Based on a true story, Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life, presented by Western Gold Theatre runs June 11-14 at the PAL Studio Theatre, doubling as a fundraiser for Western Gold Theatre and the West End Seniors’ Network. Created by Keith Alessi and directed by Erika Conway, Tomatoes Tried to Kill…
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The Cultch Season Closes With Sophie’s Surprise 29th As It Unwraps Its Coming Season
The Cultch closes out its 25/26 season with an unforgettable party, June 10–28, at the York Theatre. Sophie’s Surprise 29th is circus, comedy and chaos featuring lead performers from world-renowned companies like Cirque du Soleil, La Clique, and The 7 Fingers. Sophie’s Surprise 29th will reel audiences in with death-defying circus and cabaret feats, combined…
Early Bird Tickets For The 49th Vancouver Folk Music Festival On Sale Until Sunday
An annual highlight of summer, The 49th Vancouver Folk Music Festival returns to Jericho Beach Park from July 17–19 with another stellar line-up of world-class artists. With its recently released schedule featuring performances, collaborative sessions and special programming across four stages, the three-day festival brings together artists from Canada and around the world. Throughout the weekend,…
The 41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival Returns
The 41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival, presented by Coastal Jazz, returns to Metro Vancouver stages, from June 19th to July 5th. The 2026 festival welcomes over 150 artists with 175+ performances at 25 venues, including 33 free shows and workshops, and 32 pay-what-you-can performances. The Marquee performances featured in this year’s festival include: Once again the 2026…
Picks of the Week – May 27, 2026
May comes to a close with the promise of the summer’s entertainment to come Snaps: You’ll be tickled pink to practice your bend and snap! Take a lesson from Elle Woods on her experience at Harvard Law School in the pinktastic, bubbly, comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical bringing the Metro Theatre brings its season to a close on…
38th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival returns
The 38th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE) brings another dynamic lineup of more than 30 trailblazing performances from established and emerging dancemakers. On stage from June 4 to 13, the works take flight at various Vancouver venues, including the Firehall Arts Centre, SFU Woodward’s, and The Dance Centre. Spotlighting a wide range of world and Western Canadian premieres…
The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns from June with a host of special events
In just under a month, the 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Senakw/Vanier Park. With the Festival’s 37th Season featuring a blend of Shakespearean comedy and tragedy with two unique adaptations of Greek classics, there’s something for everyone in the audience to enjoy. “We are thrilled to bring together the work of Shakespeare and Sophocles for an unforgettable season…