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.

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.

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.

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!

The drop in ping pong program is unsupervised so one waits until a game on one of 5 tables gets…read morefinished so standbys can play winners. But the players aren't forthcoming when there game ends and they simply keep playing indefinitely. Hence a new comer is left sitting around w/o any recourse as the front desk just tells you to wait your turn. But that turn never comes up. Other community centers like Killarney have well managed ping pong programs that are supervised and insure newcomers get to play. Don't waste your time here

Beautiful and well maintained venue. Lots of activities and amenities for all ages. Staff are very…read morefriendly and welcoming. Washrooms and water fountains located inside with some seating in the area (both indoor and out). Limited parking in the area, with some paid meter parking nearby the park.

Vogue is an older theatre with some renovations. It seems the seats were most recently updated and…read morefor the worst. They reduced the size of the seats and the space between the rows of seating. I'm 5'6" and it is uncomfortable to sit through a 1 hour 30 min standup. If you're not sitting at the end you are likely going to bruise your shins walking through. Good luck trying to let someone pass without leaving the row. People have fallen flat on their faces trying to get out. It seems like a safety issue. As it's an older theatre, the floor is pretty flat. Not tiered like newer movie theatres. Recently went to a show where they posted no photos of the show were allowed. The security guards paced through the middle aisle throughout the show. It was pretty distracting. During concerts they remove about half the rows for standing room. Oftentimes though the balcony is closed off. Washrooms are on the second floor. Only 3 stalls in the women's washroom as one is forever out of order.

We had a wonderful time at the Vogue Theatre watching Maoli in concert. We stood in line for…read moregeneral admission, we got thru the metal detectors wands and got front row! Bathrooms were good, and always lines at concerts. We had drinks there and enjoyed ourselves.

Mrs. Klein - runs at the Jericho Arts Centre, from Nov 12th…read more- Dec 5th. Ort Jericho Arts Centre 1675 Discovery West Vancouver, BC A wonderful work! Amazing story with great artists! United Players of Vancouver present Nicholas Wright's drama, set in London, England, in 1934, about three women (all Analyst) fighting to free themselves of their dependence on each other. Starring Joan Bryans, Alison Raine, and Trina McClure; Directed by Charles Siegel. More information at www.unitedplayers.com/

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'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]

Lobby not huge but spacious enough. Stairs to back of theatre very high but also leads to nice…read moreseating area and refreshments to purchase at intermission.

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.

Top notch entertainment. Have gone 3 time and never been disappointed. Never the same show twice.read more

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.