Tokyo Police Club provide high energy fun at The Imperial

Upon walking to The Imperial, I saw the line for Tokyo Police Club — people buzzing, excited to be with their friends for the...

Coeur de Pirate steals our hearts

I’ve been a fan of Coeur de Pirate (Beatrice Martin) for years now, and a lot of her charm came from the fact that...

The Best Laid Plans doesn’t live up to expectations

With the federal election campaign in full swing, this musical couldn’t be timelier. I had high hopes that this show, based on Terry Fallis’...

Cadiz de la Frontera headlines Flamenco Festival

Flamenco Rosario proudly presented the 25th anniversary edition of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival this year. The festival is dedicated to presenting innovative international,...

And the Fringe goes on – more Fringe Festival reviews

Starstuff: Per Aspera Ad Astra Starstuff: Per Aspera Ad Astra is a beautifully crafted piece of performance. True to its name, the performance is about...

Unbuckled was an immersive country picnic

The enthusiastic female voice on the microphone, commentating on the events, could be heard from a distance. As I walked towards the Brockton Baseball...

The many SFU connections of Word Vancouver

This year’s Word Vancouver festival (formerly Word on the Street) is in full swing, and gearing up for a weekend full of literary fun....

Professor Lynne Quarmby is Running on Climate

In the face of serious climate change, environmental crises, and a federal election campaign, perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that scientists are emerging as...

Coeur de Pirate’s new album is the best of both worlds

I’ll understand if the name Coeur de Pirate fails to register with you. Despite eight years’ worth of material, including three original studio full-lengths...

Joe Laughlin’s 4our unites generations

After 10 years, Joe Laughlin is returning to the stage to dance in 4our, a monumental work featuring four dancers spanning 30 years. Laughlin...