THEATRE
Elbow Room Caf茅: The Musical
A candid look inside Vancouver鈥檚 most iconic eatery: home of raucous service, celebrity sightings, and hearts of gold. Until March 12 at the York Theatre.
拧x史蕯am虛蓹t (Home)
Based on real experiences, this provocative and engaging theatrical performance attempts to envision what reconciliation truly means. Until March 11 at Firehall Arts Centre.
Twelfth Night
The new season of Western Gold Theatre kicks off with William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and an all-senior cast! Disguise, deception and sexual ambiguity present themselves in this classic romantic comedy. March 10-19 at PAL Studio Theatre.
Belfast Girls
Fleeing starvation in 1850s Ireland, five young women venture to Australia to make a better life for themselves while encountering obstacles of racism, class discrimination and misogyny. March 15-18 at Vancity Culture Lab.
Refuge
Based on the award-winning CBC Radio documentary 鈥淗abtom鈥檚 Path,鈥� Refuge tells the story of Eritrean army deserter Ayinom Zerisenai who has landed in Nova Scotia. But questions about his past actions 鈥� and his current enigmatic behaviour 鈥� begin to haunt Pamela who has taken him under her roof. March 18-April 1.
The Daisy Theatre
The art form of puppeteering is reimagined for older audiences in this provocative and entertaining production featuring more than 40 marionettes. March 21-April 9 at the Cultch.
The Refugee Hotel
Set in the 1970s, eight Chilean refugees fleeing the oppressive rule of Augusto Pinochet try to adapt to their new lives inside a run-down 麻豆传媒映画hotel. March 23-April 9 at Studio 58.
Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches
During the time of the AIDS crisis and diversifying political ideologies, two couples experience passion, loss and the supernatural in this Tony Kushner modern masterpiece. March 23-April 23 at the Stanley.
Redpatch
A young man from the Nuu-chah-nulth nation of 麻豆传媒映画Island volunteers for service in the First World War in this production commemorating the 100-year anniversary of Vimy Ridge. March 29-April 16 at Presentation House Theatre.
Mom鈥檚 the Word 3
The beloved moms return in this latest installment dealing with empty nests, nutty marriages, and aging bodies, all in fabulous comedic fashion. April 6-May 6 at Granville Island Stage.
The Piano Teacher
An unconventional piano instructor gives lessons in life and love to a young woman after she loses her musical expression and hope for the future. April 20-May 14 at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.
Long Division
The mathematics of human connection is told through digital media, music, text and dance in this play centred on seven characters after a tragic incident. April 26-30 at Annex Theatre.
Circle Game
The music of Canadian icon Joni Mitchell inspires the story of this original production, which connects her environmentalist values with the social issues of today. April 29-May 20 at Firehall Arts Centre.
La Tarara
Explosive flamenco spectacular with dance stars Ivan Vargas Heredia and Emilio Ochando direct from Spain.May 4-7 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. KasandraFlamenco.com
Million Dollar Quartet
Based on an impromptu recording session between Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, this rock 鈥檔鈥� roll jukebox musical is an entertaining glimpse into the lives of these legendary musicians. May 11-July 9 at the Stanley.
Hand of God
A Texas teen creates a hand puppet, which becomes possessed by the devil himself in this dark Broadway comedy. May 25-June 25 at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.
Good Day and Good Night
The confident Sun and shy Moon learn to overcome their differences and become friends in this interactive performance for young children. June 6-18 at Bee Stage at Carousel Theatre for Young People.
Bittergirl
Three women encounter love and heartache set to the music of 鈥�60s girls groups in this fun new show. June 15-July 29 at Granville Island Stage.
DANCE
Program 2
Ballet BC celebrates Canada鈥檚 150th with work by four 麻豆传媒映画choreographers: Wen Wei Wang, Company 605, Lesley Telford and Crystal Pite. March 16-18 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Room 2048
Hong Kong Exile鈥檚 multimedia dance theatre world premiere, exploring the socio-political realities of the Cantonese diaspora told through digital light design, bombastic pop music, fog, and the Chinese body. April 11-15 at the Firehall Arts Centre.
