THEATRE
ARTSCLUB THEATRE COMPANY | 604-687-1644 | ArtsClub.com
THE 39 STEPS: A seductive mystery woman, an accusation of murder, a missing finger, and a mad dash to foil foreign spies! Four gifted actors play over 150 characters in this Monty Pythonflavoured Hitchcock spoof. Feb. 20-March 16 at various locations.
HOW HAS MY LOVE AFFECTED YOU?: Marcus Youssef has a difficult relationship with his mother, Roleene. When the playwright discovers a storage locker full of her journals, he begins to delve into her historyand his own. Playing until Mar. 23. $35.
2 PIANOS 4 HANDS: An autobiographical story, the creators/stars Ted and Richard propel you through comically poignant vignettes of their childhood piano lessons and share the triumphs and tortures of being extraordinarily good failed musicians. Mar.14-Apr. 14 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). $45.
THE VOYAGE: Boca Del Lupos The Voyage takes the audience on an imagined journey across the Pacific. Presented inside an actual shipping container placed on the old loading ramp on Granville Island. The Voyage is a 20 minute sonic journey that takes place completely in the dark. Showing Mar. 27-30.
THE CULTCH | 1895 Venables | 604-251-1363 | thecultch.com
EXTRACTION: Delve deep into the heart of intertwined cultural phenomena: Chinas rise as an economic power and oil extraction in Alberta. This bilingual (English and Mandarin) play digs beneath the surface of highly charged political debates. Mar. 5-9. $15-$41.
BROKEN SEX DOLL: The rapid pace of technological advancement in 2136 has only been matched by a dramatic decline of morality. Robots have become lifelike, humans are robotic, and the two intermarry. Mar. 13-24. $15-$41.
THREE SISTERS: The Only Child Collective introduces Anton ChekhovsThree Sisters the story of the four aristocratic Prozorov siblings as their hopes of returning to social prominence slip away. Mar. 30- Apr. 20. $14-$28. Times vary.
JERICHO ARTS CENTRE | 1675 Discovery | 604-224-8007 | JerichoArtsCentre.com
THE RIMERS OF ELDRITCH: Set in the mid-20th century in a decaying Bible Belt town that once was a prosperous coal mining community, it focuses on the murder of the aging local hermit. Playing until Mar 16. $15-$20.
THE PRINCES PLAY: Victor Hugos tragic story of the deformed jester who tries to protect his daughter from the sexual advances of the prince, brilliantly adapted by Tony Harrison, Britains leading verse playwright. Mar. 29-Apr. 21.
PACIFIC THEATRE | 1440 West 12th | 604-731-5518 | PacificTheatre.org
MOTHER TERESA IS DEAD: A conscience-stricken mother abandons husband, son and comfortable London home, resurfacing among the street children of Indias slums. To March 23. $15.
THEATRE FOR LIVING (HEADLINES) | Firehall Arts Centre 280 E. Cordova | Headlinestheater.com
MALADJUSTED: Created and performed by mental health patients and caregivers to address the issues in our mental health system that are creating barriers to patient-centered care. March 8-24 at Firehall Arts Centre. $12. 604-689-0926 and online.
MALADJUSTED DIALOGUE SERIES:Part of the maladjusted project which includes performances of the interactive play. Two days of panels and community discussions to open the space for a true dialogue on mental health care. Mar 18-19. All dialogue events free.
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MOTHER MAY I: Ghost Light Projects first 2013 production presents a full-length production depicting the lives of a prairie town family.Tickets are $25 in advance, $29.99 at the door. Mar. 22-30 at 8pm, with a 3pm matinee on Mar. 30. The Havanna Theater, 1212 Commercial Drive. Mother.brownpapertickets.com.
HOLMES AND WATSON SAVE THE EMPIRE: A family-friendly, hilarious musical mystery starring Damon Calderwood and Gordon Roberts (the fearless duo from Billy Bishop Goes to War) in its Canadian premiere. To Mar. 16, 8pm at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (4360 Gallant). $16-$18 at FirstImpressionsTheatre.com.
THE CAT IN THE HAT: Carousel Theatre presents a stage version of Dr. Seusss classic book. For ages 3 and up. To Mar. 30 at Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island. CarouselTheatre.ca.
DANCE
Scotiabank Dance Centre | 677 Davie | $22-$30 TicketsTonight.ca
JOE INK: Choreographer Joe Laughlin revisits some of his most popular works in an evening celebrating 25 years of making quirky, lyrical and imaginative dance. Mar 6-9, 8pm.
