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The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts

Goh Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Gala

Dancers performing in Napoli Act III

Dancers performing Napoli Act III

Trip the light fantastic all the way down to the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts for Goh Ballet’s 35th Anniversary Gala, Dance My Dreams. The gala is sure to captivate audiences with performances of Walpurgisnacht Ballet that premieres in Canada for the first time; Wonderland, which presents Sasha Evtimova’s Canadian choreographic debut; and Napoli Act III that features world-class staging by the former artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet. What better way for the award-winning dance company to celebrate 35 years than to take to the stage and keep audiences on their toes until curtain call?—Jill Von Sprecken

Performance Jun. 1 at 7:30 pm. Tickets 1-877-840-0457 or www.ticketstonight.ca

 

Hot Entertainment: Enjoy Canadian Comedy with Jeremy Hotz

Get your Canadian comedy fix with Jeremy Hotz

Hankering for some Canadian comedy? Jeremy Hotz is spreading his unique brand of mirthful misery across the country on his 21-city Magical Misery Tour. See the Canadian comedian’s seemingly befuddled but actually very clever stand-up act Mar. 22 at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, and be prepared to laugh until you cry.—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Comedian André-Philippe Gagnon Brings His Impressions to Vancouver

André-Philippe Gagnon

One man plus hundreds of voices equals one unforgettable evening. Quebec-born impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon, best known for his pitch-perfect imitations of all the singers in “We Are the World,” has a repertoire that roams from Elvis Presley and Barry White to Justin Timberlake and Susan Boyle. He brings his unique brand of music and comedy to The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (Nov. 8).—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Comedian John Pinette

Comedian John Pinette is hungry for laughs

Get ready to bust a gut as comedian John Pinette takes the stage on his Just for Laughs tour. This funny guy has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand with his self-deprecating humour, but his resumé is no laughing matter: he’s toured with Frank Sinatra, performed on Broadway as Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray and had a special on Comedy Central. Catch him at The Centre (Oct. 26).—Jennifer Patterson

*Note: This is a rescheduled show. Tickets purchased for the Apr. 14 cancelled show will be honoured.

Hot Entertainment: The Tedeschi Trucks Band Plays Vancouver

The Tedeschi Trucks Band

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi make beautiful music together as the husband-and-wife team driving the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which blends together diverse musical styles. Catch one of their joyful, roof-raising performances this month at The Centre (Jun. 19).—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Rock of Ages Comes to Vancouver

Rock of Ages photo by C. Scott Suchman

When aspiring rock star Drew meets aspiring actress Sherri, their love is as formidable as a 1980s power ballad. Rock of Ages is sweet, silly and superfluous, but it’s also one heck of a fun Broadway musical, filled with songs by the likes of Journey, Bon Jovi and Styx. Catch all the big hits—and big hair—at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (May 8 to 13).—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Royal Winnipeg Ballet Comes to Vancouver

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Prepare to be enthralled by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s production of Svengali. Mark Godden’s mesmerizing choreography brings to life the complex tale of the master of mind control. At The Centre (Apr. 20 to 22).—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Write On

David Sedaris photo by Robert Banks

His book titles alone tell you this is not your average essayist: Me Talk Pretty One Day. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. When You Are Engulfed in Flames. David Sedaris has made a career out of writing about his family, friends, boyfriend—and himself. His wry observations elicit chuckles and the odd guffaw as he analyzes everything from blind hunters to lancing a boil to guitar lessons taught by a midget. He brings his unique insights to The Centre (Nov. 5).—Sheri Radford

More information:

DAVID SEDARIS An evening of recollections and readings from the bestselling author and and regular National Public Radio contributor (Nov 5). 8 pm. $45-$57.50. The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer St. Tickets 1-855-985-5000. Full wheelchair access

Hot Entertainment: Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain

Warthog rectum, sheep testicles, raw seal eyeball—Anthony Bourdain has eaten it all, but the “bad boy of cuisine” admits he hasn’t enjoyed every bite. He shares secrets from his eclectic career as a chef, author and TV personality, at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (Oct. 29).—Sheri Radford

More information:

8 pm. $47.50-$62.50. The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer St. Tickets 1-855-985-5000.

Hot Entertainment: Mazel Tov!

Fiddler on the Roof comes to Vancouver Apr. 29 to May 1

Watch Tevye, Golde, ol’ Yente the matchmaker and, of course, the fiddler sing their way through Tsarist Russia in the Tony Award–winning Fiddler on the Roof (Apr. 29 to May 1). The rousing choruses of “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Tradition” guarantee a standing ovation at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Date: Caillou’s Greatest Skate of All

Young tots love Caillou and friends

Singalongs, audience participation and exciting displays of inline skating guarantee fun for Caillou fans of any age, at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (Nov. 14).—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak wows the crowd in Vancouver on Aug. 15

Vancouverites adore the debonair crooner, who lived here for three years while filming The Chris Isaak Show. His concert performances are filled with witty banter, hits such as “Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing” and even a costume change or two. See the hardest working man in show biz at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (Aug. 15).—Sheri Radford

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