PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and Coastal Jazz present dirtsong, with Australia’s Black Arm Band, an ensemble of acclaimed Indigenous artists who will perform harmonies and vocals in nearly a dozen languages, drawing on 40,000 years of tradition to showcase their country’s rich culture. Behind them, projections of vivid Australian landscapes – from vast plains to outback communities – will become illuminated in stunning documentary film.
dirtsong at PuSh Festival
Photo credit Ryhs Graham ft Shellie Morris
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (650 Hamilton St, Vancouver) When: Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 8:00pm Tickets: Call (604) 449-6000 or online via Ticketfly
This spectacular ensemble, that specializes in Aboriginal music and languages, pulls audiences into sweeping and intoxicating visions of its Indigenous peoples and homeland – from vast plains to outback communities. Against a backdrop of stunning documentary, with driving percussion, didgeridoo, and deeply soulful vocals, the group performs songs in a dozen languages, including some now virtually extinct.
Touring for the first time in Canada — in the 150th year of a nation born from the displacement of its Indigenous peoples – dirtsong is more poignant than ever.
With driving percussion, didgeridoo virtuosity, and soulful vocals, audiences will hear 11 Indigenous dialects – some virtually extinct – as they embark on a musical journey through the heartland of Australia. Sharing five narrative episodes based on the writings of Aboriginal author Alexis Wright, the performers are accompanied by striking cinematography that will conjure places, memories, and encounters, as well as moments of community and natural wonder.
Win a Night Out at the PuSh Festival with Chambar
You have the opportunity to win a night out to see this powerful show at the PuSh Festival along with a $100 gift card for dinner at Chambar! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner, who will receive 2 show tickets and the gift card, at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
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.
February Theatre Listings for Vancouver
Moonlodge by Margo Kane
Produced by Urban Ink in association with The Arts Club and the Talking Stick Festival
BMO Theatre Centre Goldcorp Stage February 17-25, 2017 Moonlodge (premiere: Native Earth, Toronto, 1990; toured Australia, 1997) evolved from a piece of oral storytelling into Kane’s first written script. The play explores the traumas suffered by young natives forcibly removed to residential schools, and possible ways of healing.
The Men in White by Anosh Irani
Presented by The Arts Club Theatre Company
Granville Island Stage February 9 to March 11, 2017 When Abdul’s cricket team decides to take action to end their losing streak, they talk of recruiting Abdul’s brother, Hasan, who is an expert at the sport. But bringing Hasan from India to Canada will take more than just a plane ticket, and not all members of the team agree with the high cost. Follow this heartwarming story of how home can be found in sport and unite family across nations.
am a
Presented by Mindy Parfitt and Amber Funk Barton
Vancity Culture Lab at The Cultch February 21 to March 4, 2017 am a explores identity through the lens of neuroplasticity, a science that examines the brain’s capacity for change. But how do we change our brains? And if we can change, how far can we go? Using personal text, scientific writings, dance, song, and frivolity to explore personal confrontation, am a is a celebration of being human. Of daring to succeed. Of daring to fail.
Alone Together by George F. Walker
Presented by Green Thumb Theatre
Various schools February 15 to April 9, 2017 Alone Together tells the story of sisters Jess and Cara, ages 15 and 16, who have recently run away from an unpredictable and increasingly frightening home-life. Facing challenges beyond any they anticipated, the girls begin to realize that a life on the streets may not be a long-term solution, but the question remains, which environment poses the greater threat – the one they left behind, or the one that lies ahead? Alone Together is a moving portrait of the difficult choices youth in crisis are often presented with.
Freddie in the Neighbourhood
Presented by The Little Onion Puppet Company
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
February 5, 2017 Join Freddie the dog on a great adventure through his neighbourhood – making friends, discovering new abilities, and learning to be brave. This family friendly puppet show, using muppet-style hand puppets and shadow puppetry, was created with the direction of Grade 3 students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
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The 23rd annual Victoria Film Festival (“VFF”) invites you to bring your eyeballs to theatre screens around BC’s capital city to celebrate feature films and enjoy cinematic events February 3-12, 2017.
Victoria Film Festival
The Victoria Film Festival is Vancouver Island’s largest and longest-running film festival. Celebrating 23 years, VFF screens over 100 films over 10 days, with a selection of films from local, Canadian and international filmmakers, the Festival offers a variety of films for every taste.
Special Programs include Canadian Wave, French Canadian Wave, Indigenous, Asian and World Perspective, the Festival brings the world to Victoria.
Film Pass $149 + tax
Admits holder to regular screenings (excluding the Opening Gala and special event films).
Gold Pass $279 + tax
Admits holder to regular screenings, Opening Gala, two single night admissions for the VIP lounge, and a pass with a lanyard.
SpringBoard Film Forum Pass $59 + tax
Admits holder to all springboard events.
Sidney Pass $109 + tax
Admits holder to all regular screenings in Sidney. Cannot be used for any screenings in Victoria.
Win a Victoria Film Festival Getaway
Thanks to VFF, one lucky Miss604 winner can get whisked you away from Vancouver to Victoria in style for the film festival on Valentine’s Day weekend. The prize includes:
Round trip with Harbour Air for 2 to enjoy the festival
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VFF annually assembles an impressive and entertaining selection of feature films, acclaimed filmmakers and cinematic arts events to fête the greatest story telling medium of all time. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for the latest festival updates.
I will draw one contest winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Prize cannot be exchanged for other dates and must be used the weekend of February 11 & 12, 2017.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music, will play the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver for a limited engagement April 11-16, 2017.
Cinderella in Vancouver
Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes.
With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella combines the story’s classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists.
More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting. She is a spirited young woman with savvy and soul who doesn’t let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She longs to escape the drudgery of her work at home and instead work to make the world a better place. She not only fights for her own dreams, but forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams too.
Pre-Sale Code & Link
This pre-sale link will be ONLY available January 27th at 10:00am until January 29th at 10:00pm and the code to use is CARRIAGE.
Tickets
Individual tickets go on sale Monday, January 30th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday evenings 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm matinees. Tickets start at $30 (plus applicable service charges). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457.
Follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their shows coming to Vancouver for 2017.
Help fight animal cruelty by ‘baking’ a difference! On February 27th you can participate in National Cupcake Day, supporting local SPCAs and humane societies in Canada.
National Cupcake Day is cross-country event presented by the BC SPCA, the Ontario SPCA and participating humane societies. This year, Cupcake Day falls on Monday, February 27, 2017 (the last Monday of February), but animal lovers and bakers are encouraged to fundraise throughout January and February.
Receive for your Cupcake Host Kit to arrive in the mail or download it online.
Customize your Personal Fundraising Centre online and ask your friends, family and colleagues to support your fundraising efforts.
Send your friends and family an email through your participant centre, encouraging them to show their support by donating online.
Plan your National Cupcake Day Party for home, work, school or wherever you think people would love to eat cupcakes.
Hold your National Cupcake Day Party on Monday, February 27th or any day in January or February that works for you.
Bake, decorate and eat!
Visit the National Cupcake Day website to register, bake and donate. In BC, you can choose to support the BC SPCA, Langley Animal Protection Society, and Victoria Humane Society.
The Victoria Film Festival is Vancouver Island’s largest and longest-running film festival. Celebrating 23 years, VFF screens over 100 films over 10 days, with a 
With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella combines the story’s classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists. 
Help fight animal cruelty by ‘baking’ a difference! On February 27th you can participate in