I have packed many weddings under my belt, and almost everyone has disappointed me music wise with…read moretheir cheesy chicken dances, inability to read the crowd, and lack of music in general... Not to mention most of the wedding DJs I've encountered are just plain lame (no offence "someone's uncle", "dude sourced on Craigslist" and the "friend of someone your sister once worked with"-- I'm sure you have your place in the wedding DJ world) But if you want actual killer music, the right mix of all of your tastes, a crowd that will keep dancing til the end, and a DJ that actually cares about your big day-- do not trust anyone but DJ Leanne and her amazing set of DJs. I could not think of anyone better to be in charge of our biggest most memorable moments- walking down the aisle, our first dance, and all of the seconds in between. Thank goodness she was available for our wedding, I couldn't have imagined our wedding with anyone else in charge of music. DJ Leanne walks you through a consultation that is all about you and your tastes- you will even be asked to fill in a survey about what kind of music you like. Then, you'll be asked (and they will consult too) on your must have dance music, your ceremony music etc. From that they will magically weave all of your music tastes together-- even if you are like us.... Some would say we are kind of eclectic- think Beach Boys, Blue Rodeo, Lumieers and Van Morrison to No Doubt, No Diggity and Metallica to Little John, LMFAO and Flo Rida and Big and Rich, Shania Twain and Toby Keith too... And DJ Leanne just nailed each mood. Plus she and Jesse are a dynamo duo, they ooze adoration and affection. You will want them in your lives- they are some kind of awesome. 1000% recommended.

Used this company pre-covid for a corporate event, and can't wait to book them again! DJ Leanne was…read morereally amazing throughout the entire process, and made sure all of our needs were met. Highly recommend!!

we got tickets to the jesse cook show at the centre in vancouver on 777 homer street, which feels…read morepretty new and sleek. the moment we stepped inside, that curved marble staircase caught my eye, it was elegant and dramatic, with mirrored panels that bounced reflections around in such a cool way. the venue itself is small, it seats around 1800 people across three levels, with great acoustics and comfy purple chairs. during intermission, i was surprised to see there were no long lines at the washrooms, there were plenty of stalls, the concession stand was actually a lot longer. you can bring drinks into the auditorium, but note, there are no cup holders. jesse cook's performance gave off the gypsy kings energy, upbeat, rhythmic, and full of flamenco and andalusian flair. he's not only a talented guitarist but also a natural storyteller. between songs, he shared little anecdotes about how he met one of his bandmates or what inspired a particular piece of music. he was accompanied on stage with four other band members. there was lots of hand clapping along with the rhythm, and toward the end, he invited everyone to get up and samba. it gave the night this warm, easygoing energy.

First time watching Bini, and it was at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. The venue is…read moresmall, and my seat was on the 3rd floor, making it hard to see the performers. I could've used a telescope! This was Bini's first big sold-out performance, and when I booked my ticket, I didn't realize how confusing the seating would be. Although I had a wonderful night, the height of the second and third floors wasn't ideal for those who want to be closer to the stage. By the time I bought my ticket, most of the seats were already gone, even though I booked as soon as they went on sale. Still, it was worth it!

I can't claim to have expertise in symphony orchestras, but this experience is out of this world…read more I've gone a couple of times, and I am continually astounded by the precision, beauty, and flow of the pieces they play. Amazing experience, and I would recommend that anyone who can go, should go.

Attended Holiday in Concert at VSO last month and was quite disappointed in the overall performance…read moreexpected. Dynamic contrasts were often underdeveloped; climactic moments felt restrained. Very disappointing.

I've been to The Bard for the past three years and every year it's something new and always…read moreentertaining. The actors are incredibly talented - they can sing, dance, & act - the adaptation of a Shakespeare play to another time and another setting is always creative & well done, the writing & the directing are first rate. The venue is unique; a large tent with a view of the North Shore Mountains behind the stage, with proper theatre seating, and a ring of tents offering refreshments, paraphernalia, etc, and numerous clean biffies. I highly recommend going - it's fun, funny, and a unique night out.

