One of my favourite Vancouver date night activities with my husband is a dinner and a show, which is why I’m so excited to partner with the Jessie Awards this year to bring you monthly theatre listings.
The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards are an annual awards ceremony and party produced by the Jessie Richardson Theatre Award Society to celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements of the Vancouver Professional Theatre Community.
March Theatre Listings for Vancouver
The Arts Club presents:
Angels in America Part 1: Millennium Approaches
At the Stanley Industrial Stage
March 23 – April 23, 2017
Hailed as one of the most important works of 20th-century theatre, Angels in America is a timeless tale of companionship and abandonment that takes place when the personal became political. Set in New York City at the height of the Reagan era and the beginning of the AIDS crisis, Tony Kushner’s modern masterpiece contrasts the lives of five individuals struggling with identity issues alongside the crippling effects of stereotypes and an incurable diagnosis.
Theatre for Living (Headlines) presents:
šxʷʔam̓ət (home)
At the Firehall Arts Centre
March 3 – March 11, 2017
Created and performed by a mixed Indigenous and non-Indigenous cast and production team, šxʷʔam̓ət (home) weaves together stories based on real life and challenges us to make reconciliation real and honourable. The production will invite audiences to change the patterns of behaviour inside characters who are struggling with these issues – patterns that audience members recognize inside themselves – and rehearse true reconciliation.
ITSAZOO presents:
The Pipeline Project
At the Gateway Theatre
March 9 – March 18, 2017
ITSAZOO and aboriginal performance company Savage Society bring to life a vibrant and personal account of the ongoing political battles over pipelines. Peak oil, First Nations land claims, and climate change are all explored with humour and empathy in this timely, meta-theatrical event.
Zee Zee Theatre presents:
Elbow Room Cafe: The Musical
At the York Theatre
March 2 – March 12, 2017
A candid look inside Vancouver’s most iconic eatery: home of raucous service, celebrity sightings, and hearts of gold. Dave Deveau (My Funny Valentine) and Anton Lipovetsky (Broken Sex Doll) sink their teeth into the whimsy and heart of real life café owners Patrice and Bryan and explore how we age together in a Technicolour world.
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In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the City of Surrey is set to be the City of Festivals this year. To honour this historic birthday, Surrey will be proudly showcasing national and civic pride with premier concerts, festivals and community events all throughout the city.
Surrey Canada 150 Celebrations
Canada 150 celebrations are planned all across Surrey. From the City’s Museums and Galleries which will feature our nation’s arts, culture and heritage, to City Libraries where patrons will be asked to vote for their favourite Canadian author and story, to Canada 150 themed city sidewalks, crossings and flower displays.
New this year is Dominion Days (July 1-2) will be held at historic Stewart Farm in South Surrey. The two day festival will celebrate Canada’s birthday by going back in time to turn of the century, 1900, complete with historic “re-enactors,” live music and entertainment.
Signature Festivals
Party for the Planet
Where: Surrey City Hall Plaza
When: April 22, 2017
Headliner: Sean Hook
Surrey Canada Day
Where: Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre
When: July 2, 2017
Headliner: Hedley
Fusion Festival
Where: Holland Park
When: July 22-23, 2017
Headliner: Nelly Furtado
Canada 150 zones will be incorporated at every major event. The Canada 150 zones will showcase our country’s history and include a variety of Canadian themed activities, along with amazing local performances by First Nation’s performers, hoop dancers, French-Canadian artists and more.
The Tree Lighting Festival will also take place at City Hall Plaza on November 25th. Mark your calendars and be ready for some fun at these free, family-friendly events in Surrey this year.
The results are in for the Westender’s 20th annual Best of the City reader poll for 2017 and I am honoured to once again be awarded #1 Best Local Blog and #1 Best Local Twitter — thank you!
