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On April 20, come learn about the exquisite art of Cantonese Opera, one of the most colourful and deeply rooted traditions in Chinatown. We’ll highlight our opera artefacts on display, listen to some tunes, and guide you in crafting your very own opera headdress. Drop in anytime between
The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! noon series features an exciting new dance theatre work by Dance//Novella. Founded by former Ballet BC artists Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley, the company has quickly gained a reputation for bold and theatrical creations. Night is the Mother is inspired by dreams: it
Interact with the suspects, solve a puzzle, collect clues and help our detective solve the murder while you enjoy dinner and drinks. It's a drag whodunit: a murder mystery with 3 killer suspects. Can you solve the murder? This event is 19+. Watch for an important question when buying tickets:
For its 32nd season, Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) is excited to present the enchanting Broadway musical Mary Poppins at the Massey Theatre from April 25 – May 12, 2023. For three weeks, this delightful musical promises to transport theatregoers into a world of whimsy and wonder, all while telling
Decathlon, a global leading sports brand created for people of all skill levels and walks of life, will open its flagship Vancouver store at Metropolis at Metrotown this spring! On April 27th, be one of the first to experience Decathlon’s impressive presence, spanning two-storeys and 38,000 square feet of interactive
Come and tour and apply for residency at Vancouver's newest community housing development, slated to open in May 2024. Located at 58 West Hastings, Bob & Michael’s Place is a response to one of our neighbourhood’s greatest needs—affordable community housing where residents will not only live, but thrive. The first
Saturday nights just got way funnier! Come see an incredible comedy show of unscripted awesomeness with some of the best in the biz! Award-winning , hilarious performers. Date night? Bunch of friends looking for a great time? This is the comedy show for you.Get ready for a knockout night of
Concluding the season is one of the most beloved and widely performed works in operatic history, Carmen by Georges Bizet. The blood of passion surges and spills in one of the most beloved and widely performed works in operatic history. Animated by an all-star cast and audacious stagecraft, the conflicting
Some Assembly Theatre Company Presents I KNOW YOUR SECRET The World Premiere of a New Play Written & Directed by Valerie Methot in collaboration with Diverse Metro Vancouver Youth and Artists May 1 - 4 at Roundhouse Performance Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) Performance Dates: May 1 & 2 at 11:00am
You ought to meet Harpoonist, known to family, friends, and hardcore fans as Shawn Hall. He is a harpoon/harmonica/harp virtuoso with a couple of decades in the hardcore, blues-based rock and roll trenches. D’you remember The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Shawn’s duo with Matt Rogers for 17 blistering years
Lipont Gallery Group Exhibition CONNECTION Installation and painting by Daniil Alikov, Sofiya Mukhachova, Min Ren, Jiabao Shen, Xiangmei Su, Fanny Tang, Xin Wen, and Xi Yu This spring, discover the rich and vibrant art world at Lipont Gallery's eagerly awaited 2024 Spring Group Exhibition, "CONNECTION." From April 29th to May
Vancouver Opera was long known for hosting one of our city's pre-eminent black-tie galas. This year, we return from a brief hiatus, and will welcome over 300 people to the stage of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Set amidst the set of our production of Carmen, our signature event is back!