The Arts Club Theatre hosted - Meet me at Vie's - at the BMO Theatre Centre located in the Olympic…read moreVillage. This neighbourhood is were the Olympic athletes stayed back in 2010, when Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics. The theatre holds up to 250 people & was opened in 2015. Meet me at Vie's, tells the story of the iconic Vie's Chicken & Steakhouse restaurant, formerly located on Union St @ Main in Chinatown. In fact if you go there now, you can still see a shell of the building. The rich history of this restaurant is mind boggling. Nora Hendrix, grandmother to Jimi, worked in the kitchen. In fact Jimi would come up to Vancouver from Seattle in the summers. The who's who of entertainment back in the day, passed through here for a meal & to hangout. Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr, Dizzy Gillespie, Louie Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald & so many more. Meet me at Vie's, starred Krystle Dos Santos, Dawn Pemberton, Chris Davis & Steve Charles. The music, songs & singing, were all performed in an outstanding show. They all delivered a solid strong performance in taking us back in time to Vie's. The theatre is sparkling new, seating comfortable & up close to the stage. The AC is excellent - great climate control. Keep in mind that although they do sell drinks here, the selection for cocktails & beer is very limited. As well, food is nada. You're better off eating & drinking at one of several bars & restaurants in the area before taking in a performance here. A great venue close to popular False Creek - a gem in downtown Vancouver.

I always pass this theatre, but never had the chance to visit until recently. I saw the…read moreWonderheads Christmas Carol, by Arts Club, which was an amazing play! The lounge area wasn't big, but it had popcorn, drinks and some standing area. What I really like was the inside seating area. The seats were super comfortable and because the theatre wasn't huge, wherever you sat was basically a front row view of the theatre. I really like the intimate and cozy feel. What was also great was at the end, you can sill have drinks and chat about the play in the lounge area. This theatre is in the heart of Olympic Village so you can have dinner or a nice walk before the show. Parking is limited to metered street parking unless you park pretty far away. An alternative is to take the skytrain to the theatre.

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.

What a beautiful theatre! Came by to watch the lion king broadway show that was in Vancouver on…read moretour. Definitely an easy theatre to find and transit accessible which was nice. Very clean and spacious too. It has a standard theatre/opera vibe to it. We were just a little confused with the sections but otherwise great experience!

The QE Theatre program is impressively broad…read more I recently attended a comedy show, and the space was incredibly comfortable -- perhaps too comfortable for a comedy show. Ballets, musicals, and conference talks are where the theatre truly excels. The acoustics and size of the space strike the right balance, holding just enough attention and gravitas to follow the plot without distraction. The rare times I've attended an instrumental recital -- particularly piano, without amplification -- the sound has felt a touch flat, lacking the resonance one might hope for. Overall, it's a comfortable venue for patrons. The seats are generous, and there's usually coat check and convenient nearby parking garages, which make the experience smooth from start to finish.

Who would've guessed that there's a performance venue tucked away in this corner of Granville…read moreIsland. Parking is available all over the island. The venue is definitely on the cozy side. There is a ticket booth that is way too small (giant lineup), and the main foyer is a really just a small corridor. The main venue room is surprisingly decent in the acoustics department, as there didn't seem to be too much at all (ie insulation, sound panels etc.) in the room. No echoes, but also no muffled sounds. Special mention there. If you need a mid-sized hall for 200-300 (400 if you're doing standing room) people, this place definitely fits the bill.

This is a great venue!…read more Being on Granville Island obviously the location is fabulous! Just being there makes me want to pursue more art, live music and theatre in my life! We went tonight to see Atomic, a European jazz band perform. The space limited the number of guests but also gave a feeling of intimacy. It was nice that we could bring our teenage daughters as there weren't any age restrictions. So nice to have a family friendly venue for live music! They had a small cash bar with basic snacks as well. Good Parking available right in front of Performance Works. Our family has been to private events hosted here as well...a great space!

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.

First off, I have to say I have no live experience with Symphony Orchestras. I do however love…read moreclassical music, my love of classical music mostly stems from CBC Radio 2... I can't claim to be well versed in who plays what and I can't tell you by listening who the composer is. I can tell you that my lovely +1 took me here for date night and I absolutely loved it (thank you my love!). We were privileged to be there to watch conductor Xian Zhang; that woman is an absolute powerhouse and was magnificent to watch! I giggled quietly so many times (and I am not a giggler, that generally doesn't happen to me); the music, the musicians, the conducting - the whole thing just made me brilliantly happy. Also performing was Marc-Andre Hamelin an iconic Canadian pianist with truly remarkable talent.... wow, so impressive! I dream of going back again. It was romantic, impressive, uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable. The Orpheum was a perfect place to witness the magic that is the Symphony, so buy a ticket, dress yourself up and get there!

