The 2019 Polaris Gala, presented by CBC Music, takes place tonight, September 16th, at The Carlu in Toronto. One of 10 nominated Canadian albums will be declared the 2019 Polaris Music Prize winner. Hosted by CBC Music’s Raina Douris, the performers at the gala include Marie Davidson, Elisapie, FET.NAT, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Les Louanges, Haviah Mighty, PUP,…
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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Kicks Up Its Heels.
From September 13 to 29, The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival will bring Vancouver stages to life with a thrilling line-up of local and international flamenco artists. Venues including Vancouver Playhouse, Scotiabank Dance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Waterfront Theatre, St James Community Square, Vancouver Public Library will feature free workshops and ticketed performances throughout…
Fairmont Empress Celebrates Downton Abbey
In preparation for the theatrical release of Downton Abbey: The Movie, Fairmont Empress in Victoria is celebrating with special Downton features. The Grand Dame of Victoria, is the perfect location to revisit the memories of the quick tongue of Dame Maggie Smith’s Dowager Countess of Grantham. Throughout September, raise a glass (and pinky) to toast…
The Shipment Opens The Firehall Arts Centre Season.
The Firehall Arts Centre launches its 37th anniversary season with SpeakEasy Theatre’s powerful and provocative comedy, The Shipment, opening Wednesday, September 25th. The Shipment is written by award-winning Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee. The play is a subversive modern minstrel show about Black identity meant to wake the world to the ridiculous narratives in dominant…
Picks of the Week – September 4, 2019
Many think of the Labour Day weekend as the end of summer, but we still have weeks until summer’s official end. Plenty of time for more entertaining picks… Dance: Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY presents @giselle is a technology-driven, contemporary reimagining of the beloved classic ballet, at the Vancouver Playhouse September 5-7. FlipFlops: The Waste to Wonder exhibit at…
Vancouver Foodster Sandwich Challenge 2019
Ready, Set, Sandwich! Vancouver Foodster is sending us on another tasty adventure this September as the Sandwich Challenge gets underway. The Vancouver Foodster Sandwich Challenge runs September 6th to 29th, giving us lots of time to try what lies between the slices. Perfectly timed to inspired school lunches, local restaurant chefs have been challenged to…
Richmond World Festival brings the Globe to Minoru Park
The Richmond World Festival returns to Minoru Park on August 30-31, 2018. The annual, free family-friendly pubic festival brings two days of music, arts, culture, entertainment, and food from around the globe to the heart of Richmond. Everyone will find something to enjoy at Richmond World Festival. A spectacular line-up of Canadian and international music acts can…