September 16th, the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House is throwing open the doors and shining a light on dance. From bellydance and Bollywood to contemporary, flamenco, and Latin, the Open House is a chance to sample a wide range of dance styles in an afternoon of open classes and workshops. Participating companies and artists…
Author: Jay Minter
The 39th Vancouver Fringe is Brimming with Brilliance.
The internationally-renowned Vancouver Fringe returns to stages with more than 85 brilliant new acts pushing the limits of performing arts as part of the 2023 Festival running September 7 – 17. From emerging local artists to trailblazing talent from all across the Canadian Fringe circuit, this year sees more theatre, comedy, dance, drag, spoken word…
Chor Leoni 32nd Season Sounds Sensational
Chor Leoni, Vancouver’s renowned 70-voice male choir, has announced their 32nd season, which begins with their longest-standing tradition, the annual Remembrance Day observance in November 2023. The 2023/2024 season features a series of seven immersive concert programs to highlight Chor Leoni voices, two free programs for youth, as well the annual premier choral festival returns,…
Picks of the Week – August 30, 2023
August is coming to a close with a long weekend full of entertaining picks! Everything: Tonight is the last Wednesday, Vancouver Civic Theatre’s Sunset Cinema on the big screen outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, this week feature is the remake of West Side Story Laughs: Inside Queen Elizabeth Theatre, find laughs tonight as Nurse Blake: Shock Advised…
Applause Musical Society Earns a Round of Applause
This weekend, Applause Musical Society returned to the stage with an in-concert presentation of Cole Porter’s rarely seen musical Out of this World. Presented at the intimate PAL Studio Theatre, Applause only began rehearsals 6 days prior to the first performance of the books-in-hand style show, meaning anything could happen during the show. One of…
Celebrate with Vancouver Foodster this Fall
The Vancouver Foodster 14th Anniversary continues into Fall, filled with fabulous food explorations and challenges. This Summer’s Vancouver Foodster Best Sundae Challenge keeps things cool until September 3rd, then the month gets cooking with some fun for food lovers. Vancouver Foodster has a slate of Tasting Plates, Challenges and Food Fests to whet your appetite…
Touchstone Theatre Reveals Artistic Director Roy Surette’s Final Season
Touchstone Theatre has revealed its 2023/24 season program; featuring four unforgettable Canadian works including two long-awaited world premieres. The announcement came with the news that this will be Touchstone Theatre artistic director Roy Surette’s final season with the company, as he plans to retire from the AD position, although he will continue his freelance career:…