I love this studio, it's both welcoming and fun. I am not a very experienced dancer the teachers…read moredid well to guide me through each session. It's a great way to have a physical practice in your life.

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Gayle, Erin, Jim, and I recently took in an evening performance of "Ring of Fire", It's a Johnny…read moreCash tribute musical that I found entertaining enough, although historically suspect, and perhaps a little light weight. I liked the Theater itself, with nice sight lines, good acoustics, and comfortable seats. The set was well done, enjoyed watching the actors, and appreciated that the play clocked in at 10 minutes less than 2 hours (with intermission). From the viewpoint of a visitor to Vancouver with an appreciation for "Summer Theater", I'd gladly look at their season schedule when I return.

Cambodian Rock Band. I could talk about the writing, that veers all over the place. Or the fact…read morethat this play was not written by a Cambodian playwright. Or that the music by the excellent band Dengue Fever was just played so wrongly, and so terribly, like heavy metal (it isn't). What really bothers me... is that this painful story that involves the Khmer Rouge, and crimes against humanity, and so painful in Cambodian history, is played like a comedy by the Arts Club Vancouver. Shame on the Arts Club and their director for not honouring the real story, the culture, the art, the music, OR the history. It was all just so uncomfortable.

The Rio Theatre, located on Broadway at Commercial Drive (which is extremely transit convenient),…read moreis a fixture of the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. I don't know the entire history of the theatre, but apparently it was built in 1938. The Rio is known for screening cult classic movies and live shows, and in 2012, it fought the outdated BC Liquor board so that movie theatres could serve alcohol -- a big win! In the past, I have gone to a handful of shows (mostly movies showing at the Vancouver International Film Festival), but I didn't go often for two reasons: many of the movies I was interested in started way too late for me (such as at 9:30pm or 11pm), and years ago, I had a really negative experience. I don't recall when the incident happened -- perhaps it was after they had acquired a liquor licence -- but you had to be 19+ to go (that's the legal drinking age here), and while I was much older than 19, apparently I looked young, so I used to get so much shit for my appearance. Shortly before the event, my ID had expired and I was waiting for a new one to come in the mail. In the meantime, I was using my passport as ID. The person at the door was extremely rude and aggressive and made a big deal of specifically asking ME for ID -- from his tone, I think he didn't expect me to be of age. I pulled out my wallet from my purse to grab my ID, then remembered that I didn't have it as it was being renewed, so put it back into my purse and reached for my passport. As I was reaching for my passport, the rude and aggressive employee sneered, "Oh, you forgot your ID, I see, huh?" Yes, even thought this was nearly 15 years ago, I still remember this incident, and it always upset me. The guy was so fucking rude. Also, they used to insist on stamping your hand, and I hate having the inside of my wrist stamped because the ink rubs off on the side of my shirt, so prefer to have the top of my hand stamped. This guy was also rude about this. Anyway, due to events not working with my schedule and my encounter with the rude employee, I had little interest in going to the Rio unless it was for the film festival. However, recently, there have been several events I have been interested in: a screening of The Shawshank Redemption with a Q&A with Gil Bellows in July; a screening of The Room presented by Greg Sestero in August; a screening of Clue in October; a screening of the original Carrie presented by Mike Flanagan in October; and a film festival movie in October. And each time I had a great experience -- no more rude and aggressive employees! The most recent event I went to was John Waters live on December 3. My husband is a huge John Waters fan, so I bought tickets for his show. However, I had only bought the regular tickets, and my husband then told me he would have liked the VIP tickets (better seats, a signed poster, a post-show Q&A). On the Rio website, they clearly state that all sales are final and that tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. So what did I do? Emailed them asking if I could exchange the regular tickets for the more expensive VIP tickets, despite their policy. Their answer was an enthusiastic "absolutely!" and it was easy to exchange the tickets. Amazing customer service! I am a fan of the Rio and I look forward to seeing more shows and events! [Yelp collections: Theaters]

One of my favourite classic theatres for classics and oddball films! They do shows too but I mostly…read morehere for the movies! Theatre is old but very maintained. Definitely a visit if you are looking for a good classic movie to watch!

Clean and organized with a wide selection of great genres of music. I enjoy listening to almost all…read moremusic but I've been called an old soul since I was in my 20's. They have new and used in all sections ranging from $50 down to $4.00. Talk about something for every one. The staff were smiling when I complimented the store for not smelling like a musty basement. They said everyday someone comes in with a box of LPs from their basement or garage.

I love independent record shops. This place is more for vinyl afficionados, but there is a great…read moreselection of cassettes and CDs. I found a used CD at a great price from a blues artist I enjoy whose physical media is difficult to find, so I left the store happy.

A place of pure magic and curiosity. Quite intimate and a great opportunity to see the art of magic…read moreup close. This experience took me straight back to my childhood, watching P. C. Sarkar perform magic with my late grandpa -- a deeply nostalgic and special feeling. We sat in the couple VIP seats, and the showmanship was exceptional. You can choose what magic will be performed in the show when you seat in these seats. The 75 minutes flew by. The secret location and the unique way you enter make the entire experience feel immersive from the very beginning. Truly one of a kind and a must-visit in New Westminster. The ambience has a flapper-era vibe, perfect for photos. So, definitely dress nicely, as there are great photo opportunities. Popcorn and pops are available, but honestly, you won't want to eat because you won't want to take your eyes off the magician, Shawn Farquhar for a second.

What a fantastic time at Hidden Wonders! Shawn and his team dazzled the audience. The venue was…read morespectacular. The front of the building has a wonderful presentation/collection of knicknacks. You are brought into the back one group at a time where you may purchase snacks and take pictures (i.e. the famous bathtub). The theatre is small and intimate, and there is truly no bad seat in the house. Shawn was personable, funny, and took the time to try and include every single audience member in some way. Available street parking in the evening. Overall, it was perfect for an unforgettable date night or an evening with friends. Highly recommended!

Amazing Dance Classes with Elaine!…read more Everybody Dance School is a fantastic place to learn ballroom and Latin dance. Elaine Carsan is a wonderful teacher--patient, upbeat, and really knows how to break things down so everyone can learn. I've had a great time learning dances like foxtrot, waltz, rumba, mambo, bolero, merengue, and cha cha. The studio has a warm, welcoming vibe, and every class is fun and supportive. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get into dancing or build confidence on the dance floor!

We started taking lessons with Elaine for our first dance at our wedding but we ended up falling in…read morelove with ballroom and Latin dancing! Elaine is an amazing instructor and creates a welcoming atmosphere for all her students. No matter what level you are at Elaine will find a way to explain the patterns and really get you to understand the rhythm of the dance.