Antigona
Greek tragedy is reimagined through the exciting music and dramatic story telling of flamenco dance. March 12 at Chan Shun Concert Hall.
Travis Wall's Shaping Sound: After the Curtain
Acclaimed dance company Shaping Sound fuses the styles of modern, jazz and hip hop to tell the story of a man struggling to find himself after the death of his one great love. March 25 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Vertical Influences
Bringing together skill and art, this original performance from Le Patin Libre breaks through the barriers of conventional figure skating to create a whole new story telling experience. April 18-30 at Britannia Ice Rink.
Goh Ballet
Part of the Discover Dance! series, students of the Goh Ballet Youth Company deliver both classical and original pieces in this noon hour presentation. April 27 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.
Mozongi
Montreal choreographer Zab Maboungou and Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata present this thrilling revival of the 1997 contemporary African dance production. April 6-8 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.
How To Be
Comedy meets choreography in this creation from Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, which explores the space between how people think they should be versus how others think people ought to be and the futility of it all. April 12-17 at the Cultch.
Three Sets/Relating At A Distance
Taking inspiration from Einstein鈥檚 Spooky Action At Distance and the poetry of Barbara Adler, this performance from 麻豆传媒映画choreographer Lesley Telford combines music, poetry and dance into one unique experience. April 20-22 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.
Program 3
Ballet BC finishes its season with an exciting triple bill, featuring works by prominent Israeli choreographers Emanuel Gat and Ohad Naharin, and a world premiere by Ballet BC artistic director Emily Molnar.听May 11-13 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
birds sing a pretty song.
Created in New York, this Canadian premiere performance uses live music, interactive media and dance to portray how intimacy and loneliness are perceived through the physical and digital spaces we make. May 13-14 at Norman Rothstein Theatre.
Dialogue
Performed by five male dancers, this Wen Wei Dance creation takes the experience of being a non-English speaking immigrant and translates these emotions of loneliness, despair, and frustration onto the stage. May 25-27 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC
Paul Lewis
Now regarded as one of the world鈥檚 foremost interpreters of the central European classical repertoire, Paul Lewis will perform Beethoven鈥檚 Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, along with works by Bach, Chopin and von Weber. March 19 at the Chan Centre. ChanCentre.com
Works of Henry Purcell
Pioneer of Baroque music, the stirring operas and elaborate melodies from this English composer come to life with the voice of Canada鈥檚 Soprano, Karina Gauvin, and Les Bor茅ades de Montr茅al. April 21 at Christ Church Cathedral.
Louis Lortie
Performing Chopin鈥檚 most intricate and beautiful passages, this premier Canadian pianist offers an exclusive opportunity for audiences to hear these collections in their entirety. May 9 at the Orpheum Theatre.
The Titan
In conclusion of their 2017 season, the VSO brings to the stage violinist Baiba Skride and mezzo-soprano Marion Newman to perform Gustav Mahler鈥檚 transformative and revolutionary opera. June 10-12 at the Orpheum Theatre.
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CHORAL MUSIC
musica intima
The Juno-nominated vocal ensemble introduces an International Women鈥檚 Day performance featuring the work of Canadian composer Jennifer Butler, Katerina Gimon, and Maria Reva. March 10 at Heritage Hall.
VWMC CelticFest Concert
麻豆传媒映画Welshmen鈥檚 Choir with Scottish clarinetist Julie Begg and uilleann pipe player Tim Fanning. March 17 at Christ Church Cathedral.
Singers鈥� ChoiceA Choral Hit Parade
麻豆传媒映画Chamber Choir singers were asked to nominate a favourite madrigal, motet, folksong and encore, the result is madrigals by Morley, Gibbons, Ward and Weelkes; a major motet by JS Bach; folksongs by Washburn, Smith and Erb; encores by Quick, Schafer and Billy Joel; and other pieces by Debussy, Corigliano, Chilcott and Biebl in a veritable choral hit parade. March 17 at Ryerson United Church.
