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

Recently a co-worker's quartet was performing here and I have been wanting to see one of her…read moreperformances for the year we've worked together so this was perfect for me. Prior to this I had never been to this theatre and was pleasantly surprised that it was also a part of the high school. I hadn't realized that before on the numerous times I had driven by. In another lifetime I worked for three live performing arts theatres and the Bell is definitely on par. The seating was great and intimate. I had a clear view of the stage from my seats although I would probably sit further back next time, my mistake when buying tickets. It was an overall good experience.

This space is often used for music festivals for schools/programs, theatrical performances,…read moreconcerts and sometimes graduation ceremonies. I love listening to musical performances here as the acoustics are great although performing can be overwhelming because of the large stage and audience. The volunteer staff are always very courteous.

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!!!

From the owner: Live band for your wedding or corporate event Guilty…read morePleasure - The LIVE Band Get ready to start dancing when this rockin' band takes the stage. From salsa to swing, celtic to country, rock 'n roll to the good ol' 80's; you got the fever and GP is the cure. A local favourite at weddings and corporate events, Guilty Pleasure - The LIVE Band has been on the Vancouver scene for the past 10 years. "Dance like no one is watching". GP gets the crowd on their feet and keeps 'em on their feet. For more info, please visit our website at www.guiltypleasure.ca or to make a booking you can phone us at (604) 255-6603 or send an e-mail to info@guiltypleasure.ca.

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.

What a fantastic time at Hidden Wonders! Shawn and his team dazzled the audience. The venue was…read morespectacular. The front of the building has a wonderful presentation/collection of knicknacks. You are brought into the back one group at a time where you may purchase snacks and take pictures (i.e. the famous bathtub). The theatre is small and intimate, and there is truly no bad seat in the house. Shawn was personable, funny, and took the time to try and include every single audience member in some way. Available street parking in the evening. Overall, it was perfect for an unforgettable date night or an evening with friends. Highly recommended!

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.

Been with this studio for two years and it is nothing short of exceptional. The year end shows are…read moreoutstanding. The costumes, choreography and music are stunning. Huge talent in the teachers and very well run by the owners. I talked to the owner when my daughter was feeling scared of the dancing in the recital and she was so understanding and right on top of it to make sure my kid got some extra encouragement. Management is on top of every detail and in dance there are a LOT of details. The studio puts its efforts into serving the kids in an "everyone is welcome" kind of way. At the end of the year the kids feel SO proud of themselves. You just know that the year end show has affected them in a positive and life long way. I could not rave more.

Extremely rude owner. It's the second time I am talking to her about few simple things that are…read morerelated to my child's shows, and she treats me like I am a little child who does not understand anything. Although, I am a manager in a very respected company. She was explaining to me how to scroll my finger through the phone and find the information on website and comparing to a little child who can do it compared to me. And also mentioned that she is going crazy because many parents are calling about that. Lovely rude lady, clearly that's because your emails that you are sending, are really confusing for many, not because we are all dumb people and you are there to teach us how to scroll. Definitely, my child is not going to be registered in the next season, especially, I did not see much of a change in her dancing skills. If you do a business do not assume that everybody has a big understanding of your processes and be ready to nicely and kindly assist if your consumers are calling with a question, especially if it's many of them. If you are tired and cranky, hire an assistant to help you with the customer service. Would not recommend their services. Rude treatment every time I talk to them.

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 Bellingham Theatre Guild is celebrating their 90th year of showcasing talents to share with us…read moreto enjoy! This was my first time here and was a great experience. The theater is creaky and old, the seats are a bit stiff, but it is charming and is a piece of Bellingham history that is so wonderful to have. Great talent and shows and love that this theater is here to offer the arts to our community!

There are both pros and cons: Pro:…read more The amount of preparation by the actors becomes obvious as their performances are usually excellent. Cons: The new seats are designed for small people. Seats are narrow with little to no leg room. During musical performances, song lyrics often tell the story, but the live orchestra is always so loud it usually drowns out the lyrics. So, while the actors are doing their best, unfortunately, their singing simply can't be heard.

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.

Season after season I look forward to coming to this great diamond in the rough. It is a quaint…read morelittle theater inside the Dutch windmill mall in downtown Linden and to date have not been disappointed with the amazing talent that is on stage. I did find out it is best to have season tickets however as there have been several shows during their run that have sold out making it impossible to get a seat.