In the past 10 years, I have only gone to Bard on the Beach a handful of times --The Comedy of…read moreErrors in 2015 and twice in 2022 (A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet), although Bard was cancelled for a couple of years due to covid. Last year we visited a friend in Baltimore and he said that he loves Shakespeare. I told him that if he's a Shakespeare fan, he MUST come and visit us and go to Bard on the Beach, so last night my husband, sister, friend, and I went to see The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and it was excellent -- probably my favourite Shakespeare adaptation I have seen. Several years ago Bard on the Beach started performing plays in non-traditional Shakespearian costumes and settings. For example, the 2015 production of The Comedy of Errors had a steampunk theme and some other themes have been The Beatles, the Wild West, and 1920s Chicago. The Two Gentlemen of Verona performance we saw was set in the 1980s, and I loved it! (They still used Shakespeare's traditional dialogue.) The costumes were fantastic, and the 80s music played throughout was so fun! There were also many 1980s references such as Back to the Future and Weekend at Bernie's. There was also a dog in the play. The character of Crab the dog was to be played by Mason, Christopher Gaze's dog, but Taj, Mason's understudy (yes, the dog had an official understudy!), was in last night's performance. He was a very good boy. I usually read a synopsis of a play before seeing it so that I know what's going on, but I did not read anything about The Two Gentlemen of Verona before seeing the play. However, I had no issue following it. Briefly, the play is about two friends, Valentine and Proteus. Valentine goes to Milan while Proteus stays in Verona to be with Julia, the woman he loves. However, Proteus' parents make him go to Milan to serve in the Duke of Milan's court. In Milan, Valentine falls in love with Silvia, the daughter of the Duke of Milan, who reciprocates his feelings. When Proteus arrives in Milan, all of a sudden he thinks Julia is shit and wants Silvia. He sabotages Valentine and Silvia's relationship and tells Silvia he's going to rape her. Yet Valentine forgives Proteus and tells him he gives Silvia to him. WTF. In the original play, everything works out and Proteus and Julia and Valentine and Silvia are together. However, the Bard on the Beach production changed it, and for the better, in my opinion! In conclusion: The Two Gentlemen of Verona adaptation was EXCELLENT, and I highly recommend it! [Yelp collections: Plays, Shows, and Musicals; Being a tourist in my own city]

What a wonderful luxury experience to spend rainy Sunday afternoon listening beautiful music…read more Who doesn't like musical legend, John Williams's scores? I was grown up watching lots of 80's and 90's movies and this was the great opportunity to join sound immersive experience with the orchestra. And it's only $19 The catch is this concert artists are still students from Vancouver Academy of Music. But they are great. They had lots of audiences and I was happy to help those kids(some are adults) as well. Everyone are happy. Before I booked online, I checked the seat map by the third party website. They have slight "width" difference. I choose wider seat on aisle and it was very comfortable. There was no price difference. I hope it helps you next time.

Love this theatre, it's a magificent historic building and a lovely place to experience the…read moreVancouver Symphony. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to participate in the guided tour ($11 ish) and I enjoyed it, a neat behind the scenes view and some great old stories. The architecture was interesting and the guides were friendly and interesting.

Had a great night at The Improv Centre on Granville Island with my kids, ages 12 to 17. Everyone…read morehad a blast. The TheatreSports format is fast and easy to follow. The performers were the best part. Super funny and quick on their feet, making stuff up on the spot that had us laughing the whole time. Good pick for families too. The content stayed pretty clean, nothing really inappropriate for a 12 year old, not that a typical 12 year old hasn't heard worse. They've got one intermission, free water, and a bar with snacks, popcorn, and drinks. The seats have cup holders so you can enjoy your tasty beverage while watching the show. Three people from the audience get picked to judge each scene from 1 to 5. They get chosen randomly before the show. Need to be at the tables at the front or in the first or second row to get picked, I think. Would totally recommend for a family outing especially if you have kids interested in comedy, high school drama class, SNL or similar. And Granville Island area is so nice to walk around it makes for a nice evening. Just keep in mind that the market closes at 7pm so arrive to island by at least 6:30pm to buy and eat your dinner, and then walk the 4 minutes to the Improv Centre. Or else skip dinner and eat Snickers bars and popcorn at the Improv Centre. Bought my tickets only the morning of the show. Easy to do.

Not gonna lie, this far exceeded my expectations. came in on a friday night for the early theatre…read moresports show, not sure what to expect I was thoroughly entertained not having laughed like that in a long time. actors were fully committed and nothing seemed forced. they had a deal where you could catch the second show for $20 and we happily did that for unhinged. Really the only difference I could tell is they added like a twist or extra rule (you can only use x number of words) to each game. I honestly preferred the regular theatre sports version as the extra added unnecessary confusion and I rather enjoyed watching the actors be creative vs. bending over backwards to adhere to a random rule. All in all, I had a great time and would definitely make an effort to come back whenever I'm in the area.

Guilty Pleasure is amazing. Me and my husband had them play at our wedding and they did a wonderful…read morejob. They sing and play so well. We had all our guests coming up to us and telling us how much they loved the band. I would give them 5 stars as they definitely deserve it, however we just wished that we got to pick all the songs they played, but their choices were very good, fun, and appropriate for a wedding. If you are getting married or have an event that requires a band, I highly recommend guilty pleasure!!!

Recently renovated, I was able to come to this venue to watch a show for the Fringe Festival…read more This is one of the two stages for the Arts Club Theatre on Granville Island, the other being the Improv Center. It's small and intimate inside the theatre, all seats having a great view of the stage. Comfortable seats, well ventilated, and clean washrooms. Will be back to check out other productions here.

Thank you MUCHO for providing a clean, comfortable, intimate-yet-spacious venue for Byrne & Kelly…read moreto perform in on August 14, 2014!