This week, patrons, subscribers, fans and the arts community gathered as The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and Executive Director Peter Cathie White announced the 2026–2027 season programming. Western Canada’s largest non-profit theatre organization will present 15 shows across its three stages —the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, the newly named Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island, and the Olympic Village…
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DanceHouse presents Ex Machina & Côté Danse’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, by Ex Machina & Côté Danse makes its BC premiere at Vancouver Playhouse March 18-21. Presented by DanceHouse, with community partners Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and Théâtre la Seizième the reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy was created by two Canadian icons: Choreographer Guillaume Côté, who will reprise the role of Hamlet in the Vancouver…
Picks of the Week – February 25, 2026
Hard to believe we are already wrapping up the second month of the year! Let’s see what’s in this week’s picks Love: As LOVE Month comes to a close, the The Improv Centre on Granville Island still has some fan favourite shows and interactive games from the past years for a nights a laugh until March 4 Destination:…
Run away and see Europa Super Circus on its West Coast Tour
Maybe the kid in you, can’t run away and join the circus but you can run and watch the circus as Europa Super Circus begins its West Coast tour under the big top at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre on March 5. Produced by renowned performer Desire Cardinali Chaves and featuring world class artists from around the…
Bonjour! Maillardville welcomes 37th Festival du Bois March 6-8
The 37th anniversary Festival du Bois returns to Mackin Park, in Coquitlam’s Maillardville community from March 6 to 8. The hub of francophone culture in BC, Maillardville will be filled with music and dance, fabulous food, a range of engaging on-site activities and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This year’s Festival lineup celebrates the deep-roots…
House Of Folk Opens Its Doors & Heart
Firehall Arts Centre has been transformed into the Firehall Coffee House for the world premiere of House of Folk: A Lost Canadian Folk Show by Tracey Power. With musical arrangement by Van Wilmott, the production brings together a cavalcade of great Canadian folks song of the 60s and 70s. Set in a coffeehouse in the…
Carousel Theatre for Young People Announces 50th Anniversary Season
Coming off its 1st Annual Family Forward Festival, Carousel Theatre for Young People (CYYP) has announced its 50th anniversary season. Since 1976, Carousel Theatre for Young People has committed to creating and bringing engaging live theatre for youth, families, and educators, highlighting stories for and about underrepresented communities. Nurturing and introducing young minds to new…