Choir of King鈥檚 College Cambridge
The internationally renowned youth ensemble continues the tradition of British church music under the polished direction of Dr. Stephen Cleobury. March 26 at the Centre for the Performing Arts.
Aeterna PergolesiStabat Mater & 顿耻谤耻蹿濒茅Requiem
The 麻豆传媒映画Chamber Choir brings you the finest repertoire for chorus and orchestra every Good Friday. This year: Pergolesi鈥檚 magnificent Stabat Mater, a pinnacle of Italian Baroque music, and the sublimely beautiful Requiem based on Gregorian chant by French master Maurice 顿耻谤耻蹿濒茅. April 14 at the Orpheum.
Youth & Music 2017 New Choral Creators
Winning compositions of the 13th biennial Young Composers' Competition are performed in this recital celebrating a new generation of choral composers and musicians. May 5 at Ryerson United Church.
Elektra Women鈥檚 Choir
Canadian and American female composers are honoured through the diverse and talented voices of this amateur ensemble. May 13 at Ryerson United Church.
Chor Leoni
Influenced by the enduring institution of Scandinavian male choirs, B.C./Baltica pays tribute to the tradition, musical expression, and achievement of this Baltic art form. April 7-9.
Soul Gospel II
With a powerful choir of 90 voices, R&B musician Warren Dean Flandez reunites the genres of gospel and soul into one passionate and emotional concert. June 3 at Christ Church Cathedral.
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CONCERTS
Sound of Dragon Ensemble
East meets West in this intercultural concert featuring classical Chinese instruments arranged in the original works of emerging 麻豆传媒映画composers. March 9 at the Orpheum.
Plumes Ensemble
Dismantling the music of Grimes, Montreal鈥檚 Plumes Ensemble makes its debut appearance in Vancouver, performing responses by 13 celebrated Canadian composers to songs by one of Canada鈥檚 top electronic artists. March 21 at the Fox Cabaret.
麻豆传媒映画Improvised Music Meeting
Hosted by international ensemble Barking Sphinx, this series is dedicated to showcasing the country鈥檚 best improvisational artists. March 23-25 at the Western Front.
Anda Union
Using traditional Mongolian instruments, this nine-piece ensemble reproduces the sound of their ethnic nomadic culture and history as passed down from their families. 听March 26 at Chan Shun Centre Hall.
Landon Braverman & Friends
The contemporary musical theatre composer returns home for a concert featuring a repertoire from award winning shows, cabaret collection, and exclusive never performed pieces.April 2 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
Jean Efflam-Bavouzet听
One of the most engaging live performers of his generation, the multi-award-winning French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet enjoys a prolific recording and international concert career. April 2 at the 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse.
Max Raabe and Palast Orchester
Experience Berlin during the 1920s in this performance by crooner Max Raabe and his impressive big band, the Palast Orcester. April 9 at Chan Shun Centre Hall.
Drum Heat
Sal Ferreras and the top percussive talent from the West Coast exhibit their complex rhythms and styles in this benefit supporting youth arts education. April 27 at Vogue Theatre.
A Tribute to John Williams
The popular composer of blockbuster films such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones is paid tribute with an evening dedicated to his sweeping motion picture epics and wistful romantic themes. May 7 at the Orpheum Theatre.
Lande Cabaret
A cabaret featuring the movie songs of Harry Warren and the Broadway songs of Jerry Herman. May 13 at the Annex.
Sergei Babayan
Hailed for his emotional intensity, bold energy and remarkable levels of color, Sergei Babayan brings a deep understanding and insight to a stylistically diverse repertoire, which includes a performance history of 54 concertos. May 20 at the 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse.
