Believe it or not, I found this place by looking around our hotel on Google Maps. It turned out to…read morebe a bit more fun than I had expected, but TBH I did not have high expectations. We had some time to kill during our trip, so I booked a time for my group to come in. It is a pretty small spot, but it is well thought out "gallery" to take fun or silly photos with your group (or date). It's like different backdrops for you to take your own photos. Plan to spend at least 30-45 minutes, so that you are not in a rush. You'll want to try different poses and angles for each space/scene/exhibit. My fave was probably the anti-gravity room, the optical illusion space (the one where each side makes a person look super big/tall and the other side shrinks the person, like Alice in Wonderland). Don't miss the mirrored room towards the back. Reservations are a must, at least currently, they don't take walk ins.

Fantastic place! If you like taking photos while doinh silly poses and being part of 3d art, this…read moreis right up your alley. You will probably end up spending a good 45 minutes to an hour in the gallery. Definitely good for datenight or even a girls' night. Remember to take a lot of photos and get your posing/acting skills on!

I saw Annie during the opening night and wow, what a show! Annie was a hit! Richmond's Gateway…read moreTheatre delivers not just a show, but an entire journey. It's a place where powerful storytelling, artistic innovation, and human connection converge. I left the theatre inspired, moved, and already planning my next visit. The theatre is modern, comfortable and very well designed, with excellent views of the stage from any seat. The theatre itself is stunning, with a beautiful, classic interior that adds to the whole experience. The space manages to feel both grand and intimate, with a thoughtful design that invites you to slow down, observe, and soak in the welcoming energy. The staff were outstanding! Very helpful, courteous and professional. A perfect venue for an unforgettable show. The place is so well maintained that it really enhanced the experience!! Annie certainly lived up to expectations! Tears, laughter and dancing- what could be better? There is so much talent in the cast of Annie. The cast brought so much heart and energy to the story! The cast were just unbelievable and made the show what it is. This heartwarming holiday musical is full of hope, resilience and heart! It's so energetic and wholesome. From the catchy songs to the amazing cast, this production will leave you smiling long after the curtain closes! Amazing talent, wonderful story, beautiful music! Pure joy from start to finish! After more than 2 hours, when it ends, you just want more! Can't speak highly enough of it! Words fail me to describe the spectacle we saw that evening. Everything about this show was magical. Days later and I was still whistling the songs. The show is contagious! It is impossible not to smile, sing, or swing your head at the rhythm of the dances. An unforgettable experience that unites joy, nostalgia and the excellence of Richmond's Gateway Theatre. From the first note all the way through to the end, this is an unforgettable show. I could easily have walked out of the doors and back in for another performance. We were all up and dancing at the end and came out of the theatre with big grins on our faces. I recommend without hesitation. If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, don't wait until "Tomorrow" - get them now before they're gone! ...and expect to be singing some great songs on your way home from the show!

I took my daughter to see Anne of Green Gables The Musical at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond, back…read morein December. I remember watching it myself many years ago when I was a young girl and as she and I have read quite a few of the "Anne" books together, I felt she'd enjoy the show just as much as I did.  The show was wonderful but I was a bit put off by how late the performance started. Start time for the show was supposed to be 1:00pm but the show didn't actually start until nearly 20 minutes. I was also not impressed with the system for getting refreshments during intermission. The lineup to get a drink/snack was insanely long and didn't seem to be moving. My daughter and I gave up after awhile and just back to our seats. I noticed a sign which indicated that one could pre-order drinks for intermission. I wonder how many other people saw this sign. I think it would have been nice if they'd advertised that option a bit more.  Overall, an enjoyable experience. We came to see the show so that's what mattered most and the show was wonderfully done. The experience could have been just a bit more enjoyable though if the show had started on time and if there had been a better system in place for people to get refreshments during intermission.  Service: Fair Parking: Paid parking Location: 6500 Gilbert Rd., right next to the Richmond Hospital

What, no reviews yet for this super cool gallery? Weird!…read more My friends and I visited this gallery today to check out the Gordon Smith exhibit. It was WONDERFUL. There is ample free parking on the street, but be advised, there are also free parking spots for gallery visitors at the rear of the gallery. (We were unaware of this, but good to know, for the next time we visit). The gallery is on the corner of Commercial Street and Stainsbury Ave. (There must be bakeries in the area as the air has the intoxicating aroma of freshly baked croissants. It was amazing! But I digress....). The space is very open and filled with natural light, primarily from the enormous garage door "window" at the front. If one is mobility challenged, you will not have any issues here, as the whole gallery is on one level, there are no stairs, and the space is open concept. The Gordon Smith exhibit worked quite well in this space, as the artist's works were all substantial in scale, and the white walls here easily accommodated the large canvases. We signed up to be advised of future art shows here. What a great local gallery!

