Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) returns July 7th for another summer of entertaining Vancouverites with world-class theatre at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. This season, Mary Poppins & The Drowsy Chaperone, join the ranks of performances performed at the iconic outdoor bandshell since the 1940s. Surrounded by nature the tranquil setting will be contrast by…
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Picks of the Week – June 14, 2017
As we countdown to Summer, let’s see what kind of entertainment is in our Picks of the Week. Eats: Tonight, Tasting Plates Riley Park brings food fans out to see what the the Main Street area has to offer. Rock: Hard rockers Tool take to the stage at Rogers Arena on Thursday night Electro: Vegas…
Celebrate with your “SuperDad” at VTSL
This Father’s Day, Vancouver TheatreSports League (VTSL) welcomes guests to a special 2pm matinee performance in celebration of Dads…The SuperDad Show. The SuperDad Show pokes fun at the foibles and complexities of what it means to be a father these days. Based on audience suggestions, VTSL’s quick-witted improvisers could explore such relevant topics as ‘the sensitive…
Bard on the Beach raises the curtain on season 2017
Bard on the Beach is back under the white tents at Vanier Park, continuing it’s legacy as Western Canada’s Largest Shakespeare Festival for another year. Over the years Bard on the Beach has sought to bring the works of Shakespeare, and related material, to its stages while keeping the adaptations fresh and innovative. The BMO…
Picks of the Week – June 7, 2017
The longer days of June allow us more time to get out and enjoy the picks of the week; Words: The Museum of Anthropology’s exhibition Traces of Words: Art and Caligraphy of Asia examines forms of the written word around Asia, on until October. Shop: Get out and enjoy a special evening of, performances, food and…
EAT.DRINK.PLAY at Firehall Arts Centre June 22, 2017
On June 22, 2017, the Downtown Eastside’s Firehall Arts Centre celebrates its neighbourhood with EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Toasting the incredible food and drink happening in the Firehall’s backyard, the annual event brings together the area’s finest restaurateurs, craft brewers, small-batch distillers, and performers for an eclectic summer evening of sampling and sharing. “For 35 years, the Firehall has…
John Legend – Darkness & Light Tour
John Legend – Rogers Arena – June 1, 2017 June started with an uplifting, soulful evening as John Legend brought his Darkness and Light Tour to Vancouver. The Academy, Grammy, Golden Globe award winner started the show promptly at 8:55pm, rising slowly into the centre of the stage with his piano. As the stage screens…