This weekend, The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia and Musqueam present the third annual Indigenous festival, (Come Toward the Fire). Saturday September 14th from 12pm – 7pm, the free family-friendly festival fills The Chan Centre and its surrounding area with activities culminating in finale performances inside the Chan Shun Concert Hall at…
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Fall For The Funny with Betrayers at The Improv Centre
The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island will have you falling over with laughter this Fall with its new feature show, Betrayers. Showing, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from Friday, September 27 to Saturday, November 2, Betrayers begins with a special opening night performance on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30pm. Inspired by the hit reality…
Griffin Art Projects presents Future Worldings
From September 28th to December 15th, Griffin Art Projects presents Future Worldings, a group exhibition of six artists whose practices have an emphasis on decolonial practices: Wezile Harmans, Lebogang Mogul Mabusela, and Pebofatso Mokoena from South Africa, and Nura Ali, Sun Forest, and Xwalacktun from Canada. Co-curated by Lisa Baldissera, Usha Seejarim, and Karen Tam….
Picks of the Week – August 28, 2024
We’ve hit the last long weekend of Summer as the Labour Day weekend is upon us, but not before plenty of activities and entertainment hit these back to school picks of the week! Cinema: Tonight is Vancouver Civic Theatres‘ Final Summer Cinema with WONKA playing on the big screen in the plaza starting at dusk Sounds: Summer Sounds, Vancouver Civic…
Chor Leoni Debuts Its 33rd Season Line Up
Join Chor Leoni for its 33rd season, featuring a series of six concert events spanning genres, eras, and musical styles, all featuring its world-renowned sound. Starting with its annual Remembrance Day Concert, the 2024-2025 season explores the depth of the human spirit, bears witness to the joys and sorrows of our world, celebrates the best with us,…
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2024 Boasts An Impressive Program
The 36th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) is just weeks away. From September 11th to 22nd, audiences will have access to 97 films from 25 countries, including 28 features, 5 series debuts, 64 short films, 8 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 6 North American premieres, and 28 Canadian Premieres. The Festival will include a…
Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars Making its Vancouver Debut
When you wish upon a star, you might just find magic in the stars! This winter, Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars an all-new production bringing the brightest Disney stars to life at the Pacific Coliseum from November 27 – December 1, 2024. With cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting,…