The Vancouver Art Gallery has the feels where from the outside it looks like it can be as extensive…read moreas one of the large metropolitan museums you would expect from big cities. However, once you enter you see the exhibits are a bit more subdued and it isn't as large as it seems from the outside. Still, that shouldn't discourage you from having a good time and getting a big old "VAG" hand stamp on you to experience this art gallery. The exterior of this museum is all Victorian in the scope of its columns and use of concrete materials. It could be a museum perfectly placed in any other Commonwealth country. Entering inside you go through a long hallway with a gift shop at the very end with a good selection of art related and niche items to buy. On one side of the hallway are lockers and restrooms. On the other is a stairway up to their cafe/restaurant as well as the entrance to the actual galleries for the museum. It doesn't feel aged and instead quite modern and efficiently designed. As most museums, there is a rotation of different exhibits and featured artists. During my visit one of the most visually stunning pieces was an atrium area with curving staircases on both sides with a rainbow pattern of waves on the ground. It was a nice visual and interactive piece and definitely one meant for social media. Continuing on I enjoyed seeing lots of interactive art pieces. One was a prompt on the wall where you could put sticky notes on the wall to answer the question. Another similar piece was found but instead of sticky notes you could hang pieces of paper with words or artwork as your response to their prompt. One of my favorite parts of the Vancouver Art Gallery was their offerings of easy to carry foldable chairs. This meant if you really found something you wanted to spend more time on you had a chair to help sit for a while. I wish more museums had this amenity. First Fridays of each month means free admission, though it is first come first serve so you might be waiting a while. But a free admission to this museum felt worth it. However, if you have to pay to come in unless they have a specific piece of art or artist featured that you like it might feel a bit expensive for the price of admission. Either way, museums are a great insight into any city and if you want to experience the creative side of Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery is a good place to visit while exploring the city.

Is that all there is??? (Cue Peggy Lee)…read more I feel strange giving an art museum a 2 star rating, but... I visited VAG last week - it had been over a decade. The admission fee (no senior discount) was $35. Was looking forward to the Emily Carr exhibit (4th floor) - but it was puzzlingly small. I'm aware that VAG has a large collection of Carr's work in their permanent collection - why isn't more of it being shown??? The second floor gallery was off limits - apparently while a new exhibit is created. OK, the first floor had a pottery and a photography exhibit. Where is the permanent exhibit?? The old masters? The Group of Seven?? I was left with a feeling of scarcity. Until the museum is built up I'd suggest lowering the admission fee to something more commensurate with what's being shown. Honestly, it's a stately building with not very much being offered for public viewing. In the meantime, I enjoyed a tasty well-presented appetizer at 1931 Gallery Bistro.

For those who enjoy contemporary art, and you're in the UBC area, the Belkin gallery is a must…read morevisit. It's free, it's low key, and staff are friendly. Recently, I came here to view artwork during their exhibition on the history of Indian residential schools, and I really like how one could view different medium of artwork without any protective glass barriers at this gallery. It's an art gallery on UBC campus that's actually pretty cool!

It was well worth the trek out to UBC to see the current exhibition at the Belkin Art Gallery…read more(Action-Camera: Beijing Performance Photography, until April 19th, 2009). It can be hard to navigate the galleries of Vancouver as the listings in the weekly papers hardly ever have enough details to grab ones interest. I will keep my eye on the Belkin Gallery after this. The space itself is a bit small (three rooms attached by a narrow hallway) with the requisite high ceilings. Exhibitions are free & there is pay parking near by.

Really beautiful wood sculptures and home decor that are art pieces, not just functional items…read more A small gallery with a large open door located on Granville Island, Dalbergia is a type of wood. The artist is Federico Méndez-Castro. He beamed while several customers admired his work and one lady shouted with praise and awe when she first walked in.

A small gallery, well worth a visit, both for the Art and objects for sale,…read moreand on display. ( check out the bathroom). A good and reliable place to go for appraisal, framing and their passion for the Arts. Thank you to Tarin Mead and Matt Petley Jones.

On another work related visit I stopped in at Petley- Jones today to discuss about getting some art…read morefor a project I am working on. Jennifer the gallery manager was there today and was funny and pleasant to deal with. I told her what I was looking for and and she pulled out her trusty laptop and ran through a bunch of artists that they represent and described each of the artists perspective to me. I found some pieces that I liked by David Tycho and dropped the bomb on Jennifer that I would need then on a Remembrance day which is a stat for most... with out even skipping a beat she offered to meet me on her day off to get me the art I needed.....wow! Extra special thing today I happened to be there at the right time because I had the chance to meet the gallery owner Mat Petley-jones nephew of the late Canadian and British artist Llewellyn Petley-Jones. three thumbs up from this yelper!

Great gallery with modern art love the textured art my favorite kind two stories to enjoy casual…read moreatmosphere

Either I will call Bau-Xi Gallery a pleasant surprise during a Shopping Walk on Granville Street or…read moremore accurately I call it and Explosion of Twisting perceptions in a quiet Westside Neighbourhood. Bau-Xi Gallery is hosting Mr. Anthony Redpath a Man that takes Landscapes, Objects and People and poses each item to confuse the viewers mind and cause your Perception of that very image you think you know to change in front of your eyes. Also Bau-Xi Gallery is a constant on a block of changing retailers and gentrification, just steps from the gallery VPD used Deadly force to subdue a Mentally Ill man that case (Paul Boyd) is still under review just as the images on Galleries walls for the public to see. Redpaths work will only be on display till Aug 25, images start @ $2500 and if your a collector this work is a steal in my opinion