This weekend, the South Asian Arts Society’s sixth annual Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts, comes online from August 1 – 31. “In 2016, we launched the Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts to provide South Asian artists with a platform on which to showcase their creative work, and to share their talents with a broad audience. This year…
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It’s Daytrip Back In Time, at Steveston’s Historic Sites
Staycations and local getaways are a great way to support local businesses. A daytrip to Steveston Village can also include a trip back in time with a visit to the local heritage sites. Relive and learn the history of Britannia Shipyards, London Heritage Farm and the Steveston Museum with costumed guides, engaging exhibits, kid-friendly programs…
Carousel Theatre brings The Tempest to Granville Island, Live
Carousel Theatre for Young People (CTYP) on Granville Island is the latest theatre organization to return to the stage with live in-person performances. After a digital streaming version in 2020, CTYP’s annual Teen Shakespeare Program returns with a week of live performances of The Tempest from July 31 to August 7 featuring audiences outdoors in…
Picks of the Week – July 21, 2021
Summer swiftly moves along bringing more activities and adventures to us each week. Stage: The Arts Club Theatre returns to the stage, with I, Claudia opens Thursday. Running until August 15th at the Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Festival: The Mission Folk Music Festival 2021 – Folk at Home gets underway this Friday, July 23. The…
Mission Folk Music Festival kicks off Friday
The Mission Folk Music Festival 2021 – Folk at Home gets underway this Friday, July 23. The festival features three main stage concert showcases online Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and it’s all free! Kicking off with a Laq,m’el First Nations Welcome, the line-up showcases an eclectic line-up of 15+ artists and groups from around the…
The Arts Club Returns To The Stage This Week.
The Arts Club Theatre Company is ready to return to the stage this week with for live, in-person productions. This summer’s programming features two solo shows, along with a new audio play. When revealing the summer program, Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran, who recently announced she would be taking parental leave starting at the end of…
Press Play! @ Bard On The Beach 2021
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, has revealed a 2021 Season with an online program aimed to engage its existing Festival community while reaching out to new audiences across Canada and beyond. The 2021 lineup is highlighted by a bold new venture – the world premiere of a new play, Done/Undone, commissioned by Bard, produced…