Vancouver is preparing for a thunderous performance by powerhouse all-male Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo. Malambo, which began in the 17th century, as a competitive outlet between South American gauchos (cowboy), is a dynamic step dance blending precision footwork and rhythmic stomping (Zapeteo), drumming of traditional Bombos, whirling Boleadoras and song that is at the heart of the Gaucho tradition. The 14-gaucho…
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Picks of the Week – March 23, 2016
Spring has sprung and the blossoms are all around the city and with that the picks of the week are blooming with entertainment. Wheels: Car lovers rejoice as the Vancouver International Auto Show gets under way today, running until March 27th at Vancouver Convention Centre Showtunes: On Wednesdays at XY Keys – Piano Bar &…
Picks of the Week – March 16, 2016
We’ve made it past the Ides Of March and celebrate St Patrick’s Day tomorrow with Spring coming up fast and Spring Break fun popping up in the picks of the week… Moves: Strut your stuff in front of the Metropolis at Metrotown Video PopUp Booth green screen, record and post your dance video for a…
PuSh Festival – L’immédiat
The Push International Performing Arts Festival is always loaded with amazing performances and shows, L’immédiat is another one of these remarkable shows. Presented as part of Push Festival’s Spotlight on France, the Camille Boitel’s Association Imme?diat show is an amazing piece of movement and performance. Like the Marx Brothers meets a French circus, the slapstick mix of dance and…
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2016 opens
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is one of Vancouver’s premier events, bringing world-class live performing arts to the City for three weeks each January. The 2016 Festival kicked off Tuesday night with a gala party and an opening night performance of Inked & Murmur by the acclaimed Aakash Odedra dance company. Since its humble beginnings…
Picks of the Week : August 5, 2015
It’s already the second weekend of August and summer’s festivities are showing no signs of letting up, the picks of the week are packed with fun Champions: Vancouver gets its first taste of CONCACAF Champions League soccer as Whitecaps FC kicks off their campaign hosting Seattle Sounders tonight then on Saturday the return to MLS…
Picks of Vancouver Pride 2015
Vancouver Pride 2015 is in full swing and there’s plenty to do. If you don’t have plans here’s a few highlights that still appear to have advance tickets available. There’s lots of other free events happening during the weekend and some popular ones may still have tickets available at the door on the day of…