The 30th Season of Bard on the Beach is underway, with Taming of the Shrew starting the season under the tents at Vanier Park. There are few spots in Vancouver nicer to spend a summer evening, add in a new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies by a brilliant company and it’s a near…
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Discover New Releases From Shari Ulrich & Mike Bryden
This week finds a pair of artists with record release events, veteran singer/songwriter Shari Ulrich launches her 9th studio album while children’s entertainer Mike Bryden makes his debut. First up, Shari Ulrich celebrates 45 years as a touring recording artist and player (violin, mandolin, piano, guitar, dulcimer and harmonica) with the Borealis Records release of…
Picks of the Week – June 12, 2019
We’re into the start of another hot spell, and the weather is pretty good too! Let’s see what hot picks are on this week! Musical: Adapted from Roald Dahl’s novel about the precocious, pint-sized, imaginative student, Matilda the Musical is running at Arts Club Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until July 14th. Global: The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra’s (VICO) 2019 Global…
Playland Nights returns for 2019
Playland Nights is returning for another summer of adults only entertainment, beginning July 5th. Every Friday evening from 7pm to midnight in July will bring dedicated, 19+ activities and entertainment line-up to make you forget about heading to a night club. Dance the evening away to guest DJs spinning tunes under the twinkling lights, while enjoying Playland-inspired adult…
Stanley Park welcomes 2019 EVO Summer Cinema
EVO Summer Cinema outdoor movie series returns to Second Beach in Stanley Park. Tuesday nights from July 2 to August 20, 2019, the the Grand Lawn at Ceperley Field becomes a free public cinema. Free seating for up to 5000 people is available on a first-come, first-seated basis, around the meadow. Bring your own low-profile lawn…
Vancouver International Vertical Dance Summit swings into action June 9th
Vancouver International Vertical Dance Summit (VIVDS) takes dance to new heights and dimensions from June 9 – 15th. Vertical dance is an emerging form of dance that uses rock climbing equipment to suspend dancers off the ground on a range of vertical surfaces. The ability to incorporate vertical as well as horizontal paths, allows for…
Picks of the Week – June 5, 2019
June begins, bringing us ever closer to the start of summer. The last official week’s of spring bring us plenty of entertainment and attractions in our picks of the week. Tacos: It’s the last days to taste and vote for the entries in Vancouver Foodster’s Taco Challenge. Try them all, like I have, and choose…