What can you do in 8 days? Why not make a short film? Crazy8s is an annual filmmaking competition and festival in Vancouver, where 6 short films are created in just 8 days. These 6 films will be premiered at the Crazy8s gala screening on February 22, with an epic after party to follow. Don’t miss this exciting event!
Read moreSuzy Kaitman: Former ballerina leaps to entrepreneurial success
Suzy Kaitman has taken extraordinary leaps in 2017. The former ballerina, who transitioned into becoming a fitness coach, opened her own studio, Ballet Lounge, in 2016 - but she faced tough roads ahead. Determined to succeed, she took serious action in 2017 and her drive and dedication has paid off. Read about her inspirational journey.
Read moreTheatre Review: Solo Collective Theatre’s Satellite(s) is lost in space
There’s a lot of confusing elements about Solo Collective Theatre’s latest work, the two-act play Satellite(s) by Aaron Bushkowsky. The script is arguably the worst I’ve ever seen performed in professional theatre; there’s no focus to the storyline, the characters literally ramble, and on top of all everything, there’s a lot of very weird elements. Additionally, the play decides it’s a musical at the end, when the actors abruptly start singing. This hot mess of a show genuinely made me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed for everyone involved.
Read more2GuyWithKnives are cooking up success
The first in my series, Slaying it: Vancouver's top young professionals. 2GuysWithKnives are more than what their name suggests. True, the two guys, Sergio Pereira and Patrick Carr, use their knives to create delicious yet nutritious meals delivered to their customers’ homes. But the entire effort takes more than just knives. Sergio and Patrick have used their hearts and passion in helping others to build a successful service enjoyed by hundreds of people in the Lower Vancouver mainland.
Read moreCurtain Up: First-ever Vancouver Opera Festival opens today
Caitlin Wood and Alex Lawrence in "The Marriage of Figaro". Photo credit: Emily Cooper Photography
Begin the overture on a history-making event in Vancouver. It’s opening night for the Vancouver Opera (VO) – not just for a new production, but for a radical and ambitious new endeavour. Instead of presenting a standard season of mainstage productions throughout the year, VO has elected to instead present the first-ever Vancouver Opera Festival. Starting today and running until May 13, three mainstage productions will be performed: Otello, Dead Man Walking and The Marriage of Figaro.
Read more#YVRSocial takes a #NoFilter look at social media across industries
Vancouver is a social media hub – the home of many legit Instagram celebs and Snapchat addicts. Likewise, YVR is also where various industries use strategic and creative social media content on the daily. And while Vancouverites may have a reputation by some for being a little hard to approach, some of us actually do like to share. And that’s why #YVRSocial was created – as way for industry leaders to share their social media best practices with anyone and everyone who can grab a spot to this highly popular event.
Read morePutting some spring in our swagger at Guys' Night Out
To mark the start of spring, Hudson’s Bay recently hosted its ever-popular Guys' Night Out. Taking over the men’s department on the 6th floor of Vancouver’s downtown store, this stylish party always comes with some epic swagger.
Read moreAges of the Moon pokes well-executed fun at aging →
There’s a famous quote that says, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” In Lonesome Moon Productions’ Ages of the Moon, a play by Sam Shepard, a one-day hangout session between two old friends brings up issues of lifelong jealousies, frustrations, and vulnerabilities while the two wait to witness a lunar eclipse that night.
Read moreJames and Jamesy light up the dark
Discovering yourself and the world around you is precious. Vancouver comedy duo Aaron Malkin and Alastair Kowles recently captured the essence and beauty of this discovery from an imaginative angle that wowed local audiences. Malkin and Kowles’ abstract comedic play, James and Jamesy in the Dark, took audiences on a fun journey using simple production elements, Pixar-like creativity and Charlie Chaplin-inspired vaudeville comedy.
Read moreThe Concierge of Vancouver is a fresh look at city's housing crisis →
From headline news stories to cocktail party conversations, Vancouver’s housing crisis seems to be a daily topic of conversation. Matchmaker Production’s current play, The Concierge of Vancouver, written by Sahul Ezer, looks into this topic from a pretty cool angle. While the writing of the play isn’t amazing, the story itself is fascinating and the talented cast deliver top notch performances.
Read moreOut On Screen gala benefits LGBTQ youth across BC →
This past Saturday, Out On Screen, the non-profit organization behind the Vancouver Queer Film Festival, hosted its 14th annual fall gala. Held on the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, the event featured sassy drag performances from Isolde N. Barron and Adam Zapple.
Read moreOur fav Mormon boys are back in town and they want to give you the book!
"The Book of Mormon" has returned to Vancouver and plays until September 4. Photo credit: Broadway Across Canada.
Our favourite boys are back in town! That’s right, The Book of Mormon, presented by Broadway Across Canada, is back in Van and so are some of the most adorable Mormon missionaries ever! And they’re on a mission to steal your hearts with their cuteness and killer song and dance skills.
Read moreYour guide to 2016 Vancouver Pride →
Things are about to heat up this week in Vancouver, as YVR prepares to celebrate Pride 2016. The Vancouver Pride Society’s theme this year is “Better Together,” honouring the strength we gain and accomplishments we achieve when we stand together. This year’s Pride will feature the 38th annual Vancouver Pride parade, and our amazing Prime Minster Justin Trudeau will be proudly marching.
Read moreTodrick Hall’s "Straight Outta Oz" tour kicks off in Vancouver
YouTube sensation and triple threat performer Todrick Hall is taking North America by storm with the tour of his latest work, Straight Outta Oz. The two-act song and dance spectacle, which premiered in Vancouver at the Vogue Theatre last night, is a stage version of his YouTube album of the same name, which at the time of this article that has generated over 1.2 million since its June 23 release.
Read moreGet your yoga groove on at YYoga
When I moved to Vancouver a couple of weeks ago, I knew I needed to find a yoga studio ASAP. Enter YYoga, a beautiful chain of yoga studios located throughout B.C. and in Toronto. With heated and non-heated, and intense and chill classes, there's really something for everyone at YYoga.
Read more7 things I did in my first two weeks in Vancouver
It’s now been two weeks since I arrived in Vancouver and I have definitely been getting around! From chilling at the beach, taking dance classes, going to live events and exploring the historic and newer sites of the city, there literally seems to be an endless amount of things to do here. FOMO is now a stranger to me.
Read moreExtra Extra! NEWSIES leaps into Vancouver!
Photo credit: Deen van Meer, Disney
Breaking news! Disney’s NEWSIES has leapt its way into Vancouver and is ready to tear up the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage starting tomorrow night. Presented by Broadway Across Canada, this Tony Award-winning musical may be the greatest dance musical ever.
Read moreVan City Vince is on his way!
It's Tuesday, June 21 and I'm jet setting my way to Vancouver! Yes, I'm leaving Calgary behind and looking forward to new adventures on the beautiful west coast.
Read moreVancouver bound for June 27
I'm excited to announce that on June 27, 2016, I'll be moving back to Vancouver, a beautiful place that has always felt like home to me. In the next few weeks, I'll be saying goodbye to my life in Calgary, and getting ready for the new adventures of #VanCityVince.
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