Last week I had a great chance to see the UBC Theatre program’s last show of the season! They’ve been doing more contemporary plays all season, so it was exciting to see them visit a classic: the Crucible. When you think of witches in history, you think of Salem. The Massachusetts town was the backdrop…
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Christmas Queen 4 with the Vancouver Theatre Sports League!
December is here! Time for mulled wine, gingerbread cookies, and obnoxiously loud holiday music that no one can judge you for. In between all that and your inevitable last minute Christmas shopping, you should definitely make some time to head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver Theatre Sports League’s holiday show. Move over Santa,…
Wives and Daughters with UBC Theatre
I have always loved period dramas. For the longest time, Jane Austen was my favourite author. I must have watched Pride and Prejudice dozens of times growing up (Mr. Bingley over Mr. Darcy any day). So when I heard that UBC Theatre was putting on a romantic comedy set in the dreary 1800s English countryside,…
Happy Days – Theatre at UBC
It’s (finally) getting chilly again, and Autumn is firmly rolling in. This means pumpkin spice, cloudy skies, and indoor theatre! Most people don’t know that there are shows down at UBC, but the university’s theatre program puts on amazing shows throughout the year. This season, they started off with an alumni directed gem. Happy Days,…
Oh, Canada! – VTSL Summer Improv Time!
Happy summer, lovely people! Once again, the Vancouver Theatre Sports League is putting on an amazing show for us all. As with everything for the last few months (and next few weeks as we wind down from all the festivities), it’s Canada 150 themed! Oh, Canada, The True North Strong and Funny was an absolute…
Paint and Sip with Tara Higgins at Rocky Mountain Flatbread!
If you’re in the Kitsilano area, you’ve probably heard of Rocky Mountain Flatbread. Delicious food, refreshing drinks, and welcoming people, this place embodies the easy comfort of a good neighbourhood. On a warm Tuesday evening, we sat down and shared a beautiful dinner with local BC painter Tara Higgins. The table was set with cutlery and paintbrushes,…
Tourism Victoria Pop-up!
It’s that time of year folks. The gardening gloves come out. The flowers start to bloom. The flip flops and salmon shorts start to creep their way back into people’s outfits. The warm weather is finally here to stay! Last Thursday I got to spend one of the first few balmy days at an adorable…
Truck Stop Concerts – Quirky Beer and Live Music All Summer!
Living in Vancouver, it’s hard to dislike beer. With all the craft breweries in the city and province, there’s a draft for everyone’s unique tastes. But only one of those breweries throws a kickass concert series every year for the East Van crowd to rock out. Red Truck has always been one of my favourites (hoppy and…
Howdy Y’all, VTSL Mixes Cowbows and Improv with Western World
Spring is Granville Island’s best season. The afternoons are (mostly) sunny. The gulls aren’t (too) pushy. The docks get that beautiful golden hour colour to them come early evening. If you’re like me, and dress in ambitiously spring fashion in mid-April, you’ll be needing somewhere to duck into when the sun sets and the chill…
Les Belles-Soeurs, uniquely Canadian and undeniably hilarious
Often, it’s hard to describe what makes up the Canadian identity. In a country full of so many different cultures, normally people shrug and point towards the closest place to get poutine. But there’s something about this play, either the distinct Quebecois dialogue or the little bit of O Canada thrown in at the end,…
Mary in Vancity 