As Vancouver prepares to welcome the world to BC Place for the 2019 HSBC Canada Sevens tournament, Rugby Canada announced that World Rugby has awarded Canada Seven 4 more years, taking the tournament to 2023. During the announcement at the Celebration of Rugby at šx????n?q Xwtl’e7énk Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) dozens of Rookie…
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Picks of the Week – March 6, 2019
Winter marches on and we start March off with chilly but bright weather, perfect to get out and enjoy these picks of the week… Scrum: The world, with a whole lot of costume wearing fans, is coming to BC Place this week as Canada Sevens takes over the city March 9 and 10. Thief: Go…
Gateway Theatre brings Gross Misconduct
Next up at Gateway Theatre, comes the spring production of, Gross Misconduct, running March 14th to 23rd. With the current global accountability, including the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, Gross Misconduct, directed by Kayvon Khoshkam, brings a riveting take on the twinned experiences of revenge and redemption. Written by Meghan Gardiner, familiar to Gateway audiences as a…
Ballet BC Program 2 kicks up its heals
This past weekend, Ballet BC Program 2 wrapped up at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As Artistic Director Emily Molnar and Executive Director John Clark welcomed the audience, the dancers prepared to perform three diverse works. 1st Flash opened the program. Choreographed by Jorma Elo, 1st Flash premiered in 2003 with Ballet BC presenting the Canadian premier…
Robyn bring The Honey Tour to Vancouver
Robyn – Pacific Coliseum – February 28, 2019 The anticipated return of Robyn to Vancouver definitely didn’t leave anyone dancing on their own. The Swedish pop star brought her fans out to Pacific Coliseum, moved from PNE Forum due to demand. From the first strains of Honey to the last of Who Do You Love?…
PuSh Festival Introduces New Artistic Director
Having recently wrapped up a successful 15th edition, the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has announced the appointment of Franco Boni as its new Artistic and Executive Director to lead the festival into its next chapter. Boni steps into the role June 1st, 2019, following the resignation of Founder and Artistic and Executive Director Norman…
Picks of the Week – February 27, 2018
As we wrap up February, the city’s entertainment picks keeps on filling our days and nights with good times… Taste: Join Vancouver Foodster on another flavour visit to a Vancouver neighbourhood on Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant, Wednesday evening. Thief: Go behind closed doors to view the interactions between chronic five-finger discounter and store security in…