Born to circus folk who prefer trapezing over parenting, Felix quickly learns to turn life’s misfortunes into jokes. His longing for family and home is piqued at the tender age […]
Itamar Erez's music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. Recipient of the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize, Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, pianist, and guitarist who has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis […]
Oral and written traditions have produced some of the world’s best-known and fascinating tales, from Gilgamesh to the Trickster, Beauty and the Beast and mythologies born on the islands of Hawai’i. In an evocative and deeply subversive afternoon of mythic reimaginings and deconstructed narratives, three authors blend genre, moral dilemmas, the supernatural and, of course, […]
Who is causing Irreparable Harm? Is it the acts of resistance, or the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion? Who decides? The BC Supreme Court wants the job, but is it unbiased? Will a judge listen to land and water protectors? To citizens who believe their future is at stake? This docu-drama shines a light on our […]
1983. In the sweltering ‘hood of Beirut in New York City, Torch is quarantined in detention housing for a nameless, sexually transmitted disease. Blue, his girlfriend, breaks in to be with him, because how can you love someone you can’t be with?
Through gesture, recorded audio, and visual media, Digital Fracture: VOICES asks us to step away from the screen and to transition into deeper self-awareness and connection. The Fringe was one of the first festivals to embrace our inclusive theatre company so many years ago, and we are overjoyed to join again at this time.
A fast and furious musical trip through the life of former PM Pierre Trudeau. We meet his loves, friends, and enemies and see his youth as a radical Quebec separatist, his arrest at the Asbestos Strike, capture of the Liberal leadership, battle with the terrorist FLQ, and fight with U.S. President Reagan for nuclear disarmament.
Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice. Her critically acclaimed repertoire spans a transformative spectrum from folk, to vocal jazz, to pop, and includes songs in both French and English. Jill’s work has earned her awards, such as the Sirius XM Jazz Artist of the Year and the East […]
For the third year, the Craft Council of BC will be hosting their end-of-year fundraiser, Mystery Mugs! Every year, artists come up with amazing creations and different interpretations – from the classic ceramic mugs, to wall art, and sculptural pieces – that represent mug-inspired craft from all over BC. This year, the focus is on […]
Formed in 2008 and fashioned after the great early jazz trios of Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson, Triology features a sublimely talented ensemble of Canada’s most sought-after jazz musicians—Bill Coon guitar, Miles Black piano, and Jodi Proznick bass—performing wonderful arrangements of classic standards and original tunes. Stream on Coastal Jazz’s Facebook Page, Instagram TV, […]
Christmas will look a little different this year at Kids Market. Santa will not be here in person but you can sing along with Santa and listen to some of […]
Known for his work in gospel heavyweights The Sojourners and his profound theatre/song hybrid Freedom Singer, vocalist Khari McClelland leads a soulful journey from heart-wrenching experiences of loss to heart-swelling […]
CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
