International Women’s Day is coming up this Sunday March 8, 2020. Putting women’s rights and gender equality centre stage, the UN has declared the 2020 theme “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. While marches, lectures and educational events happen all around, the day also welcomes some fun and entertainment to supplement the activities. Here’s…
Author: Jay Minter
Vancouver Academy Of Music Fills The Orpheum
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Vancouver Academy of Music used the special occasion to honour the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven with an afternoon concert, Resounding Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, at the Orpheum Theatre. Conductor Emeritus Leslie Dala lead students from the VAM Symphony Orchestra (VAMSO), plus the Vancouver Bach Choir, and members of VAM’s choral program, as well…
One Week To Canada Sevens Kicks Off
In just one week, festivities for Canada Sevens Men’s Rugby Tournament get underway. The first year of its second 4 year cycle in Vancouver, the two-day tournament continues to grow and add more entertainment to the already action packed weekend. Even if you don’t have tickets to the March 7 & 8 tournament at BC…
Monster Jam Revs Up Spring Break in Vancouver
Spring break is just around the corner, if you’re looking for a thrilling event for the whole family, Monster Jam is coming March 14 & 15. One of the most action-packed motorsports experiences, returns to BC for another high-octane weekend featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement in the Pacific Coliseum at…
Picks of the Week – February 26, 2020
The Leap Year brings us an extra February day of fun and entertainment to add into these pick of the week Marionettes: Continuing until March 1, The Cultch presents the amazing puppeteer Ronnie Burkett is back with a new show; Forget Me Not, held at a secret location announced to ticket holders prior to showtime Dance:…
Vancouver Academy of Music celebrates with Beethoven’s Ninth
Vancouver Academy of Music is celebrating its 50th anniversary season, March 1st, with a special presentation in honour of the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven. Resounding Joy: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2pm at the Orpheum Theatre. Faculty from past & present, guest artists, and the Vancouver Bach Choir take the stage to honour Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary with a…
Vancouver International Dance Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) takes to stages around Vancouver from March 6 to 28, 2020. The Festival offers a program of 31 performances including 12 free shows, 20 free dance classes, 7 free life drawing sessions with dancers as models, and a free art exhibition of photography by Flamenco…