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Vancouver Art Gallery unveils new building design to mixed public review

VANCOUVER — If the intention behind unveiling the striking conceptual design for the new Vancouver Art Gallery was to get people talking, then the mission has already been an unbridled success....
Theatre under the Stars: Oliver!

THEATRE REVIEW: TUTS plays up the rustic charms of 'Oliver' in the park

Perhaps my expectations were set a trifle high; I mean, the Act 1 onstage rainstorm (BC Wildfire Services really needs to know of this marvel) was mind-blowing.

Vancouver Chamber Choir's soothing music garners Juno nomination

The Vancouver Chamber Choir is nominated for its recording, A Quiet Place, which honours the lives of people facing debilitating illness.
WCR Ltd.’s Barry Glotman and Gordon Diamond with Heather Redfern and staff.

West Coast Reduction’s gift to Cultch benefits entire arts community

Vancouver's family owned The Cultch received a monumental gift from their longest standing corporate partner, West Coast Reduction Ltd.

After a stroke, rebirth as a comic artist

Looking for love, wreaking havoc: Alex draws all of today's world's glory and misery in his comics.

Hottest events in Vancouver this weekend

Look no more: your weekend events guide is here.

Hottest events in Vancouver this week

What's the time? Party time! Check out what the Bees picked for you to do this weekend.

Going out? Hottest events in Vancouver this weekend

Open your heart - to many fundraisers and other cool events the Bees have handpicked for you.

Top ten coolest things to do in Vancouver this weekend

It is your weekly partytime plan - here is what the Bees have picked for you

A Time to Laugh: Martin Short and Comedy Fest Come to Town

Vancouver’s Comedy & Arts Festival is back in town and it's bringing some of the top names in comedy with it, Feb 7-17. Martin Short will open the festival at a gala performance on February 8.