In celebration of International Dance Day, The Dance Centre presents a program of free and ticketed events on April 27 & 29. Highlights include Vanessa Goodman’s innovative stairs-inspired project between the landings, a film examining a landmark project by Karen Jamieson Dance, an ensemble work by Dance//Novella, and more. Since its creation in 1982 by…
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Picks of the Week – April 23, 2025
April comes to a close with more entertaining spring activities in these picks of the week Foodster: It’s the last few days to participate in Vancouver Foodster’s Spring Tasting Challenges; Best Pizza Challenge running until April 27 and Spring Drink Challenge until April 27 visit vancouverfoodster.com for participating restaurants’ entries and to vote Farce: It’s safe to…
Kate Hamill’s Pride & Prejudice Brings Corsets & Comedy to Gateway Theatre
Embrace the hijinks and hysterics of Pride & Prejudice, by Kate Hamill, until April 26th at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. If Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is a novel of manners, think of Kate Hamill’s adaptation as a comedy of ill manners. All the requisite ingredients are present for a classic Austen country house drama;…
Join the Resistance of The Warrior Festival at The Cultch
Joy is an act of resistance, and every artist is a warrior when taking part in the Warrior Festival at The Cultch. Until May 11, the Cultch welcomes five fierce and funny shows to the York Theatre, Historic Theatre, and Vancity Culture Lab stages. Featuring razor-sharp comedy, captivating circus and bold and expansive theatre, the Warrior…
Picks of the Week – April 16, 2025
Easter is hopping towards us with a basket full of entertaining goodies this week Hop: Saturday April 19th, join in the “Hoppiest Event Around,” the 10th Annual Big Easter Run with 1km, 5km and 10km distances around Jericho Beach Park Cannery: Celebrate Easter with some fish-tastic fun for the whole family at the historic Gulf…
Madama Butterfly Closes the Vancouver Opera Season
The finale of Vancouver Opera’s 2024–2025 season, Madama Butterfly brings Giacomo Puccini back to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage April 26-May 4. Bringing together gorgeous staging, transcendent melodies, and a timeless tale of love and loss makes Madama Butterfly is a must-see season finale. This Vancouver Opera production features a international cast—including star sopranos Yasko…
CTORA Brings The Timeless West Side Story to Granville Island Stage
CTORA Theatre invites audiences to West Side Story, one of Broadway’s most beloved and timeless musicals, running May 8th to 24th, at the Granville Island Stage. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the gripping tale follows two young lovers, Tony and Maria, who find their lives torn apart by rival gangs in the streets…