Metro Theatre, the Marpole landmark, is just weeks away from debuting its 61st season. The self-described ‘Home of the Classics’ is indeed known for producing and collaborating on bringing some of theatre’s most tried and true to the stage. This 61st season is no exception, with Metro Theatre presenting a rendition of the world’s longest…
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Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House welcomes everyone September 16th
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…
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…
Picks of the Week – August 23, 2023
Here we are at the last weekend of August…already! There’s still plenty of activities to pick before summer ends Everything: Movie tonight? Wednesdays in August, Vancouver Civic Theatre’s Sunset Cinema are on the big screen outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, this week feature is the swashbuckling Everything Everywhere All At Once Party: August 26-27, Downtown Vancouver hosts Granville…