Picks of the Week – September 12, 2018
Posted on September 12, 2018 September 13, 2018 by jminter
While we wouldn't know it by the weather, we still have just over a week of summer left (officially) so let's try to make the most of it with some of these entertainment picks
Bard Village
Bard: The 2018 season of Bard on the Beach is rapidly drawing to a close, the classic drama Macbeth on the Mainstage and Lysistrata on the Howard Family Stage, close tomorrow while extra shows have been added to the run of the brilliant Beatles themed version of As You Like It, now closing Sep 28th.
Dog: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time opens the Arts Club Theatre Company's season at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until October 7th.
Fringe: It's the final week for 2018 Vancouver Fringe Festival and your chance to catch the cutting edge theatre and entertainment all around town.
Comedy: Aussie stand-by comic Jim Jefferies brings laughter to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage for three shows this weekend; Friday night at 7pm and 10pm, Saturday night at 8pm
L to R: Beatrice Zeilinger, Lynda Boyd and Nicola Cavendish
photo: David Cooper
Sisters: Take a drive and enjoy a trio of brilliant performances in the 20th Anniversary presentation of Daniel MacIvor's acclaimed play Marion Bridge, at Kay Meeks Arts Centre in West Vancouver until September 20th.
Park: The Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park welcomes Ms Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour, on Saturday evening.
Open: Saturday, the Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House welcomes the public to explore all the dance companies that inhabit the Centre.
Market: Viva Mexico! Saturday from 11:30am – 8pm at Robson Square, explore Market Mexico, learn about the destination, culture and entertainment of Mexico.
Soul: American Gospel/Soul singer Leon Bridges comes to the PNE Amphitheatre on Sunday September 16
Improv: "Laugh til your face hurts" and lampoon the hysteria of the Back to School season at Vancouver Theatresports League , also check out the other laugh-filled show like the late night show WTF – What The Fun!
Fest: Westward Music Festival takes over music venues all around downtown Vancouver for four days of entertainment September 13-16.
Charity: Saturday watch stars from sports and TV, like Patrick Chan, Daniel & Henrik Sedin, the cast of Riverdale, Once Upon A Time, and The 100, take to the pitch at BC Place alongside Whitecaps legends in the annual Legends & Stars charity match supporting BC Children's Hospital
Kicks: After the Legends & Stars match, stick around as Whitecaps FC play host to Cascadia Rivals Seattle in what's sure to be a raucous afternoon.
Disco: Dance away the last days of disco summer at Public Disco in the recently refreshed Ackery's Alley (next to Orpheum Theatre). Enjoy the music on Saturday from 1pm – 8pm