Best of the City 2017
Best Athelete
1. Trevor Linden
2. Bo Horvat
3. Henrik Sedin
Best Sports Team
1. Vancouver Canucks
2. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
3. BC Lions
Best Music Radio Station
1. 102.7 The Peak
2. 94.5 Virgin Radio
3. 99.3 The Fox
Best Talk Radio Station
1. Roundhouse Radio
2. CBC Radio One
3. CKNW 980
Best Podcast
1. Stop Podcasting Yourself
2. Intergalactic Interviews
3. Geeks vs Nerds Vancouver
Best Comedy Club
1. Yuk Yuk’s
2. The Comedy Mix
3. Vancouver TheatreSports League
Best Games/Trivia Night
1. IQ 2000 Trivia
2. Storm Crow Tavern
3. West End Games Night
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Best Beach
1. Kitsilano
2. Wreck
3. Spanish Banks
Best Free Public Event
1. Honda Celebration of Light
2. Car Free Day
3. Pride Parade
Best Local Comedian
1. Charles Demers
2. Ed Hill
Tie 3. Ivan Decker & Patrick Maliha
Best Live Music Venue
1. Commodore Ballroom
Tie 2. Rickshaw Theatre & The Biltmore
3. The Cobalt
Best Blog
1. Miss 604
2. Trying to Be Good
3. Vancouver is Awesome
Best Instagram Feed
1. Daily Hive
2. Vancouver is Awesome
3. Miss 604
Best Twitter Feed
1. Miss 604
2. Scan BC
3. Roundhouse Radio
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Read the full results here, in City Life, People, Arts & Entertainment, Retail, Lifestyle & Hobbies, Services, Health & Fitness, Personal Care, and Pets.
Read winner profiles from Best Talk Radio & Radio Personality: Roundhouse Radio; Best Karaoke Night: ANAF Veterans 298 Canteen; Best Theatre Company: Arts Club; Best Women’s Clothing/Best Warehouse Sale: Aritzia; Best Local Actress: Cobie Smulders; Best Construction/Renovation Contractor: Refine & Design Homes and Renovations; Best Gift Store: Bird on a Wire Creations; Best Local Choreographer: Crystal Pite; Best Wedding Photographer: Ambrosia Photography, and more.
Soccer season is almost here! Grab your scarf, practice your supporter chants, and prepare to head to the pitch at BC Place to cheer on Vancouver Whitecaps FC this spring, summer, and fall.
CONCACAF Champions League
The first home match of the year will be on Thursday, March 2nd as Whitecaps FC face New York Red Bulls in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. This series is the North American equivalent of the same popular tournament in Europe, the UEFA Champions League, won last year by Real Madrid.
This is the first time in club history that the Whitecaps have made the quarterfinals. The winner will advance to the semifinals to take on one of the best teams from Mexico, either Tigres or Pumas. This will also be our first chance to check out the team’s new striker, Fredy Montero.
MLS Home Opener
Vancouver Whitecaps FC take on Philadelphia Union in their season opener at home on Sunday, March 5th. Three former Philly players play for the Whitecaps: Jordan Harvey, Sheanon Williams, and Andrew Jacobson. The Union made the playoffs last year, finishing sixth in the Eastern Conference before losing to Toronto FC.
This kicks off the team’s 7th year in Major League Soccer (and the 6th year John and I have season tickets). I think it’s safe to say that we are die hard fans. The atmosphere, the action, the sport, the supporter culture, all of it is so amazing to experience in Vancouver.
Read more about 40+ years of Whitecaps history here »
Read more about the fan experience at Whitecaps matches »
Kickoff Giveaway
To celebrate the start of the season, and our time in the Champions League, I have three prizes up for grabs! You could win:
- Tickets to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League in Vancouver
- or tickets to the MLS season opener against Philadelphia
- or the new Rain Jersey
Here’s how you can enter to win one of these prizes:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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I will draw three winners at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.
Follow Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information about the season.
Update The winners are …. Val (CONCACAF), Carole (jersey), Frank (MLS opener)!