Dance House | 麻豆传媒映画Playhouse | 601 Cambie | $70 at DanceHouse.ca
CARTE BLANCHE: A combination of the up-and-coming and the renowned results in an eclectic, exciting, and high-quality company at the forefront of the development of dance, both in Norway and abroad. Mar. 22-23, 8pm.
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* VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL: World-class dance performances and art at the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall. Free site-specific performances at the Woodwards Atrium, the VAG offsite (Thurlow & Homer, next to the Shangri-La Hotel), Lonsdale Quay Market and the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza. Life drawing sessions at the Roundhouse (noon), as well as master classes with visiting guest artists. To March 23. 604-663-4966, [email protected], VIDF.ca
* VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL SALSAFESTIVAL: A four-day carnival of dance at The Westin Bayshore Hotel. Program highlights include headline shows by theBallet Nacional El Firulete Dance Company from Dubai and Colombia, plus dance classes. Mar. 7-10. This is the festivals last year. SalsaFestival.ca
* SILK ROAD MUSIC: Conjuring the world on one stage with vibrant imagination and some of Vancouvers finest dancers, with roots from around the world. Mar 25, 2pm. Roundhouse. Pay what you can or reserve tickets ($5-$20) at Eventbrite.com.
MOZAICO FLAMENCO DANCE THEATRE: A blend of fiery flamenco dance and music with the Asian sounds of the Orchid Ensemble at the next edition of The Dance Centres popular Discover Dance! Mar. 28 at 12pm. $10-$12. 604-684-2787 ticketstonight or thedancecentre.ca.
COASTAL FIRST NATIONS DANCE FESTIVAL: Dancers of Damelahamid, in partnership with the UBC Museum of Anthropology, present a week-long celebration of First Nations dance, music, and culture. Signature Performances Mar. 8 & 9 at 7:30pm. Tickets MOA.ubc.ca/eventtickets. Festival Stage performances are Mar. 9 & Mar. 10 at 1 & 2:30pm and areincluded with MOA admission.
CINEMA
The Cinematheque | 1131 Howe | 604-688-FILM
SPAGHETTI UNCHAINED!: Eye-popping, operatic, and amoral fun, from the masters of the Spaghetti Western genre. Anchored by an exclusive run of the re-release of theQuentin TarantinofavouriteDjango(1966). Mar. 12-14, 21-24. $11Adult $9 Senior/Student (older than 18.) $3 annual membership required.
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VANCOUVER SERBIAN FILMFEST: The best in current Serbian cinema, with special guest actors and filmmakers. Tickets $16.50 or $55 for passes available online or at the door. Mar.12-15 at Collingwood Cinemas, 3215 Kingsway. VSFilmfest.com.
CLASSICAL
VSO | VancouverSymphony.ca
VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS: FRENCH MASTERS: Poulenc, Mart, Ibert, Debussy and Francaix. Mar. 7 at 7:30pm and Mar. 10 at 2pm, Pyatt Hall.
THE HEROIC VADIM GLUZIM: James Gaffigan conducts violinist Vadim Gluzman in a repertoire of Strauss, Berstein, Beethoven. Mar. 9 & 11, 8pm. Orpheum Theatre.
CLASSICS OF DANCE: Host Christopher Gaze salutes the Goh Ballet Academy and Youth Company. Dvorak, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Mar. 14, 2pm. Orpheum Theatre.
CELEBRATION: Conductor Steven Reinekes arrangements and Leahys thrilling and emotional reels and jigs. Mar. 15 and 16, 8pm, Orpheum Theatre.
Music in the Morning | $10-$18 | MusicintheMorning.org 麻豆传媒映画Academy for Music | 1270 Chestnut
MUSIC FROM BANFF: Esteemed faculty artists from The Banff Centre summer programs, as well as young Victoria-born violinist Timothy Chooi. Mar 13-15, 10am.
Vetta Chamber Music | $15-$28 | VettaMusic.com | West Point Grey United Church (4595 West 8th)
Harp and Strings, introducing Couloir: Mar. 21.
Piano Trios: May 30 & 31.
