1. The latest project from acclaimed theatre dude Robert Lepage — 887 — was inspired by Lepage’s memories of growing up in Quebec during the 1960s and uses film, projection and miniature scale models to conjure the past. SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts hosts the Western Canadian premiere of 887, Feb. 11 to 21. Details at
2. Feel bad about that paunch of a belly or your inability to change a lightbulb due to your fear of heights as the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»International Mountain Film Festival climbs, leaps and sprawls across Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»movie screens, including the Rio Theatre and the Cinematheque, Feb. 12 to 20. Whether it’s kayaking, canoeing, climbing, paragliding, river rafting, mountain biking or hanging off the side of a glacier like it’s no big deal, there’s something to inspire or humble everyone. Details at .Ěý Ěý
3. Singer-songwriter and friend of the Courier, Rodney Decroo performs with his country-rock outfit the Wiseblood Feb. 13, 8 p.m. at the Shop Theatre (125 East Second). Twin Bandit, Tavis E. TrianceĚý(ofĚýSpoon River) and Fraser Mackenzie round out the bill. Advance tickets at .
4. Billed as “a conversation that embraces the ruthless logic of capitalism, tests its impact on our closest personal relationships, and our most intimate experiences of self,” Winners and Losers comes courtesy of theatre artists and long-time friends Marcus Youssef (Neworld Theatre) and James Long (Theatre Replacement). It all goes down Feb. 16 to 27 at the Cultch. Details and tickets at .
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