The Tony-nominated play, Sweat, is now on stage at the Arts Club Theatre Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. A co-production with Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, this production is the Canadian Premiere of playwright Lynn Nottage’s second Pulitzer prize winner. A gritty, raw drama that gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of a small group of…
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Picks of the Week – October 24, 2018
Halloween week is upon us, the ghouls and good times are out in full force as the entertainment ramps up for the season. Eat: Explore the flavours of Gastown as Tasting Plates takes a tour around the neighbourhood for another evening of great tastes tonight. Fright: Experience the thrills and chills of the haunted houses,…
Ceasefire Series at The Cultch honours the armistice anniversary
As we approach the centenary of the signing of the armistice to end WWI on November 11, 1918, The Cultch presents The Ceasefire Series. From Oct 30 – Nov 17, The Cultch’s three venues will bring to their stages three shows that explore the causes, effects, and traumas of war from different lenses. The series…
10 Halloween Frights for Vancouver Families
Halloween is just around the corner; leaves crunching underfoot, jack o’lanterns are carved, costumes are being prepared, candy is being stockpiled in anticipation of trick or treating. Get a chill when you take on these frightening (and mostly family friendly) Halloween in Vancouver. Fright Nights at Playland: Vancouver’s favourite fear fest, is on until October 31st,…
DanceHouse opens with Borderline
DanceHouse is launching their 2018/19 season with the Canadian premiere of France’s Company Wang Ramirez work, Borderline, playing October 26 and 27, 2018 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. Performed to layered rhythms and spoken word by percussionist, composer LACRYMOBOY (Jean-Philippe Barrios), along with choreographic duo Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang combining hip hop and contemporary dance with the movement of martial arts…
Get your tickets now for Vancouver Foodster’s Dumpling Fest!
Almost every society has a form of dumplings, those tasty, comfort food morsels cover the globe. Vancouver Foodster’s Dumpling Fest Vancouver is bringing all those flavours together for one spectacular bite-sized festival. Tickets are now on sale for the November 7, 2018 event. Travel the world with your taste buds at restaurants from Olympic Village, Chinatown…
Picks of the Week – October 17, 2018
Even though the weather doesn’t feel like it, Halloween is just around the corner and we’re well into the Autumn entertainment season. Kicks: Whitecaps FC play their second to last home match of the regular season tonight at BC Place Beer: It’s your last weekend to experience #DasOriginal Oktoberfest at Vancouver Alpen Club this Friday and Saturday night….