Third Annual Vancouver Opera Festival

For the third edition of its annual Festival presented by BMO, Vancouver Opera has curated nine days of voice, music, theatre and visual arts for the curious of all ages. Exploring the theme of Fairytales & Fables, the celebration officially opens on April 27th with performances of the mainstage festival operas. Rossini’s much-loved La Cenerentola […]

JazzSundays: Steve Maddock Quartet

On May 12 expect a sensational performance from well-known vocal talent, Steve Maddock and his Quartet. Tickets $10 • Ages 19+ Advance tickets available below until 4pm on Saturday May 11 Cash only at door

Jazz Sundays: The Gestrin/Sikula Quartet

Two of Vancouver’s finest team up for what promises to be a memorable event at Club 45 on Sunday April 14. Guitarist Dave Sikula is a soulful guitarist who’s post bop influenced sound has made him one of Canada’s busiest side men. His vast resume includes performances with Lonnie Smith, Ian Hendrickson-Smith and Brian Charette, […]

Easter at the Vancouver Aquarium

This Easter, uncover all of the quirky and curious facts about the 50,000 creatures living at the Vancouver Aquarium – where weird is normal. • Take part in our eggs-tradordinary Easter scavenger hunt, and discover which animal uses its mouth as an egg incubator, which fish’s eggs are laid in their very own ‘purse’ and […]

Mal and Cara

Written and directed by West Vancouver resident, Clive Scarff, and starring North Vancouver resident, Malcolm Stead. Mal and Cara is a comedy (play) about a Vancouver married couple coasting along in typical Vancouver fashion; that is, until one of them announces they want to make a radical career change. (Some fun Bowen Island and Horseshoe […]

After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium

Raise a glass of suds in celebration of charismatic harbour seals, sea lions and fur seals – collectively known as pinnipeds – at a special edition of After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative. On Saturday, May 4, learn about these fascinating animals and their incredible rescue and rehabilitation stories through never-seen-before […]

Persuasion

Jane Austen’s Persuasion depicts a young woman’s struggles with love, friendship and family. Anne Elliot who is pretty, intelligent and amiable, had some years before been engaged to a young naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but had been persuaded by her trusted friend Lady Russell to break off the engagement, because of his lack of fortune. […]

Nifty for Fifty

Over 30 local designers are offering deep discounts at the 12th annual one-day Nifty for Fifty sale at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver where all items are priced at $50 or less. You can find everything to launch your spring fashion season with locally designed clothing, accessories, jewelry and even pottery all marked down […]

Coastal City Ballet presents Swan Lake at Vancouver Playhouse

Coastal City Ballet closes the 2018-2019 season with its critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake. Back by popular demand, this illustrious and beloved ballet features choreography by Irene Schneider, the beautiful score of Pytor Tchaikovsky and the diverse talents of Coastal City Ballet. Glorious costumes and imaginative sets brings this heart wrenching love story to […]