Friends of Chamber Music | FriendsOfChamberMusic.ca
OUT FOR LUNCH MUSIC SERIES: Selected Friday afternoons at 12:10pm, free with 麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery admission. Arrive early; this popular event has limited space. VanArtGallery.BC.ca
Mar. 8 UBC Chamber Strings, Jonathan Girard, director
Mar. 22 Arioso Quintet
Mar. 29 Arioso Quartet, Gene Ramsbottom basset horn, Gregory Cukrov, bassoon and sopranos Nicole Brooks & Baha Poureslami, mezzo-sopranos Evanna Chiew & Katie Miller, tenor Tony Caruso, bass Nickolas Meyer and Marisa Gaetanne, director
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VINO & FORTE: Guitarist Ivan Tucakov and Pianist Oriana White perform an intricate and exotic blend of Flamenco and Classical music, while the audience savours a local BC wine. Mar. 15, Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour), $35, VinoAndForte.com
The 麻豆传媒映画Viols: This consort, made up of some of the areas finest early music players, presents an assorted repertoire. Mar. 10 at Roedde House as part of its Second Sunday Series. Reservations recommended.Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com
OPERA
麻豆传媒映画Opera | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Hamilton and Georgia | VancouverOpera.ca
THE MAGIC FLUTE: See page 4. Mar. 10, 7pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Hamilton and Georgia. Vancouveropera.ca
CHORAL
Musica Intima | MusicaIntima.org
TWENTY: Sit back and listen as musica intimas 20-year journey unfolds. Mar 14, 7:30pm at Heritage Hall (3102 Main) and Mar 16, 7:30 at Norman Rothstein Theatre (950 W. 41st). $13-$40
麻豆传媒映画Bach Choir | Tickets from $25 | VancouverBachChoir.com
VERDI/WAGNER BICENTENNIAL: Celebrate the 200thbirthdays of composers Guiseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner with choruses and arias from their beloved canons.Mar 23. 8pm Tickets $25.
Elektra Womens Choir | Elektra.ca
NORWEIGAN SPRING: Elektras Artistic Director Morna Edmundson is sharing the stage with guest conductor Gamborg Helbekkmo, featuring a Scandinavian, Canadian and international repertoire. March 9, 7:30pm at Ryerson United Church (2195 W. 45th). $15-$28 at BrownPaperTickets.com.
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A CAPPELLA PANORAMA: THE GREAT CHORAL REPERTOIRE: Program includes Mozart, Schubert, Palestrina, Rutter, the two Stephens (Chatman and Foster). Pacifica Singers joins in on several pieces. Mar. 15, 8pm at Ryerson United Church (2205 W. 45th). $32.75 at Ticketmaster.ca.
MESSIAH: PASSION & RESURRECTION: Stellaria singers are joined by some of Vancouvers finest early music instrumentalists, as well as guest singers. Johns Shaughnessy Church (1490 Nanton), Mar. 23, 8pm. By donation at StellariaVoices.brownpapertickets.com.
CHOR LEONI AND FRIENDS: Chor Leoni has shared the stage with rock stars, opera superstars, and stars of the stage. This concert reunites some of them to mark the choirs 20th anniversary. Mar 23, 7:30 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC (6265 Crescent). $15-$30 at Ticketmaster.ca.
MUSIC
MOTOWN MELTDOWN: See page 7. Mar 23, 8pm, Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). $30 at Ticketmaster.ca
MUSIC IN THE MORNING: Music from Banff on Mar. 14 and the St. Lawrence String Quartet on April 18. All concerts at CBCs Studio One, 700 Hamilton. 5:45pm
SONIC BOOM 2013: Works by 40 BC composers. The first concertMarch 21 featuring Turning Point Ensemble at theOrpheum Annex.The remaining concerts, March 22-24 are at麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra School of Music,Pyatt Hall.VancouverProMusica.ca
EVENTS
VITALY: AN EVENING OF WONDERS: March 8-10 & 15-17, 8pm. The Cultch, 1895 Venables
FASCINATING EXPEDITION & ADVENTURE TALKS (FEAT):Nine local speakers from a range of adventure disciplines to talk about their recent accomplishments and expeditions. Mar. 8 at the Rio Theatre. $20. FEATCanada.ca/tickets/.
PETEXPO: The PetExpo show will offer hundreds of pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, clubs, and organizers for pets (incl. reptiles). Mar. 9-10, times vary. PNE, 2901, East Hastings St. $9 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12.
COAST SALISH DRUMMING WORKSHOP: Mar. 27 from 7-9pm. Free, 149 West Hastings. SFU.ca/aboriginalpeoples/workshops.html.
Secret World of Sharks and Rays: Explore the mysterious lives of these creatures and their cousins, the skates, rays and ratfishes, at the 麻豆传媒映画Aquarium until April 30. VanAqua.org
FESTIVALS
CELTICFEST VANCOUVER: Music, dance, comedy, and a healthy dose of that magical Celtic spirit, culminating with the annual St. Patricks Day Parade March 17 at 11am. Mar. 9-17 at various locations. CelticFestVancouver.com.
