History buffs and movie buffs converge when the Vancouver Civic Theatres presents Silent Movie Mondays at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Escape to the 1920s silent movie era for a unique immersive experience, Silent Movie Mondays screen popular silent films accompanied by dramatic music played live on the historic Wurlitzer organ – the last theatre organ…
Author: Jay Minter
25 Stages of Christmas : Family Favourites & New Plays Coming to the Theatres for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for our local theatre community to bring back the comfort and joy of holiday time productions to the stage. Check out what’s on the list this season to find a show that’s sure to tug at the heartstrings and bring humour to you and your family. Elf: The MusicalUntil December 31,…
Elf: The Musical Kicks Off The Holiday Season
The Arts Club Theatre Company gets the holiday season off to a rollicking start with Elf: The Musical, playing at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until December 31st. Adapted from the 2003 film Elf, with a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, and score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, the musical follows Buddy,…
Picks of the Week – November 8, 2023
While we take a moment to Remember this weekend, we also find more Holiday spirit fill our picks of the week Remembrance: Chor Leoni’s Boundless honours veterans with its 32nd Remembrance Day Concert, November 10-11 at St Andrew’s Wesley United Festival: The 2023 Chutzpah! Festival continues until November 23 bringing a dynamic program of performances of music, theatre,…
Get Ready to Shop! 13 Christmas Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets for 2023
The holiday season is upon us, whether you’re looking for gifts to give, shopping for yourself or just searching for ideas, explore a superb selection of returning Christmas Craft Markets and Fairs to help with your local holiday shopping. Crafters, artisans and makers have been busy in their workshops preparing for the season’s Christmas Craft…
CTORA Theatre is off to see the Wizard of Oz
Until November 12, CTORA Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz (RSC Version), at Granville Island Stage. Directed by Mark Carter, this version, adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, faithfully recreates the beloved songs and iconic moments from the acclaimed 1939 film. At some point over the last 84 years nearly everyone has…
November is Tasty with Van Foodster Events
This month Vancouver Foodster has a trio of flavourful events to tantalize your tastebuds and tease your mind! Starting off, Dumpling Fest is back with an exploration featuring a variety of restaurants that could include anything from Indian Samosas, Mexican Empanadas, Polish Pierogi, Chinese Wontons, to Italian Ravioli, Korean Mandu, or any other pillowy pocket….