April showers continue to be upon us but let’s make the most of the bounty of spring entertainment in this week’s picks Hockey: At Gateway Theatre, Glory the story of women’s hockey in the 1930’s, continues until April 13. Blossoms: The city is in bloom as swaths of Cherry Blossoms paint the town pink, celebrate them all during…
Category: Music
Spend an evening with Cristina Pato Quartet at Chan Centre
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia presents the sounds of the Cristina Pato Quartet on April 11th in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Cristina Pato is a musical force, skilfully playing at the edges of jazz, classical, Latin, and world music with a tightly knit, synergistic band featuring…
Vancouver Opera Festival brings Fairytales & Fables
Vancouver Opera has revealed details for the third edition of its annual Festival. Themed Fairytales and Fables, Vancouver Opera has curated nine days of voice, music, theatre and visual arts for all ages. The Festival opens on April 27th with performances of the mainstage operas. Rossini’s much-loved La Cenerentola (Cinderella) kicks off the day with a 2pm matinee…
Picks of the Week : April 3, 2019
No fooling, we’re already at the start of April, and of course some April showers, but not enough to dampen the entertainment found in this week’s picks. Hockey: Gateway Theatre finds Glory in the story of women’s hockey in the 1930’s, running April 4 – 13. Blossoms: The city is in bloom as swaths of…
Dance House Closes One Season, Announces A New
To close out the 2018-19 season, DanceHouse welcomes the Canadian premiere of MOMIX : Viva MOMIX, on April 12 & 13, at the Vancouver Playhouse. The US company, helmed by acclaimed Artistic Director Moses Pendleton, one of America’s most innovative choreographers and directors, MOMIX is revered for its ability to conjure a surreal world using props, light,…
Picks of the Week – March 27, 2019
March comes to a close with plenty of entertainment in the picks of the week to keep Spring in your steps Buns: Vancouver Foodster takes it to the East Village with a new taste tour, Between The Buns Crawl celebrating what the neighbourhood’s bakeries and eateries can get between a bun. Blossom: What’s spring without flowers,…
Merideth Kaye Clark’s Pays Tribute to Joni Mitchell’s Blue Album.
This Wednesday is the opportunity to Joni Mitchell’s iconic album BLUE performed live by Merideth Kaye Clark in the Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre. A veteran of the musical theatre stage, Ms Clark will perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic 1971 album, BLUE from beginning to end while playing the guitar and dulcimer, accompanied by Mont Chris…