picks of the Week – October 7, 2020
Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year as we trade grand family gatherings for intimate dinners, and events. There’s still opportunity for plenty of entertainment in the picks of the week. Films:The 39th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) comes to a close today, after more than 100 feature films and events over the last weeks….
UPROOTED – a love letter to the land
Some Assembly Theatre Company and RHYTAG are now presenting UPROOTED, a digitally adapted theatre production. Stemming from conversations with over one hundred diverse youth who are anxious about climate change. Originally planned to be presented live in May 2020, the production has been re-staged and filmed at the York Theatre due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Written…
Thanksgiving 2020 Is A (To-) Go!
Thanksgiving is just days away. This year, Thanksgiving Dinner has an added layer of stress due to pandemic restrictions on get togethers. Regular life is more complicated than ever, working from home, school and social bubbles, worrying about the health and safety of our elder family members all contribute to push dinner preparations to the…