It’s that time again, the unofficial kick off to Summer; Victoria Day, May Long, May Two-Four, whatever you might call this long weekend there’s no doubt you’ll find something entertaining to pick from… Dance: The Scotiabank Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! series brings its season to a close with a performance of African dance by…
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Chan Centre brings the world to 2019/2020 Concert Series
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC has announced a diverse, global selection of performances for its 2019/20 series. The nine concerts at Chan Shun Concert Hall will welcome extraordinary talent from around the world, including an icon of Americana, the height of jazz royalty, and a compelling Norwegian songstress. Also announced is the 2019/20…
Jazz and Strings with Surrey City Orchestra
This weekend, the Surrey City Orchestra (SCO), led by conductor Stuart Martin, presented an evening filled with the sounds of jazz and music from film. The Surrey City Orchestra strings were joined by the Miles Black Trio: Miles Black on piano, Jodi Proznik on bass and Jesse Cahill on drums. Cellist Harold Birston arranged the…
5 Mother’s Day Picks for 2019 That Aren’t Brunch
This Sunday, much of the world celebrates Mother’s Day. While each country & culture has its own traditions, here in North America, the 2nd Sunday in May usually includes brunch, flowers & family. While a family meal with the matriarch is common, you might be looking for a different option to celebrate Mom. Here’s a…
Picks of the Week – May 8, 2019
May is heating up, not just outside but on the Vancouver entertainment scene, find out what’s hot in these picks of the week Anniversary: Tonight, Passion Pit takes to the Commodore Ballroom on tour in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of their debut album Improv: Vancouver Theatresports celebrates Moms everywhere with its ‘mother of all…
2019 Expressions Theatre Festival brings a quartet of shows to Arts Umbrella
Arts Umbrella brings a variety of performances to the stage this month; leading the way is the opening of its Theatre & Music Department’s 2019 Expressions Theatre Festival, followed closing by the Dance Company’s season finale BE MOVED. Expressions Theatre Festival, running May 17-25 at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, features the talents of students…
TUTS 2019 Season Welcomes Mamma Mia! & Disney’s Newsies
This summer, audiences can escape to the warmth of a Greek island and witness a fight for what’s right on the gritty streets of NYC, as Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies, from July 5–August 17, 2019, at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. “Last year, more than 40,000 musical theatre fans came through our…