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The fourth edition of Open Stage features a program of exciting and varied dance works by CollabArt Creations, Francesca Vergara, Jennifer McLeish-Lewis & James-Amzin Nahirnick, Kenzie Skoglund & Sam Meadahl, and Linda Hayes. Open Stage is a program of The Dance Centre, offering the opportunity for dance artists to present
Anvil Theatre is thrilled to present Hannah Moscovitch’s Bunny from Thursday, February 8 to Sunday, February 18, 2024. Moving from object towards agent, ‘Sorrel’ (Emma Slipp) discovers the power of her own desire. Armed only with Victorian Literature and an unconventional upbringing, she struggles to find her way. With Bunny,
Stuck in an endless loop of turning a dagger on herself, Juliet breaks out of her tragedy in search of a reason for her tragic demise. On the way, Juliet recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters to find out why they’ve been forced to die. Can they
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Metropolis at Metrotown! From February 9-24, BC’s largest shopping centre will be transformed into a celebratory hub for the Lunar New Year! With a myriad of live performances, fun workshops, and traditional displays, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! From
Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre (STA) presents EBONY ROOTS : Concert, Part 2, the final presentation of the two-part concert project (Part 1 was held in December), at the Yaletown Roundhouse, Performance Centre. EBONY ROOTS (Part 2) is a powerful and intimate music experience that journeys through the evolving emancipation of
Pacific Theatre presents the World Premiere of 'CHILD-ISH' by Sunny Drake Feb 9 - Mar 9, 2024 Adults speak children’s exact words about love, life and the big questions in Sunny Drake’s fresh world premiere. Drawn from interviews with over 40 kids, Child-ish offers insights on everything from the climate
Given a mid-20th century Technicolour makeover by the acclaimed creative duo of costume/set designer André Barbe and stage director/choreographer Renaud Doucet, Don Pasquale’s world bustles with a ramshackle vibrancy. The aging bachelor’s scheme to marry and disinherit his rebellious nephew Ernesto is countered by a hilarious bait-and-switch caper hatched by
The Kill is a showcase of the best comedians in Vancouver aiming to perform their best possible set. Comedians will come prepared to perform their best jokes in an attempt to kill. Headlined by Jacob Balshin (CBC's New Wave of Comedy)
Join us for the Get Lucky Art Show, a community event celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon. Original artwork from 88+ local artists will be showcased over two days. Lucky red envelopes, transformed by pen, paint, foil, and glitter, all displayed in one beautiful and
Step into the enchantment of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, where the richness of cultural heritage is animated through vibrant performances such as the Lion Dance, Tai Chi Fan Dance and more. Engage in the art of storytelling, delve into the beauty
Sit back in the Planetarium Star Theatre and join us for a magnetic-themed Cosmic Listening Room for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy dreamy visuals accompanied by a curated playlist of pop hits. We will also have drinks, appetizers, a special guest lecturer, and activities at this 19+ event. Journalist Cristiano Pereira will
The Phil Lind Initiative returns to UBC in 2024 with Pop Politics: Pop Culture and Political Life in the United States— a novel and nuanced exploration of how pop culture has influenced and shaped how we understand, experience, and practice politics in the United States. February 15: Suleika Jaouad &