With temperatures warming and the winter months melting away, Vancouver鈥檚 arts community stirs from its hibernation just in time for spring.
From Japanese dance ensembles and hip hop politics to opera festivals and movie marathons, there鈥檚 no excuse for staying indoors wrapped in a slanket any longer. Here are seven must-see arts events bringing some warmth to 麻豆传媒映画stages and audiences.听
麻豆传媒映画International Dance Festival
It鈥檚 hard to get your groove back when you鈥檝e never really lost it. That鈥檚 how it is for this year鈥檚 麻豆传媒映画International Dance Festival, which unleashes a diverse and dynamic roster of internationally celebrated artists and local favourites for three weeks of performances, workshops and a host of dance activities, including Japan-based butoh ensemble Dairakudakan.
Until March 30 at various venues,
Hot Brown Honey
Hot Brown Honey, courtesy of Australia鈥檚 Briefs Factory, returns for another hot and sticky serving of hip-hop, politics and female empowerment.
March 15 to 30 at the York Theatre,
麻豆传媒映画Chamber Choir
After 48 years as 麻豆传媒映画Chamber Choir鈥檚 artistic director and conductor, Jon Washburn is calling it a day. But not before waving his baton at three final 麻豆传媒映画concerts. Music Sea to Sea: the Farewell Tour kicks of March 15 at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, followed by Music for a Very Good Friday April 19 at the Orpheum, and Youth and Music 2019: Music鈥檚 Future, May 10 at Shaughnessy Heights United Church.
The Cinematheque's
Do your eyeballs have the stamina and endurance to take in 24 consecutive hours of essential cinema? 鈥淎 carefully crafted, super-secret lineup of films will be served鈥� consisting of 鈥渁 medley of forgotten gems, arthouse hits and WTF curios from the four corners of our spinning globe.鈥� There鈥檒l be prizes, complimentary craft beer, treats and more. Blankets, pillows and good hygiene recommended. This is a 19-plus event. Tickets are $60.
March 30, 10 a.m. to March 31, 10 a.m.
Weezer and the Pixies
It鈥檚 the 鈥�90s all over again. Sure, alt-rock heroes Weezer and the Pixies have both seen better days despite releasing new music when most of their fans remain deeply rooted in the bands鈥� back catalogues. But at least they鈥檙e trying. And probably still pretty rockin鈥� in concert.听听听
April 7 at Rogers Arena,
Morrissey
There is a light that never goes out: former frontman of the Smiths and loveable malcontent Morrissey has broken his 15-year boycott of Canada 鈥渋n protest against the barbaric slaughter of baby seals.鈥� Moz returns to our vegan-friendly shores in support of an upcoming covers album, California Son.
April 14 at the Orpheum Theatre,
麻豆传媒映画Opera Festival
Fairy tales and fables is the theme of this year鈥檚 the 麻豆传媒映画Opera Festival, which includes performances of Charles Gounod鈥檚 Faust and Gioachino Rossini鈥檚 masterpiece La Cenerentola (Cinderella) among other sumptuous offerings.听听
April 27 to May 5,
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