The Victoria Day, May long weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season for many of us, bringing with it a bounty of entertainment to fill our picks of the week. Abba: You’ll say thank you for the music as the Arts Club opens the Abba musical Mamma Mia! at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Theatre Stage tonight,…
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Vancouver International Dance Festival opens Wednesday
The world of movement comes to Vancouver when the 2017 Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) opens March 1st. The VIDF has curated a culturally diverse program to stages around Vancouver including; classical ballet, Japanese butoh, street & urban, modern interpretive and other creative avenues of expression. Choreographers, companies and dancers from near and far like local…
12 Days of Christmas Present Ideas – Day 10
In the 12 Days of Christmas on the 10th Day we find 10 Lords A Leaping just like we find in today’s gift idea. Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to Vancouver on January 20 and 21 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Sold out during its 2015 run, the performances will see the all-male, cross-dressing troupe…
Picks Of The Week – February 19, 2014
It’s the end of February already, the year is ticking away and the fun keeps coming. Comedy: Northwest Comedy Fest continues through this weekend at venues across the city. Duo: Get two great stars in one show at Rogers Arena as Paul Simon and Sting perform on Thursday night Ballet: The latest show from Ballet…
Picks Of The Week – November 13, 2013
Mid-November and the Holiday season is fast approaching, with all the entertaining, dining and festive parties that come along with it. Concert: The Georgia Straight Presents Hollerado & The Zolas at the Commodore Ballroom Thursday night, November 14. Pucks: The Vancouver Canucks play at home three times this week; Thursday Nov 14 against San Jose,…