Richmond’s Gateway Theatre is now presenting the must-see production of Hey Viola! only until April 22nd, on the Main Stage. From its cabaret setting, Hey Viola! tells the story of Canadian civil rights activist, Viola Desmond through reminiscences and song, bringing a fuller picture of the Haligonian’s life. As she has since the show debuted,…
Author: Jay Minter
The Dance Centre Celebrates International Dance Day
April 29th is International Dance Day! The day has been celebrated with dance events across Canada and around the world since it was created by UNESCO in 1982, International Dance Day to commemorate the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), regarded as the founder of modern ballet. The Dance Centre is collaborating to present a full…
Chiliwack Tulip Festival Brings Colour Back to the Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley’s annual burst of spring colour returns this month with the 17th annual edition of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival bursting into bloom starting Wednesday, April 19. Since launching in 2006 as the first local event of its kind, pioneering promotion of agritourism and the Fraser Valley’s integral role in BC farming. At BC’s…
Picks of the Week – April 12, 2023
While we hope these April showers bring May flowers, the city is certainly a float in entertaining picks this week! Trailblazer: An icon of Canadian civil-rights heritage is coming to Gateway Theatre with the presentation of the critically-acclaimed musical Hey Viola! opening April 13 running to April 22. Festival: Continuing until May 28th, Urban Ink and…
Arts Club Is Serving An Entertaining Rubaboo
The Arts Club Theatre Company is welcoming audiences to gather around and experience a cultural Rubaboo at the Granville Island Stage until April 30th. Rubaboo comes from the Métis-Michif word for “leftovers stew” or “big pot”, and just like the hearty stew, creator Andrea Menard’s Rubaboo offers up a hearty mix to fill the spirits…
Bill Reid Gallery Looks At The Artist’s Influence in Bright Futures Exhibition
25 years after the artist’s passing, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is reflecting on the lasting influence Bill Reid’s work has had on Northwest Coast art. From April 26, 2023–January 14, 2024, the Bill Reid Gallery presents the Canadian premiere exhibition of Bright Futures, co-curated by Bill Reid Gallery Curator Beth Carter,…
DOXA 2023 Festival Line-Up Debuts
This week, DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Western Canada’s largest documentary film festival, announced its 2023 Festival line-up. The 22nd edition Festival returns to screens May 4 through May 14, 2023 with a roster of crucial and thought-provoking documentaries in theatrical venues across the city, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for a communal cinema experience. For…