What’s Happening on the Coast
LOWER MAINLAND
Events in Vancouver unless otherwise noted
David Mackay in the Arts Club Theatre
Company’s production of Cyrano
De Bergerac (Photo by David Cooper)
Cyrano de Bergerac
Arts Club Theatre
Until Nov 23
The classic tale of romance, deception and a man with a very long nose.
Vancouver Art Gallery Exhibits
Until Jan 5, 2009 – Jeff Wall: Internationally recognized Vancouver photographer showcases his works which draw upon the aesthetics of cinema, photography and painting;
Until Jan 11, 2009 – Wack! Art and the Feminist Revolution: a remarkable body of work that emerged from the dynamic relationship between art and feminism between 1965 and 1980; NEXT: Marianne Nicolson: Nicolson’s site-specific project The House of the Ghosts imaginatively transforms the Georgia Street façade of the Vancouver Art Gallery into a Northwest Coast ceremonial house.
Concerts / Events at General Motors Place
Nov 1, 7:30pm: Our Chinese Heart variety gala;
Nov 5, 7:30pm: Lenny Kravitz;
Nov 7, 8pm: Trans-Siberian Orchestra;
Nov 9, 1pm: Thomas & Friends: Thomas Saves the Day;
Nov 17, 7:30pm: James Blunt;
Nov 21, 8pm: New Kids on the Block;
Nov 28, 7:30pm: AC/DC;
Dec 2, 7pm: Metallica;
Dec 12, 7:30pm: Sarah Brightman.
Concerts / Events at River Rock Show Theatre
River Rock Casino, Richmond; all concerts 8pm, except NYE (7:30pm)
Nov 1: Steven Wright;
Nov 7: Gino Vannelli;
Nov 10: One Republic;
Nov 14&15: Dame Edna: Live & Intimate;
Nov 16-23: 2008 BC Poker Championships;
Nov 28: Eric Burdon and the Animals;
Dec 6: Burton Cummings;
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Blast with Air Supply.
Canucks Home Games
General Motors Place, 7pm
Nov 2: vs Red Wings
Nov 4: vs Predators
Nov 6: vs Coyotes
Nov 8: vs Wild
Nov 12: vs Avalanche
Nov 15: vs Maple Leafs
Nov 24: vs Red Wings
Nov 27: vs Flames
Dec 14: vs Panthers
Dec 17: vs Oilers
Dec 20: vs Blackhawks
Dec 22: vs Ducks
Dec 26: vs Oilers
Dec 28: vs Senators
Dec 30: vs Flyers
Concerts at The Orpheum
Nov 4, 7:30pm: Alanis Morrisette;
Nov 13, 7:30pm: Buffy Sainte-Marie (w/Richie Havens).
The Faerie Queen
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Nov 6-8
Ballet BC breathes new life into Shakespeare’s exuberant, joyful tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Locked in a world of law and order, the lovers escape to the fairy realm where magic and fantasy prevail.
The December Man
Performance Works
Nov 20–Dec 7
An award-winning play about a young man’s guilt over not intervening when Marc Levine massacred students at the Ecole Polytechnique in 1989.
Eastside Cultural Crawl
Various studios from Main St. to Commercial Dr.
Nov 21-23
Meet local artists in their studios, purchase or commission something unique or just browse. See www.eastsideculturecrawl.com for studio list.
24th Annual Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
Nov 22-27
Featuring writers from across Canada, the US and Israel; literary readings and panel discussions; a luncheon and cooking demo; writing and self-publishing workshops; children’s authors and onsite bookstore.
The Drowsy Chaperone
Vancouver Playhouse
Nov 22–Dec 27
This five-Tony-winner is a toe-tapping tribute to the Jazz Age and the golden era of musicals.
Concerts / Events at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Nov 26, 8pm: Ani Difranco;
Dec 5, 8pm & 10:30pm: Cheech & Chong;
Dec 8&9, 8pm: Robin Williams.
Urban Artisan Craft Fair
Roundhouse
Nov 29&30, 10am-5pm
Fibre art, metal, wood and glass and jewellery. See artisans demonstrate techniques.
Sido Adamson in Circus! Avatar Circus Project
Circus! Avatar Circus Project
Roundhouse
Dec 14, 2pm & 4pm
Dance Allsorts presents this group of locally trained dancers and acrobats in a seamless blend of dance arts, new media and comedy.
VICTORIA
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Exhibits
Until Nov 23 – Chinese Folk Art: The Small Skills of Carving Insects
Until Jan 4 – Lot in Life: Explores the activities we perform to survive—the labour and industry that establishes our position in the world; Rice is Life: Explores the traditional significance of rice for the people of 12 Asian countries; Don Jean-Louis: Silver Works: Innovative artist’s works in silver from 1985 and 1986.
Concerts at Save-On Foods Memorial Centre
Nov 6, 7:30pm: Lenny Kravitz;
Nov 8, 11am: Thomas and Friends: Thomas Saves the Day;
Nov 16, 7:30pm: Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits;
Dec 5, 7pm: Nine Inch Nails;
Dec 13, 7:30pm: Sarah Brightman.
Jonathon Young in Brilliant! The Blinding
Enlightenment of Nikola Tesla by Electric
Company Theatre (Photo by Jo-Ann
Richards, Works Photography)
Brilliant – The Blinding Enlightenment of Nikola Tesla
Belfry Theatre
Nov 11–Dec 14
The award-winning Electric Company presents Brilliant!, an exuberant ride through the life of Nikola Tesla, the inventor whose visionary work and ideas (wireless communication, robotics) continue to shape our world today.
Just for Laughs
Royal Theatre
Nov 15, 7pm
The renowned comedy tour returns with host Finesse Mitchell; Scottish superstar Danny Bhoy; Canadian talent Pete Zedlacher; Irish breakout star David O’Doherty and British funnyman Hal Cruttenden.
Guys & Dolls
McPherson Playhouse
Nov 23-30
This toe-tapping Broadway favourite tells the story of some small-time gamblers and the ladies in their lives.
ISLAND, HOWE SOUND AND COASTAL
Having Hope at Home
Chemainus Theatre, Chemainus
Nov 6–Dec 28
A young girl invites her uptight parents over to her ramshackle farmhouse for an early Christmas dinner, but ends up going into labour before they arrive.
Nanaimo’s 1st Indulgence Chocolate Festival, Chicks & Chocolate
Nanaimo District Museum, Nanaimo
Nov 12, 6-10pm
Women only! An indulgent experience awaits you. Luscious chocolate products, desserts, spa treatments. Prizes and Surprises.
Whistler Film Festival
Various Venues, Whistler
Dec 4-7
Featuring over 90 films and $42,000 in prizes, highlights include a tribute to a distinguished filmmaker, the annual Celebrity Challenge ski race, cool parties and great networking both on and off the slopes.
Rumplestiltzkin
Chemainus Theatre, Chemainus
Dec 20–Jan 3, 2009
A bumbling evil queen meets a fanciful princess in this traditional English pantomime geared for all ages.
