It’s time for the East Van Panto! The Vancouver tradition returns for its 13th season with East Van Panto: West Van Story, a tale of star-crossed lovers from rival (curling) crews. West Van influencer Holly (Ivy Charles) and her twin, Burn (Meaghan Chenosky), are children of a money hungry mega-developer (Dawn Petten) looking to gentrify…
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PuSh Festival Reveal’s its 21st Program for 2026
At a preview event at The Birdcage in Vancouver, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival unveiled its 2026 Festival line-up and program guide. The 21st Festival will return to Vancouver venues from January 22 to February 8, 2026, bringing two and a half weeks of creative theatrical works by local and Canadian artists along with Indigenous…
The 5th Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns December 5 to 9
The 5th Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) returns to amplify Black voices, December 5 to 9 in-person and online. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is pleased to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup. The in-person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity…
The 12th Lumière Festival Lights Up Vancouver
The dark nights take on a new glow as the 12th Annual Lumière Festival is now on around Downtown Vancouver until November 16. Themed UNITY for 2025, connects our neighbourhoods with illuminations and light-based art that inspires reflection, participation, and wonder. Opening last night, November 13 with fire and rhythm entertainment from Ember Arts performing…
Raise the Curtain on 25 Festive Stage Shows for Holiday Season 2025
The season of making merry memories from the stages of our local theatre community. Check out what’s on stage this season to find a festive stage production that’s sure to tug at the heartstrings and bring comfort and joy to you and your family; Miss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyUntil November 29, 2025 at Metro…
Miss Bennet brings Christmas to Metro Theatre
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley has brought the holidays, and a Christmas Tree, to the Metro Theatre stage. Running until November 29, this 2016 play by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon continues the story of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice, particularly following the lesser-mentioned middle and only unmarried Bennet sister, Mary (played by Adrian Shaffer). Taking place…
A Magical Frozen Will Melt The Coldest Hearts at The Arts Club
Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical, now playing at The Arts Club Stanley BFL Canada Stage, until January 4, 2026, is a triumph of the magic of theatre. With Music and Lyrics by the award winning Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez with book by Jennifer Lee, based on Disney’s animated classic also written by Lee. Directed…