This is my third time visiting Michael J Fox Theatre and I love it!…read more The seats are more comfortable and more roomy than the theatres downtown Vancouver. I've watched 2 musicals and 1 magic show here and the seats were all close enough. I really enjoy picking seats online before the show. Our favourite spots are Upper Centre, Row H. Its first row so nobody will block my view! Not to mention, free parking! This theater is part of Burnaby South high school but during the shows, the set up is quite nice in the foyer. They usually have props set up for pictures too!

Most people won't think highly of a theatre at a publically run school. Surprisingly, Michael J…read more Fox theatre is one of the better theatres in the Lower Mainland. It was originally built as a part of Burnaby South Secondary School in 1993, and it was given the name Michael J. Fox theatre in 1995. I love the overall design. It feel and looks like a classic, yet modern theatre. There are 613 theatre seats and you can sit anywhere and you'll get very good view of the stage. The seats are very supportive and comfortable. Firm with good lumbar support. Unlike seats at many theatres that are very soft, seats at this theatre won't put you to sleep. After attending over a dozen assemblies and performances and I didn't experience body pain or discomfort. The stage is large enough to hold some large performances with many performers. The Nutcracker by Goh Ballet was excellent and the performers had a lot of room to do their moves. On rare occasions, Michael J. Fox theatre is used for viewing films. The drop down screen is good, but not great. This isn't a movie theatre for sure. What surprised me the most? Quality. I was at this theatre during opening day in 1993 for school. To this day, the seats look and feel almost like new and they don't squeak. Apparently, this theatre was designed to survive a 8.0 richter earthquake too. Honestly, this is the best theatre in Burnaby for the performing arts.

We attended Silent Movie Mondays at the Orpheum and watched It (1927) starring Clara Bow, the first…read more"It" girl. She falls in love with the wealthy handsome owner of the department store where she works. The quality of "It" is being attractive and confident. I can't believe it was released almost a hundred years ago. There was a pre-show jazz performance by the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band and a lecture about the roaring 20s and Clara Bow's life given by Vancouver Film School's Keith Blackmore. The lecture gave us historical context for the film. This is the first black and white silent movie we have ever watched and it was more entertaining than expected. It's a comedy and the entire audience was laughing out loud. The soundtrack to the film was performed by organist Michael Dirk on the the Orpheum's original 1927 Wurlitzer organ. The music they picked paired very well with the film and added a lot of entertainment value. After the show, there was a fashion show and talk held by fashion historian Ivan Sayers. They brought out a few models decked in flapper era clothing such as loose dresses with a low waistline, tight fitting hats, feathers, sequinned gowns, fans and capes. It was a very unique and educational experience. Definitely an event I would go to again. I have seen other Silent Movie Mondays have more instruments playing, like the violin, cello, oboe, saxophone. That would have enhanced the experience.

One of my favourite venues in Vancouver, esp for recitals and smaller musical groups…read more There really is no bad seats at the "playhouse". It is dated, however I feel it's design choices is impeccable for what the venue serves. Those doors don't creek, audience lighting is "mood". Those carpets and walls dampen most footsteps even in-between works. The staff are very professional and not cranky. Bathroom located both on the upper floor and main floors. Those taps in the bathroom does remind one of British influences. Bar area is efficient and snack choices are perfectly non offensive in terms of scents, esp for intermission noshings. Would love to see decaf coffee on the menu as most shows are mid afternoon or evenings. Makes no sense to not have decaf as an option. Also, enforce no metal water bottles in the music hall. There is always one (or more) getting dropped or accidentally kicked in the middle of a work. There are ways to prevent it and I would respect more venues having a stricter code.

Great option for watching and/or producing programs. The James Cowan Theater seats 285 and has…read moregreat sight lines. The small Studio Theater is more intimate. This is an older building, but well-kept. The grounds are beautiful, as is the newer atrium annex.

À beautiful place to take any sort of art lessons!…read more The place has multiple theatres and studios asking with a ton of classes to choose from. All the work displayed on the walls are from students and is routinely changed so there is always something inspiring to look at! Really love this place I honestly thought that it was a much newer building than it actually is! Good design transcends time. The amount of talent that comes out of here is amazing