Sophisticated Ladies
Legendary songbirds Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington are celebrated in this special evening featuring the robust voices of three local divas. May 26-27 at the Orpheum Theatre.
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COMEDY
Marc Maron
The interviewer, podcaster and actor brings his national stand-up comedy tour, The Too Real Tour, to Vancouver. March 26 at the Vogue Theatre.
Russell Howard
Recognized for his hit BBC show, this British stand-up excels at social satire and his goofy perspective on life. May 16 at the Rio Theatre.
Bianca Del Rio
Known for her infamous wit and dazzling costume, this drag queen television personality shares her fresh style of comedy refined from the club stages of New Orleans and New York. May 19 at Vogue Theatre.
Ali Wong
A new brand of comic, the San Francisco native veers towards gritty topics like sex, marriage and pregnancy boldly and brilliantly. May 25-27 at Vogue Theatre.
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FINE ARTS
ReFuse
Live performance, music, and art are showcased at this unique party set inside the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery鈥檚 curated spaces after hours. March 10 at the 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery.
The Lost Fleet
Through a comprehensive collection of historic photographs, models, tools and artifacts, the seizure of 1,200 Japanese-Canadian fishing vessels after the bombing of Pearl Harbour is explored. March 24-25 at the 麻豆传媒映画Maritime Museum.
The Moon Is Often Referred To As A Dead, Barren World, But I Think This Is Not Necessarily The Case
The art of Japanese flower arranging is observed in this live demonstration by Diane Borsato. Alongside guest Ikebana masters, Borsato creates a modern installation using traditional cultural art methods. March 25 at the Contemporary Art Gallery.
Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia
From Sumerian cuneiform to contemporary Japanese calligraphy, this exhibit curated by Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura explores the significance of the written word across time. May 12-October 9 at the UBC Museum of Anthropology.
The Vienna Model
Urban planning, architecture, and history is investigated in this exhibit, which compares the city development of Vienna against a 21st century city like our own. May 18 to July 16 at the Museum of Vancouver.
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FESTIVALS
麻豆传媒映画International Dance Festival
Boasting a diverse selection of contemporary dance performances to choose from, including a collaboration between Karen Jamieson and Margaret Grenier, as well as the high-level performance art of Japan鈥檚 Dairakudakan. Until March 25.
CelticFest
As Western Canada鈥檚 largest annual Celtic celebration, this festival brings together history, music, dance, story, food and culture to be enjoyed by all. March 10-18.
Sonic Boom Festival
Showcasing BC鈥檚 most talented musicians and composers, this four-evening concert event features a masterclass by composer Dorothy Chang and workshop with Tiresias Duo. March 16-19.
Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film
Introducing a collection of BC-shot films and shorts, this inaugural festival includes 2015鈥檚 Into the Forest starring Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood. March 17-19 at the Act Arts Centre.
麻豆传媒映画International Burlesque Festival
The longest running burlesque festival celebrating women and creativity returns for its 12th year featuring world-class vocal performances by Poison Ivy and Bazuka Joe. March 31-April 1 at the 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse.
麻豆传媒映画World Music Festival
World-class musicians from around the world gather for this three-night event dedicated to the diverse culture, language and history shared within our country and to the unifying power of music. April 6-8.
麻豆传媒映画Opera Festival
The much-anticipated first edition of 麻豆传媒映画Opera Festival is a celebration of the vocal and theatrical arts, featuring Verdi鈥檚 Otello, Mozart鈥檚 The Marriage of Figaro, and Heggie鈥檚 Dead Man Walking. At its core, three new productions:听a seldom-performed masterpiece,听a beloved classic, and a contemporary tour de force.听April 28-May 13 at multiple venues. Vancouveropera.ca
In Tune
For an exclusive sneak peek into the latest Canadian musicals set to debut, this unique festival offers workshops, panel discussions, masterclasses, and showcases in celebration of this powerful art form. June 8-18 at various venues.
