The leap day gave us one more day in February but March is here and spring it ticking towards us, but before it arrives let’s see what’s in the picks of the weeks. Rugby: Festivities for Canada Sevens Men’s Rugby Tournament kick-off Friday at Vancouver Art Gallery, before the two-day tournament continues the entertainment for…
Category: Music
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…
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…
Picks of the Week – February 19, 2020
As the season ticks closer to spring, we find more activities to fill our picks of the week. Figaro: Vancouver Opera brings The Barber of Seville – Rossini’s classic comic classic opera to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for two final performances February 20 & 23. Marionettes: Continuing until March 1, The Cultch presents the amazing puppeteer Ronnie…
The 19th Annual Talking Stick Festival Opens.
The 19th Annual Talking Stick Festival is taking the stage from today February 18 through February 29 bringing a vibrant celebration of Indigenous artistry to various venues around Vancouver. Produced by Full Circle: First Nations Performance, Talking Stick Festival gathers Indigenous artists, and experts from around the world to share their talent and knowledge, presented through…