While we’re waiting for spring to reboot and kick out winter, there’s plenty of entertainment in these April picks of the week. Tasting: Let’s start the list on a tasty note, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates visits the East Village tonight to sample what the neighbourhood has to offer. Mystery: The world premier of Nine Dragons, a 1920’s…
DanceHouse Wraps 10th Season with Dorrance Dance
This weekend, DanceHouse brought their 10th anniversary season to a close with a stellar performance from New York City based Dorrance Dance. The acclaimed tap troupe presented Triple Bill, a retrospective trio of very different dance pieces that demonstrated the range of this talented company and its Artistic Director and founder Michelle Dorrance. Triple Bill…
Nine Dragons brings mystery to Gateway Theatre
Gateway Theatre closes out their 2017-18 season with the original crime caper, Nine Dragons. Written by Gateway Artistic Director, Jovanni Sy and directed by Craig Hall, Nine Dragon is a co-production with Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Set in 1920s Kowloon, Nine Dragons is a gritty homage to film noir mysteries, Hong…
Che Malambo Stomps Across The Stage
Like a troupe of gauchos storming the Pampas of Argentina, Che Malambo burst onto the stage at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. A breathtaking 90 minute spectacle of thundering South American rhythms and music. Presented by Caravan World Rhythms, Che Malambo brings the spirit of the gaucho (South American cowboys) signature step dance styles, Malambo…
Sink Your Teeth Into @VanFoodster 4th Pizza Challenge & More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as Vancouver Foodster has launched the 4th Pizza Challenge with restaurants all around the region, from Squamish to to Coquitlam, have signed up to participate. Until April 29th, the public is invited to get out and try any or all of the pizza creations then vote for…
Picks of the Week – April 11, 2018
We’d better see some spectacular May flowers based on these April showers, come in out of the rain and choose from these ample picks of the week to keep you entertained. Talks: Once again, TED returns to Vancouver. Since most of us don’t have tickets to #TED2018 The Age of Amazement, Vancouver Public Libraries is…
Take 6 In Concert at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
An otherwise dreary Vancouver Friday night was brightened by the sweet sounds of the renowned a cappella group, Take 6. The award winning sextet made their Vancouver debut at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre before a mostly full house. Presented by Chor Leoni as part of their VanMan Male Choral Summit the audience included a number…